Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardback. African slaves living in the Americas resisted subhuman treatment in myriad ways, from passive resistance to armed insurrection. This encyclopedia provides historical detail of how slaves struggled against bondage. It highlights key revolts and examines important cultural and religious currents that nurtured and fed slaves' hunger for freedom. Num Pages: 816 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (ES) Secondary; (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 185 x 60. Weight in Grams: 1969.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 816
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313332715
- ISBN
- 9780313332715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.17
€ 241.17
hardcover. In this encyclopedia which provides a guide to the interface of the sacred and the profane, 100 w orld-renowned scholars cover world religions, religious pers pectives on political and social issues and religious leader s worldwide. Editor(s): Swatos, William H., Jr. Num Pages: 604 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRA; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 225 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761989561
- ISBN
- 9780761989561
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.70
€ 239.70
Hardcover. This is the first comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life. The encyclopedia covers health-related quality of life research, also the behavioral and social sciences as well as health and healthcare. Editor(s): Michalos, Alex C. Num Pages: 9411 pages, 293 black & white illustrations, 368 colour illustrations, 575 black & white tables, bio. BIC Classification: JFF; JM; KC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 467. Weight in Grams: 19854.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 8000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400707528
- ISBN
- 9789400707528
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 8,264.12
€ 8,264.12
Hardback. A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe Num Pages: 352 pages, 109 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; HRKP5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions Bear and Company
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620554807
- ISBN
- 9781620554807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 21.68
€ 33.99
€ 21.68
Paperback. The most coherent treatment yet of these fields, the Encyclopedia of Media and Communication promises to be the standard reference text for the next generation of media and communication students and scholars. Num Pages: 752 pages, 19 Figures. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1238.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442611696
- ISBN
- 9781442611696
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 48.82
€ 52.99
€ 48.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Acchols, Veronica L. Num Pages: 653 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; GTC; JFD; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 259 x 185 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 653
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613247303
- ISBN
- 9781613247303
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 437.48€ 292.39
€ 437.48
€ 292.39
Hardback. Modernism is still widely acknowledged as perhaps the most important and influential artistic and cultural phenomenon of the 20th century. Covering hundreds of different topics in a clear, incisive and critical manner, this reference maps the complex field of modernism. Num Pages: 528 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 180 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1266.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313310171
- ISBN
- 9780313310171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.55€ 98.63
€ 110.55
€ 98.63
Paperback. Suitable for those who are interested in herbal medicine, this book provides an insight into Prophetic phytotherapy, a branch of herbal medicine which relies exclusively on the herbal prescriptions of the prophet Muhammad. Num Pages: 240 pages, notes, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 255 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- McFarland & Co Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786447077
- ISBN
- 9780786447077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.24
€ 53.24
Hardback. Difficult terrain, death-defying speeds, and daredevil stunts; all in a day's work if you're an extreme sports enthusiast. This reference traces the evolution of some of the most adventurous - and adrenaline inducing - land, water, and air sports. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 812.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313344725
- ISBN
- 9780313344725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.62€ 70.19
€ 77.62
€ 70.19
Hardback. This encyclopedia contains over 300 entries alphabetically arranged for straightforward use by scholars and general readers alike. Thompson, assisted by a network of contributors and consultants, provides a comprehensive and systematic collection of designated entries that describe, in detail, important diversity and social justice themes. Num Pages: 816 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 9 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; JFS; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 291 x 223 x 58. Weight in Grams: 2751.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 816
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442216044
- ISBN
- 9781442216044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 401.11
€ 401.11
Paperback. This reference work presents a "flesh and blood" view of cryptozoology. Here, 2,744 entries are listed, the majority of which each describe one specific creature or type of creature. Those entries cover creatures that have been reported from an extremely wide variety of locations worldwide, and throughout recorded history. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: JFH; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 217 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780786497560
- ISBN
- 9780786497560
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.75
€ 71.75
Paperback. Containing over 1000 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopaedia surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the 20th century. Editor(s): Childs, Peter; Storry, Michael. Series: Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture. Num Pages: 660 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1158.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138006997
- ISBN
- 9781138006997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.11
€ 68.11
Hardcover. This single-source reference will help students and general readers alike understand the most critical issues facing American society today. Editor(s): Shally-Jensen, Michael. Num Pages: 1707 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 262 x 185 x 137. Weight in Grams: 4840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1707
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313392047
- ISBN
- 9780313392047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 349.29€ 314.99
€ 349.29
€ 314.99
Editor(s): Conner, Heather Louise. Num Pages: 2329 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; GBA; HBJF; JFF; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 286 x 163. Weight in Grams: 5532.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 2329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634826167
- ISBN
- 9781634826167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,718.21€ 1,286.81
€ 1,718.21
€ 1,286.81
Hardcover. This Encyclopedia aims to educate a broad spectrum of readers, in addition to serving as a unique reference for researchers engaged in combating the threat of bioterrorism. * Comprehensively covers the field of bioterrorism, including related science, technology, medicine, politics, law, and history. * Includes over 125 articles. Editor(s): Pilch, Richard F.; Zilinskas, Raymond A. Num Pages: 555 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; MJ; PN; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 287 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 555
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471467175
- ISBN
- 9780471467175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 632.23
€ 632.23
Hardcover. Addresses both the physiological and the psychological aspects of human behavior. This title helps users - whether they are students just beginning formal study of the broad field or specialists in a branch of psychology - understand the field and how and why humans behave as we do. Editor(s): Singer, Peter; Callahan, Dan. Series: Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics. Num Pages: 3464 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HPQ; JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 344 x 267 x 230. Weight in Grams: 11310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 3464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123736321
- ISBN
- 9780123736321
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 1,537.99
€ 1,537.99
Hardcover. Editor(s): Alexander, Leslie M.; Rucker, Walter C. Series: American Ethnic Experiences Series. Num Pages: 1136 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 279 x 12. Weight in Grams: 4060.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851097692
- ISBN
- 9781851097692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 309.30€ 277.90
€ 309.30
€ 277.90
Hardcover. Surveys the history and culture of each people and presents a series of essays studying the philosophical and historical implications of American ethnicity. Editor(s): Thernstrom, Stephan. Num Pages: 1104 pages, 87 maps, 116 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSL; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 53. Weight in Grams: 2474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1980
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 1104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674375123
- ISBN
- 9780674375123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.92€ 207.78
€ 226.92
€ 207.78
Paperback. The Mandan Indians, iconic plains people whose teeming, busy towns on the upper Missouri River were for centuries at the centre of the North American universe. Why don't we know more? Who were they, really? This book retrieves their history by piecing together important discoveries in archaeology, anthropology, geology, climatology, and more. Num Pages: 480 pages, 73 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 41. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Hill and Wang
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780374535117
- ISBN
- 9780374535117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.37
€ 21.99
€ 20.37
Paperback. Encountering Ellis Island lays bare the profound and sometimes-victorious story of people chasing the American Dream: leaving everything behind, facing a new language and a new culture, and starting a new American life. Series: How Things Worked. Num Pages: 184 pages, 10, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Edition
- 1st Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413686
- ISBN
- 9781421413686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.27
€ 27.99
€ 24.27