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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Addresses the utopian developments of the modern media. This collection tracks the author's observations on the media as they are revealed in essays on the production and reception of art; on film, radio, and photography; and on the modern transformations of literature and painting. Editor(s): Jennings, Michael W.; Doherty, Brigid; Levin, Thomas Y. Translator(s): Jephcott, Edmund; Livingstone, Rodney; Eiland, Howard. Num Pages: 448 pages, 22 halftones. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674024458
- ISBN
- 9780674024458
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Condition: New
€ 34.61
€ 34.61
Paperback. Argues that the contemporary commitment to the importance of cultural identity has reovated rather than replaced an earlier commitment to r4acial identity and asserts that the idea of culture, far from constituting a challenge to racism, is actually a for Series: Post-Contemporary Interventions. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFF; JFSL1; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822320647
- ISBN
- 9780822320647
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Condition: New
€ 41.11
€ 41.11
Paperback. Traverses the ancient world's three great centres of cultural exchange - Babylonian Nineveh, Egyptian Memphis, and Iranian Persepolis - to situate classical Greece in its proper historical place, at the Western margin of a Near Eastern-Aegean cultural community that emerged in the Bronze Age and expanded westward in the first millennium BC. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674023994
- ISBN
- 9780674023994
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Condition: New
€ 44.14
€ 44.14
Paperback. Includes papers and conversations that derive from a conference that pursued the possibility and utility of a general theory of religion and culture, especially one based on violence. Editor(s): Hamerton-Kelly, Robert. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804715188
- ISBN
- 9780804715188
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Condition: New
€ 45.72
€ 45.72
paperback. The culture of the ancient Greeks has often been seen as owing practically nothing to its neighbours. This work argues against this view, and, focusing on the period between 750 and 650 BC, demonstrates that Eastern models significantly affected Greek literature and religion. Translator(s): Burkert, Walter; Pinder, Margaret E. Series: Revealing Antiquity. Num Pages: 238 pages, 5 halftones, 3 line illustration, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 144 x 13. Weight in Grams: 288. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KSG0037032
- ISBN
- 9780674643642
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 5.91
€ 5.91
Paperback. Here, Walter Parker offers a contribution to the debate between proponents of multicultural education and those who favour a cultural literacy approach. Parker demonstrates that educating for democratic citizenship in a multicultural society includes a fundamental respect for diversity. Series: Multicultural Education Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JNU; YQN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Teachers' College Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807742723
- ISBN
- 9780807742723
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Condition: New
€ 44.19
€ 44.19
hardcover. Gives readers a glimpse into the life and times of Walter Cronkite in his own words. This book contains selections from interviews between the legendary journalist and an experienced oral historian - Cronkite's friend, Dr Don Carleton. Num Pages: 384 pages, 30 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGF; HBJK; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 964.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Center for American History United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780976669739
- ISBN
- 9780976669739
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Condition: New
€ 35.83
€ 35.83
Paperback. Walter D. Mignolo analyzes the "colonial logic" that has driven five hundred years of Western imperialism, from colonialism through neoliberalism Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 458 pages, 1 drawing, 2 maps, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTR; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 638. Global Futures, Decolonial Options. Series: Latin America Otherwise. 458 pages, 1 drawing, 2 maps, 2 figures. Walter D. Mignolo analyzes the "colonial logic" that has driven five hundred years of Western imperialism, from colonialism through neoliberalism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBTR; JFC. Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight: 644.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 458
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822350781
- ISBN
- 9780822350781
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.75
€ 32.99
€ 29.75
Paperback. Explores the crucial notion of "colonial difference" in the study of the modern colonial world and traces the emergence of an epistemic shift, which author calls "border thinking". This title expands the horizons of debates under way in postcolonial studies of Asia and Africa by dwelling in the genealogy of thoughts of South/Central America. Series: Princeton Studies in Culture, Power, History. Num Pages: 416 pages, 3 line illus. 3 tables. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBTQ; HBTR; JFFS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- With a New preface by the author
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156095
- ISBN
- 9780691156095
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Condition: New
€ 50.43
€ 50.43
Paperback. Presents an ethnographic study of Maya handicraft vendors in the international marketplace. Num Pages: 332 pages, 13 b&w illus., 4 maps, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; JFC; JFFS; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 246 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292705678
- ISBN
- 9780292705678
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.74
€ 33.99
€ 31.74
Paperback. "Williams applies an economic analysis to the problems black Americans have faced in the past and present to show that free-market resource allocation, as opposed to political allocation, is in the best interests of minorities"--Jacket. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFFJ; KJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- First Edition, 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817912451
- ISBN
- 9780817912451
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Condition: New
€ 21.04
€ 21.04
Hardcover. Prolific author Walter E. Williams recalls some of the highlights and turning points of his life. From his lower middle class beginnings in a mixed but predominantly black neighbourhood in West Philadelphia to his department chair at George Mason University, Williams tells an 'only in America' story of a life of achievement. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, frontispiece. BIC Classification: BGA; BM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817912543
- ISBN
- 9780817912543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.39
€ 71.39
Paperback. Prolific author Walter E. Williams recalls some of the highlights and turning points of his life. From his lower middle class beginnings in a mixed but predominantly black neighbourhood in West Philadelphia to his department chair at George Mason University, Williams tells an 'only in America' story of a life of achievement. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGA; BM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 259.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817912550
- ISBN
- 9780817912550
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.10
€ 46.10
Hardback. Series: Religion, Race, & Ethnicity. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM1; HRCC2; JFFJ; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479810383
- ISBN
- 9781479810383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.73
€ 99.73
Hardback. .
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813568713
- ISBN
- 9780813568713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.67
€ 57.67
Hardback. After centuries of persecution, oppression, forced migrations, and exclusion in the name of Christ, the development of a Jewish "Quest for the Historical Jesus" might seem unexpected. This book gives an overview and analysis of the various Jewish perspectives on the Nazarene throughout the centuries. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782385790
- ISBN
- 9781782385790
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Condition: New
€ 155.27
€ 155.27
Hardcover. Num Pages: 142 pages, bibliography, appendix. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571810182
- ISBN
- 9781571810182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.27
€ 155.27
Paperback. Applies fundamental principles to urgent issues and problems facing us today, from immigration to attitudes toward the elderly, from the plight of homeless veterans to the fallout of American globalization. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRCX6; JFM; TQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Orbis Books (USA) United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570755194
- ISBN
- 9781570755194
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.27
€ 27.99
€ 26.27
Paperback. The DREAMers provides the first investigation of the undocumented youth movement that has transformed the national immigration debate, from its start in the early 2000s through the present day. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804788847
- ISBN
- 9780804788847
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.35
€ 29.99
€ 27.35
Paperback. Through historical and comparative research on the immigrant rights movements of the United States, France and the Netherlands, Cities and Social Movements examines how small resistances against restrictive immigration policies do or don t develop into large and sustained mobilizations. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118750667
- ISBN
- 9781118750667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.70
€ 39.70
Hardcover. Through historical and comparative research on the immigrant rights movements of the United States, France and the Netherlands, Cities and Social Movements examines how small resistances against restrictive immigration policies do or don t develop into large and sustained mobilizations. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118750650
- ISBN
- 9781118750650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.06
€ 98.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863156410
- ISBN
- 9780863156410
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.59
€ 21.99
€ 17.59
Paperback. This work tells the story of slavery in antebellum America by moving into heart of the domestic slave trade, the slave market. Taking the reader inside the New Orleans slave market the author transforms the statistics of this chilling trade into the human drama of traders, buyers, and slaves. Num Pages: 320 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; HBJK; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674005396
- ISBN
- 9780674005396
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.67
€ 40.67
Paperback. Written by three prominent historians of the period, Slavery's Ghost forces readers to think critically about the way we study the past, the depth of racial prejudice, and how African Americans won and lost their freedom in nineteenth-century America. Series: The Marcus Cunliffe Lecture Series. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 8. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421402369
- ISBN
- 9781421402369
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.61
€ 25.99
€ 24.61