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Hardcover. Wai-yee Li examines the discursive space of women in seventeenth-century China. Using texts written by women or by men writing in a feminine voice, as well as writings that turn women into signifiers of lamentation or nostalgia, Li probes the emotional and psychological turmoil of the Ming-Qing transition and subsequent moments of national trauma. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 625 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSB; HBJF; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1342.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674492042
ISBN
9780674492042
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.07
€ 63.83

Paperback. Features several women composers, performers, and patrons, musical contexts, and an expanded view of women in music outside Europe and North America. A popular university textbook, this book is useful for scholars, a source of programming ideas for performers, and of service to music lovers. Editor(s): Pendle, Karin Anna. Num Pages: 528 pages, 37 b&w photos, 1 index. BIC Classification: AV; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 30. Weight in Grams: 998.
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
2nd ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253214225
ISBN
9780253214225
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Hardback. Series Editor(s): Sharpe, Pamela; Summerfield, Penny; Abrams, Lynn; Beattie, Cordelia. Series: Gender in History. Num Pages: 272 pages, 11 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJC; GM; HBTB; JFCD; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 262 x 26. Weight in Grams: 462.
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719081156
ISBN
9780719081156
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.63

hardcover. This book focuses on the popular fiction of Weimar Germany and explores the relationship between women, the texts they read, and the society in which they lived. A complex picture emerges that shows women talking center stage, not only in the fiction but also in the reality that shaped its fictional representations. Num Pages: 196 pages, bibliog, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 2ACG; DSBH; DSK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 403.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571811547
ISBN
9781571811547
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.54

Paperback. Women's migration within Mexico and from Mexico to the United States is increasing; nearly as many women as men are migrating. This title analyzes how economically and politically displaced migrant women assert agency in everyday life. Editor(s): Segura, Denise A.; Zavella, Patricia. Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 616 pages, 11 illustrations, 12 tables, 5 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; GTB; JFC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 37. Weight in Grams: 835.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
616
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822341185
ISBN
9780822341185
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.09

Paperback. This work is an insightful collection of essays that restores important works to the arena of modern political theory and debate. Organized by theme, the book pairs up lesser-known figures with canonical writers, to produce a historical dialogue. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631209805
ISBN
9780631209805
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.34

Hardback. The third edition of Women and Medicine provides a comprehensive and definitive history, from early riots in medical schools when women tried to enroll, to women finally overcoming obstacles, making medical breakthroughs and enjoying brilliant medical careers. Num Pages: 232 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 417.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Edition
3 Rev ed
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810842380
ISBN
9780810842380
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.24

Paperback. Explores key issues of the gender-media relation. This work provides fresh insights into how gender is implicated in media industries. It address key issues of the gender-media relation, from an analysis of news media's coverage of women politicians, to the marketing of 'girl power', to strategizing for equality in newsrooms. Editor(s): Ross, Karen; Byerly, Carolyn M. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405116091
ISBN
9781405116091
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.20

Paperback. Women and Media is a thoughtful cross-cultural examination of the ways in which women have worked inside and outside mainstream media organizations since the 1970s. Rooted in a series of interviews with women media workers and activists collected specifically for this book, the text provides an original insight into women's experiences. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSJ1; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405116077
ISBN
9781405116077
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.55

Hardcover. Women and Media is a thoughtful cross-cultural examination of the ways in which women have worked inside and outside mainstream media organizations since the 1970s. Rooted in a series of interviews with women media workers and activists collected specifically for this book, the text provides an original insight into women's experiences. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSJ1; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 169 x 21. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405116060
ISBN
9781405116060
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.10

Paperback. Is today's changing media landscape in the Middle East empowering women? This is the first book to address the dynamics of media ecology and women's advancement in the contemporary Middle East. Editor(s): Sakr, Naomi. Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFD; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 298.
Publisher
I. B. Tauris
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850435457
ISBN
9781850435457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.06

Paperback. Editor(s): Ballara, Marcela. Series: Women & World Development S. Num Pages: 144 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: CFC; GTC; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 190. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Zed Books
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
SKU
KLJ0006692
ISBN
9780862329815
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Over the past thirty years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and important book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism. Editor(s): Chin, Jean Lau; Lott, Bernice; Rice, Joy; Sanchez-Hucles, Janis. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405155830
ISBN
9781405155830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.12

Hardback. Over the past thirty years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and important book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism. Editor(s): Chin, Jean Lau; Lott, Bernice; Rice, Joy; Sanchez-Hucles, Janis. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405155823
ISBN
9781405155823
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.32

paperback. Editor(s): Brown, Dr. Genevieve; Irby, Beverly I. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590330159
ISBN
9781590330159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.01

Hardcover. Editor(s): Brown, Dr. Genevieve; Irby, Beverly I. Num Pages: 239 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JM; KJU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
239
Condition
New
SKU
V9781560725718
ISBN
9781560725718
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.02
€ 76.80

Hardback. Women and Leadership explores the causes and consequences of the underrepresentation of women in America's leadership roles. Drawing on comprehensive research and a survey of prominent women leaders, Rhode describes the reasons for gender inequity in leadership and identifies compelling solutions. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JPHL; KJMB; LAQG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 243 x 27. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190614713
ISBN
9780190614713
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 40.60

Paperback. Introduces the reader to different aspects of women and Judaism. Editor(s): Greenspahn, Frederick E. Series: Jewish Studies in the Twenty-First Century Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSJ1; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
Publisher
NYU Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814732199
ISBN
9780814732199
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253215130
ISBN
9780253215130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.42

Hardback. This book examines the critical and often undervalued contributions of women to the culture, well-being, and subsistence of their communities as active, powerful, and wise ritual specialists. Editor(s): Marcos, Sylvia; Torjesen, Karen Jo; Ashcraft-Eason, Lillian; Kirk-Duggan, Cheryl A. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275991579
ISBN
9780275991579
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.74

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