Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Hardback. Colour permeates contemporary visual and material culture and affects our senses beyond the superficial encounter by infiltrating our perceptions and memories and becoming deeply rooted in thought processes that categorize and divide along culturally constructed lines. Editor(s): Horrocks, Chris. Series: Polygons: Cultural Diversities & Intersections. Num Pages: 198 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCD; JFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448. Visual, Material, Textual. Series: Polygons: Cultural Diversities & Intersections. 196 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Horrocks, Chris. Colour permeates contemporary visual and material culture and affects our senses beyond the superficial encounter by infiltrating our perceptions and memories and becoming deeply rooted in thought processes that categorize and divide along culturally constructed lines. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: JFCD; JFD. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 18. Weight: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857454645
- ISBN
- 9780857454645
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.19
€ 137.19
Hardback. Ethnographic case studies explore what it means to "belong" in Oceania, as contributors consider ongoing formations of place, self and community in connection with travelling, internal and international migration. The chapters apply the multi-dimensional concepts of movement, place-making and cultural identifications to explain contemporary life.. Editor(s): Hermann, Elfriede; Kempf, Wolfgang; Meijl, Toon Van. Series: Pacific Perspectives: Studies of the European Society for Oceanists. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MK; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 238 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782384151
- ISBN
- 9781782384151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.19
€ 137.19
Paperback. "Henry A. Giroux is one of the most respected and well-known critical education scholars, social critics, and astute observers of popular culture in the modern world. For those who follow his considera" Num Pages: 304 pages, biblio, index. BIC Classification: JFC; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813332741
- ISBN
- 9780813332741
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Paperback. Engages in an interdisciplinary investigation of the political technologies of the body in the wake of postmodernity, technologies apparent in film, medicine, entertainment industries, politics, and the arts. This book reflects the growing concern with interfaces between humans and computer and bio-medical technologies. Editor(s): Halberstam, Judith; Livingston, Ira. Series: Unnatural Acts: Theorizing the Performative. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 b&w photos. BIC Classification: JFFK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253209702
- ISBN
- 9780253209702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. From the earliest scratches on stone and bone to the languages of computers and the internet, this title offers an investigation into the origin and development of writing throughout the world. It focuses on the emergence of complete writing systems in Mesopotamia in the fourth millennium BC. Series: Globalities. Num Pages: 352 pages, 150 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFL; HBT; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 134 x 29. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861891679
- ISBN
- 9781861891679
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.39
€ 23.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: JFSK1; JFSK2; UDB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781560233534
- ISBN
- 9781560233534
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Condition: New
€ 28.63
€ 28.63
Hardcover. The essays in this volume examine the unforeseen cultural conversions set in motion by Christian missionary activity in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia during the ninetennth and twentieth centuries. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FK; 1H; HRCX7; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815633150
- ISBN
- 9780815633150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.29
€ 53.29
Hardcover. Takes an ironic look at popular icons in western American culture - cowboy boots and masterpieces in western art - to explore American cultural values and pervasive themes in twentieth century art. This book examines Cowboy boots as markers of western life, as works of art, and subjects of works of art. Num Pages: 124 pages, 69 colour & 70 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ACXJ; AFTB; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 264 x 19. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Museum of New Mexico Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780890135655
- ISBN
- 9780890135655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 34.79
€ 47.99
€ 34.79
Paperback. This is an up-to-date textbook which takes fully into account recent developments in political sociology. Taking as its starting point the fragmentation of the discipline, it covers a wide range of new issues and debates as well as the more traditional concerns of the subject. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372. Clean copy with minor shelf wear. Previous owner's name to half-title page. Remains a very good copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Palgrave
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0011621
- ISBN
- 9780333366073
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFH; VXQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 255 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Adventures Unlimited Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781939149589
- ISBN
- 9781939149589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.42
€ 35.42
Paperback. My Desire for History: Essays in Gay, Community, and Labor History Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of North Carolina Press
- Edition
- 1st New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807871959
- ISBN
- 9780807871959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.72
€ 49.72
Paperback. This book explores the economic, religious, political and personal forces that led to some 80,000 British children being sent to Canada between 1867 and 1915 and provides a vivid look at one aspect of the history of child welfare practices. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJC; JFFN; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426680
- ISBN
- 9781847426680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.01
€ 33.99
€ 33.01
Paperback. Updated edition of the international bestseller Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HRCX7; JFFB; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780340980088
- ISBN
- 9780340980088
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.92
€ 14.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. In this comprehensive study of the modern American public intellectual - that individual who speaks to the public on issues of political or ideological moment - Richard Posner charts the decline of a venerable institution that included worthies from Socrates to John Dewey. Num Pages: 464 pages, 2 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSC; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674012462
- ISBN
- 9780674012462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.04
€ 37.99
€ 32.04
Hardcover. This highly original work reveals the profound impact that the railroad and the cinema have had on Western society and modern urban industrial culture. Series: Exeter Studies in Film History. Num Pages: 348 pages, 33 halftones. BIC Classification: APFA; HBTB; JFC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Exeter Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780859895286
- ISBN
- 9780859895286
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.52
€ 92.52
Paperback. Editor(s): Koschmann, J Victor (Cornell University, USA); Shinji, Yamashita; Keibo, Oiwa. Series: Cornell University East Asia Papers. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Cornell University East Asia Program
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780939657377
- ISBN
- 9780939657377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.57
€ 16.99
€ 16.57
Paperback. From the dangerous beings of ancient myths and medieval folklore, to the sanitized 'wingy thingies' of Shakespeare and the Victorians, and even modern myths of alien abduction, this book presents a history of fairies. It tells that they have a darker and menacing history - as troublemakers, child-snatchers, seducers and changelings. Num Pages: 236 pages, 200. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 125 x 25. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752440736
- ISBN
- 9780752440736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.02
€ 19.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. Shows that under the cover of national security and covert operations, the US government has repeatedly collaborated with and protected major international drug traffickers. Num Pages: 279 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLC; JFFH1; JKVC; JKVF; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 279
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520214491
- ISBN
- 9780520214491
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.88
€ 34.99
€ 25.88
Paperback. Feminist Poststructuralist Discourse Analysis helps analyse how speakers construct their gendered identities within a complex web of power relations. Demonstrated here through a study of teenagers' conversation in class and senior managers' discussions in business meetings, it challenges the view that females are disempowered in mixed-sex settings. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFB; CFG; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 265.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230554320
- ISBN
- 9780230554320
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.70
€ 137.70
paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 139 x 35. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press Distributed for Arl
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780905223872
- ISBN
- 9780905223872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.00€ 20.66
€ 25.00
€ 20.66