Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 150
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591585053
- ISBN
- 9781591585053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 55.65€ 50.90
€ 55.65
€ 50.90
Hardcover. A collection of contributions from the Second World Congress on Social Simulation, held in 2008 at George Mason University in Washington DC, USA. Series: Agent-Based Social Systems. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPFC; JFFP; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 239 x 20. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784431997801
- ISBN
- 9784431997801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.84
€ 181.84
Hardcover. How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APT; JFDT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137027788
- ISBN
- 9781137027788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.43
€ 63.43
Paperback. How is The Simpsons a satirical artwork engaged with important social, political, and cultural issues? In time for the twenty-fifth anniversary, Henry offers the first comprehensive understanding of the show as a satire and explores the ways in which The Simpsons participates in the so-called "culture war" debates taking place in American society. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349439768
- ISBN
- 9781349439768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 b/w throughout. BIC Classification: APT; JFCA; PDZM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 190.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408842812
- ISBN
- 9781408842812
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.09
€ 17.99
€ 13.09
Paperback. The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. Tamara Hareven integrates historical research with intensive life history interviews to reveal the relationships among family, work, and community in this highly specialized occupation. Num Pages: 371 pages, 30 b/w photographs, 4 maps, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFS; JHBK; JHBL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press Berkeley
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520228184
- ISBN
- 9780520228184
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.04
€ 38.99
€ 28.04
Paperback. Examines environmental inequality and racism in our globalized culture as evidenced by the social demographics of Silicon Valley. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 303 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSL1; JHBL; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814767108
- ISBN
- 9780814767108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.59
€ 33.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. 'An important work that asks important questions about the struggle for racial equality today, and adds new insights into the history of racial thinking.' Independent on Sunday Num Pages: 288 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW; HBTB; HBTQ; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 214 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745313030
- ISBN
- 9780745313030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 24.82
€ 37.99
€ 24.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 472 pages, 43 line illus. 48 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 236 x 29. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691159768
- ISBN
- 9780691159768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.05
€ 46.99
€ 33.05
Hardcover. Critically engaging, illustrative and with numerous examples, The Silent Revolution delivers a philosophically informed introduction to current debates on digital technology and calls for a more active role of humans towards technology. Num Pages: 146 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137373496
- ISBN
- 9781137373496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.81
€ 61.81
The Silenced Media. The Propaganda War Between Russia and the West in ...
Salminen, Esko. Ed(S): Campling, Jo
Paperback. Editor(s): Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JFSR; JHB; JN; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349405442
- ISBN
- 9781349405442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 118.03
€ 118.03
Hardback. An analysis of how a small country should react in the face of pressure threatening its sovereignty in which the author describes how the Soviet Union operated both overtly and covertly in its propaganda war and discusses the reactions of United States, Great Britain, West Germany and Sweden. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JPVH2; JPVN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333724514
- ISBN
- 9780333724514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.93
€ 118.93
Hardcover. This analysis of the relationship between male homosexuality and Catholicism examines the Church's language about sexual morality and the rhetorical devices used to actively produce silence about the topic. The author draws analogies between clerical institutions and gay culture. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCX6; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 29. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780226410418
- ISBN
- 9780226410418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.72€ 77.39
€ 94.72
€ 77.39
Paperback. This analysis of the relationship between male homosexuality and Catholicism examines the Church's language about sexual morality and the rhetorical devices used to actively produce silence about the topic. The author draws analogies between clerical institutions and gay culture. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC7; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226410432
- ISBN
- 9780226410432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.01
€ 40.99
€ 31.01
hardcover. The result of an exhaustive analysis of the beliefs and attitudes among three generations of the Sikh community ? and having conducted over 100 interviews ? Nayar highlights differences and tensions with regards to the role of familial relations, child rearing, and religion. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; HRKS; JFSL; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802089472
- ISBN
- 9780802089472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.55
€ 78.55
Paperback. The result of an exhaustive analysis of the beliefs and attitudes among three generations of the Sikh community ? and having conducted over 100 interviews ? Nayar highlights differences and tensions with regards to the role of familial relations, child rearing, and religion. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; HRKS; JFSL; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802086310
- ISBN
- 9780802086310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 40.35
€ 42.99
€ 40.35
Paperback. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s original, groundbreaking study explores the relationship between the African and African-American vernacular traditions and black literature, elaborating a new critical approach located within this tradition that allows the black voice to speak for itself. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSA; JFSL3. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 25 ANV
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195136470
- ISBN
- 9780195136470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.45
€ 23.99
€ 23.45
Paperback. Terry Eagleton's work has had a powerful influence in debates about the politics of literature and culture. This book reflects the breadth of his interests. It offers a view of his career to date, raising a number of central issues in literature, culture and politics. Num Pages: 112 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631172710
- ISBN
- 9780631172710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 51.37
€ 51.99
€ 51.37
Hardback. In the "Critique of Judgment", Kant argues that feeling is part of the system of the mind. This title demonstrates how feeling, disassociated from rational activities in Kant's earlier works, is central in reaching rational ends and understanding humans as unified rational beings. Series: Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792347644
- ISBN
- 9780792347644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Hardback. Custom and ritual, or their Hebrew equivalent minhag, has intrigued rabbis and scholars for generations. Here, the author treats minhag from a socio-anthropological perspective and discusses the theory and model of minhagim, using the Mishnah Berurah and the Arukh Hashulkhan and analyzes rabbinic texts concerned with custom. Series: Judaism and Jewish Life. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJT; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Academic Studies Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936235773
- ISBN
- 9781936235773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.46
€ 125.46