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Hardback. Editor(s): Williams, Jeffrey J.; Steffen, Heather. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231161145
ISBN
9780231161145
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.34
€ 79.12

Hardcover. Examines the lives of five women writers, all upper-class British women, who rebelled against the conventions of their own societies and lived, travelled and explored the Middle East. Series: Contemporary Issues in the Middle East. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSJ1; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610236
ISBN
9780815610236
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.96

Paperback. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, an understanding of the context, mechanisms, and consequences of city and suburban environments becomes more critical. This title demonstrates the value of urban green. Focusing specifically on the role of vegetation and trees, it shows the costs and benefits reaped from urban open spaces. Num Pages: 288 pages, 31 halftones, 56 tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 204 x 15. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226901466
ISBN
9780226901466
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.52

Hardback. Drawing on a wide range documentary and oral sources, including interviews with refugees, this book explores the responses in Manchester to those threatened by the rise of Fascism in Europe. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJG; 3JJH; JFFD; JFSR1; JPFQ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 820.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719085499
ISBN
9780719085499
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 173.51

paperback. William Wells Brown's book is a military history of African Americans, assailing those whose hatred and ignorance inclined them to keep blacks oppressed. In his introduction John David Smith places it in context, and analyses its aims and its interpretation of black masculinity. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 204 x 127 x 458. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780821415283
ISBN
9780821415283
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.43

Hardback. Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 4 maps, 36 b&w illus., 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL4; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295995434
ISBN
9780295995434
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.64

Hardback. Explaining the complexities of modern economics in a clear, accessible style, The Inequality Trap is the must-read rejoinder to the idea that fighting inequality should be our top policy priority. Series: UTP Insights. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442637245
ISBN
9781442637245
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.81

Paperback. In this survey of the modern American Christmas, Waits shows how this holiday emerged, tracing its evolution from the days prior to 1880 to the present day. In addition, he examines the differing traditions of giftgiving to friends, employees, the poor, and among communtys. Series: The Modern Christmas in America. Num Pages: 290 pages, 77 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFC; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780814792841
ISBN
9780814792841
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

paperback. This work is an introduction to modernity as envisioned by Germany's leading social theorist of the late 20th century, Niklas Luhmann. For Luhmann, modernity is neither an Enlightenment project nor a ludic rejection of that project, but rather the pre-condition of all our deliberations. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 369.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804739924
ISBN
9780804739924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.10

Paperback. The disparity between rich and poor countries is the most serious, intractable problem facing the world. The author in this book draws on extensive microeconomic studies of thirteen nations - conducted over twelve years by the Institute itself - to counter virtually all prevailing wisdom about how best to ameliorate economic disparity. Num Pages: 368 pages, 37line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QFG; 1QFH; JFFA; KCM; KJF; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226476988
ISBN
9780226476988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.33

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12, 11 charts, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781501704314
ISBN
9781501704314
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.14

Paperback. Over the years, changes in technology have generated an extraordinary array of new ways in which music and movies can be produced and distributed. This book states that, sadly, we have failed thus far to avail ourselves of these opportunities. It chronicles how we got into this mess and presents three alternative proposals on how to get out of it. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8 tables, 12 figures. BIC Classification: JFCA; KNT; LNCB; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 184 x 19. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804758451
ISBN
9780804758451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.29

Paperback. Considering the singular experience of the African American writer, this title argues that African American literature did not develop apart from canonical Western literary traditions but instead grew out of those literatures, even as it adapted and transformed the cultural traditions and religions of Africa and the African diaspora along the way. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226789972
ISBN
9780226789972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 13, 13 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801479441
ISBN
9780801479441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

Paperback. Num Pages: 199 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 230 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Apex Press United States
Number of pages
199
Condition
New
SKU
V9781891843198
ISBN
9781891843198
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.65

Hardcover. Num Pages: 202 pages, 1. BIC Classification: AJCP; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 227 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1346.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
powerHouse Books
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781576876572
ISBN
9781576876572
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.74

Paperback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
General Hall Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781882289448
ISBN
9781882289448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.23

Paperback. Preserving and honoring the intellectual voice that spoke with the urgency, generosity, and grace of the best of humanity Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 Tables. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252075728
ISBN
9780252075728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.45

Hardcover. World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 193 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1120.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
450
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781118712917
ISBN
9781118712917
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.79

Paperback. World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 992.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118712924
ISBN
9781118712924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.81

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