Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. This study examines major contemporary women directors of narrative feature films - their themes, art and the circumstances in which they work. Quart contends that women are creating a film language and sensibility that are unique, strong and, until now, unexplored. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 429.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780275934774
- ISBN
- 9780275934774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.40
€ 46.99
€ 39.40
Hardcover. In 1975, the Mexican network, Televisa, broadcast the first "entertainment-education" soap opera. Nariman examines Sabido's model for entertainment-education television programming, paying particular attention to the application of communication and behavioural theories. Series: Media & Society. Num Pages: 184 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; APT; JFD; JH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275943899
- ISBN
- 9780275943899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.17€ 63.04
€ 68.17
€ 63.04
Paperback. Contains recollections by wealthy individuals about their lives and experiences, demonstrating how financial and religious aspects of their lives unfold and often intertwine. This text develops a sociology of wealth that goes beyond conventional, power-elite, Marxist and status-group theories. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BG; HPQ; HRC; JFSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275950941
- ISBN
- 9780275950941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.30
€ 46.99
€ 39.30
Paperback. This work examines the African presence in American dance forms, arguing that the Africanist aesthetic has been "invisibilised" by the pervasive force of racism. It provides evidence to correct the record, investigating the Africanist presence as a major factor in shaping American performance. Series: Contributions in Afro-American and African Studies: Contemporary Black Poets. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ASD; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780275963736
- ISBN
- 9780275963736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.63
€ 55.63
Hardcover. Series: Contributions in Women's Studies. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780313236112
- ISBN
- 9780313236112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.24€ 51.69
€ 55.24
€ 51.69
Hardback. This reference discusses the experiences of writers active since 1945 who were shaped by cultures other than their own. Editor(s): Amoia, Alba; Knapp, Bettina L. Num Pages: 624 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJP; DSBH; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1447.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313306884
- ISBN
- 9780313306884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.98€ 79.57
€ 86.98
€ 79.57
Hardback. A valuable tool to help librarians, teachers, health care professionals and parents identify special books that deal with a wide range of contemporary health and self-image topics, including physical handicaps, speech disorder, skin colour, and basic issues of popularity and "fitting in". Num Pages: 176 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: DSR; GBCR; JFF; JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313317989
- ISBN
- 9780313317989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.59€ 53.76
€ 57.59
€ 53.76
Paperback. Homo Narrans explores how human beings shape their world through the stories they tell. Author John D. Niles ponders the nature of the storytelling impulse, the social function of narrative, and the role of individual talent in oral tradition. Num Pages: 296 pages, 15 illus. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812221077
- ISBN
- 9780812221077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.98
€ 32.99
€ 29.98
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780897893466
- ISBN
- 9780897893466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.57€ 71.31
€ 77.57
€ 71.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 428 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 36. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Red Wheel/Weiser United States
- Number of pages
- 428
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- REPRINT Edition
- SKU
- V9781578633340
- ISBN
- 9781578633340
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.06
€ 27.99
€ 25.06
Hardback. Presents an assortment of folktales from Poland. This title features more than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales - exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humour. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVP; DQ; FQ; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 20. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781591587231
- ISBN
- 9781591587231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.22€ 51.82
€ 58.22
€ 51.82
Hardcover. Presents, contextualises and analyses young British Muslims' views on topics such as identity, Muslim societies, politics, the role of Islam, and family life. This book is organised around several key themes, including, why Islam has become such a powerful force in the lives in young British Muslims, and identity, belonging and loyalty. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781846450198
- ISBN
- 9781846450198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.77€ 54.79
€ 58.77
€ 54.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 342 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935487104
- ISBN
- 9781935487104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.68
€ 29.99
€ 27.68
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199377336
- ISBN
- 9780199377336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.15
€ 76.15
Paperback. Editor(s): Hallett, Martin; Karasek, Barbara. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DSY; JFCA; JFHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 565. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Broadview Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781554811441
- ISBN
- 9781554811441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 31.14
€ 42.99
€ 31.14
Hardcover. This collection introduces readers to Ukraine's history, its folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and introduction are followed by 33 traditional tales - humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, even spooky tales. Editor(s): Kononenko, Natalie O. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563084256
- ISBN
- 9781563084256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.34
€ 77.34
Hardcover. Many people are familiar with the German tales of the Brothers Grimm, but in the versions of picture books and Hollywood cartoons. This collection includes many German tales, such as "Rapunzel", "Snow White", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Hansel and Gretel", and "The Bremen Town Musicians"; and other tales like "The Seven Swabians" and "The Master Thief". Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 33halftones, 30line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 263 x 185 x 25. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563089671
- ISBN
- 9781563089671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.24€ 51.82
€ 55.24
€ 51.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 364 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 202 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780451206855
- ISBN
- 9780451206855
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.25
€ 17.99
€ 16.25
Paperback. Ideas, Dan Sperber argues, may be contagious. They may invade whole populations. In the process, the people, their environment, and the ideas themselves are being transformed. To explain culture is to describe the causes and the effects of this contagion of ideas. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631200451
- ISBN
- 9780631200451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.25
€ 50.25
Paperback. The contradictions between Wagner's antipathy toward the amorphous entity "The Jews" and his genuine friendships with individual Jews, are the subject of this book. Drawing on sources, including his autobiography and the diaries of his second wife, this book places Wagner's anti - Semitism in perspective with his life and work. Num Pages: 200 pages, photographs, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVH; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786423705
- ISBN
- 9780786423705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.78
€ 56.78
Paperback. 28th April 1870. Fanny and Stella, the flamboyantly dressed Miss Fanny Park and Miss Stella Boulton, are causing a stir in the Strand Theatre. All eyes are riveted upon their oglings of the gentlemen in the stalls. Moments later they are led away by the police. What followed was a scandal that shocked Victorian England in equal measure. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; BT; HBTB; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 32. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571231911
- ISBN
- 9780571231911
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70
Paperback. After a childhood spent in London, his family moved to California and by his twenties, Jack was PA and bodyguard to the Hollywood stars - most notably Michael Stipe, RuPaul and Mickey Rourke. His work took him around the world and led to bizarre encounters and requests, but also lured him into a smorgasbord of addictions. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; BM; JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571331871
- ISBN
- 9780571331871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70
Paperback. Offers an account of life at the heart of the fashion industry, from photo shoots and celebrity interviews to the ugly truth behind the glamour - infighting, back-stabbing and the dangerous pursuit of beauty. This title tells the story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editor's chair. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFCK; KNSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Guardian Faber Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781783350155
- ISBN
- 9781783350155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 5.70
€ 12.99
€ 5.70
Paperback. Num Pages: 317 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; BGS; JFSL3; VSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Tyndale House Publishers United States
- Edition
- Enlarged ed.
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781414318028
- ISBN
- 9781414318028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.57
€ 19.99
€ 19.57