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Society & culture: general

Hardback. This book explores the emerging forms and functions of contemporary mobile borders. It deals with issues of security, technology, migration and cooperation while addressing the epistemological and political questions that they raise. The 'borderities' approach illuminates the question of how borders can be the site of both power and counter-power. Num Pages: 328 pages, 5 maps, 2 colour illustrations, 11 black & white illustrations, 6 figures. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFFS; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137468840
ISBN
9781137468840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.90

Paperback. "University of Cambridge, Department of Applied Economics, Occasional Papers: 18. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall Paperback. A good clean copy. First UK Edition". Keywords: Subjects
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1970
SKU
KON0522803
ISBN
9780521096072
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 9.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. This volume synthesizes the author's exploration of the subject of poverty as presented at the 12th Yrjo Jahnsson Lecture at the University of Helsinki. This three lecture collection confronts the questions surrounding the persistence of poverty in rich countries. Series: The Yrjo Jahnsson Lectures. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFA; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631210290
ISBN
9780631210290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.53

Paperback. The author looks at conflicts between human rights for women and religious integrity, through family religious ideology and questions of relativism, privacy and agency. The study shows that theological resistance and political and social inhibitors can, ironically, make the human rights concept inappropriate for gaining rights for religious women. Series: Women's Studies at York Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JFSJ; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349362264
ISBN
9781349362264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.07

Paperback. What is the nature of friendship, and what is its significance in our lives? The author tracks historical ideas of friendship, gathers a diversity of friendship stories from the annals of myth and literature, and provides unexpected insights into our friends, ourselves, and the role of friendships in an ethical life. Series: Vices and Virtues. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; JFFP; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300205367
ISBN
9780300205367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.50

Paperback. Bestselling author A. C. Grayling explains how--fueled by original and unorthodox thinking, war, and technological invention--the seventeenth century became the crucible of modernity. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 x 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 3JD; HBLH; HBTB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408870020
ISBN
9781408870020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.71

Paperback. The roster of Muslim superheroes in the comic book medium has grown over the years, as has the complexity of their depictions. Muslim Superheroes tracks the initial absence, reluctant inclusion, tokenistic employment, and then nuanced scripting of Islamic protagonists in the American superhero comic book market and beyond. Editor(s): Lewis, A. David; Lund, Martin. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 22 x 15. .
Publisher
Ilex Foundation
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674975941
ISBN
9780674975941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.62

Hardback. This book explores what becomes of faiths when seen as social capital. In the grip of the current debt crisis, where the social and capital seem increasingly unbalanced, this book examines whether faiths can help rebalance society through drawing communities together. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 black & white tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: HRAM; JFSR; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230276987
ISBN
9780230276987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.83

Paperback. This second volume covers the relationship between socialist currents and the national liberation movement from the 1940s through decades of increasing repression and illegality, culminating in the transition to armed struggle in the early 1960s. Editor(s): Drew, Allison. Num Pages: 404 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJH; 3JJP; JFCX; JPFF; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 160. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Juta Academic South Africa
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780799216141
ISBN
9780799216141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.61

Hardcover. This book investigates unemployed people's attitudes to employment. It reviews literature, identifies gaps in research and then presents findings from several new empirical studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, 18 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFA; JHBL; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137032102
ISBN
9781137032102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.06

Paperback. This book questions the sociocultural dimensions of remembering. It offers an overview of the history and theory of memory studies through the lens of sociology, political science, anthropology, psychology, literature, art and media studies, documenting current international and interdisciplinary memory research in an unprecedented way. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Memory Studies. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHB; JMRM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2011 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230297456
ISBN
9780230297456
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.73

Hardback. This book questions the sociocultural dimensions of remembering. It offers an overview of the history and theory of memory studies through the lens of sociology, political science, anthropology, psychology, literature, art and media studies; documenting current international and interdisciplinary memory research in an unprecedented way. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Memory Studies. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHB; JMRM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
218
Condition
New
Edition
2011th Edition
SKU
V9780230297449
ISBN
9780230297449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.71
€ 124.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, tables, figures, biblio. BIC Classification: GTF; JFS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 325.
Publisher
Westview Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813325224
ISBN
9780813325224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 29.38

Hardback. A A lively and well written account of a neglected topic -- greed A Uses the topic of greed as a way to explore broader issues concerning the nature and development of modern societies A Written with a trade as well as an academic market in mind A Many illustrations and featured examples from historical and modern sources. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745626055
ISBN
9780745626055
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.70

Paperback. A A lively and well written account of a neglected topic -- greed A Uses the topic of greed as a way to explore broader issues concerning the nature and development of modern societies A Written with a trade as well as an academic market in mind A Many illustrations and featured examples from historical and modern sources. Num Pages: 288 pages, 10. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745626062
ISBN
9780745626062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.74

Hardback. Humor is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Throughout history, it has played a crucial role in defining gender roles and identities. This collection offers an in-depth thematic examination of this relationship between humor and gender, spanning a variety of historical and cultural backdrops. Editor(s): Foka, Anna; Liliequist, Jonas. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137473301
ISBN
9781137473301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.20

Hardback. This book explores young people's 'nested' and 'political' ecological relationships with crime through an empirical investigation of the important 'places' and 'spaces' in young people's lives; in their social relationships with peers and family members; and within formal institutional systems such as education, youth justice and social care. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKV; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2012th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230280533
ISBN
9780230280533
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.79

Hardcover. Sequel to: The Babri Masjid question 1528-2003: a matter of national honour. Num Pages: 520 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFJ; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Tulika Books
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9789382381471
ISBN
9789382381471
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.79
€ 48.21

paperback. Num Pages: 468 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFJ; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Tulika Book India
Number of pages
468
Condition
New
SKU
V9789382381457
ISBN
9789382381457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFJ; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Publisher
Tulika Book India
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9789382381464
ISBN
9789382381464
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Paperback. The first volume to consider childhood over eight centuries of British writing, this book traces the literary child from medieval to contemporary texts. Written by international experts, the volume's essays challenge earlier readings of childhood and offer fascinating contributions to the current upsurge of interest in constructions of childhood. Editor(s): Gavin, A. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSY; JFC; JFSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349345496
ISBN
9781349345496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Paperback. By investigating how laws, myths, national aspirations, and global relations have recast and, at times, distorted the key purposes of education, this pathbreaking book sheds light on the role of ignorance in shaping ideas, public opinion, and policy. Editor(s): Angulo, A. J. Num Pages: 376 pages, 3 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFC; JNB; JNM; PDX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. .
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421419329
ISBN
9781421419329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.95

Hardback. Series: Ted 2. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471156052
ISBN
9781471156052
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. More than a million Britons emigrated to Australia between the 1940s and 1970s. They were the famous 'Ten Pound Poms' and this is their story, illuminated by the riveting testimony of migrant life histories Num Pages: 404 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1MBF; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Number of pages
404
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719071331
ISBN
9780719071331
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.03

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