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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Why has the West developed and modernized, while the Muslim world has lagged behind? Why has democracy not found a hospitable home in much of the Muslim world? And why have the opponents of innovation found their message so resonant with ordinary Muslims? This volume offers analyses of the history, causes, and consequences to innovation in Islam. Editor(s): Kamrava, Mehran. Num Pages: 264 pages, 14 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1QFM; HBJF1; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520266957
- ISBN
- 9780520266957
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.70
€ 40.99
€ 28.70
Paperback. Examining Iraqi history in a search for clues to understanding contemporary political affairs, this title illustrates how the quality of Ba'thi pan-Arabism as an ideology, the centrality of the first experience of pan-Arabism in Iraq, and the interaction between the Ba'th and communist parties in Iraq from 1958 to 1968. Num Pages: 346 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JJP; JFC; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 492. The Politics of Modern Iraq. 346 pages. Examining Iraqi history in a search for clues to understanding contemporary political affairs, this title illustrates how the quality of Ba'thi pan-Arabism as an ideology, the centrality of the first experience of pan-Arabism in Iraq, and the interaction between the Ba'th and communist parties in Iraq from 1958 to 1968. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JJP; JFC; JPA; JPF. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight: 492.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 346
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Updated ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520214392
- ISBN
- 9780520214392
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 26.13
€ 35.99
€ 26.13
Paperback. Argues for re framing Asian American studies as a study defined not by its subjects and objects, but by its critique. This book examines Asian American literature and US legal discourse for the normative claims about race, gender, and sexuality. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3963 x 14. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822331407
- ISBN
- 9780822331407
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Condition: New
€ 28.04
€ 28.04
Paperback. An exploration of the symbolic role that the illicit drug user fulfills for the neoliberal state and of counterpublic health measures that do not cast health as antithetical to pleasure. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JFSK; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822345015
- ISBN
- 9780822345015
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Condition: New
€ 29.14
€ 29.14
Paperback. Examines writers, philosophers, and political leaders in China and the West, and reveals the extent to which they incorporate ideas about culture" and "aesthetics" in their theories and practices. Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1FPC; HPN; JFCX; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822324485
- ISBN
- 9780822324485
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Condition: New
€ 28.15
€ 28.15
Hardcover. Examining the enormous pressure placed on University students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, this text looks at the rapid expansion of the "cramming" industry, the rise in levels of cheating and in youth suicides which has led to a growing number of students looking to religion and spirituality. Series: Frontiers of International Education S. Num Pages: 386 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; 1FPJ; 1FPK; JFSP1; JFSP2; JHM; JKSB1; JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. London
- Number of pages
- 386
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- SKU
- KRS0003911
- ISBN
- 9780304700158
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 45.99€ 4.99
€ 45.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 colour, 20 black and white. BIC Classification: JFCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780231792
- ISBN
- 9781780231792
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.17
€ 17.99
€ 14.17
Paperback. Homeland, country, region, locality, and globalisation: all words whose definitions in turn affect the definition of the word "woman." This title includes essays that discuss women in diverse locales - ranging from Quebec to Beirut. Num Pages: 416 pages, 4 b&w photographs, 2 figures, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFK; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822323228
- ISBN
- 9780822323228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.46
€ 32.99
€ 29.46
Paperback. Art Therapy and Social Action is an exciting exploration of how professionals can incorporate the techniques and approaches of art therapy to address social problems. Leading art therapists and other professionals show how creative methods can be used effectively to resolve conflicts, manage aggression, heal trauma and build communities. Editor(s): Kaplan, Frances F. Num Pages: 272 pages, 49 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843107989
- ISBN
- 9781843107989
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
paperback. Editor(s): Kaplan, Marshall. Series: Duke Press Policy Studies. Num Pages: 415 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 415
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822309277
- ISBN
- 9780822309277
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.39
€ 32.99
€ 29.39
Paperback. An illuminating inside look at the life and times of playwright and author Jacob Gordin, a central presence in the Golden Age of Yiddish theater Series: Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music and Art. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSG; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 119 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815609964
- ISBN
- 9780815609964
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Condition: New
€ 20.29
€ 20.29
Jewish Approaches to Suicide, Martyrdom and Euthanasia
Kaplan, Kalman J.; Schwartz, Matthew B.. Ed(S...
Paperback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit www.rlpgbooks.com. Editor(s): Kaplan, Kalman J.; Schwartz, Matthew B. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765759672
- ISBN
- 9780765759672
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Condition: New
€ 65.61
€ 65.61
Paperback. Editor(s): Davis, Kara; Lee, Wendy. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Lantern Books,US United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590564196
- ISBN
- 9781590564196
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.34
€ 19.99
€ 19.34
Paperback. Editor(s): Schaberg, Christopher (Loyola University New Orleans USA); Bogost, Professor Ian (Loyola University New Orleans USA). Series: Object Lessons. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628922653
- ISBN
- 9781628922653
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.68
€ 15.99
€ 14.68
Hardcover. It is an institution that seems almost hopelessly out of date, a social relic of bygone times. The very word "debutante" evokes images of prim, poised beauty, expensive gowns, and sumptuous balls, all of which seem anachronistic in these post-women's liberation times. This work reveals, debdom in America is alive and well and ever evolving. Series: CultureAmerica. Num Pages: 224 pages, 61 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700613175
- ISBN
- 9780700613175
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Condition: New
€ 42.42
€ 42.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Nowak, Eva; Kuhn, Raymond. Series: Routledge Studies in European Communication Research and Education. Num Pages: 234 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1D; GTC; JFD; JPP; KNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 27. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138020689
- ISBN
- 9781138020689
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Condition: New
€ 53.17€ 48.98
€ 53.17
€ 48.98
hardcover. Social Policy Review provides students, academics and all those interested in welfare issues with critical analyses of progress and change in areas of major interest during the past year. Editor(s): Clarke, Karen; Maltby, Dr. Tony; Kennett, Patricia. Series: Social Policy Review. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 225 x 35. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349415
- ISBN
- 9781861349415
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Condition: New
€ 95.87
€ 95.87
Paperback. Gustav Mahler's music has provoked extreme responses from the public and from experts. This volume examines the broader political, social, and literary changes reflected in Mahler's music. It examines the composer's Jewish identity, and considers contemporary theories of memory, and the theatricality of Mahler's art and fin-de-siecle politics. Editor(s): Painter, Karen. Series: The Bard Music Festival. Num Pages: 416 pages, 8 halftones. BIC Classification: AVA; AVGC5; AVGC6; AVH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092447
- ISBN
- 9780691092447
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.23
€ 46.99
€ 33.23
Paperback. This text is concerned with the relationship between women and politics from a variety of perspectives covering a wide range of geographical as well as political contexts. Essays span the theory/practice divide and everything between. Editor(s): Ross, Karen. Series: Hansard Society Series in Politics & Government. Num Pages: 220 pages, graphs, tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPA; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198515418
- ISBN
- 9780198515418
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Condition: New
€ 56.74
€ 56.74
Hardback. This unprecedented look at female sexual predators explains why and how they prey on our children and youths and what adults-and children and youths themselves-should understand to prevent victimization. Num Pages: 241 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSJ1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313366291
- ISBN
- 9780313366291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10