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Society & culture: general
Paperback. The 2009 quadricentennial celebrations commemorating the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson will also spotlight one of our deepest and most enduring national legacies. This book takes needed stock of the remarkable past created by the settlers of New Netherlands. Editor(s): Panetta, Roger. Num Pages: 450 pages, 2 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3J; HBJK; HBTB; JFC; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 253 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823230402
- ISBN
- 9780823230402
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Condition: New
€ 59.45€ 58.76
€ 59.45
€ 58.76
Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: HPN; JFC; JFD; RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 120. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628925586
- ISBN
- 9781628925586
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.74
€ 13.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. Interdisciplinary and international in scope, this volume forms the foundations for a Durkheimian sociology of violence, exploring the political anthropology of war, the rapport between power and the sacred, and various forms of contemporary irrationalism ranging from mass-mediated suicide to torture at Abu Ghraib. Editor(s): Mukherjee, S.Romi. Series: International Social Science Journal Monograph. Num Pages: 204 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444332759
- ISBN
- 9781444332759
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Condition: New
€ 29.60
€ 29.60
Paperback. Discussing the work of Durkheim, the author of this book discounts the theory that there is anything "essentially" Jewish in his work. He aims to show that Durkheim's sociology, especially his sociology of religion, was formed in relation to 19th and 20th century Jewish intellectual life in France. Series: Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism. Num Pages: 226 pages, 5 halftones. BIC Classification: BGH; HBJD; HBLL; JFC; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226777245
- ISBN
- 9780226777245
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 28.00
€ 34.99
€ 28.00
Hardback. Emile Durkheim's work has traditionally been viewed as a part of sociology removed from economics. Rectifying this perception, this book looks at the contributions made to economic sociology by Durkheim and his followers. It demonstrates the relevance of economic factors to sociology and shows how the Durkheimians inform today's economic systems. Translator(s): Tribe, Keith. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3 line illus. 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHBL; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 164 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140551
- ISBN
- 9780691140551
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Condition: New
€ 71.34€ 55.58
€ 71.34
€ 55.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSB; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750968409
- ISBN
- 9780750968409
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61
paperback. Explores the boundaries of this paternalistic order by investigating workers' strategies of conformity and resistance and by tracing the disciplinary practices of managers during the period from the turn of the century to a massive reorganisation of the mills in the late 1950s. Series: Comparative & International Working-Class History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 14 b&w photographs, 8 tables, 4 maps, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JFSJ; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Paperback Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822324973
- ISBN
- 9780822324973
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Condition: New
€ 39.12
€ 39.12
Hardcover. Student life and political perspectives at Wilhelmine universities Series: Social History, Popular Culture and Politics in Germany. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472117574
- ISBN
- 9780472117574
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.02
€ 91.02
Paperback. Based on eighteen months of fieldwork in a racially diverse working-class high school, this title sheds light on masculinity both as a field of meaning and as a set of social practices. It offers an approach that analyzes masculinity as not only a gendered process but also a sexual one. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JFSK2; JNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Second Edition, With a New Preface
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520271487
- ISBN
- 9780520271487
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Condition: New
€ 40.99
€ 40.99
Hardback. This work outlines the duduk, a cylindrical double-reed aerophone made of apricot wood, and its relation to the American identity. It aims to deepen our understanding of musical instruments through an examination of musical features, and also through the application of a socio-cultural framework. Num Pages: 144 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUR; 1KBB; AVRN; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840751
- ISBN
- 9780810840751
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Condition: New
€ 97.57
€ 97.57
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, 1 map illustration. BIC Classification: JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 238. DUBLIN
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Portico
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781907554926
- ISBN
- 9781907554926
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 6.75
€ 9.99
€ 6.75
Paperback.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845887285
- ISBN
- 9781845887285
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. This work explores cosmetic surgery as a cultural phenomenon of late modernity. It shows how cosmetic surgery has been represented in medicine and popular culture, drawing upon a range examples taken from the media, music, performance art and literature. Series: Explorations in Bioethics and the Medical Humanities. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPS; JFC; MNPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742514218
- ISBN
- 9780742514218
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Condition: New
€ 61.60
€ 61.60
Hardback. This work explores cosmetic surgery as a cultural phenomenon of late modernity. It shows how cosmetic surgery has been represented in medicine and popular culture, drawing upon a range examples taken from the media, music, performance art and literature. Series: Explorations in Bioethics and the Medical Humanities. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPS; JFC; MNPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742514201
- ISBN
- 9780742514201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.56
€ 181.56
Paperback. Dual diagnosis is the concurrent existence of substance misuse and psychiatric disorders in an individual. There has been an increase in the number of people being dual diagnosed and this impacts psychiatry services in primary care and general hospital settings. Editor(s): Rassool, G. Hussein. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 illustrations, index. BIC Classification: JFFH1; MMH; MMZR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056217
- ISBN
- 9780632056217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.18
€ 87.18
paperback. W E B Du Bois' reform writings - with the intention of reforming immoral and unethical behavior - appeared in periodicals directed toward or written on behalf of the African American community. This work gathers together Du Bois' reform writings, which span over fifty years. Editor(s): Johnson, Brian. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759108059
- ISBN
- 9780759108059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.61
€ 67.61
Paperback. W E B Du Bois was one of the most significant educational thinkers of the twentieth century. This volume collects Du Bois' major writings on education. It demonstrates Du Bois' commitment to racial educational equality and his contributions to educational thought. Editor(s): Provenzo, Eugene F. Num Pages: 344 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759102002
- ISBN
- 9780759102002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.07
€ 68.07
Hardback. W E B Du Bois was one of the most significant educational thinkers of the twentieth century. This volume collects Du Bois' major writings on education. It demonstrates Du Bois' commitment to racial educational equality and his contributions to educational thought. Editor(s): Provenzo, Eugene F. Num Pages: 344 pages, bibliog. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759101999
- ISBN
- 9780759101999
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.91
€ 172.91
Paperback. Looks at how to rebuild the social capital of America's communities while promoting racially inclusive, democratic participation. This book shows how Industrial Areas Foundation network works with religious congregations and other community-based institutions to cultivate the participation of Americans most left out of our elite-centered politics. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JHMC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691074320
- ISBN
- 9780691074320
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.81
€ 46.99
€ 33.81
Paperback. This book strips away modern myths about the Druids Num Pages: 272 pages, 60 b&w illustrations, 20 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBTB; HRKP2; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 137 x 13. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752425764
- ISBN
- 9780752425764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.61
€ 17.99
€ 16.61