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Society & culture: general

Hardback. By addressing, through empirical research, the many facets of racial dynamics in higher education, this timely book offers not only strong arguments for the necessity of affirmative action policies, but also ways of building a research agenda that tests notions of fairness, merit, and the benefits of diversity. Editor(s): Chang, Mitchell J.; Witt, Daria; Jones, James; Hakuta, Kenji. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804740340
ISBN
9780804740340
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.39

hardcover. In the American imagination, Asian Americans are considered an immigrant success story. Vivian Louie challenges the idea that race and class do not matter. Though most Chinese immigrants see higher education as a safeguard against racial discrimination, Louie finds that class differences do indeed shape the students' different paths to college. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804749848
ISBN
9780804749848
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.08

Paperback. The first biography of Asenath Nicholson, Compassionate Stranger recovers the largely forgotten history of an extraordinary woman. Series: Irish Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages, 36 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; B; HBJD; JFFK; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 531.
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815610762
ISBN
9780815610762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.13

Hardback. Davis reviews the various approaches to compassion, love, and altruism by multiple scholars. He explores the contours of "other-love," a selfless regard for the well-being of others. Davis also examines the basis for distinctive modes of compassionate behavior enriched by "ebony grace"-a theological attribution for people of African descent. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCV4; JFSL3; JFSR; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761856375
ISBN
9780761856375
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.82

Hardback. Num Pages: 228 pages, 16 color photos. BIC Classification: BM; JFFZ; WNG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634505703
ISBN
9781634505703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.27

Paperback. Contributions from a number of leading academics with experience of different areas within comparative social policy research as well as undergraduate teaching. Covers conceptual, methodological, theoretical and practical aspects of cross-national research in social policy. Editor(s): Clasen, Jochen. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 337 x 19. Weight in Grams: 462. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0016031
ISBN
9780631207740
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AH; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801839382
ISBN
9780801839382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.43

Hardback. * The unique perspective of this book comes from its comparative approach. It deals with material from 5 different countries, whereas the competition focuses purely on either the UK or US. * Includes coverage of every main media industry, including the music and advertising industries, which have been neglected in other studies. Num Pages: 316 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745632421
ISBN
9780745632421
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.56

Paperback. * The unique perspective of this book comes from its comparative approach. It deals with material from 5 different countries, whereas the competition focuses purely on either the UK or US. * Includes coverage of every main media industry, including the music and advertising industries, which have been neglected in other studies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 718.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd London
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745632438
ISBN
9780745632438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.33

Paperback. Editor(s): Totosy de Zepetnek, Steven; Vasvari, Louise O. Series: Comparative Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557535931
ISBN
9781557535931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.91

Paperback. This is the second annual of "CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture", a thematic volume with selected papers from material published in the journal in volumes 3.1-4 (2001) and 4.1-4 (2002). Editor(s): Fitz, Earl E.; McClennen, Sophia. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 2ADS; DSB; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557533586
ISBN
9781557533586
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.95

Hardcover. This major new reference work is organised as a Chinese-English encyclopedia, arranged alphabetically according to the pinyin romanisation, with Chinese characters appended. A character index and an English index are included. Num Pages: 424 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GBC; JFC; PGK; VXFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780700716081
ISBN
9780700716081
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 172.62
€ 171.66

Hardcover. A Companion to Intellectual History provides an in-depth survey of the practice of intellectual history as a discipline. Forty newly-commissioned chapters showcase leading global research with broad coverage of every aspect of intellectual history as it is currently practiced. Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to World History. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118294802
ISBN
9781118294802
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 221.56

A Companion to Gender Prehistory offers a broad overview of the field that has evolved over the last few decades into an exploration of the gender dimension in behavior throughout our ancient past. Editor(s): Bolger, Diane. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 642 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: HDDA; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1176.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
642
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470655368
ISBN
9780470655368
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 230.44

Paperback. A Companion to African American History is a collection of original and authoritative essays arranged thematically and topically, covering a wide range of subjects from the seventeenth century to the present day. Editor(s): Hornsby, Alton, Jr. Series: Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 175 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1018.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405179935
ISBN
9781405179935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.78

Paperback. Companion Animal Ethics explores the important ethical questions and problems that arise as a result of humans keeping animals as companions. Series: UFAW Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 16. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118376690
ISBN
9781118376690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.07

Paperback. Succinct, highly readable and thought provoking, this important new text is designed to raise awareness of the potential economic impact of companion animals in the UK. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFZ; MZC; MZDH; PSV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 201 x 12. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786391728
ISBN
9781786391728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.15

Paperback. .
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781609805876
ISBN
9781609805876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.32

Paperback. Popularized in the 1920s the compact became a beautiful, yet practical woman's fashion accessory. In 380 color photos hundreds of compacts in various materials and styles are shown, accompanied by a delightful history and stories of the girls who did or did not paint themselves up to attract boys. A price guide is included for collectors. Num Pages: 160 pages, 380 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 166 x 12. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764300554
ISBN
9780764300554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.26

Hardcover. Editor(s): Sher, Leo, M.D. Num Pages: 198 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 265 x 186 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606921807
ISBN
9781606921807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.08
€ 95.40

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