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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Offers an exploration of the indissoluble link between war and sexuality based on over the years of interviews by the well-known Lebanese expatriate teacher, critic, and writer. This book refers to sexuality as the physical and psychological relations of men and women, and examines Middle Eastern customs involved in defining such relationships. Editor(s): Accad, Evelyne. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 2CSR; DSB; JFC; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814706152
- ISBN
- 9780814706152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.67
€ 29.99
€ 27.67
paperback. This fascinating study explores the multifarious erotic themes associated with the magic lantern shows, which proved the dominant visual medium of the West for 350 years, and analyses how the shows influenced the portrayals of sexuality in major works of Gothic fiction. Series: Palgrave Gothic. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; AS; DSA; HBTB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349452521
- ISBN
- 9781349452521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Hardcover. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBF; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 209 x 209 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403984357
- ISBN
- 9781403984357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. aeo Takes on one of the most controversial contemporary theological issues. aeo Provides new insights into Christian arguments about the body, focusing on homosexuality. aeo Offers constructive arguments for the fittingness in the Christian tradition of marriage--like homosexual relationships. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCX6; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631210702
- ISBN
- 9780631210702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Hardback. This text addresses the challenges to traditional Christianity from gay and lesbian Christians and their critics within the church. It reconnects doctrines like incarnation, election and resurrection with race, gender and sexual orientation. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCX6; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631210696
- ISBN
- 9780631210696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.54
€ 158.54
Hardback. Twelve groundbreaking essays show the varied and complex ways in which ideas about sexuality, gender, and the body have shaped and been influenced by Russian literature, history, art, and philosophy from the medieval period to the present day. Editor(s): Costlow, Jane T.; Sandler, Stephanie; Vowles, Judith. Num Pages: 372 pages, 9 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; DSB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 28. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804721134
- ISBN
- 9780804721134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.28
€ 192.28
Paperback. Twelve groundbreaking essays show the varied and complex ways in which ideas about sexuality, gender, and the body have shaped and been influenced by Russian literature, history, art, and philosophy from the medieval period to the present day. Editor(s): Costlow, Jane T.; Sandler, Stephanie; Vowles, Judith. Num Pages: 372 pages, 9 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; DSB; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804731553
- ISBN
- 9780804731553
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.94
€ 42.99
€ 38.94
Hardcover. BIC Classification: HR; JFSJ; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Publisher
- IVP Academic
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780830828531
- ISBN
- 9780830828531
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.33€ 51.88
€ 54.33
€ 51.88
Paperback. Wide-ranging, authoritative and grounded in the expertise of people with intellectual disabilities, this book offers an authentic account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their relationships and sex lives across the globe and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights. Editor(s): Docherty, Daniel; Chapman, Rohhss. Num Pages: 230 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052504
- ISBN
- 9781849052504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 41.91
€ 41.99
€ 41.91
Hardcover. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; JFSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403984876
- ISBN
- 9781403984876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Paperback. This bookexposes the ways in which ostensibly normative sexualities depend upon queerness to shore up their claims of privilege. Through readings of such classic texts as The Canterbury Tales and Eger and Grime, Tison Pugh explains how sexual normativity can often be claimed only after queerness has been rejected." Series: The New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBB; HBJD; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349540143
- ISBN
- 9781349540143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.96
€ 65.96
Hardback. The book argues that a universally widespread virility currently prevents humans from realizing their sexualities, which are originally the feminine and the masculine. This obstacle may be traced back to Renaissance humanism, whose core intention is to take control over the so-called 'nature." Translator(s): Edwards, Christopher. Series: Recovering Political Philosophy. Num Pages: 111 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137475251
- ISBN
- 9781137475251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.90
€ 65.90
Hardback. Demonstrates shortcomings in Western feminist conceptualizations, and shows how insights from African feminist thinking may enhance understandings of gender, both in and beyond Africa. Num Pages: 328 pages, 39, 18 black and white, 21 line drawing. BIC Classification: 1HFMQ; JFSJ; JHBK5; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 31. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- James Currey United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010353
- ISBN
- 9781847010353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.64
€ 116.64
Paperback. Demonstrates shortcomings in Western feminist conceptualizations, and shows how insights from African feminist thinking may enhance understandings of gender, both in and beyond Africa. Num Pages: 328 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1HFMQ; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Publisher
- James Currey
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010872
- ISBN
- 9781847010872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01
Hardback. This book explores the fascinating world of sex and gender roles in the classical period. It provides readers with essays that represent a range of perspectives on women, gender and sexuality in the ancient world. Editor(s): Mcclure, Professor Laura K (University of Wisconsin-Madison USA). Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; DSBB; HBG; HBLA; JFSJ; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225881
- ISBN
- 9780631225881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.26
€ 143.26
Paperback. * Explores the fascinating world of sex and gender roles in the classical period. * Accessible to general readers whilst encouraging them to confront new theories and methodologies, and contemporary assumptions about gender and sexuality. Editor(s): McClure, Laura K. Series: Interpreting Ancient History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDA; 3D; DSBB; HBG; HBLA; JFSJ; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631225898
- ISBN
- 9780631225898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.07
€ 54.07
Paperback. This title looks at the new sexual reality in Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe after the fall of communism. Handy tables and figures make the information easy to access and understand. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DV; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 582.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780789022943
- ISBN
- 9780789022943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.95
€ 71.95
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857028433
- ISBN
- 9780857028433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.22
€ 52.22
Paperback. * Contains over 30 essays by leading scholars on the most relevant and engaging issues within the sociology of sex and gender. * Covers gender and sex theory, identity, childhood and adolescent sexuality, the objectification of women, religion, leisure and recreation, and politics. Editor(s): Williams, Christine L.; Stein, Arlene. Series: Blackwell Readers in Sociology. Num Pages: 504 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 170 x 37. Weight in Grams: 922.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222729
- ISBN
- 9780631222729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.16
€ 59.16
Hardback. This volume contains 32 essays on the sociology of sex and gender, that reflect differences in race, gender and class and demonstrate how different social groups experience different sets of social norms. Topics include gender and sex theory, identity and childhood and adolescent sexuality. Editor(s): Williams, Christine L.; Stein, Arlene. Series: Blackwell Readers in Sociology. Num Pages: 504 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSJ; VFVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 180 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631222712
- ISBN
- 9780631222712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.84
€ 173.84