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Hardback. Presents a study of representations of Jews in eighteenth-century France - both by Gentiles and Jews themselves. This work offers fresh perspectives on the Enlightenment and French Revolution, on Jewish history, and on the nature of racism and intolerance. Series: Studies on the History of Society & Culture. Num Pages: 339 pages, 1 b/w illustration. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 302 x 32. Weight in Grams: 698.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
339
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520235571
ISBN
9780520235571
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.37
€ 64.45

hardcover. Explores the nature of brokerage and closure. Closure is the tightening of coordination in a network of people. This book explores how these elements work together to define social capital, showing how in the business world reputation has come to replace authority, pursued opportunity assignment. Series: Clarendon Lectures in Management Studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, Numerous figures and tables. BIC Classification: JF; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
OUP Oxford United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780199249145
ISBN
9780199249145
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.76

Hardback. Focuses on a key problem of our national welfare: the reduction of use and abuse of substances known to endanger health, such as alcohol, illicit drugs, and tobacco. This title offers a selection of reviews much of it gleaned from NIH-funded research that highlights specific methodologies and approaches targeted for selected populations. Editor(s): Watson, Ronald Ross. Series: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reviews. Num Pages: 551 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
551
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896031791
ISBN
9780896031791
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.18

Paperback. Series: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reviews. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461266730
ISBN
9781461266730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 133.32

Hardback. This collection of review articles covers the issues involving alcohol and accidents. It focuses on the social, psychological and cultural aspects of alcohol and its relation to accidents such as automobile, drowning and bodily injury. Series: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reviews. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896032941
ISBN
9780896032941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.51

Hardback. This text discusses current theories in the treatment of alcohol abuse. Series: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reviews. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMJT; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896032422
ISBN
9780896032422
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.74

hardcover. This collection of review articles covers the issues involving alcohol abuse and its effect during and after pregnancy. It also counsels people on diagnosing, and managing perinatal substance abuse. The book focuses on female adolescent alcohol use. Editor(s): Watson, Ronald R. Series: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Reviews. Num Pages: 126 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSN2; MJTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 830.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Humana Press Inc. United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
126
Condition
New
SKU
V9780896032958
ISBN
9780896032958
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.72

Paperback. Examines the ways the emergence of an internationally recognized identity - 'indigenous people - intersects with another relatively recent international movement - the development of universal human rights laws and principles. Num Pages: 291 pages, notes, references, index. BIC Classification: JFSL9; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
291
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520235564
ISBN
9780520235564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

paperback. Representing a broad range of academic disciplines and geographic regions, this work examines how the imagination of race has influenced musical production, reception, and scholarly analysis. It reviews the history of race in European and American, non-Western and global music. Series: Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology. Num Pages: 720 pages, 36 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: AV; JFCX; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 40. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
720
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226702001
ISBN
9780226702001
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.16

Hardback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781439869451
ISBN
9781439869451
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 207.96
€ 72.09

Paperback. * A sophisticated yet accessible introduction to the experiences of Latino immigrant groups in the US - the largest minority group in the US * Covers topics such as the definition of the Latino category, pathways to citizenship, gender, labour and transnationalism. Series: Polity Immigration and Society Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745647432
ISBN
9780745647432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.31

Hardback. * A sophisticated yet accessible introduction to the experiences of Latino immigrant groups in the US - the largest minority group in the US * Covers topics such as the definition of the Latino category, pathways to citizenship, gender, labour and transnationalism. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745647425
ISBN
9780745647425
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.93

paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLF; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780195301458
ISBN
9780195301458
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.81

Paperback. Illustrates the power of rites to help us navigate life's troublesome transitions. This book covers the significant life events of birth, initiation, marriage, and death. It explores innovative rites for important events such as beginning school, same-sex commitment ceremonies, abortion, serious illness, divorce, and retirement. Series: Life Passages S. Num Pages: 393 pages, 6 figures, 7 black-and-white photographs. BIC Classification: HRLF; JFC; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 26. Weight in Grams: 520. Re-Inventing Rites of Passage. Series: Life Passages S. 393 pages, 7 b&w photographs, 6 line illustrations. Illustrates the power of rites to help us navigate life's troublesome transitions. This book covers the significant life events of birth, initiation, marriage, and death. It explores innovative rites for important events such as beginning school, same-sex commitment ceremonies, abortion, serious illness, divorce, and retirement. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HRLF; JFC; JHBT; JHMC. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 26. Weight: 552.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
393
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520236752
ISBN
9780520236752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Goldfarb argues for cameras in the courtroom. He is aware of the problems but believes that the more open a courtroom, the more open and free our society. The challenge is to balance the demanding technology against our dedication to democracy. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814731314
ISBN
9780814731314
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.71

Hardcover. Through case studies and survey research from a variety of US facilities, this work reveals information about the proliferation of HIV and AIDS in the prison population, covering such topics as frequency of sexual contact, the use of condoms, amount of sexual activity among inmates, and drug use. Num Pages: 247 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH2; JKVP; JKVQ1; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787903084
ISBN
9780787903084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.37

Hardcover. On Dissent attempts to offer a conceptual yardstick that develops clarity about the phenomenon we call 'dissent'. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 120 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276. Very good copy in good dustwrapper
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0007407
ISBN
9780521767194
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Traces the evolution from the early homosexual rights movement through a century of history and into the contemporary gay and lesbian rights movement. It presents the key organizations and their leaders, the essential issues and the strategies those issues suggest, and the situation in numerous countries. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 266 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; HBTB; JFSK2; JPWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810835870
ISBN
9780810835870
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.35

Paperback. Examines changes in religious beliefs, in motives for work, in the issues that give rise to political conflict, in the importance people attach to having children and families, and in attitudes toward divorce, abortion, and homosexuality. Num Pages: 504 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 716.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691022963
ISBN
9780691022963
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.30
€ 55.26

Paperback. Argues that economic development, cultural change, and political change go together in coherent and even, to some extent, predictable patterns. This title provides information from societies representing 70 percent of the world's population. Num Pages: 464 pages, 95 line illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 700.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691011806
ISBN
9780691011806
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.04
€ 44.89

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