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Hardcover. In a climate of anxiety about boys and reading, this book addresses the gendering of English Studies, drawing on recent research on masculinity. In drawing together the study of text and narrative with insight into the experience of the classroom, this book will be of value to both teachers and students of English Studies. Editor(s): Knights, C. Ben. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBH; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230003415
- ISBN
- 9780230003415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Hardcover. This volume considers the spread of Spanish today and particularly its role in the processes of globalization. Spanish is frequently dominant in contact with other languages. But how contested is its hegemony and how far does it threaten other languages? How are these other minoritized languages faring in a world of few strong, global languages? Editor(s): Mar-Molinero, Clare; Stewart, Miranda. Series: Language and Globalization. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KB; 1KL; 2ADS; CFB; JFFS; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230000186
- ISBN
- 9780230000186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Paperback. Rodney Harrison and John Schofield explore how archaeology can inform the study of our own society and other late-modern societies through detailed case studies and a summary of the existing literature. They draw together cross-disciplinary perspectives, and develop a new agenda for the study of the materiality of contemporary societies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 42 in-text illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; 3JM; HDD; JFCD; JHB; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199548088
- ISBN
- 9780199548088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.69
€ 70.69
hardcover. This anthology gathers the great 20th-century myth-inspired poems from around the world, by the likes of Valery, Yeats, Lawrence, Rilke, Akhmatova, and Auden writing in the first half of the century to contemporary poets such as Lucille Clifton, Derek Walcott, Rita Dove and Wislawa Szymborska. Editor(s): Kossman, Nina. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 2AB; DCQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780195133417
- ISBN
- 9780195133417
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.55
€ 44.55
hardcover. Editor(s): Hasan, Samiul. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 259 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; KCP; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493969135
- ISBN
- 9781493969135
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31
paperback. Editor(s): Johnson, Andy J. Num Pages: 499 pages, 1 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JKSN; MMJ; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493965854
- ISBN
- 9781493965854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.48
€ 141.48
paperback. This book offers a critical perspective on civil society in Africa and positions African discourses within the framework of important regional and global debates. It discusses core themes, regional case studies, and development of civil society. Editor(s): Obadare, Ebenezer. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 490 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 18 black & white tables, 5 colour. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493945368
- ISBN
- 9781493945368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 250.99
€ 250.99
hardcover. Human Security and Philanthropy Editor(s): Hasan, Samiul. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 383 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFM; GTB; JFSR2; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 383
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493925247
- ISBN
- 9781493925247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.47
€ 129.47
Care Giving for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Compassionate Guide for Clini...
Carson, Verna Benner; Vanderhorst, Katherine ...
hardcover. Num Pages: 141 pages, 3 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBK; MBNH9; MQC; MQT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 141
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493924066
- ISBN
- 9781493924066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46
hardcover. Religion and Men's Violence Against Women Editor(s): Johnson, Andy J. Num Pages: 499 pages, 1 colour illustrations, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ1; JFSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1123.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493922659
- ISBN
- 9781493922659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.19
€ 198.19
Handbook of Social Resource Theory: Theoretical Extensions, Empirical ...
. Ed(S): Tornblom, Kjell; Kazemi, Ali
paperback. This book offers an extension and development of the framework of Social Resource Theory to new applications, including Quality of Life, Work Satisfaction, Interpersonal Relationships, Cognitive Development, Consumer Behavior, Cross-Cultural Behavior and more. Editor(s): Tornblom, Kjell; Kazemi, Ali. Series: Critical Issues in Social Justice. Num Pages: 492 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JMS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 927.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493913527
- ISBN
- 9781493913527
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.91
€ 141.91
paperback. The myth of the sexual inactivity of older people has long been exploded. This valuable work assembles the latest material on a range of sexual concerns experienced by our elders, from HIV/AIDS to body image problems, and includes telling personal testimony. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JMU; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493900756
- ISBN
- 9781493900756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 161.25
€ 161.25
Social Issues in China: Gender, Ethnicity, Labor, and the Environment
. Ed(S): Hao, Zhidong; Chen, Sheying
paperback. Since the start of economic reforms in 1978, the world's most populous nation has witnessed huge social change, including mass urbanization and ecological devastation. This study of gender, ethnicity, labor, and environment examines key modernization issues. Editor(s): Hao, Zhidong; Chen, Sheying. Series: International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice. Num Pages: 344 pages, 28 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JHBD; JMG; KCP; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489998941
- ISBN
- 9781489998941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Aging, Health, and Longevity in the Mexican-Origin Population
. Ed(S): Angel, Jacqueline L.; Torres-Gil, Fe...
paperback. Written from a bi-national perspective, this volume creates a foundation for an interdisciplinary discussion of the trajectory of disability and long-term care for older people of Mexican-origin. Editor(s): Angel, Jacqueline L.; Torres-Gil, Fernando M.; Markides, Kyriakos S. Num Pages: 348 pages, 47 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFSP31; JHBK; KCP; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 575.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489997920
- ISBN
- 9781489997920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
paperback. Presenting the work of leading thinkers, and the voices of the elderly themselves, this book highlights the significance of reciprocity for the maintenance of self-esteem in old age and discusses negative implications when that significance goes unrecognized. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP31; JKSN; MBNH9; MJX; MQC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489994745
- ISBN
- 9781489994745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 193.45
€ 193.45
Reforms in Long-Term Care Policies in Europe: Investigating Institutio...
. Ed(S): Ranci, Costanzo; Pavolini, Emmanuele
paperback. This book describes and analyzes changes in long-term care in Western Europe, showing that reforms have resulted in convergence in LTC policy. Explores rising public support for family care work and the growth and recognition of an extended social care market. Editor(s): Ranci, Costanzo; Pavolini, Emmanuele. Num Pages: 336 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; KCP; MBN; MJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489989185
- ISBN
- 9781489989185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
hardcover. This book makes use of new conceptual and methodological tools to place gender at the forefront of research on the lives of immigrant families, investigating the impact of its interplay with parental roles, parent-child relationships and child outcomes. Editor(s): Chuang, Susan S.; Tamis-LeMonda, Catherine S. Series: Advances in Immigrant Family Research. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461467342
- ISBN
- 9781461467342
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09
paperback. Series: Springerbriefs in Anthropology. Num Pages: 122 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFMX; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 7. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 122
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461464914
- ISBN
- 9781461464914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.15
€ 94.15
Terrorism and Violent Conflict: Women's Agency, Leadership, and Respon...
Poloni-Staudinger, Lori; Ortbals, Candice D.
paperback. Explores how gender intersects with political violence, and particularly terrorism. This book describes in what ways women are present in political contexts involving violence, and analyze what gender assumptions, identities, and frames women face and themselves express and act upon regarding political violence encountered in their lives. Series: SpringerBriefs in Political Science. Num Pages: 200 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 15 colour illustrations, 15 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 219.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461456407
- ISBN
- 9781461456407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.34
€ 78.34
Historical and Archaeological Perspectives on Gender Transformations: ...
Suzanne M. . Ed(S): Spencer-Wood
hardcover. Combining a global scope with great temporal depth, this book shows how gender ideologies, identities, relationships, power dynamics and practices were materially changed in the past, thus showing how they could be changed in the future. Editor(s): Spencer-Wood, Suzanne M. Series: Contributions to Global Historical Archaeology. Num Pages: 430 pages, 10 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HD; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 430
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461448624
- ISBN
- 9781461448624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.40
€ 198.40
hardcover. This book explores the symbolic side of globalization, development and aging, offering a special look into how temporality, technology, normativity, and empiricism structure the symbolic side of globalization and influence dominant images of the aging process. Editor(s): Arxer, Steven L.; Murphy, John W. Series: International Perspectives on Aging. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461445074
- ISBN
- 9781461445074
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
paperback. This single-volume handbook, covering the breadth of the field for the first time, presents a new framework for understanding the sociology of aging. It examines each element from three core perspectives: social phenomena, the life course, and social policy. Editor(s): Settersten, Richard; Angel, Jacqueline L. Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 689 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP31; JHB; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 689
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461440956
- ISBN
- 9781461440956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 166.74
€ 166.74
hardcover. The myth of the sexual inactivity of older people has long been exploded. This valuable work assembles the latest material on a range of sexual concerns experienced by our elders, from HIV/AIDS to body image problems, and includes telling personal testimony. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JMU; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461433989
- ISBN
- 9781461433989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.27
€ 162.27
Handbook of International Feminisms: Perspectives on Psychology, Women...
. Ed(S): Rutherford, Alexandra; Capdevila, Ro...
paperback. This handbook presents the histories, status, and contours of feminist research and practice in regional and/or national contexts. Global experts present their perspectives on women, culture, and rights to illuminate the diverse forms of feminist psychological work. Editor(s): Rutherford, Alexandra; Capdevila, Rose; Undurti, Vindhya; Palmary, Ingrid. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461430018
- ISBN
- 9781461430018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.73
€ 194.73