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Society & culture: general

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813525846
ISBN
9780813525846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 42.86

Hardback. There exists a tendency to explain away much of Shiite politics in the Middle East as inextricably linked to Iranian foreign policy. Laurence Louer challenges this view, arguing that, in the end, local political imperatives have been the crucial factor determining the direction of Shiite states in the Middle East. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRAM2; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849042024
ISBN
9781849042024
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.98

Paperback. For twenty years, Ireland's economic miracle was supposed to be the envy of the world. Low taxes, light regulation and an 'anything goes' attitude seemed to have created boundless prosperity. And then, the glittering palaces vanished in the heat of the global financial meltdown. This title tells the story of this dizzying rise and sickening fall. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD1; JFFX; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 17. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571260751
ISBN
9780571260751
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.07

Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages, 8 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCD; JHM; KNGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. Weight in Grams: 457.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501303142
ISBN
9781501303142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3J; DSB; JFFS; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 38. .
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816691067
ISBN
9780816691067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.58

Hardback. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3J; DSB; JFFS; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816691036
ISBN
9780816691036
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.81

Paperback. Translator(s): Nur, E.N.D-.; Herman, Lisa; Nur, Eliyah Nike De-. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BG; HBJD; HBTZ1; JFSR1; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Gateways Books & Tapes,US United States
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9780895561138
ISBN
9780895561138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.75

Hardback. In this volume, author offers new critical editions and translations of three shorter Ismaili works by the Persian polymath Nasir al-Din Tusi, namely Aghaz wa anjam (The Beginning and the End), Tawalla wa tabarra (Solidarity and Dissociation), and Matlub al-mu'minin (Desideratum of the Faithful). Editor(s): Badakhchani, S. J. Series: Ismaili Texts and Translations. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRHT; JFSR2. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 222 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848855946
ISBN
9781848855946
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 44.35

Paperback. Expanded anniversary edition of this 1990 classic by America s most provocative performance artist, as outrageous, insightful and relevant as ever." Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: AB; ACXJ5; AFKP; JFCA; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 140 x 3. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
City Lights Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Anniversary, Expanded
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872866911
ISBN
9780872866911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.83

Paperback. The best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable. SPECULUM Illustrator(s): Mitford, Susan. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. Num Pages: 152 pages, 118, 27 black & white illustrations, 91 black & white line drawings, 27 black and white,. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3H; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 10. Weight in Grams: 466. Finds from Medieval Excavations in London. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. 152 pages, 118, 27 black and white, 91 line drawing. Illustrator(s): Mitford, Susan. The best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable. SPECULUM. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3H; JFCK. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 10. Weight: 458.
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843832386
ISBN
9781843832386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 19. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Orbis Books (USA) United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780883448489
ISBN
9780883448489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 26.04

Paperback. Series: Dover Pictorial Archive. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 227 x 9. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486401034
ISBN
9780486401034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.80

Paperback. For passionate lovers of shoes, this reference book explores various types and supplies information about platforms, Cinderella's slipper, sandals and the allure of the naked foot, the 50 steps in the making of a shoe, and profiles of shoe designers and makers. Num Pages: 512 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AC; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 107 x 30. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761101147
ISBN
9780761101147
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.51

Hardcover. Beautiful, sculptural objects, shoes are powerful indicators of gender, status, identity, taste, and even sexual preference. Featuring extensive new photography, this is a beautiful and authoritative guide to the history and culture of footwear.Iconic creations by celebrated designers sit alongside masterpieces by unknown craftsmen in this book. Num Pages: 176 pages, 180 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKTH; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 225 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1102.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Victoria & Albert Museum
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851778324
ISBN
9781851778324
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.47

Hardback. Offers a comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes. This title charts the development of different kinds and styles of footwear for both men and women from earliest times to the present day. Num Pages: 168 pages, 2000 colour illus. BIC Classification: JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 261 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1308.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500512128
ISBN
9780500512128
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.84

Paperback. This book provides a fresh, accessible and much-needed overview of a neglected and widely misunderstood area for students, academics, police and criminal justice officials, policy makers, politicians and for members of the public concerned about police use of fatal force. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JFM; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847424723
ISBN
9781847424723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 23.07

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 31 halftones, 5 line art. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJ; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816643028
ISBN
9780816643028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.79

Paperback. * Provides a review of key developments in armed responsepolicing around the world * Describes the crucial phases in armed response policydevelopment in Britain and explores the consequences of arming thepolice * Reflects upon the issues arising when police action goes badlywrong. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFE; JKSW1; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 15. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470779279
ISBN
9780470779279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.55

Hardback. Are Americans obsessed with shopping? 'Shop til You Drop' is a lively look at our consumer culture and its role in our everyday lives and society. Arthur Asa Berger considers the sacred roots of consumer culture, the demographics of consumption, theories about competing cultures, and the semiotics of shopping. Num Pages: 152 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 183 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742536906
ISBN
9780742536906
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.52

Hardback. We spend more time shopping than doing anything else, after sleep and work. So why is it not taken more seriously? The answer: we take shopping for granted. Indeed, culture can only work by being taken for granted. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745638614
ISBN
9780745638614
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.16

Paperback. We spend more time shopping than doing anything else, after sleep and work. So why is it not taken more seriously? The answer: we take shopping for granted. Indeed, culture can only work by being taken for granted. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745638621
ISBN
9780745638621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.71

Paperback. A fascinating study of the rise and fall of Chinese American supermarkets Series: Scott and Laurie Oki Series in Asian American Studies. Num Pages: 15 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSL; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295992945
ISBN
9780295992945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.82

Paperback. Editor(s): Hyman, Louis; Tohill, Joseph. Num Pages: 392 pages, 11, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFFT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501709258
ISBN
9781501709258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.80

Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCD; JFD; KNPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501314827
ISBN
9781501314827
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 11.65

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