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Society & culture: general
Paperback. The threats of the Cold War were supplanted by a national security environment characterized by unpredictable, motivated, capable adversaries posing multiple threats. This work reminds Americans that the world continues to be a very dangerous place, filled with people and groups eager to topple the United States. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742549531
- ISBN
- 9780742549531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.49
€ 30.49
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cornerstone United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099279655
- ISBN
- 9780099279655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.71
€ 21.99
€ 16.71
Hardback. This volume collects Gayle Rubin's essays covering topics ranging from BDSM to feminist debates on pornography and sex to lesbian and gay history. Rubin's introduction gives a history and context to this pioneering and much anticipated work. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 498 pages, 4 drawings. BIC Classification: JFSK; JHBK5; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822349716
- ISBN
- 9780822349716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.21
€ 134.21
Paperback. This volume collects Gayle Rubin's essays covering topics ranging from BDSM to feminist debates on pornography and sex to lesbian and gay history. Rubin's introduction gives a history and context to this pioneering and much anticipated work. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 4 drawings. BIC Classification: JFSK; JHBK5; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 370 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 504
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822349860
- ISBN
- 9780822349860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.15
€ 36.99
€ 33.15
Paperback. Describes the lives of twelve women, whether saints and reformers or seers and spiritualists - who spoke out against the mainstream teachings of the Church. This book outlines their beliefs, their attempts to make themselves heard, their clashes with the spiritual authorities, the influence they achieved and the legacies they left behind. Num Pages: 160 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGH; HRC; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 231 x 13. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Lutterworth Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780718830243
- ISBN
- 9780718830243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.24
€ 40.24
Paperback. Straayer looks at commercial film and video from a new angle, and compels readers to consider the wealth of films made by and for non-traditional viewers. She surveys Hollywood productions ranging from the 1935 Stella Dallas to 1994's Mrs. Doubtfire. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 360 pages, 112 photographs. BIC Classification: APFA; JFSJ1; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231079792
- ISBN
- 9780231079792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.36
€ 40.99
€ 29.36
Hardback. This book explores state controls in Japan, focusing on the interrelation of inequality and deviance of youth and migrant groups which leads to crime. Num Pages: 240 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFJ; JFSP2; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 181 x 248 x 21. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428325
- ISBN
- 9781847428325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.52
€ 181.52
Paperback. This easy-to-read booklet answers commonly asked questions about DCD and presents all the necessary information to aid parents, carers and professionals in selecting the best options for their child. In clearly laid out chapters, the author describes the features of DCD and provides practical solutions. Num Pages: 96 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JMC; JMP; MQT; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 7. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100904
- ISBN
- 9781843100904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.51
€ 23.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 611 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 35. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
- Number of pages
- 611
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783838206936
- ISBN
- 9783838206936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.16€ 40.69
€ 51.16
€ 40.69
Hardback. Many people worldwide are displaced every year, due to development projects, such as the construction of dams, conservation or mining projects. This volume argues that there is a complexity inherent in trying to reconcile enforced displacement of people with the subsequent creation of a socio-economically viable and sustainable environment. Editor(s): De Wet, Chris. Series: Forced Migration. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 231 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845450953
- ISBN
- 9781845450953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.93
€ 160.93
Hardback. Seeks to address displacement as a broader and more multi-layered phenomenon. This work provides causal accounts of why and how displacement occurs, what its effects on communities, ecosystems, and economies look like, and the normative or ethical positions held by key actors involved. Editor(s): Vandergeest, Peter; Idahosa, Pablo; Bose, Pablo S. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 figures, 24 tables. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812054
- ISBN
- 9780774812054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
hardcover. Reports on an interdisciplinary research project on natural resource management in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The book discusses how local people and the environment have engaged each other to create contemporary Andean landscapes. It will interest sociologists, anthropologists, economists and sustainability scientists. Editor(s): Rhoades, Robert E. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4 colour plates. BIC Classification: JFS; KCM; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 23. Weight in Grams: 932.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851999494
- ISBN
- 9780851999494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.96
€ 133.96
Hardcover. Editor(s): Prasad, Biman C.; Roy, K. C. Num Pages: 305 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1QRP; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 180 x 23. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600217937
- ISBN
- 9781600217937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.28€ 140.73
€ 206.28
€ 140.73
Paperback. Surveys the impact of religion as it evolved on the culture and civilization of ancient Egypt. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRAX; HRKP1; JFCX. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1972
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780812210453
- ISBN
- 9780812210453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.67
€ 41.99
€ 37.67
Hardcover. States that in developed countries since 1950, death rates among octogenarians, nonagenarians, and even centenarians have been reduced substantially. This title argues that the novelty and magnitude of the observed mortality decline justify it being called a new stage in mortality transition. Num Pages: 108 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1DND; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 182 x 12. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark Denmark
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788778380159
- ISBN
- 9788778380159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.56
€ 25.99
€ 19.56
Hardback. This book examines the characteristics of the Chinese economic development model and its reception in Africa and Latin America. It also investigates the current competition over governance models in the Muslim world and asks which model or models will guide development in Muslim countries. Series: Exploring Muslim Contexts. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748639687
- ISBN
- 9780748639687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.21€ 120.06
€ 125.21
€ 120.06
Paperback. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789068322644
- ISBN
- 9789068322644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 27.01
€ 40.99
€ 27.01
Complete introduction to the history of development communication Overview of major approaches and theories Covers the role of NGOs, the CNN Effect, and the paradigm shift currently underway that stresses the power of grass-roots movements and 'bottom-up' approaches that challenge the status quo in global media. Editor(s): McPhail, Thomas L. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GTC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405187954
- ISBN
- 9781405187954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.04
€ 117.04
Hardcover. Amartya Sen is the most respected and well-known economist of his time. Offering an overview of the development process, this book is a synthesis of his thought, viewing economic development as a means to extending freedoms rather than an end in itself. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA; JHBA; JPVH; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 382
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198297581
- ISBN
- 9780198297581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 31.19
€ 46.99
€ 31.19
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 382
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192893307
- ISBN
- 9780192893307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.00
€ 19.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Eade, Deborah; Kothari, Miloon. Series: Development in Practice Readers. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 10. . Library label to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains good to very good.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Oxfam Professional
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- annotated edition
- SKU
- KRS0020372
- ISBN
- 9780855984151
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Editor(s): Okigbo, Charles; Eribo, Festus. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742527461
- ISBN
- 9780742527461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.26
€ 82.26
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSF; JFSL9; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781922235244
- ISBN
- 9781922235244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.89
€ 45.99
€ 32.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 98 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFD; WSBM. Dimension: 180 x 255 x 9. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Fitness Information Technology, Inc, U.S.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781935412977
- ISBN
- 9781935412977
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 23.99
€ 32.99
€ 23.99