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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Reveals how the contemporary Mayas contend with crime, political violence, internal community power struggles, and the broader impact of transnational economic and political policies in Guatemala. This work places anthropological analyses in relation to Mayan political activism and key Mayan intellectuals' research and criticism. Editor(s): Little, Walter E.; Smith, Timothy J. Series Editor(s): Paredes, J.Anthony. Series: Contemporary American Indian Studies. Num Pages: 264 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University Alabama Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817355364
- ISBN
- 9780817355364
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Condition: New
€ 37.22
€ 37.22
Paperback. Shows that although plantation slavery was a horrible reality for many Africans and their descendants in Latin America, blacks experienced many other realities in Iberian colonies. This work analyses a treatise by a seventeenth-century Muslim scholar in Morocco and argues it shaped the slave trade to Latin America. Editor(s): Landers, Jane G.; Robinson, Barry M. Series Editor(s): Johnson, Lyman L. Series: Dialogos. Num Pages: 328 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 503.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826323972
- ISBN
- 9780826323972
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.94
€ 41.99
€ 41.94
Paperback. Editor(s): Chari, Sangita; Lavallee, Jaime M. N. Series: First Peoples: New Directions in Indigenous Studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870717208
- ISBN
- 9780870717208
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Condition: New
€ 29.56
€ 29.56
Paperback. This collection of stories, essays, and personal reflections from geographers who have worked collaboratively with Indigenous communities across the globe offers insight into the challenges and rewards of cross-cultural research. Editor(s): Johnson, Jay T.; Larsen, Soren C. Series: First Peoples: New Directions in Indigenous Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870717222
- ISBN
- 9780870717222
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.98
€ 24.99
€ 21.98
Paperback. The remarkable economic growth of Las Vegas between 1980 and 2007 created a population boom and a major increase in the ethnic and religious diversity of the city. Presenting the survey of the city's cosmopolitan population, this book describes the history of various groups in Las Vegas and the roles they play in the life and economy of the city. Editor(s): Simich, Jerry L.; Wright, Thomas C. Series: Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in Nevada History. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Nevada Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874178173
- ISBN
- 9780874178173
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Condition: New
€ 38.88
€ 38.88
Paperback. This collection of essays articulates the pedagogical strategies of using detective fiction texts to investigate the politics of difference. Editor(s): Klein, Kathleen Gregory. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DS; JFD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 13. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Popular Press 1
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780879727963
- ISBN
- 9780879727963
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.45
€ 26.99
€ 24.45
Hardcover. Implementing many of the trends in contemporary indigenous studies, this title includes seventeen original essays that tackle indigenous identity, cultural perseverance, economic development, and urbanization in a wide array of American Indian and First Nations populations. Editor(s): Wunder, John R.; Kinbacher, Kurt E. Num Pages: 470 pages, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 243 x 28. Weight in Grams: 674.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Texas Tech University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896726413
- ISBN
- 9780896726413
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 40.71
€ 46.99
€ 40.71
Hardcover. This text gives information on the new status of gambling and the issues that arise with the existence of legal commercial gaming. It includes contributions from some of the world's leading authorities on theory and teatment approaches to problem and pathological gambling. Editor(s): Eadington, William R.; Cornelius, Judy A. Series: Institute of Gambling & Commercial Gaming S. Num Pages: 700 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH; MJN; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Univ of Nevada Pr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780942828399
- ISBN
- 9780942828399
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Condition: New
€ 64.63€ 58.56
€ 64.63
€ 58.56
Paperback. Editor(s): Wallach, Jennifer Jensen. Num Pages: 295 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 525.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557286796
- ISBN
- 9781557286796
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Condition: New
€ 35.86
€ 35.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, C Calvin; Joshua, Linda W. Num Pages: 223 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JFSL3; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557288066
- ISBN
- 9781557288066
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Condition: New
€ 29.65
€ 29.65
Paperback. A collection of essays that provide an assessment of how well the Brown v Board of Education decision that declared an end to segregated schools in the United States was implemented. It examines how African Americans and their supporters in twelve states dealt with the Court's mandate to desegregate "with all deliberate speed." Editor(s): Daugherity, Brian J.; Bolton, Charles C. Num Pages: 300 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JNSV; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557288691
- ISBN
- 9781557288691
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 27.83
€ 31.99
€ 27.83
Paperback. A collection of essays which explores various topics, including the state, regional, national, and international dimensions of the crisis as well as local white and black responses to events, gender issues, politics, and law. Editor(s): Kirk, John A. Num Pages: 148 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 331.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557288745
- ISBN
- 9781557288745
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Condition: New
€ 29.30
€ 29.30
Paperback. Contains twenty biographies of African American male and female athletes that furnish perspectives on the changing status of these athletes and how these changes mirrored the transformation of sports, American society, and civil rights legislation. This collection includes: Marshall Taylor, William Henry Lewis, Tiger Woods, and Venus Williams. Editor(s): Wiggins, David K. Num Pages: 472 pages, 19 photographs, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; JFSL3; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 744.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Arkansas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557288769
- ISBN
- 9781557288769
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Condition: New
€ 35.83
€ 35.83
Paperback. Chronicles media's role in shaping American life during the tumultuous nineteenth century by focusing specifically on the presentation of race and gender in the newspapers and magazines of the time. This book examines the ways in which American women were portrayed in the national media as they assumed a greater role in public and private life. Editor(s): Sachsman, David B.; Rushing, S. Kittrell; Morris, Roy. Num Pages: 330 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; JFD; JFSJ; JFSL; KNTJ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557535085
- ISBN
- 9781557535085
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.25
€ 34.99
€ 31.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Totosy de Zepetnek, Steven; Vasvari, Louise O. Series: Comparative Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557535931
- ISBN
- 9781557535931
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Condition: New
€ 80.73
€ 80.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Greenspoon, Leonard Jay. Series: Studies in Jewish Civilisation. Num Pages: 215 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557535979
- ISBN
- 9781557535979
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Condition: New
€ 42.18
€ 42.18
Paperback. "Proceedings of the twenty-third annual symposium of the Klutznick Chair in Jewish Civilization - Harris Center for Judaic Studies, October 24-25, 2010" -- P. [i]. Editor(s): Greenspoon, Leonard Jay. Series: Studies in Jewish Civilisation. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSR1; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557536297
- ISBN
- 9781557536297
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Condition: New
€ 49.35
€ 49.35
Paperback. In 1976, while imprisoned on Robben Island, Nelson Mandela secretly wrote the bulk of his authobiography, "Long Walk to freedom". The manuscript was smuggled out, along with essays by other prominent political prisoners, by fellow prisoner Mac Maharaj. These essays are published in this volume. Editor(s): Maharaj, Mac. Num Pages: 274 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFM; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 184 x 21. Weight in Grams: 771.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558493421
- ISBN
- 9781558493421
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Condition: New
€ 42.18
€ 42.18
Paperback. Sheds light on the history of food, cooking, and eating. This collection of essays investigates the connections between food studies and women's studies. From women in colonial India to Armenian American feminists, these essays show how food has served as a means to assert independence and personal identity. Editor(s): Avakian, Arlene Voski; Haber, Barbara. Num Pages: 432 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSJ1; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Edition
- 50850th
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558495111
- ISBN
- 9781558495111
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Condition: New
€ 47.11
€ 47.11
Paperback. During the summers of 1942-1944, leading European figures in the arts and sciences met with their American counterparts for urgent conversations about the future of human civilization in a precarious world in meetings named as "Pontigny" sessions. This collection of essays assesses the impact and contemporary significance of Pontigny-en-Amerique. Editor(s): Benfey, Christopher E.G.; Remmler, Karen. Num Pages: 352 pages, 26 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLW; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558495319
- ISBN
- 9781558495319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.92
€ 44.92