Society & culture: general
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Society & culture: general
Paperback. An exploration of Goddess Spirituality in American history, herstory and culture. Editor(s): Greenfield, Trevor. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRC; JFFK; VXWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782799252
- ISBN
- 9781782799252
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Condition: New
€ 14.24
€ 14.24
Hardback. A wide-ranging and varied collection of essays which examine surviving garments, methods of production and clothes in society. Editor(s): Netherton, Robin; Owen-Crocker, Gale R. Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles. Num Pages: 203 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1D; 3H; HBJD; HBLC1; HBTB; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 580.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783270026
- ISBN
- 9781783270026
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Condition: New
€ 78.50
€ 78.50
Hardback. Provides a thorough examination of the role of women in Ascendancy Ireland. Series: Irish Historical Monographs. Num Pages: 222 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783270392
- ISBN
- 9781783270392
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Condition: New
€ 96.34
€ 96.34
Hardback. Opens up significant paths for conversation about how musical concepts, practices and products were shaped by interrelationships between culture and commerce. Num Pages: 368 pages, 43 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JH; AVGC5; AVGC6; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 768.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783270651
- ISBN
- 9781783270651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.80
€ 113.80
Hardback. An examination of how the feminine was viewed in early medieval Ireland, through a careful study of a range of texts. Num Pages: 231 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 24. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Boydell & Brewer Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783271160
- ISBN
- 9781783271160
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.34
€ 96.34
Hardback. This volume questions the importance of arts and culture and their possible impact on politics and the economy. Chapters outline a new framework for analysis of democratic participation and economic growth and explore how these new patterns work around the world. The ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville and Joseph Schumpeter and Jane Jacobs are analysed. Editor(s): Clark, Terry. Series: Research in Urban Policy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783501922
- ISBN
- 9781783501922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.87
€ 143.87
Hardback. Research on Economic Inequality, Volume 22 collects papers from the Fifth ECINEQ Meeting, bringing together research from both senior and emerging scholars in the field of income distribution and poverty studies. The Volume is rounded out with investigations into the inequality of leisure time, regional convergence, and specific country studies. Editor(s): Bishop, John; Rodriguez, Juan Gabriel. Series: Research on Economic Inequality. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 907.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783505678
- ISBN
- 9781783505678
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Condition: New
€ 191.90
€ 191.90
Hardback. This volume assembles cutting edge research focusing on media and youth. The volume features papers about institutions that shape this part of the lifecourse, such as the family, school, community organizations. Papers address this theme from a theoretical and methodological framework. Editor(s): Robinson, Laura; Cotten, Shelia R.; Schulz, Jeremy. Series: Studies in Media and Communications. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783506293
- ISBN
- 9781783506293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.89
€ 152.89
Hardback. Rarely have Pasifika writers come together to share their experiences in this field. Focusing on the past, current and future status and success of Maori and Pasifika peoples in tertiary education within Aotearoa New Zealand, this volume covers diverse issues from the countries colonial history, to student engagement with new technology. Editor(s): Tuagalu, Clark; Cram, Fiona; Phillips, Hazel; Sauni, Pale. Series: Diversity in Higher Education. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFSL9; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 648.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783507030
- ISBN
- 9781783507030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.07
€ 153.07
Hardback. Addressing a perceived gap between symbolic interaction and ethno musicological approaches to the study of music, this special issue seeks to bring the fields closer by highlighting some of the complementary theoretical constructs of phenomenology and symbolic interaction as they relate to music studies. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: AVA; JFFP; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783508372
- ISBN
- 9781783508372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Hardback. This volume offers understandings of the relationship between violence and gender from the global to the domestic level. Authors trace the history of feminist antiviolence efforts, theorize the reproduction of symbolic gender violence, and show how violence might be re-conceptualized in comparative and intersectional perspectives. Editor(s): Demos, Vasilikie P.; Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783508938
- ISBN
- 9781783508938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.29
€ 162.29
Hardback. How do urban communities in Asian cities experience the impacts of urbanisation and climate change? This key issue forms the discussion point for this book. Particular reference is made to cities in India, and the capability of such urban communities of responding to climate-related disasters. Editor(s): Joerin, Jonas; Shaw, Rajib; Krishnamurthy, R. R. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNR; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509058
- ISBN
- 9781783509058
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.03
€ 132.03
Hardback. This volume builds on and expands the existing symbolic interactionist perspective to include the study of social interaction made possible by the use of new social media. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509331
- ISBN
- 9781783509331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.03
€ 132.03
Hardback. This volume is the second part of a two volume examination of the sociological and cultural impact derivative of Barack Hussein Obama's initial election and re-election as President of the United States. Editor(s): Cunnigen, Donald; Bruce, Marino. Series: Research in Race & Ethnic Relations. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 578.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509829
- ISBN
- 9781783509829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.19
€ 145.19
Hardcover. Advances in Group Processes publishes theoretical analyses, reviews, and theory based empirical chapters on group phenomena. This volume contains papers presented at the 25th anniversary of the Annual Group Processes Conference. Editor(s): Thye, Shane R.; Lawler, Edward J. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations (black and white). BIC Classification: JFFP; JFS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784410780
- ISBN
- 9781784410780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.29
€ 162.29
Hardcover. This book examines the development of biopolitics as an academic perspective within political science. It reviews the work of the leading proponents of this perspective and presents a comprehensive view of biopolitics as a framework to structure political inquiry. Editor(s): Blank, Robert H.; Hines, Samuel M., Jr.; Funke, Odelia; Losco, Joseph; Stewart, Patrick. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784411084
- ISBN
- 9781784411084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.38
€ 144.38
Hardcover. This two-part volume offers understandings of the relationship between violence and gender from the global to the domestic level. Part A focuses on international cases of gendered violence and their legal standing while authors in Part B show how violence might be re-conceptualized in comparative and intersectional perspectives. Editor(s): Demos, Vasilikie P.; Segal, Marcia Texler. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 650 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 38. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784411183
- ISBN
- 9781784411183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.17
€ 258.17
Hardcover. Research in Consumer Behavior is a leading publication in the field of consumer behavior. The substantive topics covered in this volume represent crucial issues for our times including understanding and navigating cultural diversity and cultural perspectives on co-creating market value. Editor(s): Schouten, John; Martin, Diane; Belk, Russell W. Series: Research in Consumer Behavior. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JFFT; JMAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784411589
- ISBN
- 9781784411589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.87
€ 143.87
Hardcover. The essays included in this volume illuminate mediations of the individual-society relationship from a variety of angles, both explicitly and implicitly. They highlight the need to consider the consequences of choices made by collective decision-makers, politicians and leaders of organizations. Editor(s): Dahms, Harry F. Series: Current Perspectives in Social Theory. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFFR; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412234
- ISBN
- 9781784412234
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.85
€ 162.85
Hardcover. This volume presents papers which address both individual and societal levels of environment in relation to disability and shed new light on the processes involved with creating or modifying these environmental supports or barriers. Editor(s): Altman, Barbara Mandell; Barnartt, Sharon N. Series: Research in Social Science and Disability. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412630
- ISBN
- 9781784412630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.38
€ 144.38
Paperback. This is the fifth volume in a series which endeavours to organize, centralize and present current ideas and research in the field of child development, viewed with a sociological perspective. It contains three main sections: early childhood care; children's peer groups; and, family influence. Editor(s): Adler, Peter; Adler, Patricia A. Series: Sociological Studies of Children & Youth. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784413071
- ISBN
- 9781784413071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Paperback. The volumes in this series illustrate how social organization and private, emotional experience are different phases of the social process. They show the steps by which emotional experience is shaped by social structural, macro-level processes and how these processes are changed by experience. Editor(s): Ambert, Anne-Marie; Mandell, Nancy. Series: Sociological Studies of Children and Youth. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784413149
- ISBN
- 9781784413149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Paperback. This volume showcases important work of sociologists helping to define the direction of the sub-field. Their work shares basic premises and concerns: children and youth are active agents in their own 'socialization', produce meaning and action collaboratively with peers, and struggle for agency in various social contexts. Editor(s): Kinney, David A.; Rosier, Katherine Brown. Series: Sociological Studies of Children & Youth. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784413200
- ISBN
- 9781784413200
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
Children and Youth Speak for Themselves (Sociological Studies of Child...
Heather Beth Johnson (Ed.)
Paperback. The volume is a collection of articles from scholars who pay particular attention to children and/or adolescents' voices, interpretations, perspectives, and experiences within specific social and cultural contexts. Contributions include research stemming from a broad spectrum of methodological and theoretical orientations. Editor(s): Johnson, Heather Beth. Series: Sociological Studies of Children & Youth. Num Pages: 472 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784413248
- ISBN
- 9781784413248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54