Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. This book is about the new politics of leisure and pleasure - the values, practices, struggles and contradictions that now characterize the social worlds of rambling, drinking, tourism, sex, watching TV, gambling, using the internet, reading, comedy, sport, popular music and censorship. Editor(s): Bramham, Peter; Wagg, Stephen. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 495.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216839
- ISBN
- 9780230216839
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Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardcover. This volume breaks new ground by asking how our understandings of gender can be informed by exploring the socio-technical relations of ICTs in health care, and how far an appreciation of the ways in which gender works can inform and improve our understanding of how ICTs are being developed, implemented, and used in health care contexts. Editor(s): Balka, Ellen; Green, Eileen; Henwood, Flis. Series: Health Technology and Society. Num Pages: 237 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MBP; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230216341
- ISBN
- 9780230216341
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Hardcover. Which practices count as resistance? Why, where, and how does resistance emerge? When is resistance effective, and when is it truly progressive? In addressing these questions, this book brings together novel theoretical and empirical perspectives from a diverse range of disciplinary and geographical locales. Editor(s): Cheliotis, Leonidas K. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFF; JFM; JKV; JPV; YQH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230210394
- ISBN
- 9780230210394
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Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardcover. Taking aim at the belief in utopia's demise, this collection of original essays offers a new look at the vibrant renewal of utopianism emerging in response to the challenges of globalization. It consider questions of hope and transformation associated with the utopian desire for social change. Editor(s): Hayden, Professor Patrick; El-Ojeili, Chamsy. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPF; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203594
- ISBN
- 9780230203594
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Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Containing expert contributions from a variety of scholars working in these areas of research, this book explores contemporary concerns in economic development and globalization as well as examining how the issues have changed since Ajit Singh first began working on these subjects. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Eatwell, John. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203587
- ISBN
- 9780230203587
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Condition: New
€ 119.56
€ 119.56
Hardcover. The history of translation has focused on literary work but this book demonstrates the way in which political control can influence and be influenced by translation choices. New research and specially commissioned essays give access to existing research projects which at present are either scattered or unavailable in English. Editor(s): Rundle, Christopher; Sturge, Kate. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; CFP; JFD; JPFQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203549
- ISBN
- 9780230203549
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. What does it take to become a citizen of a particular nation? Is it justified to restrict membership of a society, and if so, on what grounds? This book explores a series of pressing, controversial issues surrounding the acquisition of citizenship, in theory and practice. Editor(s): Calder, Gideon; Cole, Phillip; Seglow, Jonathan. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203198
- ISBN
- 9780230203198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardcover. Through analyzing recent change within six industries this book develops a resolutely interdisciplinary approach to studying globalization. By combining questions and methodologies from institutionalist economics and political science, it proposes a generalizable model for studying the politics of industry. It then tests a causal hypothesis. Editor(s): Jullien, Bernard; Smith, Andy. Series: Globalization and Governance. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201682
- ISBN
- 9780230201682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. Bringing together contributions from international scholars, this book explores the changing nature of young people's transitions and challenges assumptions about pathways from education into employment in contemporary society. Editor(s): Brooks, Rachel. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBL; JNRV; KJWX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201637
- ISBN
- 9780230201637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74
Hardcover. Sunni-Shi'i relations have undergone significant transformations in recent decades. In order to understand these developments, the contributors to the present volume demonstrate the complexity of Sunni-Shi'i relations by analyzing political, ideological, and social encounters between the two communities from early Islamic history to the present. Editor(s): Litvak, Meir; Bengio, Ofra. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230120921
- ISBN
- 9780230120921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardcover. This exciting collection offers a range of undutiful feminist voices of our time. Editor(s): Gunkel, Henriette; Nigianni, Chrysanthi; Soderback, Fanny. Series: Breaking Feminist Waves. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSB; JFFK; JFSJ1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230118317
- ISBN
- 9780230118317
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Condition: New
€ 139.62
€ 139.62
Hardcover. EPUB Editor(s): Gordon-Chipembere, Natasha. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; HBTM; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230117792
- ISBN
- 9780230117792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28
Paperback. This book explains how and why cities on the African continent have grown at such a rapid pace, how municipal authorities have tried to cope with this massive influx of people, and how long-time urban residents and new-comers interact, negotiate, and struggle over access to limited resources. Editor(s): Murray, Martin J.; Myers, Garth Andrew. Num Pages: 332 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSG; RGC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116641
- ISBN
- 9780230116641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.58
€ 119.58
Hardcover. Drawing on a wide range of studies of Europe, the United States, Asia, and Africa, the contributions gathered here consider how political history, business history, the history of science, cultural history, gender history, intellectual history, anthropology, and even environmental history can help us decode modern consumer societies. Editor(s): Berghoff, Hartmut; Spiekerman, Uwe. Series: Worlds of Consumption. Num Pages: 296 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116627
- ISBN
- 9780230116627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.38
€ 63.38
Paperback. As the fortieth anniversary of the Nixon resignation approaches, it is time to take a fresh look at Watergate's impact on the American political system and to consider its significance for the historical reputation of the president indelibly associated with it. Editor(s): Genovese, Michael A.; Morgan, Iwan W. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 219 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116504
- ISBN
- 9780230116504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. As the fortieth anniversary of the Nixon resignation approaches, it is time to take a fresh look at Watergate's impact on the American political system and to consider its significance for the historical reputation of the president indelibly associated with it. Editor(s): Genovese, Michael A.; Morgan, Iwan W. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 219 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116498
- ISBN
- 9780230116498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74
Hardcover. The study of lynching in US history has become a well-developed area of scholarship. However, scholars have rarely included comparative or transnational perspectives when studying the American case, although lynching and communal punishment have occurred in most societies throughout history. Editor(s): Berg, Manfred; Wendt, Simon. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115880
- ISBN
- 9780230115880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. Through the research and experiences of 16 scholars whose native homes span ten countries, this collection shifts the discussion of belonging and affinity within Africa and its diaspora toward local perceptions and the ways in which these notions are asserted or altered. Editor(s): Talton, Benjamin A.; Mills, Quincy T. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115873
- ISBN
- 9780230115873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.28
€ 62.28
Hardcover. A multi cultural collection of third-wave feminist voices, this book reveals how current feminist religious scholars from around the world are integrating social justice and activism into their scholarship and pedagogy. Editor(s): Harris, Melanie L.; Ott, Kathryn. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRLB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115200
- ISBN
- 9780230115200
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardcover. Radically rethinks the theoretical parameters through which we interpret both current and past ideas of captivity, adoption, and slavery among Native American societies in an interdisciplinary perspective. Highlights the importance of the interaction between perceptions, representations and lived experience associated with the facts of slavery. Editor(s): Pratt, Stephanie; Carocci, Max. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBTS; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115057
- ISBN
- 9780230115057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.31
€ 54.99
€ 44.31