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Society & culture: general
Paperback. * Explores the links between health and globalization. * Considers important issues such as the global spread of pandemics (such as swine flu and bird flu), effects of migration, and health care systems across the world. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745645131
- ISBN
- 9780745645131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.06
€ 26.06
Hardback. This engaging and accessible reader takes a social problems approach to health and medicine, providing a broad and critical lens on contemporary health problems. Editor(s): Conrad, Peter; Leiter, Valerie. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 184 x 23. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742528567
- ISBN
- 9780742528567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.91
€ 183.91
paperback. This engaging and accessible reader takes a social problems approach to health and medicine, providing a broad and critical lens on contemporary health problems. Editor(s): Conrad, Peter; Leiter, Valerie. Series: Understanding Social Problems: An SSSP Presidential Series. Num Pages: 376 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 177 x 17. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742528574
- ISBN
- 9780742528574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.62
€ 79.62
paperback. This lively and critical account of the impact of social change on the experience of health and illness also examines the different sociological perspectives that have been used to analyse health matters and highlights those in need of revision. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JHM; JKS; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415115155
- ISBN
- 9780415115155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.58
€ 71.58
Paperback. Lays out new strategies for advocacy groups to achieve a sustainable, healthy food system. Editor(s): MacRae, Rod; Abergel, Elisabeth. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 308 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; RNK; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780774822695
- ISBN
- 9780774822695
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.54
€ 40.99
€ 36.54
Hardcover. A vivid account of race and the organization of health services Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780472109913
- ISBN
- 9780472109913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.44
€ 100.44
Editor(s): Jackson, Owen T.; Evans, Kathleen A. Num Pages: 218 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFFH; JFSL; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626185708
- ISBN
- 9781626185708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.32€ 172.53
€ 249.32
€ 172.53
Paperback. This book is a vital teaching tool and a comprehensive reference for social science and medical professionals. Num Pages: 328 pages, 55, 3 black & white halftones, 52 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSC; JFSL; MBP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421414751
- ISBN
- 9781421414751
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 45.06
€ 52.99
€ 45.06
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813562469
- ISBN
- 9780813562469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.63
€ 87.63
Paperback. Millions around the world die from preventable diseases. Millions more suffer from poor health as a result of extreme poverty. Who bears responsibility for health inequalities? Who should take responsibility for ameliorating them? This book explores the moral dilemmas posed by disparities in health across nations. Editor(s): Lenard, Patti Tamara; Straehle, Christine. Series: Studies in Global Justice and Human Rights. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFM; JPSL; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748696260
- ISBN
- 9780748696260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.77
€ 33.99
€ 30.77
Paperback. It is estimated that more than 50 million Latinos live in the United States. This book examines the issues affecting Latino men's health and recommend policies to overcome inequities and better serve this population. Editor(s): Aguirre-Molina, Marilyn; Borrell, Luisa N.; Vega, William. Series Editor(s): Apple, Rima D.; Golden, Janet. Series: Critical Issues in Health and Medicine Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 19 figures & 41 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ2; JFSL4; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813546049
- ISBN
- 9780813546049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.42
€ 49.42
Health Matters: The Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum...
Marks "Rn Ph.D.", Beth, Sisirak M.P.H., Jasm...
Paperback. A curriculum that offers the tools to set up and work through an exercise and nutrition education program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It includes strategies such as making choices, self-determination, self-efficacy, and rights and responsibility, as well as problem-solving techniques, and conflict resolution. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBNH3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Brookes Publishing
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781557669995
- ISBN
- 9781557669995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Paperback. Why do so many advocates remain silent on key issues they care about and how does that silence contribute to narrowly defined policies? What can individuals and organizations do to amplify their privately expressed concerns for policy change? This title addresses these questions through the lens of state-level health care advocacy for the poor. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 170 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JPQB; KCB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011823
- ISBN
- 9781589011823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.45
€ 73.45
Hardback. Hearing All the Voices is a tremendous resource for any adult who works with middle school aged adolescents. This work annotates over 500 multicultural books and gives ideas on how to group the books and use the books with students both in and out of the classroom. Series: Scarecrow Resource Guide. Num Pages: 264 pages, 2 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: DSB; GBCR; JFSP2; JNS; YFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- Annotated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840584
- ISBN
- 9780810840584
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.71
€ 96.71
Paperback. History has tended to be dominated by visual images, but the past was not silent. These essays explore attempts to access the sounds of the past, called historical acoustemology, auditory culture, or aural history. "Hearing History" is an introduction to an exciting new field of historical study. Editor(s): Smith, Mark M. Num Pages: 384 pages, 4 b&w photographs, 2 tables. BIC Classification: HBAH; JFC; PHDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820325835
- ISBN
- 9780820325835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 40.68
€ 44.99
€ 40.68
Paperback. This book explores the cases of five young people who have been victims of domestic violence. It provides deep insight into how their experiences have affected their emotional behaviour, the complexities of issues related to it and those aspects of support which provide the greatest benefit to them. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 230 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053785
- ISBN
- 9781849053785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.41
€ 32.41
Hardback. This text reveals Helen Jacobus Apte's emotions and personal faith while facing life's joys, sorrows and contradictions at the start of this century. She ponders her feelings about religion, her native South and patriotism, and tells of events local, national and international that affected her. Num Pages: 222 pages, photographs, family tree, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027458
- ISBN
- 9780842027458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.52
€ 144.52
paperback. In 1995, NPR editor and producer Marcus D Rosenbaum met his grandmother - fifty years after her death. Num Pages: 222 pages, photographs, family tree, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842027465
- ISBN
- 9780842027465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.16
€ 63.16
Paperback. The inter tribal pow-wow is the most widespread venue for traditional Indian music and dance in North America. Now in paperback, this book is a journey into the dances and music, the traditions and regalia, and the functions and significance of the Pow-wow. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 200 pages, 25 photographs, 7 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KB; ASD; AVGH; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252071867
- ISBN
- 9780252071867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.19
€ 24.99
€ 23.19
Paperback. One of the ethnomusicologists takes the reader along for a tour of his workplace. Series: Music in American Life. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: AV; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 330. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252064685
- ISBN
- 9780252064685
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.72
€ 31.72
Paperback. A fascinating look at the symbiotic relationships between the US security state and the US culture industry, and their drive to promote the US Empire as a way of life through the production, packaging, and selling of cultural commodities in world markets. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFD; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774830157
- ISBN
- 9780774830157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.54
€ 40.99
€ 36.54
Paperback. On Thursday, July 13, 1995, Chicagoans awoke to a blistering day on which the temperature would eventually climb to 106 degrees. This book reveals how in coming decades the effects of climate change will intensify the social and environmental pressures in urban areas around the world. Num Pages: 328 pages, 35 halftones, 3 maps, 7 figures, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JJPR; JFFC; RNPG; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226276182
- ISBN
- 9780226276182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.18
€ 23.99
€ 23.18
paperback. Explores Western culture while tracing its roots back to an ancient Proto-Indo-European homeland. The book explores ancient myth, the evidence of language history and the archaeological record and shows how the origin of Western civilization lies deeper than expected. Num Pages: 440 pages, 66 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 542. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University Press Of America
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSG0034579
- ISBN
- 9780819198600
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.65
€ 5.65
Paperback. Dyer's study is based around case studies of three major stars: Marilyn Monroe, Paul Robeson and Judy Garland. He draws on a wide range of sources, including the films in which each star appeared, to illustrate how each star's persona was constructed, and goes on to examine each within the context of particular issues in fan culture and stardom. Num Pages: 224 pages, 55 b&w photos. BIC Classification: APF; JFCA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415310277
- ISBN
- 9780415310277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.60
€ 49.60