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Society & culture: general
Hardcover. Western societies draw crucially on concepts of the "individual" in constructing their images of the ethnic group and nation and define these in terms of difference. This study explores the implications of these constructs for Western understanding of social order and ethnic conflicts. BIC Classification: 1MKL; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571816801
- ISBN
- 9781571816801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.48
€ 154.48
Paperback. Urges us to escape the ideological quagmire of terrorism and martyrdom and explore the terms of a new and constructive dialogue between Islam and the West, one for which Europe, with its expanding and restless Muslim populations, may be the proving ground. Translator(s): Ghazaleh, Pascale. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; HBW; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 132 x 203 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Translation
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674057319
- ISBN
- 9780674057319
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.97
€ 36.99
€ 30.97
Paperback. Featuring hundreds of fascinating anecdotes, workhouse addresses, useful websites and archive repository details, this book explains everything you ever wanted to know about the workhouse in one illustrated volume. Num Pages: 480 pages, 100 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBTB; JFFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 246 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1128.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750956710
- ISBN
- 9780750956710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 22.58
€ 25.99
€ 22.58
Paperback. Visual texts demonstrate the contested terms of American identity. This book offers an account of how photography and the sciences of biological racialism joined forces in the nineteenth century to offer an idea of what Americans look like - or 'should' look like. Num Pages: 302 pages, 60 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; AJ; HBTB; JFC; JFSJ; JFSL1; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691004785
- ISBN
- 9780691004785
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.69
€ 52.99
€ 37.69
Hardback. Refugees from the violence of wars and the brutality of famished lives have knocked on other people's doors since the beginning of time. For the people behind the doors, these uninvited guests were always strangers, and strangers tend to generate fear and anxiety precisely because they are unknown. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFD; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 133 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509512164
- ISBN
- 9781509512164
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.56
€ 53.56
Paperback. The Government has introduced new powers for tackling anti-social behaviour, such as Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). This study examines how the new powers are being used, and what people think about them. Its findings should advance strategic thinking on the issue. Num Pages: 68 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347633
- ISBN
- 9781861347633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 29.23
€ 30.99
€ 29.23
Paperback.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822330219
- ISBN
- 9780822330219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.51
€ 31.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. From age-old legends and fantastical myths, to amusing anecdotes and cautionary tales, this collection is a heady mix of bloodthirsty, funny, passionate and moving stories from County Kilkenny. Num Pages: 192 pages, 25 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JFHF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845888114
- ISBN
- 9781845888114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.21
€ 14.99
€ 13.21
Paperback. Series: Deeds of Arms Series. Num Pages: 135 pages. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC1; JFHF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Publisher
- FreeLance Academy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937439040
- ISBN
- 9781937439040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.36
€ 31.36
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JJ; AN; HBJK; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231176705
- ISBN
- 9780231176705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36€ 51.18
€ 65.36
€ 51.18
Hardback. Series: Oxford Studies in Language and Law. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFMC; LAQ; LAR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 28. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199334162
- ISBN
- 9780199334162
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.85
€ 73.85
Paperback. In 1996, in the middle of watching an ill-tempered football match between England and Germany, Philip Oltermann's parents tell him that they are going to leave their home city Hamburg behind and move to London. Inspired by his own experience of both countries, Philip Oltermann looks at eight historical encounters between English and German people. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; HBJD; HBTB; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571240197
- ISBN
- 9780571240197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.04
€ 17.99
€ 13.04
Paperback. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCR1; HRCV4; HRL; JFSJ1; VFXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Publisher
- Fleming H. Revell Company
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780800726843
- ISBN
- 9780800726843
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.42
€ 15.99
€ 12.42
Paperback. Several book chapters and papers have illustrated the advantage in going behind 'human error' and beyond the failure concept, and various complicated accidents have accentuated the need for it. But there has not yet been a method for doing so; the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) fulfils that need. This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 165 pages, Includes 12 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFU; JMJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Number of pages
- 165
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409445517
- ISBN
- 9781409445517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.85
€ 63.85
Paperback. A theoretical investigation into the culture of precarious work, digital consumption and personal flexibility, calling for a counter-discourse of resistance. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 140.
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 106
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846945304
- ISBN
- 9781846945304
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.37
€ 10.37
Hardback. Editor(s): Duncanson, Claire; Woodward, Ms Rachel. Num Pages: 926 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JP; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137516763
- ISBN
- 9781137516763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 493.01
€ 493.01
Paperback. From fetal photography and mammography to mental retardation and chronic fatigue syndrome, this title reveals how identities are constructed in medical research and public health initiatives, as well as in popular press accounts of health. Editor(s): Treichler, Paula A.; Cartwright, Lisa; Penley, Constance. Num Pages: 408 pages, 22 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ1; MMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814715680
- ISBN
- 9780814715680
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.71
€ 33.99
€ 30.71
Paperback. Numerous designers have pioneered cutting-edge garments and collections throughout the evolution of fashion. But all too often a lack of obvious fit or purpose has been mistaken for a lack of design sophistication. This title champions the improbable, the provocative, the uncomfortable and the seemingly ridiculous. Num Pages: 224 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AKT; JFCK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500291498
- ISBN
- 9780500291498
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.65
€ 13.99
€ 11.65
Hardcover. As the photographer explains it, this is 'a super serious project about dogs and physics.' Maddie is a coonhound who is currently accompanying her owner, Theron, on a year-long, cross-country trip while he works on an extensive photojournalism project. In his spare time, he takes photos of Maddie doing what she does best: standing on things. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AJC; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 185 x 20. Weight in Grams: 564. A Super Serious Project About Dogs and Physics. 160 pages, Illustrationsstrations (colour). As the photographer explains it, this is 'a super serious project about dogs and physics.' Maddie is a coonhound who is currently accompanying her owner, Theron, on a year-long, cross-country trip while he works on an extensive photojournalism project. In his spare time, he takes photos of Maddie doing what she does best: standing on things. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AJC; JFCA. Dimension: 211 x 185 x 20. Weight: 564.
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452115566
- ISBN
- 9781452115566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.06
€ 18.06
Paperback. Editor(s): Kuldova, Tereza. Num Pages: 234 pages, 132 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Akademica Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788232103195
- ISBN
- 9788232103195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.84
€ 54.99
€ 39.84
Paperback. Looks at the productive partnerships forged among second-wave feminists. This volume focuses on coalitions and alliances in which feminists and other activists joined forces to address crucial social justice issues such as reproductive rights, the peace movement, women's health, Christianity and other religions, and neighbourhood activism. Editor(s): Gilmore, Stephanie. Series: Women in American History. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252075391
- ISBN
- 9780252075391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. Num Pages: 154 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; 3JM; JFFK; JPHL; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 225 x 320. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- KMM Review Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780992232955
- ISBN
- 9780992232955
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.39
€ 16.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. This work reveals how the first international movement to combat the traffic in women struggled to achieve its goal of protecting women due to conflicts among reformers and the presumed necessity of women's sexual labor for nation-state and empire-building. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804783118
- ISBN
- 9780804783118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. The author's previous books, "My Secret Garden" and "Forbidden Flowers", revealed that women possess erotic imaginations at least as inventive and powerful as those of men. This book asks questions, such as: what are women's sexual fantasies? How have they responded to the changes brought about by feminism? Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VFVC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099462422
- ISBN
- 9780099462422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88