Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. Nyla Ali Khan, the granddaughter of the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, gives an insider's analysis on the political and social turmoil that has eroded the ethos and fabric of Kasmiri culture. She monitors the effects of nationalist, militant, and religious discourses and praxes on a gender-based hierarchy. Series: Comparative Feminist Studies. Num Pages: 234 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; HBJF; HRH; JFSJ1; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366. Between India and Pakistan. Series: Comparative Feminist Studies. 234 pages, Illustrations. Nyla Ali Khan, the granddaughter of the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, gives an insider's analysis on the political and social turmoil that has eroded the ethos and fabric of Kasmiri culture. She monitors the effects of nationalist, militant, and religious discourses and praxes on a gender-based hierarchy. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; HBJF; HRH; JFSJ1; JFSR2. Dimension: 210 x 146 x 17. Weight: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230107649
- ISBN
- 9780230107649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.32
€ 67.32
The Princess and the Philosopher. Letters of Elisabeth of the Palatine...
Nye, Andrea; Elisabeth, Princess
Hardback. A collection of the translated letters of the 17th-century correspondent and friend of Descartes, Princess Elisabeth. Her questions provoked Descartes to think about ethics and the passions. The volume contains a running commentary on the historical, biographical and intellectual context. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BG; HPC; HPQ; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847692644
- ISBN
- 9780847692644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.32
€ 184.32
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822342847
- ISBN
- 9780822342847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 29.90
€ 41.99
€ 29.90
Communication and Aging (Routledge Communication Series)
Nussbaum, Jon F.; Pecchioni, Loretta L.; Robi...
paperback. Understanding how the elderly adapt to significant changes in their environment provides insight into both the process of communication and the process of ageing. The purpose of this book is to help readers understand how important these communicative relationships are. Series: Routledge Communication Series. Num Pages: 390 pages. BIC Classification: GTC; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Routledge United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 390
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805833324
- ISBN
- 9780805833324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.81
€ 93.81
Paperback. Representing the coming of age of a new generation of unashamedly globalised, open-minded and irreverent Afghans, the reportage in this book belongs to one of the most original Afghan voices heard since the toppling of the Taliban. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; DNJ; HBWS4; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849042314
- ISBN
- 9781849042314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.38
€ 26.99
€ 25.38
Hardcover. Based on a series of lectures the author gave in Mexico City in February 2010. Series: Jewish Identity in Postmodern Society. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJP; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Academic Studies Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936235827
- ISBN
- 9781936235827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.18
€ 106.18
Paperback. Using accounts of films, popular film magazines and documents not readily available to an English-speaking audience, as well as case studies focusing on the key issues of each epoch, this volume illuminates the complex and changing relationship between cinema and Spanish national identity. Series: National Cinemas. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations, notes glossary bibliography filmography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; APF; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415220606
- ISBN
- 9780415220606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.59
€ 60.59
hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages, 8, 6 black & white halftones, 1 diagrames, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1DS; HBJD; HBLC1; HRAX; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801453830
- ISBN
- 9780801453830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.60
€ 65.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552664070
- ISBN
- 9781552664070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.67
€ 21.99
€ 20.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 59 pages, tables, charts & illus. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 273 x 203 x 6. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 59
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606921715
- ISBN
- 9781606921715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.65€ 50.93
€ 70.65
€ 50.93
Family Poverty and Homelessness in New York City: The Poor Among Us
Nunez, Ralph da Costa, Sribnick, Ethan G.
Hardcover. In Family Poverty and Homelessness in New York City, Nunez and Sribnick explore the world of New York's poor children and families, from the era of European settlements to the present day. The book examines successes and failures of past efforts, providing historical context often lacking in contemporary policy debates. Num Pages: 331 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFFA; JFFB; JFFN; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137520296
- ISBN
- 9781137520296
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888664
- ISBN
- 9781845888664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Community, Citizenship and the 'War on Terror': Security and Insecurit...
Noxolo, Patricia, Huysmans, Jef
Hardcover. In the context of the 'global war on terror', the issue of security has come to affect more and more intimate elements of people's everyday lives. This is the starting point of this interdisciplinary collection, which focuses on how the line between security and insecurity is negotiated through changing concepts of 'community' and 'citizenship'. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPB; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201217
- ISBN
- 9780230201217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Hardback. This volume contains papers presented at the 1986, 1987 and 1988 annual meetings of the Academy for Jewish Philosophy. The articles reveal the views of Jewish philosphers on issues in Jewish religious thought such as the topics of hermeneutics, God-talk and idolatry. Series: Studies in Judaism. Num Pages: 426 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819179258
- ISBN
- 9780819179258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.45
€ 155.45
Paperback. The authors writing here demonstrate that Islam is not only compatible with liberalism, but is inherently liberal.This book provides ammunition to those who wish to battle the claim that Islam and freedom are incompatible. Editor(s): El Harmouzi, Nouh. Series: Hobart Paperback. Num Pages: 206 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Institute of Economic Affairs
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780255367288
- ISBN
- 9780255367288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.49
€ 26.49
Hardback. Contains an overview of the history of the field of child psychiatry and examines contemporary issues facing child and adolescent psychiatrists, including the roles that changing family dynamics, multi-culturalism, new technologies, play in children's development, and specialized applications such as forensic psychiatry. Editor(s): Adams, Paul L.; Bleiberg, Efrain. Num Pages: 582 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 582
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471193326
- ISBN
- 9780471193326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 515.39
€ 515.39
Hardcover. This volume contains information on assessing, diagnosing and treatment planning for the range of psychiatric and psychologic problems children and adolescents may experience during their development. Editor(s): Harrison, Saul Isaac; Eth, Spencer. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations, port. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 50. Weight in Grams: 2252.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Volume 5
- Number of pages
- 848
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471193302
- ISBN
- 9780471193302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 543.99
€ 543.99
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739101384
- ISBN
- 9780739101384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.91
€ 156.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 64 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; JFHF; VXQG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 100.
- Publisher
- Northern Heritage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780955540677
- ISBN
- 9780955540677
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.34
€ 9.34
Paperback. Exploring research into mobile phone use as props to subjective identity, Norman Taylor employs concepts from Michelle Foucault, Gilles Deleuze and actor network theory to discuss the affect of mechanisms of make-believe, from celebrity culture to avatar-obsessed game players, and digital culture. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; APFN; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349335183
- ISBN
- 9781349335183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. This new book provides an accessible and wide--ranging introduction to the main features of Chinese society. Drawing on a wealth of material, the author offers a fresh understanding of a unique society that has undergone continuous transformation and upheaval throughout the twentieth century. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC; JH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617367
- ISBN
- 9780745617367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.14
€ 26.14
Paperback. Reveals the literary world of Japanese-occupied Manchuria (Manchukuo, 1932-45). This book examines the lives, careers, and literary legacies of seven prolific Chinese women writers during the occupation. It is suitable for those who study the history of East Asia, imperialism, and women. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, 25 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBH; GTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813365
- ISBN
- 9780774813365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.12
€ 40.99
€ 36.12
Hardcover. When people say the Dreyfus Affair split a nation or inaugurated a new era, they exaggerate and use figurative language. In this book, the author tries to engage with many of these changes in the social and intellectual milieu, as they push and pull, influence and reshape each other. Series: Reference Library of Jewish Intellectual History. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Academic Studies Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936235391
- ISBN
- 9781936235391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.26
€ 158.26
Paperback. Focusing on the way Jewish history - particularly the Holocaust - and tradition inform postwar Canadian and American Jewish literature, this text highlights their concerns and work in the context of the broader traditions of mulitculturalism, postcolonial writing, and critical theory. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSB; HBG; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773516656
- ISBN
- 9780773516656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59