Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Focusing on clothing, bodily deportment, sex roles, sexual practices, and political rhetoric as forms of "fashion," this work bounds across two thousand years of history, showing how the evolution of fashion from an upper-class privilege into a vehicle of popular expression closely follows the rise of democratic values. Translator(s): Porter, Catherine. Series: New French Thought Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; HPS; JFCK; JFCX; JPHV; KNSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691102627
- ISBN
- 9780691102627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 33.80
€ 45.99
€ 33.80
Paperback. Using a spectrum of literary, artistic, archaeological and epigraphic evidence, this book uncovers the kaleidoscopic story of some of the most intriguing women in history, and the complex role of the empresses as political players on Rome's great stage. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; 3D; HBJD1; HBLA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099523932
- ISBN
- 9780099523932
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 17.75
€ 21.99
€ 17.75
Paperback. Feeling Backward weighs the costs of the contemporary move to the mainstream in lesbian and gay culture. This title argues that instead of moving on, we need to look backward and consider how this history continues to affect us in the present. Num Pages: 206 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674032392
- ISBN
- 9780674032392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.86
€ 34.99
€ 30.86
Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BG; DSB; HBTS; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 134 x 13. Weight in Grams: 162.
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486406619
- ISBN
- 9780486406619
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.30
€ 8.99
€ 8.30
Paperback. A collection of essays on works of literature, such as Salman Rushdie's controversial "Satanic Verses", and twentieth century thinkers, such as Jacques Derrida and Karl Marx. It questions and deconstructs power structures where ever they operate. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 133 x 30. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415964821
- ISBN
- 9780415964821
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.37
€ 26.99
€ 25.37
Paperback. The Andean nation of Ecuador derives much of its revenue from petroleum that is extracted from its vast Upper Amazonian rain forest, which is home to ten indigenous nationalities. This book presents a trenchant ethnography of history, ecology, imagery, and cosmology to focus on shamans, ceramic artists, myth, ritual, and political engagements. Num Pages: 336 pages, 29 photographs; 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252074790
- ISBN
- 9780252074790
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.60
€ 29.99
€ 27.60
Hardback. A textbook introduction to the history of the American South, from slavery to the civil rights movement. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; 1KBBS; HBJK; HBTS; JFFJ; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748613762
- ISBN
- 9780748613762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.76€ 126.03
€ 128.76
€ 126.03
Hardback. Editor(s): Pieper, Jim. Num Pages: 160 pages, 407 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 289 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764309687
- ISBN
- 9780764309687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 46.45
€ 50.99
€ 46.45
Paperback. An ethnography that examines the culture of beauty and plastic surgery in Brazil Num Pages: 312 pages, 25 illustrations, including 10 in colour. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JFC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472. Beauty, Sex, and Plastic Surgery in Brazil. 312 pages, 25 illustrations, including 10 in colour. An ethnography that examines the culture of beauty and plastic surgery in Brazil. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JFC; JHMC. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 20. Weight: 480.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822348016
- ISBN
- 9780822348016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 28.75
€ 30.99
€ 28.75
Paperback. Ranciere's account of Western philosophical thought from Plato to Bourdieu argues that philosophers depend on an ideal "poor" for their own analyses but preclude them from abstract thought Editor(s): Parker, Andrew. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFC; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822332749
- ISBN
- 9780822332749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.60
€ 29.99
€ 27.60
Paperback. Num Pages: 414 pages, 5 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 137 x 30. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 414
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783837615135
- ISBN
- 9783837615135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.66€ 42.46
€ 52.66
€ 42.46
Hardback. Editor(s): Benninghouse, Harriet T.; Rosset, Andria G. Num Pages: 691 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; MBGR; MBN; MBP; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 188 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1666.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 691
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604565751
- ISBN
- 9781604565751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 388.61€ 264.33
€ 388.61
€ 264.33
Paperback. Dealing with the decomposition of cultural myths, these essays move from the local to the global, from history to sport, from body parts to stage productions, and from race relations to global politics. Editor(s): Case, Sue-Ellen; Brett, Philip; Foster, Susan. Series: Unnatural Acts: Theorizing the Performative. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30 b&w photos, 1 figures, 1 index. BIC Classification: AN; HPCF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 15. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253213747
- ISBN
- 9780253213747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.31
€ 25.99
€ 24.31
Paperback. This book explores the key theoretical and empirical issues involved in gendered violence, ethnicity and South Asian communities. The editors draw together leading researchers and practitioners to provide a critical reflection of contemporary debates and consider how these reflections can inform policy, research and practice. Editor(s): Thiara, Ravi K.; Gill, Aisha K. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106708
- ISBN
- 9781843106708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.28
€ 41.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 191 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Brandon
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- SKU
- KNW0009243
- ISBN
- 9780863222191
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 191 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 129. . Clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Brandon
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- SKU
- KEX0220231
- ISBN
- 9780863222191
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Edwards, Rachel. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752489988
- ISBN
- 9780752489988
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.58
€ 17.99
€ 16.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 608 pages, 100 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BM; BTC; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 157 x 34. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Trine Day United States
- Number of pages
- 608
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 11.1.2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936296378
- ISBN
- 9781936296378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.68
€ 26.68
Paperback. Editor(s): Kimmel, Michael S.; Ferber, Abby L. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813350035
- ISBN
- 9780813350035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.02
€ 59.02
Paperback. An analysis of the links between women's empowerment and health, looking at what determines success in the fight for better conditions, the redistribution of power, and control of resources. It states the case for an international feminist agenda attentive to local cultural idioms. Num Pages: 304 pages, tables, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFK; MBN; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 360. Very good to like new, with just minor shelfwear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Zed Books
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KMB0000121
- ISBN
- 9781856494649
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 8.69
€ 8.69