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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. By comparing the world depicted in the earliest Irish literary tradition with the archaeological evidence available on the ground, the author explores Ireland's rich mythological tradition and tests its claims to represent reality. Num Pages: 320 pages, 65 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AFR; DSBB; HDD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500051849
- ISBN
- 9780500051849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.26
€ 25.99
€ 19.26
Paperback. Raises questions central to the field of anthropology - questions concerning the practice of fieldwork, the production of knowledge, and anthropology's intellectual and ethical vision of itself. This book discusses the Yanomami controversy, identifies the ethical dilemmas of the controversy and assesses the state of anthropology. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. Num Pages: 391 pages, 28 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSL9; JHBC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 391
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520244047
- ISBN
- 9780520244047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.74
€ 33.99
€ 24.74
Paperback. Famine remains one of the worst calamities that can befall a society. Mass starvation - whether it is inflicted by drought or engineered by misguided or genocidal economic policies - devastates families, weakens the social fabric, and undermines political stability. This title traces the history of famine from the earliest records to today. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 halftones. 16 line illus. 11 tables. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691147970
- ISBN
- 9780691147970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.47
€ 37.99
€ 27.47
Paperback. Thirty-two wide-ranging voices pay tribute to the late Gloria Anzaldua, the beloved poet and fiction writer who redefined lesbian and Chicana/o identities for thousands of readers Editor(s): Keating, AnaLouise; Gonzalez-Lopez, Gloria. Num Pages: 292 pages, 6 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBH; JFSJ; JFSK; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 611. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292743953
- ISBN
- 9780292743953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.51
€ 31.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. This exploration of the newly emerging, diverse, and controversial area of animal lawpresents a basic survey of the laws designed to protect animals, analyzing and critiquing them, and proposing a future where the legal regime properly recognizes and protects the inherent worth of all animals. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235649
- ISBN
- 9780230235649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 156.17
€ 156.17
Paperback. A title, in which, the author deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, it brings us the new foodie rules to live by. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; WB; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 112 x 180 x 15. Weight in Grams: 94.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780241976692
- ISBN
- 9780241976692
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.88
€ 8.99
€ 7.88
Hardback. Profiles the range of Islamist groups in Africa, which are on the rise today, and considers their growing links--examining whether their reach may extend beyond their continents Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849044141
- ISBN
- 9781849044141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.11
€ 40.99
€ 36.11
Paperback. A study of the conflicts between science and traditional religion during the last four centuries. This text examines accounts in which scientific advances clashed with Christian doctrine of the day, and points to the constant upheaval and re-evaluation of our systems of belief throughout history. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 3J; HPC; HRAB; HRCM; JFCX; P. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 14. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195115512
- ISBN
- 9780195115512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.10
€ 20.99
€ 19.10
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863156410
- ISBN
- 9780863156410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.73
€ 23.99
€ 17.73
Paperback. Explores a wide range of topics related to body weight. From the historical construction of fatness to public health policy, from job discrimination to social class disparities, from chick-lit to airline seats, this collection provides an overview of fat studies, an examination of the movement's fundamental concerns, and a look at its research. Editor(s): Rothblum, Esther D.; Solovay, Sondra. Num Pages: 396 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 252 x 23. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814776315
- ISBN
- 9780814776315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.71
€ 33.99
€ 30.71
Paperback. Num Pages: 210 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; WMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Publisher
- Green Candy United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937866013
- ISBN
- 9781937866013
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.87
€ 20.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. From the twilight of Tom Baker's years to the newest Doctor, Matt Smith, Miles Booy explores the shifting meaning of Doctor Who across the years - from the Third Doctor's suggestion that we should read the Bible, via costumed fans on television, up to the 2010 general election in Britain. Series: Investigating Cult TV Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: APT; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848854796
- ISBN
- 9781848854796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.84
€ 31.99
€ 26.84
Paperback. There's more to Irish bird folklore than the 'wran' boys and the Children of Lir. Birds have been part of our culture from very early times and there are countless beliefs, proverbs and curses associated with them. This entertaining compendium will bring joy to bird lovers and general readers alike. Num Pages: 360 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 192 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848893139
- ISBN
- 9781848893139
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.80
€ 18.99
€ 15.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, B&W photos. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Running Press,U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762458776
- ISBN
- 9780762458776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.52
€ 17.99
€ 14.52
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 441
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107660700
- ISBN
- 9781107660700
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.14
€ 50.14
Paperback. Explores love and death in a Muslim context Editor(s): Sardar, Ziauddin; Yassin-Kassab, Robin. Series: Critical Muslim. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849043076
- ISBN
- 9781849043076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.33
€ 26.99
€ 25.33
Paperback. Dabashi picks up where Franz Fanon left off, examining the negative influence of intellectual immigrants as facilitators of American imperialism. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBTQ; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745328737
- ISBN
- 9780745328737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.86
€ 33.99
€ 22.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231148610
- ISBN
- 9780231148610
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.24
€ 40.99
€ 29.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFR; JFHC; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Feral House,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936239443
- ISBN
- 9781936239443
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.25
€ 25.99
€ 19.25
Paperback. Meat eating is often a contentious subject, whether considering the technical, ethical, environmental, political, or health-related aspects of production and consumption. This book is a wide-ranging and interdisciplinary examination and critique of meat consumption by humans, throughout their evolution and around the world. Num Pages: 276 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 276
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118278727
- ISBN
- 9781118278727
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.87
€ 40.99
€ 40.87
Paperback. In this daring and insightful book, Justin Gest studies white working class people's attitudes and political behavior in the United States and Britain. Based on ethnographies and original surveys, the book offers a rich, nuanced and generalizable account of the marginality sensed by one of society's most misunderstood groups. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSC; JFSL1; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 22. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190632557
- ISBN
- 9780190632557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.70
€ 55.70
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403997432
- ISBN
- 9781403997432
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.33
€ 65.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Kenyon, J. Douglas. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Atlantis Rising LLC United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780990690429
- ISBN
- 9780990690429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.33
€ 17.99
€ 17.33
Paperback. In the spring of 1672, German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Paris, home of France's two greatest philosopher-theologians of the period, Antoine Arnauld and Nicolas de Malebranche. Their meeting represents an important moment. This work focuses on relationships between these brilliant and resolute individuals. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691145310
- ISBN
- 9780691145310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.86
€ 33.99
€ 24.86