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Society & culture: general
Hardback. In what ways are cities central to the evolution of contemporary global capitalism? And in what ways is global capitalism forged by the urban experience? This book provides a response to these questions, exploring the multifaceted dimensions of the city-capitalism nexus. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; KCS; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745689661
- ISBN
- 9780745689661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.95
€ 64.95
Hardcover. The majority of immigrants settle in cities when they arrive, and few can deny the dynamic influence migration has on cities. However, a one-size-fits-all approach cannot describe the activities and settlement patterns of immigrants in contemporary cities. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745690018
- ISBN
- 9780745690018
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.37
€ 65.37
Hardcover. This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to contemporary bioethics. It also presents provocative, philosophically informed arguments on current bioethical issues. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; MBDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690599
- ISBN
- 9780745690599
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.15
€ 71.15
Hardback. One of the major characteristics of our contemporary culture is a positive, almost banal, view of the transgression and disruption of cultural boundaries. Strangers, migrants and nomads are celebrated in our postmodern world of hybrids and cyborgs. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBK; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690698
- ISBN
- 9780745690698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.28
€ 65.28
hardcover. From selfies and memes to hashtags and parodies, social media are used for mundane and personal expressions of political commentary, engagement, and participation. The coverage of politics reflects the social mediation of everyday life, where individual experiences and thoughts are documented and shared online. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745691343
- ISBN
- 9780745691343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.76
€ 65.76
Hardcover. It is well known that the world is transitioning to an irrevocable urban future whose epicentre has moved into the cities of Asia and Africa. What is less clear is how this will be managed and deployed as a multi-polar world system is being born. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 135. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745691558
- ISBN
- 9780745691558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.58
€ 71.58
Hardcover. The ecological crisis is the most overwhelming to have ever faced humanity and its consequences permeate every domain of life. This trenchant book examines its relation to Islamophobia as the dominant form of racism today, showing how both share roots in domination, colonialism and the logics of capitalism. Series: Debating Race. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JFSR2; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 190 x 130. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745692265
- ISBN
- 9780745692265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.42
€ 46.99
€ 46.42
Hardback. Networks of Outrage and Hope is an exploration of the new forms of social movements and protests that are erupting in the world today, from the Arab uprisings to the indignadas movement in Spain, from the Occupy Wall Street movement to the social protests in Turkey, Brazil and elsewhere. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFF; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745695754
- ISBN
- 9780745695754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.81
€ 77.81
Hardback. This volume is devoted to post-communist Central Europe and is divided into three parts. The first part covers some general issues of social theory and politics, ranging from the chances for social-liberalism under post-communism to the birth of neo-socialism in the region. Series Editor(s): Mercuro, Nicholas. Series: International Review of Comparative Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DF; JFF; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762301539
- ISBN
- 9780762301539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.20
€ 116.20
Hardback. Intended to be a corrective to the literature on marginality. In addition to theoretical and methodological concerns a major theme for this volume is the combination of both theory and method towards an investigation of issues and problems that emanate from the social structure, and are closely linked to power and domination. Series: Research in Race & Ethnic Relations. Num Pages: 234 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 225 x 31. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762302772
- ISBN
- 9780762302772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45
Hardback. In an overview of the state of reform of the US education system a number of experts discuss issues ranging from the economics of inequality, urban economics and the digital divide to problems of discrimination, desegregation and choice, vouchers and privatization. Editor(s): Hunter, Dr. Richard C.; Brown, Frank (Brown,Frank School of Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA). Series: Advances in Educational Administration. Num Pages: 358 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 31. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762304264
- ISBN
- 9780762304264
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Hardback. This volume focuses on Pacific Rim cities and analyzes successful policies and programmes in urban development, explaining why they have worked. It identify themes of change that are taking place in the context of globalization, economic restructuring, and social change. Editor(s): Williams, J. F.; Stimson, Robert J. Series: International Review of Comparative Public Policy. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1MK; GTF; JFFS; JHMC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 159 x 38. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762306954
- ISBN
- 9780762306954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.91
€ 182.91
Hardback. This volume considers African-American education in the 21st century through the lens of the Chicago School Tradition, at the University of Chicago. Editor(s): Allen, Walter R.; Spencer, Margaret Beale; O'Connor, Carla. Series: Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research Policy and Praxis. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308293
- ISBN
- 9780762308293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.23
€ 137.23
Hardback. Aims to present research concerning the strategic importance of environmental concerns within the multinational firm, and to explore the implications of corporate environmental strategy on public policy. This book is useful to students and decision-makers interested in the changing role of multinational enterprises in the global economy. Editor(s): Lundan, Sarianna M. Series: Research in Global Strategic Management. Num Pages: 236 pages, index. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJVG; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762309665
- ISBN
- 9780762309665
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.87
€ 131.87
Hardback. Whilst these papers consider issues relating to access and exclusion for students, the remit of this volume is deliberately broad. It includes articles on access and exclusion with regard to academics and their managers, curriculum content and the manner in which the media approach this topic. Editor(s): Tight, Malcolm. Series: International Perspectives on Higher Education Research. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JNMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762309740
- ISBN
- 9780762309740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.96
€ 137.96
Hardback. Examining political struggle based on sexuality, gender, and age, this volume explores identity politics from different contexts using methodological approaches and theoretical views. It teaches students and scholars of political sociology, the role of political opportunity and threat in social movements, and transgender political activism. Editor(s): Waldner, Lisa K.; Dobratz, Betty A.; Buzzell, Timothy. Series: Research in Political Sociology. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762309917
- ISBN
- 9780762309917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.72
€ 126.72
Hardback. "Advances in Group Processes" publishes theoretical analyses, reviews and theory based empirical chapters on group phenomena. Volume 20, the second volume of a five-series set, includes papers that address fundamental issues of power and status. Editor(s): Thye, Shane R.; Skvoretz, John. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- 20th Anniversary ed.
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310302
- ISBN
- 9780762310302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.30
€ 124.30
Hardback. Explores cultural influences in relation to concerns of ergonomics and human factors. These include scientific-philosophical considerations, aircraft and maritime safety, cross-national training, effective use of the world-wide web, multinational decision making, third-world industrial development, implementation of technology transfer, and more. Editor(s): Kaplan, Michael. Series: Advances in Human Performance & Cognitive Engineering Research. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310494
- ISBN
- 9780762310494
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.55
€ 138.55
Hardback. Offers a critique of biomedical approaches to personal and public health, and calls for more sociological input, qualitative research and an intersectional approach to help us understand various aspects of health and illness. This volume is about gender, health and medicine broadly defined. Editor(s): Segal, Marcia Texler; Demos, Vasilikie P.; Kronenfeld, Jennie. Series: Advances in Gender Research. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762310586
- ISBN
- 9780762310586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.10
€ 137.10
Hardback. Emphasizes the developments in interactional theory and practice. This work includes examples of post-modern ethnography and performance texts focused on border crossings and border performances. It presents essays honoring Carolyn Ellis' contributions to 'Symbolic Interaction and Communications'. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 163 x 34. Weight in Grams: 722.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762311866
- ISBN
- 9780762311866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.60
€ 126.60