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Society & culture: general

Paperback. This rare, first-hand, ethnographic account of a potlatch from Tsimshian scholar William Benyon reveals the wonderful complexities of the events that took place in Gitsegukla in 1945. Editor(s): Halpin, Marjorie M.; Anderson, Margaret. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations, glossary, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KBCB; 3JJP; JFSL9; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774807449
ISBN
9780774807449
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.76

Hardback. "No one tradition alone offers a sufficient respect for other species. Taken together, they may offer a prospect for saner human-animal relations." -- From the book Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFZ; JHM; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 30. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774807241
ISBN
9780774807241
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.05

Paperback. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, bringing together concerned parties who have argued for increased local participation in sustainable community development. Series: Sustainability & the Environment. Num Pages: 320 pages, figures, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFS; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774807234
ISBN
9780774807234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.22

Paperback. Gathering insights from numerous fields about the construction of Canada, this provocative volume illuminates the challenges that lie ahead for all Canadians who aspire to create a better future. Editor(s): Strong-Boag, Veronica; Grace, Sherrill; Anderson, Joan M.; Eisenberg, Avigail. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFC; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774806930
ISBN
9780774806930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.23

Hardback. Gathering insights from numerous fields about the construction of Canada, this provocative volume illuminates the challenges that lie ahead for all Canadians who aspire to create a better future. Editor(s): Strong-Boag, Veronica; Grace, Sherrill; Anderson, Joan; Eisenberg, Avigail. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFC; JFSJ; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 0. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774806923
ISBN
9780774806923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.67

Paperback. This detailed but highly readable ethnohistory shows how a pluralistic medical system evolved among Canada's most populous Aboriginal population. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774806787
ISBN
9780774806787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.10

Hardback. This is the first comprehensive study of modern Japanese historians and their relationship to nationalism and how they interpreted ancient myths of their origins. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3J; JFC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 24. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774806442
ISBN
9780774806442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.81

Paperback. The struggle of the Witsuwit'en peoples to establish the meaning of aboriginal rights. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JHM; JPVH3; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774805131
ISBN
9780774805131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

Paperback. This first detailed comparative study of ethno-religious intermarriage provides the background for understanding the dynamics of intermarriage in a culturally pluralistic society like Canada. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFSL; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 290.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774804318
ISBN
9780774804318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 46.17

Paperback. In A Narrow Vision, Brian Titley chronicles the career of Confederation poets Duncan Campbell Scott in the Department of Indian Affairs between 1880 and 1932. Num Pages: 255 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; JFF; JFSL1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774804202
ISBN
9780774804202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.01

Hardback. This volume considers two British Columbia Native communities -- the Lillooet and Shuswap communities of Fountain and Pavilion -- and traces their development into complex societies. Editor(s): Hayden, Brian. Num Pages: 584 pages, 59 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 1030.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
584
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774804059
ISBN
9780774804059
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.81

Hardback. These memoirs invite the reader to experience the British Columbia that Alex Lord knew. Through his words, we endure the difficulties of travel in this mountainous province. Editor(s): Calam, John. Series: The Pioneers of British Columbia Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFSF; JN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 0. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774803816
ISBN
9780774803816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.47

Paperback. This book reflects the complexity of ethical questions, but develops them in relation to a single general theme: that of the involvement of the elderly in the design of social policy and the research which affects them. Editor(s): Thornton, James E.; Winkler, Earl R. Num Pages: 540 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFME; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5830 x 3895. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
540
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780774803106
ISBN
9780774803106
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.23

Hardback. Deals with the topic of health inequalities and health disparities. This volume includes an introductory look at the issue of health care inequalities and disparities, racial and ethnic inequalities and disparities, issues related to substance abuse, and mental health and related concerns. It also looks at issues of vulnerable women. Editor(s): Rothman, Barbara Katz; Armstrong, Elizabeth M.; Tiger, Rebecca. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 364 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 188 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762314386
ISBN
9780762314386
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.72

Hardback. Looks at the construction of gendered citizenship in different rural contexts. Editor(s): Bock, Bettina B.; Asztalos Morell, Ildiko. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; JFSJ; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 33. Weight in Grams: 708.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762314201
ISBN
9780762314201
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.14

Hardback. Offers fresh theoretical and methodological insights into biculturalism as a reality in many socieities. This work presents a variety of methodological strategies and techniques case studies, autoethnography, content analysis, participant observation, the national survey, and structured and unstructured interviews. Editor(s): Dennis, Rutledge M. Series: Research in Race & Ethnic Relations. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762314096
ISBN
9780762314096
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.69

Hardback. Scholars, political leaders, and members of the business community tend to narrowly focus on globalization as an economic phenomenon. Drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives, this title includes articles that empirically examine the political response to globalization in diverse geographic and historical contexts. Editor(s): Prechel, Harland. Series: Research in Political Sociology. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762313167
ISBN
9780762313167
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.32

Hardback. Emphasizes the developments in interactional theory and practice. This work includes examples of post-modern ethnography and performance texts focused on border crossings and border performances. It presents essays honoring Carolyn Ellis' contributions to 'Symbolic Interaction and Communications'. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762311866
ISBN
9780762311866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.97

Hardback. Offers a critique of biomedical approaches to personal and public health, and calls for more sociological input, qualitative research and an intersectional approach to help us understand various aspects of health and illness. This volume is about gender, health and medicine broadly defined. Editor(s): Segal, Marcia Texler; Demos, Vasilikie P.; Kronenfeld, Jennie. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780762310586
ISBN
9780762310586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.69

Hardback. Explores cultural influences in relation to concerns of ergonomics and human factors. These include scientific-philosophical considerations, aircraft and maritime safety, cross-national training, effective use of the world-wide web, multinational decision making, third-world industrial development, implementation of technology transfer, and more. Editor(s): Kaplan, Michael. Series: Advances in Human Performance & Cognitive Engineering Research. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762310494
ISBN
9780762310494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.53

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