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Society & culture: general
Paperback. The legacy of the massacre of civilians at My Lai reverberates throughout Vietnam. This study considers how Vietnamese villagers in My Lai and Ha My - a village where South Korean troops committed an equally appalling massacre of unarmed civilians - assimilate the catastrophe of these mass deaths into their everyday ritual life. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. Num Pages: 231 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FMV; JFFE; JHM; JWXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330. Commemoration and Consolation in Ha My and My Lai. Series: Asia: Local Studies/ Global Themes. 231 pages, 1 map. The legacy of the massacre of civilians at My Lai reverberates throughout Vietnam. This study considers how Vietnamese villagers in My Lai and Ha My - a village where South Korean troops committed an equally appalling massacre of unarmed civilians - assimilate the catastrophe of these mass deaths into their everyday ritual life. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FMV; JFFE; JHM; JWXK. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 16. Weight: 330.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 231
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520247970
- ISBN
- 9780520247970
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.52
€ 40.99
€ 29.52
Paperback. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the author lived with a community of Bedouins in the Western Desert of Egypt for nearly two years, studying gender relations, morality, and the oral lyric poetry through which women and young men express personal feelings. In this book, the poems are haunting, and the evocation of emotional life vivid. Num Pages: 384 pages, 19 b/w images, 1 map. BIC Classification: JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 321 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First Edition, Reissue, 30th Anniversary Edition,
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520292499
- ISBN
- 9780520292499
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.57
€ 37.57
Paperback. From the hilarious to the sublime, the observations of cultural commentator extraordinaire, Chris "RageBoy" Locke. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 313. Very good clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Basic Books New York
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- First Trade Paper Edition
- SKU
- KEX0250145
- ISBN
- 9780738208053
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Floris Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863157103
- ISBN
- 9780863157103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Hardback. An edition combining all seven books in John Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks" series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will be useful for the library of fashion students, historians and collectors. Series: Fashion Sourcebooks S. Num Pages: 424 pages, 2+ 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; GBC; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 212 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1438.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 169th ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500512760
- ISBN
- 9780500512760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.78
€ 25.99
€ 22.78
Paperback. Ethnic groups continue to be conceived as entities and cast as actors. Journalists and others frame accounts of ethnic, racial, and national conflict as the struggles of internally homogeneous, externally bounded ethnic groups, races, and nations. In doing so, they adopt the participants language and contribute to the reification of ethnic groups. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 line illustration, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674022317
- ISBN
- 9780674022317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 36.19
€ 41.99
€ 36.19
Paperback. This is a collection of stories from around North Yorkshire, including tales of dragon-slayers, boggarts and giants, tragic love affairs, thwarted villainy, witches, fairies, ghosts and much more. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 199 x 12. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489971
- ISBN
- 9780752489971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. Majestic, noble, brave lions, with their tawny coats and luminous eyes, have inspired countless stories, traditions and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger, we want to be near them. This book draws on the scientific research, folklore, travel literature, and lion tamers' memoirs to guide readers on a cultural safari. Series: Animal. Num Pages: 224 pages, 48 black & white illustrations, 71 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; WNCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861896551
- ISBN
- 9781861896551
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.64
€ 19.99
€ 18.64
Paperback. The author's childhood had been far from normal, but when she was just nine years old her life changed forever. He discovered that her neighbour was abusing her younger sister, Laraine - and there was a price to pay to make him stop. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BM; BTP; JFFE1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091958442
- ISBN
- 9780091958442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.04
€ 15.99
€ 11.04
Paperback. Translator(s): Mair, Victor H. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, frontispiece. BIC Classification: HPDF; JF; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231133838
- ISBN
- 9780231133838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.23
€ 17.99
€ 17.23
Hardback. A fascinating look at how humanitarian language was used by the colonial press in New Zealand and on Vancouver Island to justify ongoing settler expansion while allaying fears of Indigenous resistance. Num Pages: 624 pages, 4 figures, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBC; HBJD1; HBJK; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774829472
- ISBN
- 9780774829472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.06
€ 77.06
Paperback. Looks at the work of a diverse range of artists and explores the effect of feminist theory on art practice. The book provides a provocative and valuable account of the diversity and revolutionary potential of women's art practice. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: ABA; ACX; AGB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415080156
- ISBN
- 9780415080156
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.75
€ 54.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Jusova, Iveta; Siklova, Jiina. Num Pages: 338 pages, 6 b&w illus., 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; HBTB; JFFK; JFSJ5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253021915
- ISBN
- 9780253021915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36
Paperback. Following on from the successful first edition, this book continues to offer a lively introduction to the concepts of language and representation. With helpful exercises and analysis of relevant examples, the new edition examines recent developments throughout the media for all students of film, media and communication. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 black & white halftones, 15 black & white line drawings, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203358
- ISBN
- 9780230203358
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.53
€ 50.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118786772
- ISBN
- 9781118786772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.96
€ 48.96
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138824300
- ISBN
- 9781138824300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.58
€ 65.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 146 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; HBJM; HBLL; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 158.
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781922235664
- ISBN
- 9781922235664
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.42
€ 18.99
€ 15.42
Paperback. Recounting stories of kindness by children, Vivian Paley's journey takes the reader into the different worlds of urban London, Chicago, Oakland and New York, and to a close-knit small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Her own story connects those of children from nursery school to high school. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JMC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 185 x 120 x 10. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674003903
- ISBN
- 9780674003903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.06
€ 36.99
€ 31.06
Paperback. Originally published almost 150 years ago, five parts of "The Idea of a University" - "University Teaching" and four selections from "University Subjects" - are reproduced here, along with five essays by contemporary scholars exploring the present day relevance of Newman's themes. Editor(s): Garland, Martha McMackin; Castro-Klaren, Sara; Landow, George P.; Marsden, George M. Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition. Num Pages: 404 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; JNA; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 28. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 404
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300064056
- ISBN
- 9780300064056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.13
€ 33.99
€ 25.13
Paperback. In a powerful evocation of the spirit and drama of the American West, the harrowing story of the feud that ignited the Apache Wars. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWZ; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 23. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472110923
- ISBN
- 9781472110923
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.71
€ 19.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Grusin, Richard. Series: 21st Century Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 11. BIC Classification: HP; JFC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816694679
- ISBN
- 9780816694679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.82
€ 31.82
Paperback. Based on one of the most ambitious studies in the history of social science, this title argues that communities still matter because life is decisively shaped by where you live. It discovers that neighborhoods influence a remarkably wide variety of social phenomena, including crime, health, civic engagement, home foreclosures, and teen births. Num Pages: 552 pages, 52 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 31. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 552
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226055688
- ISBN
- 9780226055688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.09
€ 32.99
€ 26.09
Paperback. Editor(s): Farnsworth, Kevin; Irving, Zoe. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; JPQB; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447319122
- ISBN
- 9781447319122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.59
€ 37.99
€ 36.59
Paperback. Includes nine sections organized around themes such as everyday life, sex and gender, and science. This title features articles and book excerpts focused on bodies using tools and participating in rituals, on bodies walking and eating, and on the female circumcision controversy, as well as pieces on medical classifications, and spirit possession. Editor(s): Lock, Margaret M.; Farquhar, Judith. Series: Body, Commodity, Text. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 93. Weight in Grams: 970.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 688
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822338451
- ISBN
- 9780822338451
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.18
€ 42.18