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Society & culture: general

Paperback. The term "civilization" comes with considerable baggage, setting up a dichotomy wherein people, cultures, and histories are "civilized" - or not. This book examines how the idea of civilization has informed our thinking about international relations over the course of ten centuries. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTQ; HBW; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226142401
ISBN
9780226142401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.76

Hardback. A comprehensive look at how Canadians are responding to the forces of globalization through collectively owned enterprises. Editor(s): Fairbairn, Brett T.; Russell, Nora. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSG; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774827881
ISBN
9780774827881
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.40

Paperback. A comprehensive look at how Canadians are responding to the forces of globalization through collectively owned enterprises. Editor(s): Fairbairn, Brett T.; Russell, Nora. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
608
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774827898
ISBN
9780774827898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.17

Paperback. This book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend or raising a family, inside you'll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. Num Pages: 288 pages, 75 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 398. Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man. 256 pages, 75 colour illustrations. More and more males are putting off college, family, and adult responsibilities in order to play video games and do keg stands. This book helps men uncover what manliness means in the 21st century. It answers such questions as: what skills and knowledge should a 21st century man acquire? And what traits should they develop?. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFSJ2; WH. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight: 398.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600614620
ISBN
9781600614620
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.85

Paperback. Pig is a richly illustrated and compelling look at the natural and cultural history of the pig, and the long, complicated relationship between humans and these highly intelligent, sociable animals. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100, 60 colour. BIC Classification: JFFZ; WNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
F First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861898050
ISBN
9781861898050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 13 halftones, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9780816638727
ISBN
9780816638727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.18

Hardcover. Steve Jobs and the allegory of the information age Num Pages: 159 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Baylor University Press United States
Number of pages
159
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602588219
ISBN
9781602588219
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.84

Paperback. This edited book examines why what happens in Detroit matters for other cities around the world. Bridging academic and non-academic voices, contributions from many of the leading scholars on Detroit are joined by some of the city's most influential writers, planners, artists and activists. Editor(s): Doucet, Brian. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBNG; JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447327875
ISBN
9781447327875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 36.79

Paperback. Takes stock of the 'new British queer history'. Topics range from newspaper reporting of sodomy cases, to homoerotic representations in art, to queer autobiographical accounts, to oral histories of Scottish lesbians, and much else besides. Editor(s): Lewis, Brian. Num Pages: 272 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBTB; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719088957
ISBN
9780719088957
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.56

paperback. W E B Du Bois' reform writings - with the intention of reforming immoral and unethical behavior - appeared in periodicals directed toward or written on behalf of the African American community. This work gathers together Du Bois' reform writings, which span over fifty years. Editor(s): Johnson, Brian. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780759108059
ISBN
9780759108059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.38

Paperback. Presents a survey of the world of classical Greece, its origins and legacy. This book moves from the prehistoric and protohistoric periods, through the era of Bronze Age palace societies - including those of Knossos and Mycenae - surveying the thousand and more years until the transfer of the Roman imperial court from Rome to Constantinople. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 676.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631205593
ISBN
9780631205593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.04

Hardback. Presents a survey of the world of classical Greece, its origins and legacy. This book moves from the prehistoric and protohistoric periods, through the era of Bronze Age palace societies - including those of Knossos and Mycenae - surveying the thousand and more years until the transfer of the Roman imperial court from Rome to Constantinople. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 26. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631205586
ISBN
9780631205586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.97

Paperback. How did the events of September 11, 2001 come to be thought of as 9/11? This title presents an account of post-9/11 political and social processes, offering an analysis of the media coverage of this momentous event. It demonstrates how 9/11 has been transformed into a morality tale centred on patriotism, victimization, and heroes. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814795552
ISBN
9780814795552
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.63

Paperback. The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBH; FL; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 17. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199316076
ISBN
9780199316076
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 35 black & white computer generated figures. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
Publisher
Harriman House
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955835117
ISBN
9780955835117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.56
€ 54.72

Paperback. A blockbuster book on a key issue of public concern: the nature and impact of multiculturalism Will appeal to academics, undergraduates and the general public as a thought--provoking and alternative approach to a topical debate Written in an accessible style. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 33. Weight in Grams: 604.
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745622286
ISBN
9780745622286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.24

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 262. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Alyson Publications Inc
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Alyson Books Ed
SKU
KST0030571
ISBN
9781555837990
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp mono illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGA; JFFE; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 196. 288 pages, 8pp mono illustrations. Brian Cockerill has ruled his world with an iron fist. Using nothing but his hands as weapons, he has patrolled the streets, clubs and raves of Britain in order to keep order and to 'tax' those whose ill-gotten gains he sees fit to take a share of. Yet despite his appalling record of aggression, Brian is a man who lives by rules and respect. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; BGA; JFFE; JKV. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 17. Weight: 196.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844544882
ISBN
9781844544882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Social workers involved in child sexual abuse work have key powers and duties in civil law to protect children. Written for professionals, this book examines the complex nature of such cases, and explores the problems encountered by local authority social workers who are required to intervene in families to protect children. Num Pages: 176 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853025938
ISBN
9781853025938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.14

paperback. Considers relations between blacks and browns during the civil rights era Editor(s): Behnken, Brian D. Series: Justice and Social Inquiry. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JFSL3; JFSL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803262713
ISBN
9780803262713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.00

Paperback. Deals with central problem in modern Spanish history-- why did civil war break out in 1936-- arguing that cultural representations of earlier revolution helped trigger the war through focus on social tensions around religion and gender. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DSE; GTB; HBJD; HBLW; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822339434
ISBN
9780822339434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.15

Hardcover. In a blend of political, intellectual and cultural history, this volume explores the world of German nationalism during the first half of the 19th century. Series: Harvard Historical Studies. Num Pages: 302 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 167 x 29. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674009110
ISBN
9780674009110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.47
€ 86.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; VFV; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 209 x 22. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
Perigee Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399166587
ISBN
9780399166587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.75

Paperback. This introductory text offers a new approach to the philosophy of social science by focusing on what is involved in knowing others from different cultures or historical periods. Particular issues discussed are the interpretation of meaning, critical theory, and narrative as a form of knowledge. Series: Contemporary Philosophy S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557865380
ISBN
9781557865380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.98

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