Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Promises to redefine the study of blackface minstrelsy, charting new directions for future inquiries by scholars in American studies, popular culture, and musicology Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 472 pages, 56 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGM; HBJK; HBLL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780252066962
- ISBN
- 9780252066962
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.75
€ 37.99
€ 34.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691173412
- ISBN
- 9780691173412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.90
€ 29.99
€ 21.90
Paperback. Continuing William Mitchell's investigations of how we understand, reason about, and use images, The Reconfigured Eye provides the first systematic, critical analysis of the digital imaging revolution. Num Pages: 283 pages, 110. BIC Classification: JFD; TTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 283
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262631600
- ISBN
- 9780262631600
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.10€ 48.68
€ 50.10
€ 48.68
Hardback. Do you consider yourself a member of the middle class? Eighty percent of Americans describe themselves in those terms; working-class citizens who are neither rich nor poor. Num Pages: 442 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Dimension: 235 x 150 x 31. Weight in Grams: 804.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Madison Books
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819184597
- ISBN
- 9780819184597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.42
€ 25.99
€ 25.42
Paperback. This text presents the American author's attempts to focus his impressions of New Zealand's literary culture and relate its mental and moral landscape to that of the USA. To do this he explores a selection of contemporary New Zealand authors and film directors. Series: A Latitude 20 Book. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 2AB; APF; DSBH; JFC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824820169
- ISBN
- 9780824820169
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.43
€ 26.99
€ 23.43
Paperback. Through focusing on the sexual politics that have emerged out of post-apartheid South Africa, Spurlin investigates textual and cultural representations of same-sex desire outside of the Euroamerican axes of queer culture and politics, and considers the ways in which queer cultural productions in southern Africa both intersect with and resist these. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJH; HBTQ; JFC; JFSJ; JHB; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349534685
- ISBN
- 9781349534685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Paperback. Features listing available of books, articles, and book reviews concerned with French literature since 1885. This work offers a study of modern French literature and culture. It is divided into three major divisions: general studies, author subjects, and cinema. Editor(s): Thompson, William J. Num Pages: 516 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 2ADF; DSB; GBCR; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Susquehanna Univ Pr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781575911250
- ISBN
- 9781575911250
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.48€ 123.04
€ 137.48
€ 123.04
Hardback. The issue of gun control has been brought to the forefront of American consciousness following recent school shootings, yet it is not at the top of the political agenda. This book takes a step back from both advocates and oponents of gun control to survey the US gun landscape and related matters. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; LNTJ; WSXS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847695591
- ISBN
- 9780847695591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.11
€ 176.11
Paperback. A work of the author whose writings represent one of America's most original contributions to the history of ideas. Based on a set of lectures, it also includes works such as "The Meaning of Truth", "Psychology", "The Will to Believe", and "Talks to Teachers on Psychology". Editor(s): Gunn, Giles. Num Pages: 400 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; HPC; HR; JFCX; JM; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780140437355
- ISBN
- 9780140437355
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.65
€ 14.99
€ 11.65
Hardback. An ethnographic study of Chinese urban life in the Mongolian city of Huhhot. The text is organized around specific elements of culture, moving from public domains to the private issues of sex and gender, family life and religion. Num Pages: 345 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231079600
- ISBN
- 9780231079600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.66€ 99.97
€ 131.66
€ 99.97
Hardcover. The artistic evolution of hip hop from the South Bronx to Eminem Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGR; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 26. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814716700
- ISBN
- 9780814716700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.14
€ 91.14
Paperback. The artistic evolution of hip hop from the South Bronx to Eminem Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGR; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 5. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814716717
- ISBN
- 9780814716717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.22
€ 30.99
€ 28.22
Paperback. Deals with the contentious thesis that race was becoming less of a deciding factor in the life chances of black Americans than class. This title presents a discussion of race, class, and social policy. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Third Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226901411
- ISBN
- 9780226901411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.53
€ 30.99
€ 24.53
Paperback. Looks at the social transformation of inner city ghettos, offering an evaluation of the convergence of race and poverty. Rejecting both conservative and liberal interpretations of life in the inner city, this title offers essential information and a number of solutions to policymakers. Num Pages: 320 pages, 13 line drawings, 17 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JFSG; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226901268
- ISBN
- 9780226901268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.15
€ 29.15
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFJ; JNKD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691615776
- ISBN
- 9780691615776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.95
€ 67.95
hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFFJ; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691643151
- ISBN
- 9780691643151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.46
€ 166.46
Paperback. Yuwipi is the Oglala Sioux version of an ancient and widespread ritual in which a shaman is bound and, in the darkness, calls spirits to come and free him and to communicate with his audience. This book shows how this ritual is related to two other old institutions, the vision quest and the sweat lodge. Num Pages: 113 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 133 x 7. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 113
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803287105
- ISBN
- 9780803287105
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.31
€ 17.99
€ 17.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH; KCP; KJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781583670361
- ISBN
- 9781583670361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.18
€ 17.99
€ 16.18
Paperback. The tales told of Orpheus are legion. He is said to have been an Argonaut - and to have saved Jason's life. Did Orpheus, in fact, exist? His influence on Greek thought is undeniable, but his disciples left little of substance behind them. This work attempts to uncover and define Orphism by following its circuitous path through ancient history. Editor(s): Alderink, Larry. Series: Mythos: The Princeton-Bollingen Series in World Mythology. Num Pages: 352 pages, 35 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691024998
- ISBN
- 9780691024998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.43€ 39.12
€ 52.43
€ 39.12
Paperback. The bestselling Politically Incorrect Guide series provides an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of controversial topics every American should understand. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Jihad pulls apart the dark world of radical Islam, exposing the inner-workings and motivations of the most violent menace of the 21st century. Series: The Politically Incorrect Guides. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRHT; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 184 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621575771
- ISBN
- 9781621575771
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.03
€ 23.99
€ 21.03