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Advancing Gender Research from the Nineteenth to the Twenty-first Cent...
. Ed(S): Segal, Marcia Texler; Demos, Vasilik...
Hardback. Consists of essays that discuss and analyze the 19th Century writings of Harriet Martineau (British Author), considered to be early examples of sociology and gender studies. Continuing in the tradition established by the "Advances in Gender Research" series, this title explores gender as a social institution and social construct. Editor(s): Segal, Marcia Texler; Demos, Vasilikie P. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848550261
- ISBN
- 9781848550261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.53
€ 176.53
hardcover. A book about the courageous decision taken by the Government of a Ceara, Brazil, to tackle the painful economic and social conflict caused by the enormous gap between rich and poor. It tells how the Governor of the State, Tasso Ribeiro Jereissati, decided to develop an understanding of the conflict between growth and distribution. Editor(s): Bar-El, Raphael. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GTF; GTJ; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848551909
- ISBN
- 9781848551909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.01
€ 190.01
Paperback. Translator(s): D.C. Lau. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRKN5; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- The Chinese University Press Hong Kong
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789622019928
- ISBN
- 9789622019928
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.02
€ 32.02
Hardback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ; HRLP1; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Urim Publications Israel
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789655242461
- ISBN
- 9789655242461
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.14
€ 36.14
Paperback. Explores how urban Southeast Asians view and manage their social life. By comparing the ways they live with their religious representations, with intimate and more distant others, and with their rapidly changing environment, the author demonstrates the marked similarities in the perception of individual and society in three civilisations. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789747551235
- ISBN
- 9789747551235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.02
€ 26.02
Paperback. Exploring the contributions of youth and their multidimensional roles as political activists, soldiers, economic actors, peace activists, and community-builders, this volume assigns importance to the political agency of children and youth in war zones. It is useful for anyone interested in conflict resolution and the peace building process. Editor(s): McEvoy-Levy, Siobhan. Series: RIREC Project in Post-accord Peacebuilding S. Num Pages: 480 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSP2; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268034948
- ISBN
- 9780268034948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 33.91
€ 37.99
€ 33.91
Paperback. Bringing together international scholars to examine the relationship between nationalism and globalization, this book addresses theoretical, historical and contemporary issues. It features case studies from Europe, the US and Asia that explore regionalisation, migration and citizenship, culture, finance and capitalism. Editor(s): Halikiopoulou, Daphne; Vasilopoulou, Sofia. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415581974
- ISBN
- 9780415581974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.08
€ 56.08
hardcover. Erudite and enlightening, Frye's comments on politics are as relevant today as they were when he wrote them, and this volume will be a valuable reference for understanding the essential Frye. Editor(s): Gorak, Jan. Series: Collected Works of Northrop Frye. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; DN; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 39. Weight in Grams: 835.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802036964
- ISBN
- 9780802036964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.33
€ 120.33
hardcover. These are the notebooks that Northrop Frye kept while writing his two final books, "Words with Power" and "The Double Vision", essentially workshops out of which the books were constructed. Editor(s): Denham, Robert D. Series: Collected Works of Northrop Frye. Num Pages: 472 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DNF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 39. Weight in Grams: 870.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802047519
- ISBN
- 9780802047519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.21
€ 105.21
paperback. Our perception of women's roles has changed dramatically since 1945. In this collection Joy Parr has brought together ten studies from a variety of disciplines examining changing ideas about women. Editor(s): Parr, Joy. Num Pages: 335 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 2nd Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802076953
- ISBN
- 9780802076953
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.72
€ 42.99
€ 38.72
Paperback. Discounted Labour is an essential new work for anyone interested in the historical struggle for gender equality in Canada. Series: Themes in Canadian History. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802078186
- ISBN
- 9780802078186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.90
€ 35.99
€ 32.90
Paperback. Combining discussions of the idea of tradition by major scholars from a variety of disciplines with synoptic, synthesizing essays, Questions of Tradition will initiate a renewal of interest in this vital subject. Editor(s): Phillips, Mark Salber; Schochet, Gordon. Num Pages: 340 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802082725
- ISBN
- 9780802082725
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.84
€ 46.99
€ 41.84
paperback. Documentaries have dominated Canada's film production and have been crucial to the formation of Canada's cinematic identity. This volume will be an indispensable companion for anyone seriously interested in Canadian film studies. Editor(s): Leach, Jim; Sloniowski, Jeanette. Series: Heritage. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJ; APF; HBT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802082992
- ISBN
- 9780802082992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.54
€ 44.99
€ 39.54
paperback. It is estimated that there are currently 1.9 million deafened adults living in North America-people who could once hear but have become. An invaluable guide to self-help techniques of proven value to deafened people. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802083739
- ISBN
- 9780802083739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
paperback. The new rural economy involves a fundamental shift in the stability and security of people's lives and ultimately causes wrenching change and an arduous struggle as rural dwellers struggle to rebuild their lives in the new economic terrain. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 192 pages, 8 charts, 9 tables, 8 textboxes. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFS; JFSG; JHBL; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802084262
- ISBN
- 9780802084262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.54
€ 44.99
€ 39.54
Paperback. Cultural sensibilities about tattooing are discussed within historical context and in relation to broader trends in body modification, such as cosmetic surgery, dieting, and piercing. Num Pages: 376 pages, 3 figures, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: AFY; JFCA; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802085689
- ISBN
- 9780802085689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 43.81
€ 48.99
€ 43.81
Paperback. By complementing the biblical tradition with the classical, this volume imparts a comprehensive understanding of western mythology. With a preface by Alvin Lee, general editor of the Collected Works of Northrop Frye, Biblical and Classical Myths is an essential volume and represents a unique achievement in scholarship. Series: Frye Studies. Num Pages: 500 pages, 44 illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802086952
- ISBN
- 9780802086952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 48.47
€ 53.99
€ 48.47
hardcover. The Enlightenment Cyborg establishes a dialogue between eighteenth-century studies and cyborg art and theory, and makes a significant and original contribution to both of these fields of inquiry. Num Pages: 240 pages, 40 halftones. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 237 x 32. Weight in Grams: 702.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802088505
- ISBN
- 9780802088505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.23
€ 77.23
Paperback. This interdisciplinary collection of essays assembles historians, health economists, anthropologists, and sociologists, who examine the history of suicide from a variety of approaches to provide crucial insight into how suicide differs across nations, cultures, and time periods. Editor(s): Weaver, John; Wright, David. Num Pages: 336 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: JFFH; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 248 x 29. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802096326
- ISBN
- 9780802096326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 38.45
€ 42.99
€ 38.45
paperback. Expo 67: Not just a souvenir is a compelling examination of a world's fair that had a profound impact locally, nationally, and internationally. Editor(s): Kenneally, Rhona Richman; Sloan, Johanne. Num Pages: 280 pages, 25 halftones; 25 colour photographs. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802096494
- ISBN
- 9780802096494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49