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Society & culture: general

Hardcover. This book is the first sociological and feminist critique of multicultural theory and practice. Using empirical research, it answers the question: is multiculturalism bad for women? arguing that it is not only bad for (minority ethnic) women, but for minority and majority communities, and for society as a whole. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; JFFJ; JFSJ1; JFSL1; YQN; YXN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230201101
ISBN
9780230201101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.66

Paperback. Editor(s): Bulmer, Martin; Solomos, John. Series: Ethnic and Racial Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JFCA; JFFN; JFSL; JHMC; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138060227
ISBN
9781138060227
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.31

Paperback. Delineates the concerns and considerations, principles and practices, concepts and categories that fall under the rubric of "multiculturalism". This readers analyzes themes such as the relations between self and other, selves and others; between knowledge, power, pedagogy, and empowerment; and between meaning, ambiguity, and representation. Editor(s): Goldberg, David Theo. Series: Blackwell Critical Readers. Num Pages: 464 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631189121
ISBN
9780631189121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.89

Paperback. Has multiculturalism failed? Is it time to move on? What is the alternative? Ali Rattansi explores the issues, from national identity and social cohesion to cultural fragmentation and 'political correctness'. Providing a balanced assessment of the truth and falsity of the charges against multiculturalism, he explores new ideas for the future. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 200 pages, 6 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JFSL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 174 x 116 x 11. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199546039
ISBN
9780199546039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Brings together a range of leading philosophers and social scientists to probe the political controversy surrounding multiculturalism. This work features K Anthony Appiah's commentary on the tensions between personal and collective identities, such as those shaped by religion, gender, ethnicity, race, and sexuality. Editor(s): Gutmann, Amy. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CFB; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
Expanded Paperback
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691037790
ISBN
9780691037790
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 33.48

Hardback. Uses factor analysis and structural equations modelling to develop a multidimensional framework that integrates capability and social inclusion as additional poverty indicators. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 220 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387758749
ISBN
9780387758749
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.09

Paperback. Series: Economic Studies in Inequality, Social Exclusion and Well-Being. Num Pages: 220 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 22 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2008
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781441926098
ISBN
9781441926098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.78

Hardcover. Social Exclusion is a general terms that refers to what happens when people and/or areas suffer a variety of linked problems such as unemployment, low income, poor housing, high crime and poor health. In 1997 the prime minister set up the Social Exclusion Unit to improve government action on social exclusion. Editor(s): Christian, Julie; Abrams, Dominic; Gordon, David. Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470095133
ISBN
9780470095133
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.59

Hardback. Editor(s): Pezzo, Jacob A. Num Pages: 129 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFB; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 231 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
129
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624176548
ISBN
9781624176548
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.94
€ 137.74

Paperback / so. Editor(s): Neubert, Co-Director Stefan (Cologne Dewey Center, University of Cologne University of Cologne, Germany University of Cologne, Germany University of Cologne, Germany University of Cologne, Germany University of Cologne, Germany University of Cologne, Germany); Roth, Hans-Joachim; Yildiz, Erol. Series: Interkulturelle Studien. Num Pages: 198 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 265.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer vs United States
Edition
3
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9783531194318
ISBN
9783531194318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.88

Paperback / so. Series: Forschung Politik. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 553.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
Condition
New
SKU
V9783663108467
ISBN
9783663108467
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.90

Hardback. Series: Language and Globalization. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; CFDM; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403939647
ISBN
9781403939647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.85

Paperback. Explores themes of globalization and language as a theoretical context for individual 'London stories'. This book explores the ambivalent and multi-layered identities of individuals who have crossed geographical and psychological borders during the course of their lifetimes and settled in London, the quintessential global city. Series: Language and Globalization. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; CFDM; JFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
247
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230554344
ISBN
9780230554344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.06

Hardcover. Num Pages: 255 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FKP; CFDM; JFFN; JFFP; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 240 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137569776
ISBN
9781137569776
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.59

Hardback. Multimedia Histories: From the Magic Lantern to the Internet is the first book to explore in detail the vital connections between today's digital culture and an absorbing history of screen entertainments and technologies. Its range of coverage moves from the magic lantern, the stereoscope and early film to the DVD and the internet. Series: Exeter Studies in Film History. Num Pages: 302 pages, illustrated with about 30 photographs. BIC Classification: APF; APT; HBT; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859897723
ISBN
9780859897723
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.66

Paperback. Multimedia Histories: From the Magic Lantern to the Internet is the first book to explore in detail the vital connections between today's digital culture and an absorbing history of screen entertainments and technologies. Its range of coverage moves from the magic lantern, the stereoscope and early film to the DVD and the internet. Series: Exeter Studies in Film History. Num Pages: 302 pages, illustrated with about 30 photographs. BIC Classification: APF; APT; HBT; JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 18. Weight in Grams: 560.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Exeter Press
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780859897730
ISBN
9780859897730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 430 pages, 4 black & white tables, 160 black & white halftones, 15 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 27. Weight in Grams: 814.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780765641328
ISBN
9780765641328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.04

Paperback. A first in multimodal/multisemiotic discourse studies this collection of original articles by international scholars focuses primarily on texts from non-English speaking contexts. The illuminating insights enhance our understanding of how language and other semiotic resources construe specific cultural and social concerns. Editor(s): Bowcher, Wendy L. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFF; DSA; GTC; GTE; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349321407
ISBN
9781349321407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.24

Hardcover. A first in multimodal/multisemiotic discourse studies this collection of original articles by international scholars focuses primarily on texts from non-English speaking contexts. The illuminating insights enhance our understanding of how language and other semiotic resources construe specific cultural and social concerns. Editor(s): Bowcher, Wendy L. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; GTC; GTE; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230251632
ISBN
9780230251632
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.01

Paperback. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
261
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349286621
ISBN
9781349286621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.54

Paperback. Multinational enterprises are either the heroes or the villains of the globalized economy. This book assesses the determinants of multinationals' actions, investigating why their activity has expanded so rapidly, and why some countries have seen more such activity than others. It is intended for students and professionals. Num Pages: 352 pages, 28 line illus. 34 tables. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCLF; KCLT; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691128030
ISBN
9780691128030
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.40
€ 51.18

Hardback. This book investigates the transfer of parent country organizational practices by the retailers to their Chinese subsidiaries, providing insights into employment relations in multinational retail firms and changing labour-management systems in China, as well as their impact on consumer culture. Series: Consumption and Public Life. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; JFFT; JHBL; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230545526
ISBN
9780230545526
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.51

Hardback. This text brings together an integrated set of research concepts and results to present some contrasting views about the nature and effects of globalization as the multinational continues to develop in the 21st century. Editor(s): Taggart, James H.; Berry, Maureen; McDermott, Michael C. Series: Academy of International Business (UKI) Series. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJK; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 601.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
297
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333963890
ISBN
9780333963890
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.57

Hardback. Aims to present research concerning the strategic importance of environmental concerns within the multinational firm, and to explore the implications of corporate environmental strategy on public policy. This book is useful to students and decision-makers interested in the changing role of multinational enterprises in the global economy. Editor(s): Lundan, Sarianna M. Series: Research in Global Strategic Management. Num Pages: 236 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762309665
ISBN
9780762309665
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.81

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