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Society & culture: general
Paperback. * Jacques Ranciere is a leading French philosopher, particularly well known for his work in aesthetics and political philosophy * In this concise and brilliant text, Ranciere presents a thoughtful analysis of the way in which artworks and films represent historical events and those who were involved. Translator(s): Rose, Julie. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; DSA; JF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 189 x 126 x 9. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745679570
- ISBN
- 9780745679570
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Condition: New
€ 15.87
€ 15.87
Hardback. Figures of a Changing World develops an account of culture change that is based on the distinction between the two rhetorical figures of metaphor and metonymy. These figures are applied both to the large-scale interpretation of tensions in culture change and to the micro-interpretation of tensions within particular texts. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 147 x 20. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823257478
- ISBN
- 9780823257478
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Condition: New
€ 92.01
€ 92.01
Paperback. Figures of a Changing World develops an account of culture change that is based on the distinction between the two rhetorical figures of metaphor and metonymy. These figures are applied both to the large-scale interpretation of tensions in culture change and to the micro-interpretation of tensions within particular texts. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823257485
- ISBN
- 9780823257485
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Condition: New
€ 30.53
€ 30.53
Hardback. Proposing that the 'forbidden fruit' eaten by Adam and Eve was in fact a fig rather than an apple, this book explores the history of the fruit in fascinating detail, from the Crusaders to the wonderful fig festivals of the modern world. Series: Edible. Num Pages: 128 pages, 40 colour, 20 black & white. BIC Classification: JFCV; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780233499
- ISBN
- 9781780233499
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Condition: New
€ 23.83
€ 23.83
Paperback. Series: Contradictions of modernity series. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- First edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816623778
- ISBN
- 9780816623778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.58
€ 31.99
€ 30.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 13, 13 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801479441
- ISBN
- 9780801479441
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.09
€ 35.99
€ 32.09
Hardback. "Fighting the Forces" explores the struggle to create meaning in an impressive example of popular culture, the television series phenomenon "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". These essays analyze the social and culture issues implicit in the series and place it in its literary context. Editor(s): Lavery, David; Wilcox, Rhonda V. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; APT; JFD; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742516809
- ISBN
- 9780742516809
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Condition: New
€ 183.15
€ 183.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBSB; HBJK; JFSL3; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613734162
- ISBN
- 9781613734162
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.45
€ 19.99
€ 19.45
Paperback. Presenting a study of different approaches of America and Europe to the problems of domestic inequality and poverty, this book describes how different the two continents are in the level of State engagement in the redistribution of income. It discusses various economic and sociological explanations for the difference, including various attitudes. Series: The Rodolfo De Benedetti Lecture Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, Numerous tables and figures. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199286102
- ISBN
- 9780199286102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.91
€ 83.91
Hardcover. Demonstrates how indigenous power in Ecuador is energized by disagreements over values and priorities, eloquently contending that the plurality of Andean communities, not their unity, has been the key to their political success. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 halftones, 5 maps, 4 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; 3JJP; JFSL9; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226114026
- ISBN
- 9780226114026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.48€ 79.50
€ 95.48
€ 79.50
Paperback. Demonstrates how indigenous power in Ecuador is energized by disagreements over values and priorities, eloquently contending that the plurality of Andean communities, not their unity, has been the key to their political success. Num Pages: 224 pages, 20 halftones, 5 maps, 4 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; 3JJP; JFSL9; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226114033
- ISBN
- 9780226114033
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 27.99
€ 35.99
€ 27.99
Paperback. Draws on the story of two African American combat divisions as they experienced military service during World War II. This work provides a historical account which is built around personal interviews and correspondence with participants, National Archive research, as well as military archive materials. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; HBJK; HBWQ; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742548053
- ISBN
- 9780742548053
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Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
hardcover. This work examines issues of race and religion with essays from leading international commentators such as Peter Gowan, Mahmood Mamdani and Georgi Derluguian. Num Pages: 374 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM9; JFSL1; JPFF; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The Merlin Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850365078
- ISBN
- 9780850365078
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 33.89
€ 40.99
€ 33.89
hardcover. Diverse collection of articles includes eyewitness reports, interviews, and political and economic analyses dealing with the 1994 elections, the impeachment of President Collor, the subculture of abandoned street children, changes in Amazonia, and popular protest--Handbook of Latin American Studie Num Pages: 272 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 38. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853459231
- ISBN
- 9780853459231
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.76
€ 33.99
€ 28.76
Hardback. Integrating social history and civil rights movement studies, Fighting for Hope examines the ways in which political meaning and identity were reflected in the aspirations of these black GIs and their role in transforming the face of America. Series: War/Society/Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, 11, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; JFSL3; JPVH1; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801888281
- ISBN
- 9780801888281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.82
€ 72.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFFN; JKS; JPWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9781501704413
- ISBN
- 9781501704413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.98
€ 36.99
€ 32.98
Paperback. This book reveals contributions of two men who dedicated their lives to freeing Africa from colonialism and racism. An ideal text for university and legal audiences, this book chronicles the development of the concept of Pan-Africanism and applies its tenets to the processes of de-colonization and nationalism (nation-building) in Africa. Editor(s): Johnson, Robert. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761847915
- ISBN
- 9780761847915
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Condition: New
€ 51.01
€ 51.01
Hardcover. Why have problems of hooliganism from the outset become more regularly attached to soccer than to other global sports? This volume considers soccer hooliganism in 14 countries and shows that, despite its tendencies to be associated with British culture, it has long been a social problem worldwide. Editor(s): Dunning, Eric; etc.; Murphy, Patrick (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Waddington, Ivan (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Astrinakis, Antonios E. (Assistant Professor in Sociology, University of Crete, Greece). Num Pages: 288 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; WSDP; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900621731
- ISBN
- 9781900621731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.09€ 51.72
€ 56.09
€ 51.72
Paperback. Why have problems of hooliganism from the outset become more regularly attached to soccer than to other global sports? This volume considers soccer hooliganism in 14 countries and shows that, despite its tendencies to be associated with British culture, it has long been a social problem worldwide. Editor(s): Dunning, Eric; etc.; Murphy, Patrick (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Waddington, Ivan (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Astrinakis, Antonios E. (Assistant Professor in Sociology, University of Crete, Greece). Num Pages: 288 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; WSDP; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444. Football Hooliganism as a World Phenomenon. 288 pages, notes, bibliography, index. Editor(s): Dunning, Eric; etc.; Murphy, Patrick (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Waddington, Ivan (Director, Centre for Research into Sport and Society, University of Leicester); Astrinakis, Antonios E. (Assistant Professor in Sociology, University of Crete, Greece). Why have problems of hooliganism from the outset become more regularly attached to soccer than to other global sports? This volume considers soccer hooliganism in 14 countries and shows that, despite its tendencies to be associated with British culture, it has long been a social problem worldwide. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JFFE; WSDP; WSJA. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 16. Weight: 444.
- Publisher
- Univ College Dublin Pr
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900621748
- ISBN
- 9781900621748
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.79
€ 32.99
€ 27.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 298 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JFSJ1; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199376438
- ISBN
- 9780199376438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.22
€ 59.22
Paperback. Exploring such issues as body image and self-acceptance, education and empowerment, health and sexuality, political representation, economic justice, and violence against women, this work looks at the challenges that women and girls face while emphasizing the strength that they independently, and collectively, embody. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814740026
- ISBN
- 9780814740026
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Condition: New
€ 34.79
€ 34.79
Paperback. Fight for Democracy is a penetrating and critical scrutiny of the ANC's treatment of the print media since the inception of democracy in 1994. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFD; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Wits University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781868145683
- ISBN
- 9781868145683
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.96
€ 39.96
Hardback. Editor(s): Thobejane, Tsoaledi Daniel. Num Pages: 159 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFSL; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 261 x 16. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 159
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781622574353
- ISBN
- 9781622574353
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.46€ 140.73
€ 206.46
€ 140.73
Hardcover. Num Pages: 153 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 153
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781608762293
- ISBN
- 9781608762293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.85€ 117.50
€ 171.85
€ 117.50