Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. This book examines the contribution of mass media to modern democracies, in comparative perspective. Part I deals with the conceptualization and implementation of a systematic framework to assess democratic media performance, both in terms of media systems and content. Part II studies media effects on the quality of democracy. Series: Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JPB; JPF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137391377
- ISBN
- 9781137391377
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Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Paperback. This book examines the contribution of mass media to modern democracies, in comparative perspective. Part I deals with the conceptualization and implementation of a systematic framework to assess democratic media performance, both in terms of media systems and content. Part II studies media effects on the quality of democracy. Series: Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JPA; JPB; JPHV; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349482931
- ISBN
- 9781349482931
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Condition: New
€ 61.95
€ 61.95
Hardcover. These innovative essays take a comparative approach to queer studies while simultaneously queering the field of comparative literature, strengthening the interdisciplinary of both. The book focuses not only on comparative praxis, but also on interrogating our assumptions and categories of analysis. Editor(s): Spurlin, William J.; Hayes, Jarrod; Higonnet, Professor Margaret R. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 211 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384. Interrogating Identities Across Time and Cultures. 244 pages. Editor(s): Hayes, Jarrod; Higonnet, Margaret R.; Spurlin, William J. These innovative essays take a comparative approach to queer studies while simultaneously queering the field of comparative literature, strengthening the interdisciplinary of both. The book focuses not only on comparative praxis, but also on interrogating our assumptions and categories of analysis. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: DSA; JFSK. Dimension: 211 x 146 x 18. Weight: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230104365
- ISBN
- 9780230104365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.46
€ 62.46
Paperback. These innovative essays take a comparative approach to queer studies while simultaneously queering the field of comparative literature, strengthening the interdisciplinary of both.Thebookfocuses not only on comparative praxis, but also on interrogating our assumptions and categories of analysis." Editor(s): Hayes, J.; Higonnet, Professor Margaret R. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 319.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349288908
- ISBN
- 9781349288908
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Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardback. Drawing upon the latest statistics and detailed interviews, this book examines the experiences of ethnic minorities from schooling to the job search, hiring, and promotion processes. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230100381
- ISBN
- 9780230100381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.59
€ 63.59
Hardback. Providing students with an introduction to cross-national social policy research, this text conveys issues involved in conducting the research, examining the theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches, and discussing prevailing concepts and methodological difficulties. Editor(s): Clasen, Jochen. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207733
- ISBN
- 9780631207733
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Condition: New
€ 140.50
€ 140.50
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
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Explores how British and Japanese firms have responded to globalization from a long-term perspective. Incorporates studies from the 18th century and sheds light on the impact of the institutional setting, the influence of government and entrepreneurs, and the weight of historical contingency in conditioning firm responses to globalization. Editor(s): Umemura, Maki; Fujioka, Rika. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FPJ; JFFS; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137263629
- ISBN
- 9781137263629
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Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. Editor(s): O'Brien, Professor Margaret (University of North London University of East London University of East London University of East London University of East London University of East London University of East London University of East London University of East London); Wall, Karin. Series: Life Course Research and Social Policies. Num Pages: 266 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 245 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319429687
- ISBN
- 9783319429687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.37
€ 68.37
Hardback. Merging selected case studies with textual analyses, this book explores the field of Comparative North American Literature through writers diverse as Margaret Atwood and Tim O'Brien. Topics include the North American modernist short story, narratives of the Canada-US border, and a never before released interview with Atwood. Num Pages: 272 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; 2AB; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137564221
- ISBN
- 9781137564221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
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
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.07
€ 35.99
€ 30.07
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
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
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
€ 40.99€ 40.28
€ 40.99
€ 40.28
Paperback. Editor(s): Caperchione, Eugenio; Mussari, Riccardo. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; KFCP; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461370697
- ISBN
- 9781461370697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 191.12
€ 191.12
Hardback. A significant dimension of globalization has been the rapid development of information and communications technologies (ICTs). This volume offers a critique of the nexus between ICT and its impact on society, individuals and educational institutions. Editor(s): Zajda, Joseph; Gibbs, Donna. Series: Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402094255
- ISBN
- 9781402094255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37
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.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Purdue University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557535931
- ISBN
- 9781557535931
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Condition: New
€ 79.49
€ 79.49
Paperback. Editor(s): Dahl, J. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 343.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349452804
- ISBN
- 9781349452804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.67
€ 61.67
Comparative Empirical Bioethics: Dilemmas of Genetic Testing and Eutha...
Raz, Aviad E.; Schicktanz, Silke
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Ethics. Num Pages: 132 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FBH; HPQ; JFMG; MFN; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 7. Weight in Grams: 221.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319327310
- ISBN
- 9783319327310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.59
€ 88.59
Paperback. This text explains how culture, in various guises, modifies the standard rules of economic engagement, creating systems that differ markedly from those predicted by the theory of general market competition. This analysis is grounded in established principles. Num Pages: 304 pages, 46. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFC; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 174 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631229629
- ISBN
- 9780631229629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.42
€ 72.42
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
€ 48.31
€ 48.31