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Society & culture: general

Paperback. These seven tales are the traditional teaching stories of Nenapohs, the Saulteaux culture hero and trickster. Oral in origin, they have been passed on through generations by the traditional teachers, the Elders. Num Pages: 112 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: CFP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 178.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889772199
ISBN
9780889772199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. Margaret Cruikshank's Learning to Be Old examines what it means to grow old in America today. The book questions social myths and fears about aging, sickness and the other social roles of the elderly, the over-medicalization of many older people, and ageism. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JFSP31; JMD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Third Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442213654
ISBN
9781442213654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.60

Paperback. Examines the roles of white women in Australia's and the United States' policies of indigenous child-removal and education. Num Pages: 592 pages, 24 photographs, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 1MBF; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ1; JFSL9; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 206 x 36. Weight in Grams: 882.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803235168
ISBN
9780803235168
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.54

Paperback. Explores different aspects of life in Rotherham workhouse institution. This book includes list of workhouse inmates in Rotherham. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; HBTB; JFFA; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 8. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752452906
ISBN
9780752452906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Bred for Perfection provides the historical context in which this system arose, adding to our understanding of how domestication works and how our welfare-since the dawn of time-has been intertwined with the lives of animals. Series: Animals, History, Culture. Num Pages: 216 pages, 16, 16 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFZ; PDX; TVHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 452.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801873447
ISBN
9780801873447
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, 21, 18 black & white halftones, 3 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; 3JD; HBJK; JFSL9; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 26. Weight in Grams: 530.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501705731
ISBN
9781501705731
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. Editor(s): Evans, Margaret. Num Pages: 54 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFC; JKSF; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 142.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634831437
ISBN
9781634831437
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.00
€ 76.78

Paperback. Why do many women still get married? Why do others not? Why do couples still marry in church in an age of unbelief? Taking up where "Hidden Lives" left off, these are some of the questions the author addresses, through the stories of three women who have long fascinated her. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 268. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KSS0007219
ISBN
9780099283775
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 15ill. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSJ1; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1983
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801415753
ISBN
9780801415753
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.85

Hardcover. In the spring of 1915, Chicagoans elected the city's first black alderman, Oscar DePriest. This book tells the history of three generations of African American activists - the ministers, professionals, labor leaders, clubwomen, and entrepreneurs - who transformed twentieth-century urban politics. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11 halftones, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JJ; HBTB; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226135908
ISBN
9780226135908
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 55.85
€ 47.41

Paperback. This groundbreaking book presents a new way of looking at leadership that is anchored in research on women leaders in education. The authors examine how successful women in education lead and offer suggestions and ideas for developing and honing these exemplary leadership practices. Series: Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JNK; KJMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 192.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470470435
ISBN
9780470470435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.77

Paperback. Reveals that much of what we dread about aging is actually the result of ageism - which we can, and should, battle as strongly as we do racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 27. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226101866
ISBN
9780226101866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.90

Paperback. Series: Literary criticism. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; DSBF; JFFC1; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Cork University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859180785
ISBN
9781859180785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.00
€ 24.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 17. BIC Classification: JFSG; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 226 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Cornell University Press New York
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801488603
ISBN
9780801488603
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.49

Paperback. Series: Women in Culture and Society Series. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLC; HBLH; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226436180
ISBN
9780226436180
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.69

Paperback. Community development finds itself in times of unprecedented political, social and economic change. This title develops critiques of the changing context and identifies challenges faced by community development both at community level and as a collective force for a more just, equal and sustainable future. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Policy Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847426468
ISBN
9781847426468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.53

Hardback. A biography of Franklin D Murphy (1916-994). It delivers the story of how Murphy, as chancellor of UCLA and later as chief executive of the "Times Mirror" media empire, was able to influence academia, the media, and cultural foundations to reshape a fundamentally provincial city. It also brings to light the influence of LA's powerful families. Num Pages: 495 pages, 33 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; HBJK; HBLW; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
495
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520224957
ISBN
9780520224957
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.37
€ 64.66

Hardback. This book is about poor women, many of them single mothers, Aboriginal, or both, who have defied the odds to become apprenticing carpenters. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20ill.4tabs. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSJ1; JHBL; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774811187
ISBN
9780774811187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.38

Paperback. This book is about poor women, many of them single mothers, Aboriginal, or both, who have defied the odds to become apprenticing carpenters. Num Pages: 192 pages, 14 b/w photos, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBL; JNRV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774811194
ISBN
9780774811194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.10

Paperback. A significant and unique contribution to our understanding of reading, readers, and literacy development. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: CFB; CFC; DSA; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 193 x 255 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1192.
Publisher
University of Alberta Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781772120394
ISBN
9781772120394
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.59
€ 47.35

Hardback. Human Trafficking' is a term that does little to convey the horrific acts that underpin the forced movement, exploitation and enslavement of men, women and children across the world. This book examines the competing discourses surrounding human trafficking and explore the impact of this phenomenon in the UK and worldwide. Editor(s): Malloch, Margaret; Rigby, Paul. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JFMX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474401128
ISBN
9781474401128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.78
€ 110.68

Hardback. This book offers an incisive cultural analysis of these trans-generational debates, identifying characteristic features of their representation in German literature, film, and media. Num Pages: 284 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 2ACG; APF; DSBH; JFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785335693
ISBN
9781785335693
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 172.43

Paperback. Born in the first year of the 20th century, it is fitting that Margaret Mead should have been one of the first anthropologists to use anthropological analysis to study the future course of human civilization. This volume collects her writings on the future of humanity and how humans can shape that future through purposeful action. Series: Margaret Mead: The Study of Contemporary Western Cultures. Num Pages: 376 pages, 20 photos, index. BIC Classification: JFFR; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571818188
ISBN
9781571818188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.58

Hardback. Series: Margaret Mead: The Study of Contemporary Western Cultures. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 148 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571818157
ISBN
9781571818157
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.12

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