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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. Focuses on architectural inscriptions throughout the Muslim world, some going back to the Middle Ages, others dating from our own lifetime. This book features 28 case studies that explain different aspects and contexts of calligraphy in Islamic architecture. It covers North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, China and Spain. Num Pages: 592 pages, 401 colour illustrations, 12 b&w tables. BIC Classification: 1QFM; AMX; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 301 x 259 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2630.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 592
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748669226
- ISBN
- 9780748669226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.21€ 168.61
€ 169.21
€ 168.61
Paperback. This text focuses on options and futures as trading tools and explores their validity from an Islamic legal point of view. The author's analysis is based on an interpretation of the Qur'an and the Sunna and refers to the principle of "mashala" (consideration of public interest). Num Pages: 276 pages, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFM; LAFS; LNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621804
- ISBN
- 9780946621804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.31
€ 26.99
€ 20.31
Paperback. In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. 'Freedom of Expression in Islam' offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 362 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HRH; JFSR2; JPVH; L. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Islamic Texts Society
- Number of pages
- 362
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- UK ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780946621606
- ISBN
- 9780946621606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.64
€ 30.99
€ 22.64
Paperback. In 'Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam', M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations in the religious, social, legal and political fields. Companion volume to 'The Dignity of Man and Freedom of Expression in Islam'. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAB; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682012
- ISBN
- 9781903682012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.46
€ 21.99
€ 17.46
Paperback. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man in Islam. This book goes a long way towards exploring an alternative to Western concepts of human rights. 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' is part of a series of studies on fundamental rights and liberties in Islam. Series: Fundamental Rights and Liberties in Islam Series. Num Pages: 134 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLC1; JFSR2; LAFS; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- The Islamic Texts Society United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 134
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781903682005
- ISBN
- 9781903682005
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Explaining Collective Violence in Contemporary Indonesia: From Conflic...
Mohammad Zulfan Tadjoeddin
Hardcover. Tadjoeddin uniquely explores four types of violent conflicts pertinent to contemporary Indonesia (secessionist, ethnic, routine-everyday and electoral violence), and seeks to discover what socio-economic development can do to overcome conflict and make the country's transition to democracy safe for its constituencies. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JFFE; JPA; JPHV; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137270634
- ISBN
- 9781137270634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816635931
- ISBN
- 9780816635931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.37
€ 29.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442630147
- ISBN
- 9781442630147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.22
€ 42.99
€ 38.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 121 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 121
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594545580
- ISBN
- 9781594545580
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.34€ 51.68
€ 72.34
€ 51.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816632640
- ISBN
- 9780816632640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.51
€ 27.99
€ 26.51
paperback. This book analyzes the discourses and deliberations in the discussion forums of three of the most visited Islamic websites andinvestigates the extent to which they have provided a venue for Muslims to freely engagein discussion among themselves and withnon-Muslims about political, economic, religious and social issues." Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFC; JFD; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009
- SKU
- V9781349369843
- ISBN
- 9781349369843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.62
€ 127.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HBJH; HPD; HRAM; HRAX; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 315.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349443932
- ISBN
- 9781349443932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.88
€ 128.88
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKS; JFSL1; JP; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199463503
- ISBN
- 9780199463503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.21
€ 43.21
Hardback. Series: Palgrave Studies in Islamic Banking, Finance, and Economics. Num Pages: 294 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137581273
- ISBN
- 9781137581273
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.80
€ 127.80
Paperback. If you have never used the media before, are wary of trying, or have tried and failed, this book is for you. With a bit of insider know-how, even the inexperienced can secure positive coverage for their organisation or deal competently with a crisis. Series: Speed Reads. Num Pages: 32 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KJSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 207 x 4. Weight in Grams: 72.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Directory of Social Change United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 32
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906294137
- ISBN
- 9781906294137
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.41
€ 12.41
Paperback. Against the historical background of slavery and colonialism, this study investigates how white and Afro-Caribbean women writers have responded to feminist, abolitionist and post-emancipationist issues. It aims to reveal a relationship between colonial exploitation and female sexual oppression. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; HBTQ; HBTR; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231082235
- ISBN
- 9780231082235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.39
€ 36.99
€ 27.39
Hardcover. What "Black Beauty" and other books by women of this period reveal about their notions of nation, identity, and empire Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; DSB; JFFZ; JFSJ1; WNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 22. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472108749
- ISBN
- 9780472108749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.82
€ 90.82
Paperback. Makes the case that Los Angeles better represents the spectrum of gay and lesbian community activism and culture than cities with a higher gay profile. This book shows how activists lay claim to streets, buildings, neighborhoods, and, in the example of West Hollywood, an entire city. Series: American Subjects. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 figures, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSG; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566398848
- ISBN
- 9781566398848
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99
€ 20.99
Paperback. Explores key areas of working with adult survivors of childhood abuse that in the author's experience as a practitioner, trainer, and supervisor are frequent concerns of those working in this field. Series: Questions and Answers for Counsellors and Therapists. Num Pages: 150 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861562203
- ISBN
- 9781861562203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.00
€ 61.00
Hardcover. From 1642 to 1654 Isaac Aboab da Fonseca was the hakham (Torah scholar) and spiritual leader of the oldest Jewish community in the New World. This monograph on Isaac Aboab da Fonseca and his intellectual and spiritual contributions, includes discussion of his commentary on the Pentateuch entitled "Parafrasis Comentada sobre el Pentateuco". Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLP1; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 229. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845193546
- ISBN
- 9781845193546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85