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Paperback. Argues that zombies and murderers in American film and literature embody the violent contradictions of capitalism. This book reveals that each creature has its tale to tell about how a free-wheeling market economy turns human beings into monstrosities. It tracks the monsters spawned by capitalism through pulp fiction and Hollywood blockbusters. Num Pages: 232 pages, 18 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5983 x 3895 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337454
- ISBN
- 9780822337454
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.40
€ 27.99
€ 26.40
Paperback. The first book devoted entirely to women in bluegrass, this book documents the lives of more than seventy women whose vibrant contributions to the development of bluegrass have been overlooked. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 528 pages, 66 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AVGL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 41. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252079177
- ISBN
- 9780252079177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.67
€ 32.99
€ 29.67
Paperback. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813526515
- ISBN
- 9780813526515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.61
€ 41.99
€ 37.61
Paperback. An ethnography that examines the culture of beauty and plastic surgery in Brazil Num Pages: 312 pages, 25 illustrations, including 10 in colour. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JFC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472. Beauty, Sex, and Plastic Surgery in Brazil. 312 pages, 25 illustrations, including 10 in colour. An ethnography that examines the culture of beauty and plastic surgery in Brazil. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JFC; JHMC. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight: 480.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822348016
- ISBN
- 9780822348016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.67
€ 31.99
€ 28.67
Hardback. This ethnographic account of Brazil s emergence as a global leader in plastic surgery takes readers from Ipanema socialite circles to telenovela studios to the packed waiting rooms of public hospitals offering free cosmetic surgery. Num Pages: 312 pages, 25 illustrations, incl. 10 in color. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JFC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822347859
- ISBN
- 9780822347859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.33
€ 115.33
Hardcover. Women in comedy have traditionally been pegged as either "pretty" or "funny." This book focuses on Kathy Griffin, Tina Fey, Sarah Silverman, Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes, and Ellen DeGeneres, the women comics who flout the postfeminist girliness, the Hollywood A-list, and feminine whiteness with their wit and biting satire. Num Pages: 278 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; APT; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 509. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292756915
- ISBN
- 9780292756915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.12
€ 60.12
Paperback. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, 50 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231153478
- ISBN
- 9780231153478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.52
€ 37.99
€ 27.52
Hardback. Series: Film and Culture Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, 50 illus. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231153461
- ISBN
- 9780231153461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.97€ 79.73
€ 103.97
€ 79.73
Paperback. Hanif Qadir is recognised as one of the world's leading specialist in positively transforming violent extremists. In this essential book for all those who work with young people, Hanif outlines the push and pull factors and the early indicators of radicalisation, and offers decisive and unambiguous advice on how and when to intervene. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM9; JFF; JPFR; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- John Catt Educational
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909717688
- ISBN
- 9781909717688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.94
€ 33.99
€ 30.94
Editor(s): Marquis, Nathaniel P. Num Pages: 91 pages, charts. BIC Classification: JFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 91
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606925881
- ISBN
- 9781606925881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.41€ 70.23
€ 100.41
€ 70.23
Hardcover. Conflict is inherent to all human and inter-state relations, but it is not inevitable. Since the end of the Cold-War, the prevention of conflict escalation into violence through management and resolution has become a fundamental objective of the international system. Series: WCMW - War and Conflict in the Modern World. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFFE; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745686912
- ISBN
- 9780745686912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.16
€ 66.16
Paperback. Conflict is inherent to all human and inter-state relations, but it is not inevitable. Since the end of the Cold-War, the prevention of conflict escalation into violence through management and resolution has become a fundamental objective of the international system. Series: WCMW - War and Conflict in the Modern World. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFFE; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745686929
- ISBN
- 9780745686929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.19
€ 22.19
Paperback. Some families are dangerous environments. Most practitioners in social work, child protection, and hospital and community medicine, as well as the police, will know from their professional experience the extent of spouse abuse, child abuse, sibling violence and maltreatment of the elderly within the family setting. Series: Wiley Series in Family Psychology. Num Pages: 402 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JHBK; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471941408
- ISBN
- 9780471941408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.57
€ 80.57
Paperback. The prevention of harm from drug use, both legal and illegal, is a major concern to government departments and clinicians throughout the world. Recently, much new research has been conducted regarding global levels and patterns of drug-related harm, on common risk factors with other social problems (e.g. Editor(s): Stockwell, Tim; Gruenewald, Paul J.; Toumbourou, John; Loxley, Wendy. Num Pages: 494 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 32. Weight in Grams: 864.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 494
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470092286
- ISBN
- 9780470092286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.76
€ 76.76
Paperback. This book brings together researchers and practitioners from a range of fields to examine strategies and programs for preventing intimate partner violence (IPV). It provides paths to more efficacious prevention strategies and highlights ways that all stakeholders can work more effectively toward reducing violence. Editor(s): Follingstad, Diane. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447333074
- ISBN
- 9781447333074
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.53
€ 31.99
€ 30.53
Hardback. Editor(s): Oakley, Russel. Num Pages: 104 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634637794
- ISBN
- 9781634637794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.75€ 146.35
€ 193.75
€ 146.35
Paperback. Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability aims to throw light into the traumatic experiences faced by people with intellectual disability living in disability accommodation services, to make changes to policy and practice, and to offer strategies and tools for capacity building for practitioners. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFFG; JKSM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052306
- ISBN
- 9781849052306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.65
€ 34.65
Paperback. The first ever book on educational work to prevent violence against women and girls, offering insight into the underpinning theoretical debates and key lessons for practice. Editor(s): Ellis, Jane; Thiara, Ravi K. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 140 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447307310
- ISBN
- 9781447307310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.55
€ 38.99
€ 37.55
Paperback. The Preventing Violence in Relationships programme has been developed by Gerry Heery through his independent work in this area. This book contains detailed outlines of the 26 sessions of the one year programme, offering a practical, structured way of working with controlling and abusive men, and examples of sessions from the programme. Num Pages: 240 pages, references. BIC Classification: JFFE3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 205 x 17. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028168
- ISBN
- 9781853028168
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.78
€ 49.78
Hardback. CSAP identified four critical predictors from childhood for substance use that could be valuable targets for prevention of adolescent substance use management of and involvement with the child, and the child's social competence, and school achievement. This book shows how seven selected prevention programs address these. Editor(s): Tolan, Patrick H.; Szapocznik, Jose; Sambrano, Soledad. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 21. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781591473077
- ISBN
- 9781591473077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.51
€ 29.99
€ 27.51
Hardcover. Editor(s): Mancuso, Christina V. Num Pages: 173 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612099620
- ISBN
- 9781612099620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 219.74€ 149.95
€ 219.74
€ 149.95
Paperback. A paper that presents the results of an experiment in which a number of high school students with Danish and Muslim names were recruited to put letters in envelopes, paid on a piecework basis. They were to work in pairs, and could choose to work with a person of the same or a different ethnic origin as their own. Num Pages: 55 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DND; JFFJ; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 170 x 4. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rockwool Foundation Research Unit Denmark
- Number of pages
- 55
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788790199531
- ISBN
- 9788790199531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.71
€ 9.99
€ 9.71
Paperback. Revealing how everday pricing manipulates us. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT; JMH; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851688296
- ISBN
- 9781851688296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 13.21
€ 16.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. A study of the world of modeling. Exploring an arena of cultural production, it shows how the right 'look' is discovered, developed, and packaged to become a prized commodity. It examines how models sell themselves, how agents promote them, and how clients decide to hire them. Num Pages: 328 pages, 13 b/w photographs, 5 line illustrations, 7 tables. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466. The Making of a Fashion Model. 328 pages, illustrations. A study of the world of modeling. Exploring an arena of cultural production, it shows how the right 'look' is discovered, developed, and packaged to become a prized commodity. It examines how models sell themselves, how agents promote them, and how clients decide to hire them. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHMP. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight: 444.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 328
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270763
- ISBN
- 9780520270763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.68
€ 25.99
€ 19.68