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Society & culture: general

Paperback. This work looks at the ways in which hunting has figured in the Western imagination, from the myth of Artemis to the tale of Bambi. Num Pages: 347 pages, 17 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; WSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
347
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674937369
ISBN
9780674937369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.69
€ 47.31

Hardback. Shows where our media has gone wrong and what we can do about it. This title illustrates the problems with much of contemporary media content, why it is this way, how to better manage children's media use, how to become more critical audience members, and more. It also includes a chapter on how readers can actively challenge media companies. Num Pages: 172 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742555198
ISBN
9780742555198
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.47

Hardback. A history of public broadcasting, the book questions public television's common-sense priorities and argues that its tendency to reject popular culture has undermined its capacity to serve the people it claims to represent. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231119429
ISBN
9780231119429
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.20
€ 81.45

Hardcover.
Publisher
Cork University Press
Number of pages
296
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781859184967
ISBN
9781859184967
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 39.00
€ 31.26

Hardcover. A study of the innovations, obligations, and fresh possibilities in the field of visual anthropology. It concentrates on documentary photography and ethnographic film, as well as lesser-known areas of study and presentation including dance, painting, architecture, archaeology, and primate research. Editor(s): Strong, Mary; Wilder, Laena. Num Pages: 384 pages, 166 colour and b&w figures, 3 tables, 1 diagram, 1 box. BIC Classification: AJCR; APF; JFC; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 284 x 223 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1988.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292706712
ISBN
9780292706712
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.92

Hardcover. In 1799, the authors set out to determine whether the Orinoco River connected with the Amazon. This title brings together drawings and detailed texts to achieve multifaceted views of cultures and landscapes across the Americas. Editor(s): Kutzinski, Vera M.; Ette, Ottmar. Series: Alexander von Humboldt in English. Num Pages: 576 pages, 30 colour plates, 41 halftones, 17 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 165 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Critical
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226865065
ISBN
9780226865065
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 76.44
€ 64.02

Hardcover. Throughout southwestern Nigeria, Yoruba men and women create objects called aale to protect their properties-farms, gardens, market goods, piles of collected firewood-from the ravages of thieves and Vigilant Things argues that aale are keys to understanding how images function in Yoruba social and cultural life. Num Pages: 416 pages, 87 illus., 77 in color. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; ACBK; JFCD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 185 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1228.
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295990736
ISBN
9780295990736
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.00

Paperback. Describing the different garments worn by women and men, this book looks at the aspects of cloth production - raw materials, production tools and techniques for woven and non-woven textiles, decorative textiles and embroidery. It also shows how much can be reconstructed from the discoveries of archaeological excavation. Num Pages: 176 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DN; HBTB; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 13. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
The History Press LTD
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752435879
ISBN
9780752435879
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 25.37

Paperback. .
Publisher
Talking Stone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953745470
ISBN
9780953745470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.15

Paperback. Series: Electronic Mediations. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPCF; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816674794
ISBN
9780816674794
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.97

Paperback. Villa Victoria is a neglected Puerto Rican enclave in Boston and provides the focus for this study of social capital. Small criticizes the theory that poor urban neighbourhoods are inevitably deprived of social capital and shows how a complex of social and economic factors needs to be considered. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226762920
ISBN
9780226762920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.16

Village among Nations recuperates a missing chapter of Canadian history: the story of traditionalist Mennonites who emigrated from Canada for cultural reasons, but then in later generations "returned" in large numbers for economic and social security. Num Pages: 340 pages, 20, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; 3JMC; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442646858
ISBN
9781442646858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.50

paperback. Village among Nations recuperates a missing chapter of Canadian history: the story of traditionalist Mennonites who emigrated from Canada for cultural reasons, but then in later generations "returned" in large numbers for economic and social security. Num Pages: 340 pages, 20, 7 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBJK; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442614673
ISBN
9781442614673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 39.25

Paperback. Describes the reception of medical ideas and practices by three generations of Russian and Tatar village women in the 20th century. This book shows how the women mediated the inherited beliefs of their families and communities, the claims of the state to control reproduction, and their personal desires for a better life. Series: Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian & East European Studies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 30 b&w photos, 1 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; GTB; HBJD; HBLW; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253218209
ISBN
9780253218209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 213 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 162 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772893440
ISBN
9788772893440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 36.51

Paperback. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Adventures Unlimited Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9781939149039
ISBN
9781939149039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.58

Hardcover. First published in 1792, this book was written in a spirit of outrage and enthusiasm. In an age of ferment, following the American and French revolutions, Mary Wollstonecraft took prevailing egalitarian principles and dared to apply them to women. The introduction discusses her ideas. Num Pages: 213 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 188 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Everyman United Kingdom
Number of pages
213
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857150865
ISBN
9781857150865
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.29

Paperback. Mary Wollstoncraft's passionate declaration of female independence shattered the stereotype of docile, decorative womanhood, anticipated a new era of equality and established her as the founder of modern feminism. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 9. Weight in Grams: 90. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
01st Edition
Format
Paperback
SKU
KKD0006131
ISBN
9780141018911
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 8.99
€ 8.12

Paperback. Mary Wollstoncraft's passionate declaration of female independence shattered the stereotype of docile, decorative womanhood, anticipated a new era of equality and established her as the founder of modern feminism. Series: Penguin Great Ideas. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 9. Weight in Grams: 90.
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Penguin
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
Format
Paperback
SKU
9780141018911
ISBN
9780141018911
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, 403 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; AC; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 888.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2022
Edition
First edition.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780887409868
ISBN
9780887409868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.89

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 519 color photos. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 882.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764301971
ISBN
9780764301971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 24.89

Hardback. Four decades of style from the mid-twentieth century beautifully illustrated with nearly 400 color photos that demonstrate the quality fabrics, dynamic designs, and careful workmanship that made the clothing last, both in condition and popularity. The text places the clothing in its cultural context, showing how the styles evolved with the times. Num Pages: 256 pages, 384 photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 222 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1600.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764303029
ISBN
9780764303029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.09
€ 38.86

Paperback. In this fascinating book, futurist Brian David Johnson and cultural historian James Carrott offer insights into what Steampunk's alternative history says about our own world and its technological future. Num Pages: 420 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFR; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
O´Reilly Media United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9781449337995
ISBN
9781449337995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 13 bw illus. BIC Classification: AVX; JFCD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 374.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857856616
ISBN
9780857856616
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.13

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