Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 14 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: BGA; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 135 x 29. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- The New York Review of Books, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590172865
- ISBN
- 9781590172865
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 19.55
€ 27.99
€ 19.55
Paperback. Examines global warming and the unfolding of the arguments over climate change, GM crops, water, patents and other development issues. Num Pages: 216 pages, notes, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFA; JPA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745319544
- ISBN
- 9780745319544
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.98
€ 37.99
€ 29.98
Hardback. Intends to encourage Latin Americanists to rethink standard notions of urban politics before the populist era. Editor(s): Arrom, Silvia Marina; Ortoll, Servando. Series: Latin American Silhouettes. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; JFFA; JFFE; JFSG; JPQB; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842025805
- ISBN
- 9780842025805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.19
€ 172.19
Paperback. The author was a young writer living in Miami when Levi's hired her to travel through Latin American, befriending teenagers and reporting back with details of their ideas, hopes, fears and aspirations. This book is a humane portrait of this elusive continent in crisis - riddled with paradox, complexity, beauty and brutality. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTB; JFFS; KJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 240. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0005914
- ISBN
- 9780091900847
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Publisher
- Career Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781601631978
- ISBN
- 9781601631978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.85
€ 20.99
€ 19.85
Hardcover. Rise of a Japanese Chinatown focuses on a Chinese immigrant community in the Japanese port city of Yokohama from the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 to the normalization of Sino-Japanese ties in 1972 and beyond. It tells the story of how Chinese immigrants found an enduring place within a monoethnic state during periods of war and peace. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBJF; HBTB; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674491984
- ISBN
- 9780674491984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.32
€ 45.99
€ 38.32
Hardcover. Editor(s): Xing, Li; Christensen, Steen Fryba. Num Pages: 225 pages, charts. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 169 x 24. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788771120172
- ISBN
- 9788771120172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.31
€ 41.99
€ 30.31
Paperback. Focuses on the socioeconomic, political, and cultural milieu in which a new religious movement was born and has thrived. This work includes a discussion of the origins of Islamic law, spirituality and theology, mysticism, philosophy, and culture, as well as an appendix of individual page-length biographies of important figures. Num Pages: 240 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872209312
- ISBN
- 9780872209312
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.80
€ 25.99
€ 19.80
Paperback. Told through a case study of Tsinghua University - China's premier school of technology - this book traces how Red engineers were groomed in the early years of socialism, survived the Cultural Revolution, and triumphed in the post-Mao years by uniting with communist officials. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and the Pacific. Num Pages: 368 pages, 11 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTB; JFC; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804760782
- ISBN
- 9780804760782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Hardback. Rise of the Red Engineers explains the tumultuous origins of the class of technocratic officials who rule China today. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 368 pages, 11 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTB; JFC; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780804760775
- ISBN
- 9780804760775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.41
€ 140.41
Paperback. Most women spend much of their working lives 'making it' in a man's world. Full of tools, calls to action, contemplative questions, rituals and confrontational exercises, this book teaches women that it is safe to let Shakti rise, safe to trust their intuition and safe to take leaps of faith - because in healing ourselves we are healing the world. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VS; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Publisher
- Hay House UK Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781807330
- ISBN
- 9781781807330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.62
€ 19.99
€ 15.62
Hardback. This book argues that states democratize through a process of socialization to a liberal global culture. This can be seen in Taiwan and Thailand, whereas in China the Communist party resists democratization. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804753944
- ISBN
- 9780804753944
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.96
€ 150.96
Paperback. Celebrity personalities, who reign over much of our cultural landscape, owe their fame not to specific deeds but to the ability to project a distinct personal image, to create an icon of the self. This book looks at the roots of this particular form of celebrity. Num Pages: 248 pages, 19 halftones. BIC Classification: 2ADF; DSBF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press New Jersey
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691048697
- ISBN
- 9780691048697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.92
€ 46.99
€ 33.92
Hardback. Presents an introduction to risk and uncertainty as they have been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. This book draws on the wide array of contemporary social theories of risk and relates these to the many and diverse areas in contemporary society where risk plays an important role. Series: Polity Key Concepts in the Social Sciences Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745640983
- ISBN
- 9780745640983
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. Guides you through analysis to implementation to provide you with know-how to implement rigorous, accurate, and cost-effective security policies and designs. This book offers techniques for weighing and managing risks that face your organization. It gives insights into universal principles that can be adapted to specific situations and threats. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 240 x 28. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science & Technology United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123822338
- ISBN
- 9780123822338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.84
€ 68.84
Paperback. This original and valuable book considers notions of risk and rehabilitation in detail. Editor(s): Pycroft, Aaron; Clift, Suzie. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKS; JKVQ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 175 x 11. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447300212
- ISBN
- 9781447300212
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.98
€ 40.99
€ 38.98
Paperback. Risk Assessment in People with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition reflects legislative updates made over the past decade while continuing to demystify the process of assessing risk for people with intellectual impairment (previously called 'learning disabilities'). Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470974858
- ISBN
- 9780470974858
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.69
€ 47.69
Paperback. Editor(s): Taylor-Gooby, Peter; Zinn, Jens O. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFD; JHBA; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199285969
- ISBN
- 9780199285969
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.28
€ 83.28
Hardcover. An integrated risk management framework for Islamic banks. It shows students and professionals how to identify, measure and mitigate risk in Shari'ah-compliant banks. It provides a risk coding system that facilitates risk management and reporting systems. Series: Edinburgh Guides to Islamic Finance. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 230
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748670079
- ISBN
- 9780748670079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.01€ 103.50
€ 113.01
€ 103.50
Paperback. An integrated risk management framework for Islamic banks. It shows students and professionals how to identify, measure and mitigate risk in Shari'ah-compliant banks. It provides a risk coding system that facilitates risk management and reporting systems. Series: Edinburgh Guides to Islamic Finance. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 148 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290. Series: Edinburgh Guides to Islamic Finance. 230 pages, illustrations. An integrated risk management framework for Islamic banks. It shows students and professionals how to identify, measure and mitigate risk in Shari'ah-compliant banks. It provides a risk coding system that facilitates risk management and reporting systems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFK. Dimension: 148 x 216 x 13. Weight: 290.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 230
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748670086
- ISBN
- 9780748670086
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.47
€ 40.99
€ 35.47