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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. For most of history, people trusted mythology or religion to provide an answer to the pressing question of the earth's age. This title tells the fascinating story of how scientists and philosophers examined those clues and from them built a chronological scale that has made it possible to reconstruct the history of nature itself. Translator(s): Venerella, John. Num Pages: 481 pages, 12 halftones, 27 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JFCX; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 60 x 90 x 32. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 481
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226712871
- ISBN
- 9780226712871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.05
€ 33.99
€ 27.05
Paperback. Editor(s): Hunter, I.; Saunders, David. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFCX; JPA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349428090
- ISBN
- 9781349428090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. Building on recent developments in social ecology, this book advances a new critical theory of society and nature, exploring social metabolism and global resource flows in contemporary society. Barriers to global sustainability are identified and conditions for transforming industrial economies towards new sustainable resource use are described. Num Pages: 304 pages, 22 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2013 ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300606
- ISBN
- 9780230300606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.11€ 15.90
€ 95.11
€ 15.90
Paperback. This volume brings together international scholars reflecting on the theory and practice of international security, human security, natural resources and environmental change. It contributes by 'centring the margins' and privileging alternative conceptions and understandings of environmental (in)security. Editor(s): Schnurr, Matthew A.; Swatuk, Larry A. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JPA; JW; KCP; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349334209
- ISBN
- 9781349334209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This volume brings together international scholars reflecting on the theory and practice of international security, human security, natural resources and environmental change. It contributes by 'centring the margins' and privileging alternative conceptions and understandings of environmental (in)security. Editor(s): Schnurr, Matthew A.; Swatuk, Larry A. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297838
- ISBN
- 9780230297838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Paperback. Editor(s): Brimer, Leon; Krogh, Lars; Meyer, Marlene. Num Pages: 232 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1HBX; 1HFD; GTF; JFF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 204 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Landbohojskolen, Institut for Farmakologi og Patobiologi Denmark
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788798467106
- ISBN
- 9788798467106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.92
€ 19.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; DSBD; HPC; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349544431
- ISBN
- 9781349544431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.40
€ 66.40
Paperback. Editor(s): Kiwan, D. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349338092
- ISBN
- 9781349338092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.92
€ 65.92
Hardcover. This book examines constructions of 'national' citizenship in the context of perceived internal division, including devolution, multiculturalism, ethno-religious conflict, post-conflict and refugees, drawing on a wide range of countries such as Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the UK, Ukraine, Canada and Palestinians in Lebanon. Editor(s): Kiwan, Dina Jane. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JFSR; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230303416
- ISBN
- 9780230303416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. Editor(s): Calvillo, Irene. Num Pages: 143 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633210646
- ISBN
- 9781633210646
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 311.52€ 211.79
€ 311.52
€ 211.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Selin, Helaine. Series: Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Num Pages: 506 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HP; JFC; PSAF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 506
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048162710
- ISBN
- 9789048162710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 376.81
€ 376.81
Paperback. This study reveals an unorganized and previously unacknowledged religion at the heart of American culture. Nature, Albanese argues, has provided a compelling religious center throughout American history. Series: Chicago History of American Religion. Num Pages: 284 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRKT; HRQ; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 115 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226011462
- ISBN
- 9780226011462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. Explores ethical interpretations of biotechnology and examines whether sufficient consensus exists or is emerging to enable this technology to occupy a stable role in the techno-economic, social and cultural order. The contributors address the nature and implications of biotechnologies for nature, life and social organisation. Editor(s): Campling, Jo; O'Mahony, Patrick. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; HPQ; JFFR; JHBA; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333665886
- ISBN
- 9780333665886
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.57
€ 71.57
Paperback. This book discusses changing attitudes towards science and technology, nature, animals, and the environment in twentieth-century Germany and their representation in selected novels, plays, poems, and essays. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JPA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 343
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358403
- ISBN
- 9781349358403
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. This book traces shifting attitudes towards science and technology, nature and the environment in Twentieth-century Germany. It approaches them through discussion of a range of literary texts and explores the philosophical influences on them and their political contexts, and asks what part novels and plays have played in environmental debate. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 343 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; DSBH; JFC; JPA; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 221 x 24. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230535459
- ISBN
- 9780230535459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.43
€ 128.43
Paperback / so. Series: Raumfragen: Stadt Region Landschaft. Num Pages: 317 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; RG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 447.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer VS United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 317
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658019716
- ISBN
- 9783658019716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.48
€ 83.48
Paperback. Behave badly with this sinful collection of raunchy dares that are guaranteed to set pulses racing. Nights out (and in) will never be the same. Play the game, if you dare.. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; WH; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Publisher
- Octopus Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781849539449
- ISBN
- 9781849539449
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.99€ 4.99
€ 7.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Written in an accessible tone but grounded in years of research, this book charts the nautical influence on fashion over five chapters, each of which considers a particular maritime profession: The Officer, The Sailor, The Fisherman, The Sportsman and The Pirate. Num Pages: 224 pages, 210 illustrations, 141 in colour. BIC Classification: AKTH; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 290 x 238 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780500517802
- ISBN
- 9780500517802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.00
€ 27.99
€ 25.00
Hardback. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 872 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRKT; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1371.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 872
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691630816
- ISBN
- 9780691630816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 433.20
€ 433.20
Paperback. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 872 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRLF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 44. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 872
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691601038
- ISBN
- 9780691601038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.61€ 98.65
€ 129.61
€ 98.65
paperback. Series: Indigenous Americas. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; LAFC. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816665365
- ISBN
- 9780816665365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.99
€ 21.99
€ 20.99
Navajo Tradition, Mormon Life: The Autobiography and Teachings of Jim ...
McPherson, Robert S., Dandy, Jim, Burak, Sara...
Paperback. Navajo Jim Dandy became a Mormon as part of the LDS Placement pro-gram and found a way to combine the traditions and beliefs of both Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; BGXA; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Utah Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607811947
- ISBN
- 9781607811947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.76
€ 24.76
Paperback.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752460918
- ISBN
- 9780752460918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.68
€ 19.99
€ 18.68
Paperback. This remarkable book argues that neoliberalism, which drives government policy concerning First Nations in Canada, can also drive self-determination -- including the Mikisew First Nation, which successfully exploited opportunities for greater autonomy and well-being that the current political and economic climate has presented. Num Pages: 160 pages, 3 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JPA; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774814065
- ISBN
- 9780774814065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.36
€ 37.99
€ 34.36