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Society & culture: general
Paperback. The media uses variations of the word "monster" to describe unthinkable acts of violence. This work explores the social construction of monstrousness in public discourse - tabloids, television, magazines, sermons, and poular fiction - arguing that the monster serves as a moralizing function. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226380070
- ISBN
- 9780226380070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.86
€ 42.99
€ 32.86
Paperback. This book examines the power of the past upon the present. It shows how generations of Scots have exploited and reshaped history to meet the needs of a series of presents, from the conquest of the Picts to the refounding of Parliament. Editor(s): Cowan, Edward J.; Finlay, Richard J. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748614202
- ISBN
- 9780748614202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.06
€ 41.99
€ 37.06
Hardback. Edward J. Hedican's Ipperwash provides an incisive examination of protest and dissent within the context of land claims disputes and Aboriginal rights. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442640467
- ISBN
- 9781442640467
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.91
€ 90.91
Paperback. Comprises an analysis of gender biases in late-1990s tax laws and a wake-up call for all those concerned with gender justice to pay more attention to the pervasive impact of such laws. Providing real-life examples, the book shows how tax laws are written to punish married couples who file jointly. Num Pages: 310 pages, 15 line drawings, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KFFD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226555584
- ISBN
- 9780226555584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.44
€ 32.99
€ 25.44
Paperback. This is a study of artist/activists and their participation in social movements in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and California. McCaughan places the three movements within their own local histories, cultures, and conditions, but also links them to the 1968 rebellions that were going on across the world. Num Pages: 232 pages, 42 illustratons. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; ACX; JFC; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822351825
- ISBN
- 9780822351825
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.10
€ 27.99
€ 26.10
Paperback. From African Americans in football to the meaning of Zero in the sport, this title profiles players and personalities, teams and events, games and football concepts, and sociological and technological changes in the sport. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; WSJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803290129
- ISBN
- 9780803290129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.26
€ 32.99
€ 31.26
Paperback. A detailed analysis of the economic, political and journalistic structure of American network news organizations. Epstein shows that corporate policy shapes the direction of television news coverage; the essential aim of television is not to inform, but to induce the viewer to "stay tuned". Num Pages: 347 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; JFD; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566633000
- ISBN
- 9781566633000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.41
€ 17.99
€ 17.41
Hardback. Gives an account of America's biggest and most powerful urban center during the Civil War. Series: The American Crisis Series: Books on the Civil War Era. Num Pages: 213 pages, index, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; HBJK; HBLL; HBW; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842050562
- ISBN
- 9780842050562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.24
€ 157.24
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd Canada
- Number of pages
- 138
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781895686234
- ISBN
- 9781895686234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.27
€ 23.99
€ 20.27
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560724018
- ISBN
- 9781560724018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.36€ 70.71
€ 93.36
€ 70.71
Hardback. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 400 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3D; HBJF; HBLA; HRKN1; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 179 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161848
- ISBN
- 9780231161848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.46
€ 93.46
Paperback. * The bestselling book on modern India by the ex-South Asia correspondent for the Financial Times, reissued with new material Num Pages: 464 pages, Section: 16, colour phoos. BIC Classification: JF; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 31. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349123462
- ISBN
- 9780349123462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.66
€ 12.99
€ 11.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226077635
- ISBN
- 9780226077635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.25
€ 40.99
€ 31.25
Paperback. Examines the opinions of average Americans about Washington, DC, in order to understand how many Americans are likely to approach the question of what reforms are needed. This book explores the political, economic, and social conditions of the District, providing an informed context for understanding and evaluating its political options. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPH; JPVH1; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406234
- ISBN
- 9780878406234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.73
€ 70.73
Hardback. Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA; JFSL3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810861053
- ISBN
- 9780810861053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.36
€ 95.36
Paperback. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA; JFSL3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810861060
- ISBN
- 9780810861060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.88
€ 55.88
Hardcover. This work places Sarah Mix (1832-1884) in the context of American religious history, and shows her influence on the emerging faith healing movement and other female healing evangelists, including Carrie Judd Montgomery and Maria Woodworth-Etter. Series: Women & Gender in North American Religion S. Num Pages: 208 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; DSB; HR; JFSJ1; JFSL3; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815629320
- ISBN
- 9780815629320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.48
€ 38.48
Hardback. Series: Columbia History of Urban Life. Num Pages: 376 pages, 23 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 238 x 31. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120005
- ISBN
- 9780231120005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.90
€ 46.99
€ 32.90
Paperback. What role have women played in forming American foreign policy? In addressing that question, Professor Crapol found that, whereas women might have been viewed as having played a relatively minor role, they had, in fact, made significant contributions, despite being "secondary players". Series: America in the Modern World. Num Pages: 198 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ1; JPQB; JPSD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842024303
- ISBN
- 9780842024303
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 46.25
€ 48.99
€ 46.25
Paperback. A comprehensive overview that seeks to explain what happened in the 1960s and what happened to how we remember it. Reveals how the mass media have shaped the popular image of a raucous decade in ways that have curtailed its democratic possibilities." Num Pages: 406 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; JFD; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700618224
- ISBN
- 9780700618224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.94
€ 42.94
Hardback. Left Behind provides crucial insights into the troubling trajectory of public policy while offering teachers and administrators effective strategies for overcoming barriers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFSG; JNF; JNLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421417875
- ISBN
- 9781421417875
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 34.11
€ 41.99
€ 34.11
Paperback. "In the restrained prose of Torture lies a passionate message about the intentional violation of the bodies of human beings, in our time and in the past."-New York Times Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JFFE; JKVP1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 212 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Edition
- Expanded
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812215991
- ISBN
- 9780812215991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.80
€ 37.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. A journey from White City to the Hanger Lane Gyratory along Western Avenue - the A40. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 254. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- PICADOR (MACM)
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KKD0001938
- ISBN
- 9780330392631
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. A journey from White City to the Hanger Lane Gyratory along Western Avenue - the A40. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations, maps, plans. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJ; JFSG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 254. Fine copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- PICADOR (MACM)
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KSS0000835
- ISBN
- 9780330392631
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 17.95
€ 17.95