Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
paperback. Offers an account of the author's life as a student in a Presbyterian mission school in northeastern Nebraska about the time of the Civil War. Num Pages: 156 pages, Illus., map. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3404 x 10. Weight in Grams: 205.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1978
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803279018
- ISBN
- 9780803279018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.25
€ 16.99
€ 16.25
hardcover. Women are twice as likely as men to experience protracted sadness, self-esteem, and other symptoms of depression. What accounts for this sex difference? This book examines the evidence for each explanation in an attempt to discover what we do and do not know about sex differences in depression. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5499 x 3564 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804716406
- ISBN
- 9780804716406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.35
€ 81.35
The Translatability of Cultures. Figurations of the Space Between.
. Ed(S): Budick, Sanford; Iser, Wolfgang
hardcover. These essays-which consider a wide variety of cultures from ancient Egypt to contemporary Japan- describe the conditions under which cultures that do not dominate each other may yet achieve a limited translatability of cultures. Editor(s): Budick, Sanford; Iser, Wolfgang. Series: Irvine Studies in the Humanities. Num Pages: 364 pages, 2 half-tones. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804724845
- ISBN
- 9780804724845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.96
€ 147.96
hardcover. This is the first book-length treatment of the political causes and consequences of the Great Leap Famine (1959-61), one of the worst tragedies in human history. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 map, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JFFC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804725576
- ISBN
- 9780804725576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.79
€ 149.79
Paperback. Obama and the Biracial Factor is the first book to explore the significance of mixed-race identity as a key factor in the election of President Obama and examines the sociological and political relationship between race, power, and public policy in the United States. Editor(s): Jolivette, Andrew. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JPP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447301004
- ISBN
- 9781447301004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.63
€ 35.99
€ 34.63
Hardcover. Explores women's employment at the start of the 21st century, identifying aspects of women's labour market situation which are poorly understood and challenging much 'received wisdom' about women and work. Editor(s): Yeandle, Sue. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 172 x 246 x 18. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420541
- ISBN
- 9781847420541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.44
€ 103.44
paperback. "Children, politics and communication" questions many of the conventional ways in which children are perceived. It is about how they communicate and engage, how they organise themselves and their lives, and how they deal with conflict in their relationships and the world around them. Editor(s): Thomas, Nigel. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781847421838
- ISBN
- 9781847421838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.97
€ 38.99
€ 36.97
Paperback. As New Labour approaches the end of an unprecedented third term in office, this bestselling book asks whether Britain is more equal than it was in 1997. This second volume, following on from the highly successful "A more equal society?", provides an independent assessment of the success or otherwise of New Labour's policies. Editor(s): Hills, John; Sefton, Tom; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JFF; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847422019
- ISBN
- 9781847422019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.80
€ 37.99
€ 35.80
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426642
- ISBN
- 9781847426642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.63
€ 35.99
€ 34.63
Hardcover. This timely book explores the role played by faith-based organisations (FBOs), which are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European context. Editor(s): Beaumont, Justin; Cloke, Paul. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JFSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 179 x 22. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428349
- ISBN
- 9781847428349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.44
€ 103.44
hardcover. This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British Society, including health, social policy, employment and education. Editor(s): Richardson, Joanna; Ryder, Andrew. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFJ; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428950
- ISBN
- 9781847428950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.44
€ 103.44
Paperback. In this unique collection, the social capital - relationships and networks - of children and young people, and in one case parents and teachers, is explored in a wide range of formal and informal settings. Editor(s): Allan, Julie; Catts, Ralph. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429278
- ISBN
- 9781847429278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.97
€ 38.99
€ 36.97
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861340368
- ISBN
- 9781861340368
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.63
€ 35.99
€ 34.63
paperback. The factors that make some cities more successful has become an increasingly important policy issue. This book is the first to explore facets of competitiveness in a systematic way that combines theory, evidence and policy implications. Bringing together experts on urban economic performance, it provides a new look at urban competitiveness. Editor(s): Begg, Iain. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343574
- ISBN
- 9781861343574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.75
€ 38.99
€ 36.75
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343802
- ISBN
- 9781861343802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.13
€ 40.99
€ 38.13
paperback. In a period of rapid social and economic change, labour markets are undergoing major transformations. This book explores the changing fortunes of young people in Europe's flexible and precarious labour markets and the range of policies that are being developed to help them deal with the problems they face. Editor(s): Bradley, Harriet; Hoof, Jacques Van. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345875
- ISBN
- 9781861345875
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.42
€ 41.99
€ 39.42
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348487
- ISBN
- 9781861348487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.63
€ 35.99
€ 34.63
Paperback. This much-needed new textbook introduces readers to the development of China's welfare polices since its conception of an open-door policy of 1978. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348807
- ISBN
- 9781861348807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 36.97
€ 38.99
€ 36.97
Paperback. This important book brings together some of the best known international scholars working within a critical gerontology perspective to review and update our understanding of how the field has developed over and provide a challenging assessment of the complex practical and ethical issues facing older people, and those who conduct research on ageing. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348906
- ISBN
- 9781861348906
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 38.13
€ 40.99
€ 38.13
Paperback. Divided into three parts-History, Interpretation, and Practice-this provocative volume incorporates law, history, political theory, and philosophy to analyze the U.S. Constitution as a whole in relation to the rights and fate of women. Editor(s): Schwarzenbach, Sibyl A.; Smith, Patricia. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; LAB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231128933
- ISBN
- 9780231128933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.91
€ 40.99
€ 28.91