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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Analyzes the systematic construction of the image of the Other (that is, non-Muslims) by two radical Islamic Groups. This book documents discourse patterns in the groups' publications and speeches stereotyping non-Muslims as hostile towards Islam and imagining Islam's imminent victory after an inevitable clash with all other civilizations. Series: Islam in Southeast Asia: Views from within Series. Num Pages: 76 pages, 5 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HRAM9; JFSR2; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 142 x 7. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
86
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9789749361993
ISBN
9789749361993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.42

Hardback. Offers a contribution to the debates about perceptions of the Jews in antiquity that examines the attitudes of Greek writers of the Hellenistic period toward the Jewish people. This book examines the references of these writers and others to the Jews in light of their literary output and personal background. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. Num Pages: 632 pages, 3 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 45. Weight in Grams: 988. The Hellenistic Period. Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society. 632 pages, Illustrations, maps. Offers a contribution to the debates about perceptions of the Jews in antiquity that examines the attitudes of Greek writers of the Hellenistic period toward the Jewish people. This book examines the references of these writers and others to the Jews in light of their literary output and personal background. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; JFSR1. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 45. Weight: 982.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
632
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253360
ISBN
9780520253360
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.24
€ 76.26

Hardback. The last volume in The Image of the Black in Western Art marks a shift by focusing on representation of blacks by black artists in the West. It takes on migration in the U.S and globalization, Negritude and cultural hybridity, black artists' relationship with European traditions and experimentation, as well as photography, jazz and activism. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; AC; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 256 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2252.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052697
ISBN
9780674052697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.09
€ 99.54

Hardback. Europe and the World Beyond focuses geographically on peoples of South America and the Mediterranean as well as Africa, but conceptually it emphasizes the ways that visual constructions of blacks mediated between Europe and a faraway African continent that was impinging ever more closely on daily life in cities and ports engaged in the slave trade. Editor(s): Bindman, David; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 528 pages, 223 color illustrations, 50 halftones. BIC Classification: AC; AGH; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 257 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052628
ISBN
9780674052628
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.09
€ 99.54

Hardback. Offers commentary and an illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning creations by contemporary black artists. Editor(s): Bindman, David; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 432 pages, 191 color illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 258 x 37. Weight in Grams: 2584.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052611
ISBN
9780674052611
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.09
€ 99.52

Hardback. Offers commentary and an illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning creations by contemporary black artists. Editor(s): Bindman, David; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 400 pages, 259 color illustrations, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: AC; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 256 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2138.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
New Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052581
ISBN
9780674052581
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.09
€ 99.86

Hardback. Offers commentary and an illustrated history of the representations of people of African descent ranging from the ancient images of Pharaohs created by unknown hands to the works of the great European masters such as Bosch, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Hogarth to stunning creations by contemporary black artists. Editor(s): Bindman, David; Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. Num Pages: 416 pages, 345 color illustrations, 50 halftones, 5 maps. BIC Classification: AC; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 291 x 31. Weight in Grams: 2224.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Edition
New Edition
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674052710
ISBN
9780674052710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.82
€ 106.66

Paperback. Against the commonly held opinion that ancient Judaism was an artless culture, this sumptuously illustrated book offers new ways of looking at art in Jewish antiquity. Leading experts, under the editorship of Sarah Pearce, skilfully explore different functions of images in relation to their prohibition by the Second of the Ten Commandments. Editor(s): Pearce, Sarah. Num Pages: 288 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 188 x 21. Weight in Grams: 910.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Journal of Jewish Studies
Condition
New
SKU
V9780957522800
ISBN
9780957522800
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.68

Hardback. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRGS; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 301 x 250. .
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241264348
ISBN
9780241264348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.97

Hardcover. This illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism provides a highly readable and comprehensive introduction to Hinduism. Num Pages: 256 pages, Over 470 photographs. BIC Classification: GBC; HRG; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1620. A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs. 256 pages, Over 470 photographs. This illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism provides a highly readable and comprehensive introduction to Hinduism. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: GBC; HRG; JFSR. Dimension: 303 x 237 x 24. Weight: 1610.
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
New Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780754820567
ISBN
9780754820567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.49

Paperback. In this brilliant critique, Terry Eagleton explores the origins and emergence of postmodernism, revealing its ambivalences and contradictions. Above all he speaks to a particular kind of student, or consumer, of popular "brands" of postmodern thought. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631203230
ISBN
9780631203230
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 39.57

Paperback. Focusing on the language and symbols of reform, Fineman argues that by advocating measures based on equality of treatment rather than of outcome, liberal feminists disregarded the socioeconomic factors that simultaneously place women at a disadvantage in the market and favor their taking on primary domestic responsibilities. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JHBK; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226249575
ISBN
9780226249575
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 292 pages, 2ill. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSA; DSBH; DSK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408. 276pp
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
University of Wisconsin Press
Number of pages
292
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KHS1004109
ISBN
9780299150648
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 30.00

Paperback. Suggests that untying and recognizing relations of intimacy and dependency can, under certain circumstances, change the discourse of hatred into relations of peace and even friendship Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JMQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Fordham University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823250059
ISBN
9780823250059
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature. Num Pages: 192 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; ACK; AMKL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. .
Publisher
York Medieval Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903153611
ISBN
9781903153611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.86

paperback. Includes chapters that explore various aspects regarding the idea of race in Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, and Mexico. Editor(s): Graham, Richard. Series: Llilas Critical Reflections on Latin America Series. Num Pages: 143 pages, 10 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; JFF; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
143
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292738577
ISBN
9780292738577
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.88

Editor(s): Lott, Tommy L. Series: Readings in Philosophy S. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JFCX; JFFJ; JFSL; JHBA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872204591
ISBN
9780872204591
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.16
€ 41.35

Paperback. .
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872204584
ISBN
9780872204584
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.48

Paperback. Making a committed argument for a participative, inclusive understanding of the term, Paul Spicker examines views about what poverty is and what should be done about it. Num Pages: 184 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 239 x 10. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861348883
ISBN
9781861348883
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 30.43

Paperback. Focuses on discriminating different meanings of culture, as a way of introducing the debates around it. This book offers a critique of postmodern 'culturalism', arguing instead for a more complex relation between Culture and Nature, and trying to retrieve the importance of such concepts as human nature from a non-naturalistic perspective. Series: Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 168 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631219668
ISBN
9780631219668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.84

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