×


 x 

Shopping cart

Society & culture: general

Results 16841 - 16860 of 32136

Society & culture: general

Paperback. This examination of the relationship between families and the state uses child support policy as a lens of analysis. It presents the origins, evolution and organization of federal child support policies and shows how some policies expand government and social control over the beneficiaries. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ; JKSB1; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683727
ISBN
9780847683727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.69

Paperback. This volume combines chapters by social movement scholars from sociology with chapters by political scientists. Using perspectives from political process theory to rational choice and collective action approaches, these chapters evaluate the functioning of institutions of American government Editor(s): Costain, Anne N.; McFarland, Andrew S. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JF; JPA; JPH; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683581
ISBN
9780847683581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.64

Hardback. This work demonstrates that women, as women, have a valuable contribution to make to religion. This edition of the book is revised and updated in the light of 13 years of feminism, including fresh biblical role models and a new chapter on women's special relationship to time. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRC; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683291
ISBN
9780847683291
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.09

hardcover. This monograph about justice and morality among the Dou Donggo, a highland people in Indonesia, offers a means of understanding the workings of law and dispute settlement in small communities. It provides contextualizing material on current debates about ethnography and the anthropology of law. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JFC; JHM; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683277
ISBN
9780847683277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 191.19

hardcover. Responds to recent assaults on liberal theory by proposing a "critical moral liberalism". This text sets forth the basic arguments for the liberal moral obligation to maximize people's ability to govern their own lives, and for the conception that the good life goes with this. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683130
ISBN
9780847683130
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 195.66

hardcover. By analysing the 1996 presidential election campaign, this book suggests that "good" campaigns, especially those with issue-oriented media coverage and positive advertisements, do make a difference in the quality and quantity of citizen participation, policy input and output, and good governance. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPHF; JPVK; JPVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847683116
ISBN
9780847683116
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.04

Hardback. This text provides a historical geography of "forgotten California", the portion of the Great Central Valley north of Sacramento. It is structured around four themes - the environment, people, economy and landscape - which illustrate the growth and ethnic diversity of this region of North America. Num Pages: 332 pages, maps, graphs, tables, sketches, photographs. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBTB; JFSF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847682850
ISBN
9780847682850
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 180.34

Hardback. Cultural conflict plays an increasingly dominant role in American politics, with religion acting as a catalyst in the often bitter confrontations ranging from abortion to public education. These essays present a mixed asessment of the scope and divisiveness of such conflicts. Series: Religious Forces in the Modern Political World. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; HRA; JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847682676
ISBN
9780847682676
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 180.80

Hardback. Essaysdiscuss masculinity and violence, research on differences between men's and women's brains, as well as impotence, sexual ambiguity, and whether black men have a moral duty to marry black women. Editor(s): May, Larry; Strikwerda, Robert A.; Hopkins, Patrick. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847682560
ISBN
9780847682560
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.08

Paperback. This work illustrates how America was a key factor in the economic and political recovery of European democracies that had been devastated by World War II. It provides an analysis of important aspects of Western society at this time, such as politics, economics, culture and science. Num Pages: 745 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1Q; 3JJPG; HBG; HBLW3; JFC; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
745
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681983
ISBN
9780847681983
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.45

Hardback. Places modern concepts of feminism within the historical context of political thought and uses feminism as a lens through which to examine the strengths and weaknesses of liberal democracy, both in practice and in theory. It reconsiders works of literature, philosophy and political science. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 503.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681884
ISBN
9780847681884
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.34

Paperback. Bringing both philosophical and legal training to the discussion, this text examines sexual harassment as an ethical issue in education. The author covers various issues involved in campus harassment and explores whether its regulation may conflict with academic freedom and choice in relationships. Series: Issues in Academic Ethics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JFSJ; JMU; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681716
ISBN
9780847681716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.08

Paperback. Political and public debate recently has centred on issues of community, family and culture. Presenting traditional and non-traditional approaches, the essays in this text challenge and refine thinking on issues of contemporary social and political importance. Editor(s): Snow, Nancy E. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHM; JKS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681457
ISBN
9780847681457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.72

Paperback. This work argues that the prevailing view of happiness being defined as "well-feeling" is dangerous in politics as well as ethics. It suggests that it creates individuals with no other sense of obligation than finding personal satisfaction, regardless of the cost to themselves or others. Num Pages: 168 pages, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681402
ISBN
9780847681402
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.75

Paperback. This text examines from various philosophical perspectives the different reasons for adopting a vegetarian diet, ranging from animal interests and rights to global ecology and world hunger. It includes a chapter responding to common objections to vegetarianism. Num Pages: 224 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFFZ; JFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847681389
ISBN
9780847681389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 24.30

Paperback. This collection of essays from 29 feminist scholars in a range of humanities and social science disciplines argues that pedagogical methods, as well as curricula and textbooks, should reflect feminist theories and emphases. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFK; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847679706
ISBN
9780847679706
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.77

Hardback. '..a fascinating analysis of the status of the obscene and its representation in pornography in modern culture.. Caputi's thesis is masterfully argued..'-James Glass, University of Maryland Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFFK; JFMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847678853
ISBN
9780847678853
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 143.56

Hardback. Sheila Ruth explores Paganism in order to show the possibilities, the pleasures, and the power of connecting the self with the cosmic. Series: New Feminist Perspectives. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HP; HRAB; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847678792
ISBN
9780847678792
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.80

paperback. 'A groundbreaking cooperative effort by Russian and Western philosophers to analyze the developing new world order.'-Robert L. Homes, University of Rochester Editor(s): Gay, William C.; Alekseeva, T. A. Series: Studies in Social, Political and Legal Philosophy. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847678303
ISBN
9780847678303
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.51

Paperback. '.. the book makes clear that there is a consensus on the need for and desire for change'-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW Num Pages: 230 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
230
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847677276
ISBN
9780847677276
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.66

Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!