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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Debates the question of whether family preservation or adoption serves the best interests of abused and neglected children. Arguing the merits of keeping families together whenever possible, this title examines the background, theory, and effectiveness of family preservation programs. Series: Controversies in Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFM; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407873
- ISBN
- 9780878407873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.82
€ 42.82
Paperback. Examines the economic roots of poverty, the actions that can be taken to eradicate it, and the ethical case for integrating the poor into the mainstream of society. This title considers both the economic feasibility of religious views regarding the eradication of poverty and the ethical aspects of economic programs. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRC; HRJ; JFFA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406654
- ISBN
- 9780878406654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Paperback. Offering a critical analysis of Louis Farrakhan's ascent to national influence, the author argues that the minister's rise to prominence is a function of race and reaction in contemporary America. He probes the origins and significance of Farrakhan in American politics. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JFF; JFSL1; JFSL3; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406586
- ISBN
- 9780878406586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.61
€ 71.61
Paperback. Focuses on five general issues of health care for elderly population: the meaning of old age, the goals of medicine and health care for the elderly, the balance between the needs of the young and old, the pressures of other social priorities, and the role of families, especially the burden on women, in long-term care. Editor(s): Callahan, Daniel. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSP31; MBDC; MBP; MJX; MQCL4; MQCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406326
- ISBN
- 9780878406326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50
Paperback. Examines the opinions of average Americans about Washington, DC, in order to understand how many Americans are likely to approach the question of what reforms are needed. This book explores the political, economic, and social conditions of the District, providing an informed context for understanding and evaluating its political options. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPH; JPVH1; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406234
- ISBN
- 9780878406234
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.69
€ 72.69
Paperback. Advance directives - such as living wills and health care proxies - are documents intended to declare and preserve the health care choices of patients if they become unable to make their own decisions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of advance directives and clear, practical directions for writing and interpreting them. Editor(s): King, Nancy M. P. Series: Clinical Medical Ethics. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFME; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406050
- ISBN
- 9780878406050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.79
€ 70.79
Paperback. An introduction to complicated bioethical issues from both Jewish and Catholic perspectives. It takes the reader through methodology in Roman Catholic moral theology and compares and contrasts it with methodology as it is practiced in Jewish ethics. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRLB; JFSR1; PSAD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878401468
- ISBN
- 9780878401468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.45
€ 43.45
Hardback. Moments forms the professional and personal memoirs of the esteemed broadcaster, Chip Moody, recounting the important news stories, the behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the famous encounters, and his battle against cancer. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878338955
- ISBN
- 9780878338955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 20.57
€ 20.99
€ 20.57
Hardback. Finally a practical resource guide for victims of domestic violence and for all those who want to help. This easy-to-use handbook offers immediate help and hope for victims and for those who suspect that abuse is taking place. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFSJ1; VFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878338900
- ISBN
- 9780878338900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.25
€ 19.99
€ 19.25
Paperback. Those who've come to appreciate the keen eye for celebrity dirt and tart quips that have animated Hadleigh's previous books, such as Hollywood Gays, Hollywood Lesbians, Sing Out! and Hollywood Babble On will find this sassy compendium of fights, feuds and flying fur the equivalent of a multicourse meal composed entirely of desserts. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APB; JFCA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878332441
- ISBN
- 9780878332441
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.92
€ 16.99
€ 15.92
Hardback. Recounts the meteoric rise of America's first 24-hour sports network. Part corporate history, part media and cultural analysis, and part expose, the book examines both the positive developments made and the bad habits picked up from the US sports business. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; KNSP; KNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878332397
- ISBN
- 9780878332397
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.73
€ 26.99
€ 24.73
Paperback. Focusing on the unique psychological needs of women who must deal with the pain and devastation of a mother's breast cancer while repressing their fears for their own health, Tarkan profiles a wide range of women who have witnessed the effects of breast cancer. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JMH; VFJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Taylor Trade Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878332274
- ISBN
- 9780878332274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.13
€ 16.99
€ 16.13
Paperback. This text addresses discrimination in the homeowner's insurance market based on the race or ethnic characteristics of neighbourhoods or of individuals that are related to risk. It brings fresh evidence to bear on the issues that have framed almost 30 years of debate over insurance redlining. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 259 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; KFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877666660
- ISBN
- 9780877666660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.24
€ 45.24
hardcover. To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson, Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876689783
- ISBN
- 9780876689783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.48
€ 134.48
Hardback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 282 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: CB; DQ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 174 x 28. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876688908
- ISBN
- 9780876688908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.34
€ 131.34
Hardback. To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 660 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSK2; JMAF; JMU; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 180 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 660
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876688830
- ISBN
- 9780876688830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 235.17
€ 235.17
Hardback. This history of psychoanalysis has been revised and expanded. The book traces the growth of an idea that became a movement and one of the most significant intellectual developments of the 20th century. Num Pages: 784 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFCX; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 236 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Edition
- Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 784
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876687918
- ISBN
- 9780876687918
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.61
€ 242.61
Hardback. A collection of responses on a variety of halakhic issues. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876687840
- ISBN
- 9780876687840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.96
€ 153.96
Hardback. To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 803.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 130
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876687369
- ISBN
- 9780876687369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.27
€ 118.27
Hardback. When we speak of God reaching out to humans, it is called revelation, and the human response to revelation is inspiration. Num Pages: 296 pages, genealogical tables. BIC Classification: DQ; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876685969
- ISBN
- 9780876685969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.18
€ 131.18
Hardback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 222 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1048.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876685952
- ISBN
- 9780876685952
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.44
€ 127.44
Paperback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 201 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1; LN; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876685747
- ISBN
- 9780876685747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.45
€ 61.45
Hardback. 2,400 entries on most every aspect of Judaism including theology, religious practices, daily living, and world history. Num Pages: 254 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876685471
- ISBN
- 9780876685471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.20
€ 124.20
Hardback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 267 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLF; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876685242
- ISBN
- 9780876685242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.47
€ 135.47