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Society & culture: general

Hardcover. In this story of one man's encounter with an indigenous people of Peru, Michael Brown guides his readers upriver into a contested zone of the Amazonian frontier, where more than 50,000 Awajun--renowned for pugnacity and fierce independence--use hard-won political savvy, literacy, and digital skills to live life on their own terms, against long odds. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 211 x 29. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674368071
ISBN
9780674368071
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 40.11

Hardcover. Reconstructing the history of the Islamic University of Medina, this book sheds light on efforts undertaken by Saudi actors to extend Wahhabi influence beyond the kingdom's borders and suggests a new framework for understanding Islamic transnational religious networks. Series: Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and I. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; HRHT; JFFN; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804798358
ISBN
9780804798358
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.44

Paperback. Intends to renew Jewish theology for our time, in the larger context of modern and postmodern challenges to theology and theological thought in the broadest sense. After introducing his hermeneutical theology, the author focuses on modes of self-cultivation for awakening and sustaining a covenant theology. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: HRJT; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226251721
ISBN
9780226251721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.71

Hardback. Num Pages: 328 pages, Color Photos: 17,. BIC Classification: JFD; JPVH; LNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231153584
ISBN
9780231153584
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.58
€ 79.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX6; JFSK1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 144 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cowley Publications
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781561012282
ISBN
9781561012282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 194 pages, facsimiles, portraits. BIC Classification: JFFE; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Milo Books
Number of pages
194
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953084715
ISBN
9780953084715
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.12

Hardback. Recounts the meteoric rise of America's first 24-hour sports network. Part corporate history, part media and cultural analysis, and part expose, the book examines both the positive developments made and the bad habits picked up from the US sports business. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; KNSP; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878332397
ISBN
9780878332397
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.73

Hardback. A collection of essays that examine televised music and the controversial genre of the music video. It addresses the key issues of contemporary Arab society - gender and sexuality, Islam, class, economy, power, and nation - as refracted through the culture of mediated music. It is suitable for the study of contemporary Arab society and culture. Editor(s): Frishkopf, Michael. Num Pages: 304 pages, 27 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; AVG; JFCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748.
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774162930
ISBN
9789774162930
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.91

Paperback. .
Publisher
Prentice Hall College Div
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292153100
ISBN
9781292153100
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 24.46

Hardback. Analyzes the role of Jews in the formation of international human rights efforts throughout the US, Israel, and the Former Soviet Union. This work examines this human rights work as part of a total system of Jewish political commitments, a system shaped by both human rights history and Jewish history. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR1; JPVH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742552661
ISBN
9780742552661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.20

hardcover. Traces the links between the development of modern Egyptian identity and the burgeoning Islamic modernist movement from the mid-1870s until the 1910s. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JH; 3JJC; HBTB; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804758888
ISBN
9780804758888
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.19

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 2. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFSJ; JKS; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816682980
ISBN
9780816682980
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.31

Hardback. This work demonstrates that the way to understand the distinctions between American and English cultures is to study each country's favourite art form. Therefore it studies America's fascination with movies and stars, and the way Britain is reflected in its relationship with the theatre. Num Pages: 192 pages, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; AN; APF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544. .
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Columbia University Press New York
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st
SKU
KEX0211152
ISBN
9780231112246
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Hardback. This work demonstrates that the way to understand the distinctions between American and English cultures is to study each country's favourite art form. Therefore it studies America's fascination with movies and stars, and the way Britain is reflected in its relationship with the theatre. Num Pages: 192 pages, 17 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; AN; APF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Columbia University Press New York
Edition
1st
Number of pages
192
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KEX0211153
ISBN
9780231112246
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 5.49

Paperback. This serious little guide to the most incredible and mysterious pieces of British modern art features new crop circles from the last 5 years and a 5 page appendix of crop circle geometry by Allan Brown. Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 125 x 7. Weight in Grams: 86.
Publisher
Wooden Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904263340
ISBN
9781904263340
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; JFF; JFSL1; JHBL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
The New Press United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9781565843257
ISBN
9781565843257
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.10

Paperback. The most complete and detailed reference book of its kind, Who's Who in Classical Mythology contains over 1200 extensive entries, covering both Greek and Roman characters. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDA; GBC; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415260411
ISBN
9780415260411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.35

Paperback. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 131 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745336510
ISBN
9780745336510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 16.55

hardcover. A fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough research Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFSR2; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745336565
ISBN
9780745336565
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.01
€ 83.51

Paperback. A revolutionary approach to raising girls, that combines groundbreaking research with practical parenting advice. A book not just for parents, but for anyone who cares for, educates or guides the lives of girls and women. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 27. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Atria Books United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780743417037
ISBN
9780743417037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.28

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