Society & culture: general
Results 7177 - 7200 of 32134
Society & culture: general
Paperback. In 1869, when five women enrolled at university for the first time in British history, the average female brain was thought to be 150 grams lighter than a man's. Doctors warned that if women studied too hard their wombs would wither and die. This title tells the story of the fight for female education in Britain. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16pp b/w photographic inset. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JH; HBTB; JFSJ1; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 22. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141029719
- ISBN
- 9780141029719
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.16
€ 26.99
€ 20.16
Paperback. Editor(s): Carson, Diane; etc.; Dittmar, Linda (Professor of English, University of Massachusetts, USA); Welsch, Janice (Professor of Film Studies, Department of English and Journalism, Western Illinois University, USA). Num Pages: 560 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816622733
- ISBN
- 9780816622733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.48
€ 27.99
€ 26.48
Paperback. As Islamic law is based on the central texts of Islam, the idea of a literal meaning that rules over human attempts to understand God's message has resulted in a series of debates amongst modern Muslim legal theorists. This book traces the emergence and development of the idea of literal meaning in Islamic legal hermeneutics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 13. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748689866
- ISBN
- 9780748689866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.12
€ 38.99
€ 35.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JMK; MMJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415588898
- ISBN
- 9780415588898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.30
€ 52.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: DSC; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816650002
- ISBN
- 9780816650002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.59
€ 30.99
€ 27.59
paperback. In the midst of the remarkable revival of interest and belief in angels comes this handsomely illustrated reference work--the fruit of 16 years of research in Talmudic, gnostic, cabalistic, apocalyptic, patristic, and legendary texts. "A wacky and wonderful compendium of angelic lore".--Time. Illustrations. Num Pages: 387 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; HRC; HRKT; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 27. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Number of pages
- 387
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780029070529
- ISBN
- 9780029070529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 15.22
€ 20.99
€ 15.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 420 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 215 x 30. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333441404
- ISBN
- 9780333441404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.04
€ 47.04
Paperback. Kellie Jones traces how the artists in L.A.'s black communities during the 1960s and 70s created a vibrant, productive, and engaged activist arts scene in the face of structural racism through the production of art works that spoke to African American migration and L.A.'s racial politics. Num Pages: 416 pages, 93 illustrations (incl. 32 in color). BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; ACX; JFSL3; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822361640
- ISBN
- 9780822361640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.73
€ 32.99
€ 29.73
Paperback. Presenting a study of different approaches of America and Europe to the problems of domestic inequality and poverty, this book describes how different the two continents are in the level of State engagement in the redistribution of income. It discusses various economic and sociological explanations for the difference, including various attitudes. Series: The Rodolfo De Benedetti Lecture Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, Numerous tables and figures. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199286102
- ISBN
- 9780199286102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.13
€ 80.13
hardcover. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: 1DBR; AJC; HRCR; JFHF; WTHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 205 x 21. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Atrium
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780953535316
- ISBN
- 9780953535316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 22.92
€ 29.99
€ 22.92
Paperback.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 274
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814732106
- ISBN
- 9780814732106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Paperback. Details the odyssey of a Birmingham primary school, in a deprived area, which was restored to vitality over two decades by a dedicated headteacher, David Winkley. In this book, he describes the development of a philosophy of education that will cater for the needs of all children. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HBT; JFF; JNA; JNK; JNLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Giles de la Mare Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900357210
- ISBN
- 9781900357210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.46
€ 19.99
€ 14.46
Paperback. Jameson's study of the cultural, political and social implications of postmodernism. Num Pages: 449 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Verso Books
- Number of pages
- 449
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780860915379
- ISBN
- 9780860915379
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.19
€ 25.99
€ 23.19
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 16 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; WJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 5817 x 18. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774805995
- ISBN
- 9780774805995
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.21€ 58.72
€ 59.21
€ 58.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Shiva, Dr Vandana (Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi, India Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi Environmental activist, author and ecofeminist); Vandana, Shiva. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFFS; JFSJ1; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 367.
- Publisher
- Frog Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623170288
- ISBN
- 9781623170288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.72
€ 23.99
€ 21.72
Paperback. Series: Rethinking Development. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; GTF; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138024724
- ISBN
- 9781138024724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807057834
- ISBN
- 9780807057834
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.69
€ 23.99
€ 17.69
Paperback. The pressing and universally relevant issue of euthanasia is debated in this volume. Series: Contemporary Ethical Debates. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFME; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 158
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748618811
- ISBN
- 9780748618811
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.12
€ 38.99
€ 35.12
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Arrow
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099499596
- ISBN
- 9780099499596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 16.75
€ 20.99
€ 16.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF7; JFFK; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149297
- ISBN
- 9780231149297
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Paperback. Arcangela Tarabotti (1604-52) was forced into a Benedictine convent at sixteen by her father. This manifesto argues against the oppression of women by the Venetian patriarchy. Through readings of the Bible Tarabotti demonstrates that women are clearly equal in God's eyes. Translator(s): Panizza, Letizia. Series: The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: HR; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226789668
- ISBN
- 9780226789668
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.83
€ 37.99
€ 29.83
Paperback. Drawing on the work of authors such as Oliver Sacks, Anatole Broyard, Norman Cousins, and Audre Lorde, as well as the people he met during the years he spent among different illness groups, the author recounts a collection of illness stories. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFFH; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226004976
- ISBN
- 9780226004976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 21.26
€ 25.99
€ 21.26
Hardback. For the last 70 years, the guests of Woman's Hour has interviewed many of the biggest female names from entertainment, politics, the arts and beyond. This is a collection of quotes and extracts from 70 years of the Woman's Hour archive. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: APW; JFFK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 205 x 24. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785942426
- ISBN
- 9781785942426
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96
Paperback. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: DSBF; DSBH; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 132 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138931626
- ISBN
- 9781138931626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.71
€ 31.99
€ 30.71