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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Demonstrates how parental and sexual identities are formed and interpreted in law, and how gay and lesbian parents can harness indeterminacy to transform family law Num Pages: 278 pages, 3 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK; LNMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
278
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780814776988
ISBN
9780814776988
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Hardback. Refusing to eradicate the death penalty, the U.S. has attempted to reform and rationalize capital punishment through federal constitutional law. While execution chambers remain active in several states, Carol Steiker and Jordan Steiker argue that the fate of the American death penalty is likely to be sealed by this failed judicial experiment. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 line illustration. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMC; LAZ; LNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 244 x 33. Weight in Grams: 710.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674737426
ISBN
9780674737426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.82

Paperback. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 148. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Transcript Verlag Germany
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837635744
ISBN
9783837635744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 132.78
€ 100.38

Paperback. Reflects the costs, challenges, and consequences the "tough on crime" age has had, especially for male youth of colour Series: Alternative Criminology. Num Pages: 220 pages, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; JFSP2; LNFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814709450
ISBN
9780814709450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Hardback. Editor(s): Sykes, Geoffrey. Num Pages: 182 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
182
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616687847
ISBN
9781616687847
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.73
€ 117.07

Hardcover. Using courtly song as a window, this work examines the culture of the French royal court. It considers the role of the "air de cour" in defining patronage hierarchies at court, and the relationship to the world beyond its own confines. Num Pages: 576 pages, 9 halftones, 8 tables, 34 musical examples. BIC Classification: 3JB; AVGC2; HBJD; HBLH; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 177 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1230.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780226075877
ISBN
9780226075877
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.35
€ 112.33

Paperback. Presents the view that the courts offer the best chance for achieving a set of rights for gays and lesbians, particularly those courts whose judges draw on the expansive interpretation of liberalism. This book guides readers through a discussion of liberalism, court rulings on sodomy laws and same-sex marriage, and a look at the example of Canada. Series: Queer Politics, Queer Theories. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSK; JHBK; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 349.
Publisher
Temple University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592134014
ISBN
9781592134014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.73

Paperback. Series: Cultural Studies of the Americas S. Num Pages: 240 pages, 22 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; JFCK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816647941
ISBN
9780816647941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Series: Schiffer Design Book. Num Pages: 112 pages, 350 color photos. BIC Classification: AKTA; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 279 x 10. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764301995
ISBN
9780764301995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.12

Paperback. A study to examine why circumcision holds such an important place in the Jewish psyche. The text traces the symbolism of circumcision through history, examining its evolution as a symbol of the covenant in the post-exilic period of the Bible and its meaning in the era of Mishnah and Talmud. Series: Chicago Studies in the History of Judaism. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLF; JFSJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226347844
ISBN
9780226347844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.66

Paperback. Intends to bring insights from the Jewish political tradition into political and legal debates about rights and to bring rights discourse into Jewish thought. This book presents a theory of rights founded on the covenant between God and the Jewish people as that covenant is constituted by Scripture and the rabbinic tradition. Series: New Forum Books. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; HRJT; JFSR1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691144375
ISBN
9780691144375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691119922
ISBN
9780691119922
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 88.93
€ 68.48

hardcover. Covering Canadian Crime offers a deep and detailed look at both the perennial issues in crime reporting and how changes in technology, business practices, and professional ethics are affecting today's crime coverage. Editor(s): Richardson, Chris; Smith Fullerton, Romayne. Num Pages: 440 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFD; JKV; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 33. Weight in Grams: 760.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442631014
ISBN
9781442631014
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.34

Hardback. This is the first journalism textbook aimed at reporters who cover finance and economics in developing and transition countries. Written by economists from the Asian Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund as well as journalists at Dow Jones, the Financial Times, the New York Times, Fortune, and Reuters, the book is a guide to the pressing topics of our times. Editor(s): Schiffrin, Anya; Bisat, Amer. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 187. Weight in Grams: 817.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231131742
ISBN
9780231131742
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.80
€ 100.96

Paperback. This is the first journalism textbook aimed at reporters who cover finance and economics in developing and transition countries. Written by economists from the Asian Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund as well as journalists at Dow Jones, the Financial Times, the New York Times, Fortune, and Reuters, the book is a guide to the pressing topics of our times. Editor(s): Schiffrin, Anya; Bisat, Amer. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 570. A Handbook for Reporters. 344 pages. Editor(s): Schiffrin, Anya; Bisat, Amer. This is the first journalism textbook aimed at reporters who cover finance and economics in developing and transition countries. Written by economists from the Asian Development Bank and the International Monetary Fund as well as journalists at Dow Jones, the Financial Times, the New York Times, Fortune, and Reuters, the book is a guide to the pressing topics of our times. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL; KNTJ. Dimension: 178 x 233 x 19. Weight: 570.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231131759
ISBN
9780231131759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 36.23

Paperback. A penetrating look at the way in which experts, policy-makers and the media have dealt with the crisis in Iran and the Middle East. With examples, Said demonstrates that the government-business establishment has produced a portrait of Islam and Muslims based on ignorance, inaccuracy and prejudice. Num Pages: 272 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1Q; HBG; HRH; JFD; JFSR2; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099595014
ISBN
9780099595014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPK; JFC; JFD; JPQ; JPWL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226979717
ISBN
9780226979717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.94

Hardback. A guide for becoming a sensitive and responsible reporter. Discussing such topics as rape and the ethics of interviewing children, it gives students and journalists a better understanding of what is happening "on the scene" of a violent event, including where a reporter can go safely and legally, and how to obtain the useful information. Num Pages: 305 pages, 23 halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFD; JFFE; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
305
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231133920
ISBN
9780231133920
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.57
€ 90.18

Paperback. A guide for becoming a sensitive and responsible reporter. Discussing such topics as rape and the ethics of interviewing children, it gives students and journalists a better understanding of what is happening "on the scene" of a violent event, including where a reporter can go safely and legally, and how to obtain the useful information. Num Pages: 305 pages, 23 halftones. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFD; JFFE; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 177 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231133937
ISBN
9780231133937
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.27

Paperback. In bunkhouses or rodeo arenas, on the trail or around the campfire, cowboys have been creating and reciting poetry since the 1870s. This title explores the 125-year history and development of cowboy poetry and to celebrate those who sustain it. It approaches the tradition of occupational folk poetry from a variety of perspectives. Editor(s): Stanley, David; Thatcher, Elaine. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABM; DSC; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 29. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252068362
ISBN
9780252068362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 35.19

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