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Paperback. Considering the singular experience of the African American writer, this title argues that African American literature did not develop apart from canonical Western literary traditions but instead grew out of those literatures, even as it adapted and transformed the cultural traditions and religions of Africa and the African diaspora along the way. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226789972
- ISBN
- 9780226789972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96
Paperback. Over the years, changes in technology have generated an extraordinary array of new ways in which music and movies can be produced and distributed. This book states that, sadly, we have failed thus far to avail ourselves of these opportunities. It chronicles how we got into this mess and presents three alternative proposals on how to get out of it. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8 tables, 12 figures. BIC Classification: JFCA; KNT; LNCB; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 184 x 19. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804758451
- ISBN
- 9780804758451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12, 11 charts, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781501704314
- ISBN
- 9781501704314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.72
€ 33.72
Paperback. The disparity between rich and poor countries is the most serious, intractable problem facing the world. The author in this book draws on extensive microeconomic studies of thirteen nations - conducted over twelve years by the Institute itself - to counter virtually all prevailing wisdom about how best to ameliorate economic disparity. Num Pages: 368 pages, 37line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QFG; 1QFH; JFFA; KCM; KJF; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226476988
- ISBN
- 9780226476988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.45
€ 21.99
€ 18.45
paperback. This work is an introduction to modernity as envisioned by Germany's leading social theorist of the late 20th century, Niklas Luhmann. For Luhmann, modernity is neither an Enlightenment project nor a ludic rejection of that project, but rather the pre-condition of all our deliberations. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 369.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804739924
- ISBN
- 9780804739924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59
Paperback. In this survey of the modern American Christmas, Waits shows how this holiday emerged, tracing its evolution from the days prior to 1880 to the present day. In addition, he examines the differing traditions of giftgiving to friends, employees, the poor, and among communtys. Series: The Modern Christmas in America. Num Pages: 290 pages, 77 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFC; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780814792841
- ISBN
- 9780814792841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Hardback. Explaining the complexities of modern economics in a clear, accessible style, The Inequality Trap is the must-read rejoinder to the idea that fighting inequality should be our top policy priority. Series: UTP Insights. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JKS; KCA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442637245
- ISBN
- 9781442637245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.37
€ 41.37
Hardback. Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, 4 maps, 36 b&w illus., 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL4; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295995434
- ISBN
- 9780295995434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.11
€ 63.11
paperback. William Wells Brown's book is a military history of African Americans, assailing those whose hatred and ignorance inclined them to keep blacks oppressed. In his introduction John David Smith places it in context, and analyses its aims and its interpretation of black masculinity. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 204 x 127 x 458. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780821415283
- ISBN
- 9780821415283
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.49
€ 27.99
€ 26.49
Hardback. Drawing on a wide range documentary and oral sources, including interviews with refugees, this book explores the responses in Manchester to those threatened by the rise of Fascism in Europe. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JJG; 3JJH; JFFD; JFSR1; JPFQ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719085499
- ISBN
- 9780719085499
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.85
€ 181.85
Paperback. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, an understanding of the context, mechanisms, and consequences of city and suburban environments becomes more critical. This title demonstrates the value of urban green. Focusing specifically on the role of vegetation and trees, it shows the costs and benefits reaped from urban open spaces. Num Pages: 288 pages, 31 halftones, 56 tables. BIC Classification: JFSG; RNC; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 204 x 15. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226901466
- ISBN
- 9780226901466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Hardback. Editor(s): Williams, Jeffrey J.; Steffen, Heather. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC. 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
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161145
- ISBN
- 9780231161145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.64€ 80.25
€ 104.64
€ 80.25
Paperback. Editor(s): Williams, Jeffrey J.; Steffen, Heather. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 227 x 15. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161152
- ISBN
- 9780231161152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.68
€ 37.99
€ 27.68
Hardback. This volume contains 32 essays on the sociology of sex and gender, that reflect differences in race, gender and class and demonstrate how different social groups experience different sets of social norms. Topics include gender and sex theory, identity and childhood and adolescent sexuality. Editor(s): Williams, Christine L.; Stein, Arlene. Series: Blackwell Readers in Sociology. Num Pages: 504 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222712
- ISBN
- 9780631222712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.84
€ 173.84
Paperback. * Contains over 30 essays by leading scholars on the most relevant and engaging issues within the sociology of sex and gender. * Covers gender and sex theory, identity, childhood and adolescent sexuality, the objectification of women, religion, leisure and recreation, and politics. Editor(s): Williams, Christine L.; Stein, Arlene. Series: Blackwell Readers in Sociology. Num Pages: 504 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 170 x 37. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222729
- ISBN
- 9780631222729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.16
€ 59.16
paperback. Examines how specific Party chapters or offshoots emerged, developed, and waned, as well as how the local branches related to their communities and to the national party. This work reveals how Black Panther Party ideologies, goals, and strategies were taken up and adapted throughout the United States. Editor(s): Williams, Yohuru; Lazerow, Jama. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1 photograph. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; JFSL3; JPWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5741 x 3963 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822343264
- ISBN
- 9780822343264
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. Num Pages: 203 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFF; JP; KC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 15. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604568561
- ISBN
- 9781604568561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 158.13€ 109.07
€ 158.13
€ 109.07
Paperback. Presented here is a full spectrum of views on how humans ought best to treat non-human animals. The defences of animal rights set out in this book are based not only on classical ethical principles, but also on firmly grounded scientific notions of evolutionary continuity among species. Series: Contemporary Issues in Biomedicine, Ethics and Society. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896030534
- ISBN
- 9780896030534
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 133.25
€ 133.25
Paperback. Why has Christianity, a religion premised upon neighbourly love, failed in its attempts to heal social divisions? This title delves into the late medieval soil in which the modern Christian imagination grew, to reveal how Christianity's highly refined process of socialization has inadvertently created and maintained segregated societies. Num Pages: 366 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300171365
- ISBN
- 9780300171365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.02
€ 35.02
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; HBJK; HBLW; JFSL3; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780061450785
- ISBN
- 9780061450785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.57
€ 18.99
€ 16.57
Hardback. Based on a comprehensive review of professional literature and an analysis of the management skills of contemporary black college leaders, this study compares the culture of black colleges and universities. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JNM; JNSV. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742546165
- ISBN
- 9780742546165
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.53
€ 138.53
Hardcover. Editor(s): Chambers, Willis; Hale, Rickey. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFFE; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781619423800
- ISBN
- 9781619423800
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.24€ 130.56
€ 190.24
€ 130.56
Paperback. A fascinating exploration of the science of quotology Series: Stages. Num Pages: 272 pages, 10 illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803217522
- ISBN
- 9780803217522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Paperback. Beyond the gilded gates of Google, little has been written about the suburban communities of Silicon Valley. This book looks at the everyday life and politics inside Silicon Valley against a backdrop of various dramatic demographic shifts. It follows one community over several decades as it transforms from a sleepy rural town to a global gateway. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 maps & 19 halftones, scattered. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSC; JFSL; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520293908
- ISBN
- 9780520293908
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06