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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Expelled from the Communist Party in 1957, later re-admitted and expelled again, the author has lived in exile since 1988. He has continued indefatigably to read, think, and write about his beloved China: the saga of its modern history, the moral wasteland of its present condition, and its place in the global order. Editor(s): Liu, Binyan; Link, Perry. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 17. Weight in Grams: 459.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253218612
- ISBN
- 9780253218612
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Condition: New
€ 26.00
€ 26.00
Paperback. So two Jews were on a train. "All Eastern European Jewish jokes start this way, or almost" says Adam Biro, who has assembled this rich volume of such stories, tales in which we hear the voices of generations using humour to teach about the delicacy, anguish, and unpredictability of life itself. Translator(s): Tihanyi, Catherine. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DNF; JFSR1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 11. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 0002-
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226052168
- ISBN
- 9780226052168
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Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.07
€ 19.99
€ 17.07
Paperback. In the century since its birth, the crossword has evolved into the world's most popular intellectual pastime: a unique form of wordplay, the codes and conventions of which are open to anyone masochistic enough to get addicted. This book celebrates the wit, ingenuity and frustration of setting and solving puzzles. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: CBX; JFCX; WDKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141977102
- ISBN
- 9780141977102
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.03
€ 16.99
€ 13.03
Hardback. Challenging the assumption that the biblical text is absolutist, this study renders the wall of division between Christian absolutism and cultural relativism indefensible. Its encouraging argument draws upon sociology, anthropology, and analysis of the biblical text. Num Pages: 174 pages, Plans transparencies :Bibliography: p. 166-170. - Includes index. BIC Classification: HRA; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780874133301
- ISBN
- 9780874133301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.74
€ 109.74
Paperback. Investigates the history and cultural significance of Free Software. By exploring in detail how various practices came together as the Free Software movement from the 1970s to the 1990s, the author shows how it is possible to understand the new movements that are emerging out of Free Software: projects such as Creative Commons. Series: Experimental Futures. Num Pages: 400 pages, 10 illustrations, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5983 x 3971 x 24. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822342649
- ISBN
- 9780822342649
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 32.38
€ 32.99
€ 32.38
Paperback. The two-sided traditions of multiple births in Africa Editor(s): Peek, Philip M. Num Pages: 376 pages, 36 b&w illus., 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1H; JFC; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253223074
- ISBN
- 9780253223074
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.21
€ 29.99
€ 27.21
Paperback. Heralded as the 'new Harry Potter', Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight is a young adult vampire romance series in which teenaged Bella falls for a vampire, Edward, and is drawn into his and his family's morally grey universe, facing countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas. Editor(s): Wisnewski, J. Jeremy; Housel, Rebecca. Series Editor(s): Irwin, William. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSK; HPX; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470484234
- ISBN
- 9780470484234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.90
€ 22.90
Paperback. Fairy tales, often said to be "timeless" and fundamentally "oral," have a long written history. This book argues that however a vital part of this history has fallen by the wayside. It refocuses the lens through which we look at fairy tales. It examines the evolution of the "Anglo-American" fairy tale and its place in this variegated history. Num Pages: 232 pages, 14 halftones. 5 line illus. BIC Classification: DSBD; DSBH; DSK; JFHF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115672
- ISBN
- 9780691115672
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.23
€ 46.99
€ 33.23
Paperback. In 1923, nearly 2 million citizens of Turkey or Greece were moved across the Aegean because they were the 'wrong' religion. This work presents an account of the first example of mass ethnic cleansing in Europe. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 1DVT; 3JJG; HBTB; JFSL; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781862079243
- ISBN
- 9781862079243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.41
€ 14.99
€ 11.41
Paperback. Analysing the signs of everyday life. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782797524
- ISBN
- 9781782797524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.22
€ 19.99
€ 18.22
Paperback / so. Illustrator(s): Hultkrantz, Kristina. Num Pages: colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 127 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Arcade United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611457636
- ISBN
- 9781611457636
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.59
€ 15.99
€ 15.59
Paperback. This report covers developments in 20 less popular and more problematic council estates, based on four waves of research since 1980. It presents unique evidence of the impact of 25 years of social change and policy from Thatcher to Blair, a period in which the number of British council homes halved. A free pdf is available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 88 pages, Illustrations (some col.), 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSG; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349354
- ISBN
- 9781861349354
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 27.48
€ 27.99
€ 27.48
Hardback. Editor(s): O'Reilly, Andrea. Num Pages: 408 pages, 2 tables and 2 figures. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFFK; JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 244 x 27. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149662
- ISBN
- 9780231149662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.19€ 95.92
€ 128.19
€ 95.92
Paperback. Editor(s): O'Reilly, Andrea. Num Pages: 384 pages, 2 tables and 2 figures. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFFK; JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149679
- ISBN
- 9780231149679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.62
€ 40.99
€ 28.62
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 411.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781888363524
- ISBN
- 9781888363524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.79
€ 17.99
€ 16.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Walsh, Maria; Throp, Mo. Series: International Library of Modern and Contemporary Art. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AC; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 26. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780767581
- ISBN
- 9781780767581
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.37
€ 32.99
€ 27.37
Paperback. An annotated edition of Jane Addams' autobiography. Series: Prairie State Book. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252061073
- ISBN
- 9780252061073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.05
€ 27.05
Paperback. * This new book by one of the world s leading sociologists reflects on the major events of our time, from the financial crisis to the chaos in the eurozone, from the Arab uprisings to protests in Athens, Barcelona, New York and elsewhere. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFF; JP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Polity
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745653976
- ISBN
- 9780745653976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.29
€ 19.29
Hardcover. * This new book by one of the world s leading sociologists reflects on the major events of our time, from the financial crisis to the chaos in the eurozone, from the Arab uprisings to protests in Athens, Barcelona, New York and elsewhere. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFF; JP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745653969
- ISBN
- 9780745653969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.34
€ 53.34
Paperback. * Argues against those who see the history of modern sexuality as a tale of liberation* Contends that sexuality is socially constructed and is remade by each generation for its own social and cultural context* Draws on interdisciplinary research. . Series: Family, Sexuality & Social Relations in Past Times. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; 3JJ; HBTB; JFCX; JFSJ; JHBK; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631208136
- ISBN
- 9780631208136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.57
€ 57.57