Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Presents an analysis of the enduring problems of race and social justice in American life. This book examines African American alienation and exploitations, black reparations, collective responsibility, affirmative action, race and IQ, police discretion, racial integration and racial separatism, and the underclass question. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207214
- ISBN
- 9780631207214
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.57
€ 54.57
Paperback. What is equality and is it a genuine political ideal? The contributors address this question in a variety of different ways, and in the course of doing so they contrast a number of different notions of equality, and distinguish equality from the related idea of giving priority to the worst off. Editor(s): Mason, Andrew. Series: Ratio Special Issues. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631207146
- ISBN
- 9780631207146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.42
€ 29.42
Hardback. This is a study of the multi-faceted dimensions of the genetic revolution and its philosophical, ethical, social, and political significance. It brings together the best and most influential contemporary writing about genetics. Editor(s): Burley, Justine; Burley, Justine; Harris, John. Series: Blackwell Companions to Philosophy. Num Pages: 508 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFM; MBDC; MFN; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206989
- ISBN
- 9780631206989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.00
€ 209.00
Paperback. Provides a sourcebook for one of the influential theories of myth, the theory which connects myth to rituals. This title covers the theory from the origin in biblical and classical studies to its spread to the study of religions worldwide and to its extension to literature and the social sciences. Editor(s): Segal, Robert A. Num Pages: 488 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRA; HRLF; HRLK; JFHF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206804
- ISBN
- 9780631206804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
Paperback. Examines the changes that have occurred in the aftermath of European colonization of the globe from 1492 to 1947. This book presents introductions to the major social and political movements underlying colonization and decolonization, accessible histories of the literature and culture, and separate regions affected by European colonization. Editor(s): Schwarz, Henry; Ray, Sangeeta. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 257 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206637
- ISBN
- 9780631206637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.60
€ 59.60
Hardback. This volume examines the tumultuous changes that have occurred and are still occurring in the aftermath of European colonization of the globe from 1492 to 1947. Editor(s): Schwarz, Henry; Ray, Sangeeta. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBTR; JFC; JHM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 189 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206620
- ISBN
- 9780631206620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 225.31
€ 225.31
Paperback. Selections from the best-known intellectuals and researchers in social theory around the globe. Includes discussion of not only traditional aspects of social theory, but also recent controversies surrounding such topics as self, identity and subjectivity; race, multiculturalism; modernism and postmodernism. Editor(s): Elliott, Anthony. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206507
- ISBN
- 9780631206507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Hardback. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the major developments, debates, and schools of thought in social theory today. The book covers 20th-century social theory stretching from critical theory, structuralism and psychoanalysis to feminism, post-structuralism and postmodernism. Editor(s): Elliott, Anthony. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 29. Weight in Grams: 954.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206491
- ISBN
- 9780631206491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.52
€ 157.52
Hardback. This is an attempt to bring together a range of scholars of the field of race and ethnic studies to provide an informed overview of developments The companion is organized into six inter-linked parts: history; theory; political economy; space; culture; and "between borders". Editor(s): Goldberg, David Theo; Solomos, John. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 624 pages, 6. BIC Classification: JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631206163
- ISBN
- 9780631206163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.05
€ 224.05
Paperback. This collection of writings on Frederick Douglass examines the explicit and implicit philosophical themes and arguments that resonate through his texts. Contributors to the volume include Angela Davis, Bernard Boxill, Howard McGary and Lewis Gordon. Editor(s): Lawson, Bill; Kirkland, Frank (Hunter College, City University of New York Graduate Center USA). Series: Blackwell Critical Readers. Num Pages: 424 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSBF; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205784
- ISBN
- 9780631205784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.09
€ 57.09
Paperback. Offers readers an understanding of the origins and histories of early agricultural populations in various parts of the world. This book focuses on agricultural origins in and dispersals out of the Middle East, central Africa, China, New Guinea, and the northern Andes. It examines the reasons for the multiple primary origins of agriculture. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45. BIC Classification: HBT; JFSC; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 29. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205661
- ISBN
- 9780631205661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.36
€ 47.36
Hardback. First Farmers: the Origins of Agricultural Societies offers readers an understanding of the origins and histories of early agricultural populations in all parts of the world. Num Pages: 384 pages, 45. BIC Classification: HBT; JFSC; JFSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 25. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205654
- ISBN
- 9780631205654
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.13
€ 126.13
Hardback. Presents a survey of the world of classical Greece, its origins and legacy. This book moves from the prehistoric and protohistoric periods, through the era of Bronze Age palace societies - including those of Knossos and Mycenae - surveying the thousand and more years until the transfer of the Roman imperial court from Rome to Constantinople. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 26. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205586
- ISBN
- 9780631205586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.97
€ 144.97
Paperback. * Cross--disciplinary approach provides a unique insight into the financial services sector. * Theoretical framework and summary is supported by empirical studies of the City after the Big Bang. * Illustrations support the text. . Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSG; JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205319
- ISBN
- 9780631205319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.67
€ 42.67
Hardback. The changing nature of waged work in contemporary advanced industrial nations is one of the significant aspects of political and economic debate. It is also the subject of debate among observers of gender. This title explores these changes and focuses on the gender relations between the men and women who work in the financial services sector. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFSG; JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205302
- ISBN
- 9780631205302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.51
€ 83.51
Paperback. Widely regarded as one of the classics of post--war historical writing, this book shows how central the role of poverty has been throughout the history of Europe. * A history of poverty in Europe covering over 1000 years. * Translated into Italian, French, German, Spanish and Japanese. Translator(s): Kolakowska, Agnreszka. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; 3J; HBTB; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205296
- ISBN
- 9780631205296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. aeo A compelling, original book which will redefine our perceptions of medieval civilization -- and of the renaissance and the evolution of modern Europe. aeo Possibly the best book by a man who is widely regarded as the greatest medieval historian. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HPCB; HRQA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205272
- ISBN
- 9780631205272
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.97
€ 50.97
Paperback. * Contemporary advanced societies. * Informed by extensive fieldwork, including interviews with mayors, judges, police officers, community leaders and grass--roots organizations. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 328 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QFH; JFFA; JFFC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205210
- ISBN
- 9780631205210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.53
€ 33.53
Paperback. Uses the writings of 16th and 17th century women to construct a feminist perspective on drama by Shakespeare, Marlowe, Jonson, Middleton, Ford, and their contemporaries. This book includes plays such as: "Doctor Faustus", "Measure for Measure", "The Spanish Tragedy", "The Revenger's Tragedy" and "The Maid's Tragedy". Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSG; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631205098
- ISBN
- 9780631205098
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.81
€ 50.81
Paperback. Focusing on African and European women and men, five articles explore generational conflict, connections between representation and violence, the incorporation of gendered power into state formation, memory and forgetting, and consumption and commodity cultures. Editor(s): Hunt, Nancy Rose; Quataert, Jean (Binghamton University, USA); Liu, Tessie P. Series: Gender and History Special Issues. Num Pages: 148 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1H; HBTB; HBTQ; HBTR; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631204763
- ISBN
- 9780631204763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.82
€ 31.82