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Paperback. This book is an exploration of violence both by and against children, its causes and approaches to its amelioration. The contributors examine topics such as children who kill; violent young offenders; immigrant children who have been the victims of war; the influence of television; the relationship to the family; and racial and sexual violence. Editor(s): Varma, Ved. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 234 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853023446
- ISBN
- 9781853023446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.69
€ 44.69
Paperback. This book explores the implications of recent research for all those concerned with child welfare and social work. It addresses the present concerns as expressed by Government bodies and central Government enquiries regarding the services and policies relating to children in need of care and attention. Editor(s): Iwaniec, Dorota; Hill, Malcolm. Num Pages: 304 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN; JPQB; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028120
- ISBN
- 9781853028120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.40
€ 38.40
Paperback. * A brilliant biography of one of our greatest politicians, from the highly acclaimed Roy Hattersley, out now in paperback Num Pages: 720 pages, Section: 16, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; BGH; HBJD1; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 47. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 720
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Digital original
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349121109
- ISBN
- 9780349121109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.42
€ 23.99
€ 16.42
Paperback. "A reference that has no counterpart.. Civilization is in debt to all [the contributors]."-International Herald Tribune Editor(s): Dworkin, Anthony; Gutman, Roy; Rieff, David. Num Pages: 432 pages, 150 duotone photographs. BIC Classification: JWXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 122 x 31. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393328462
- ISBN
- 9780393328462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.59
€ 26.99
€ 23.59
paperback. Reveals the secrets of self-control. This title shows us that willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened with practice and improved over time. It teaches you how to gain from self-control without pain, and discover the real power in willpower. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JMR; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141049489
- ISBN
- 9780141049489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 11.14
€ 12.99
€ 11.14
Paperback. For students, this is an invaluable collection of some of the best work on the topic, and for the specialist it will be a handy resource. It is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on self, identity, and related topics. Editor(s): Baumeister, Roy F. Series: Key Readings in Social Psychology. Num Pages: 502 pages, 25 figures, 29 tables, further reading list, index. BIC Classification: JMH; JMS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 179 x 29. Weight in Grams: 848.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 492
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780863775734
- ISBN
- 9780863775734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 102.58
€ 102.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 426 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780898625318
- ISBN
- 9780898625318
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.15
€ 55.15
Hardback. The concept of "cultural transmission" is central to much contemporary anthropological theory, since successful human reproduction through social systems is essential for effective survival and for enhancing the adaptiveness of individual humans and local populations. Editor(s): Ellen, Roy; Lycett, Stephen J.; Johns, Sarah E. Series: Theory & Methodology in Anthropology. Num Pages: 392 pages, 33 ills, 10 tables. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857459930
- ISBN
- 9780857459930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.93
€ 182.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845450175
- ISBN
- 9781845450175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.64
€ 163.64
Paperback. Part of The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series, this landmark volume assesses the contribution of recent work in ethnobiology to anthropological thought. * Considers the ways in which the subject matter and methodologies of ethnobiological research address core anthropological questions. Editor(s): Ellen, Roy. Series: Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405145893
- ISBN
- 9781405145893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
Paperback. Series: Jacana Pocket Biography. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; BGH; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 4522 x 2744 x 13. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press South Africa
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780821422014
- ISBN
- 9780821422014
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.35
€ 17.99
€ 17.35
Hardback. Non-knowledge should not be simply regarded as the opposite of knowledge, but as complementary to it: each derives its character and meaning from the other and from their interaction. This volume's ethnographic analyses provide a theoretical frame through which to consider the production and reproduction of ignorance, non-knowledge, and secrecy. Editor(s): Dilley, Roy; Kirsch, Thomas G. Series: Methodology & History in Anthropology. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782388388
- ISBN
- 9781782388388
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.91
€ 163.91
Paperback. This book examines in historical perspective the hitherto little-studied relationship between Islam and caste among the Haalpulaaren of Senegal. Series: International African Library. Num Pages: 270 pages, 15ill. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 270
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748619900
- ISBN
- 9780748619900
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.26
€ 42.99
€ 35.26
Paperback. Why did Hess fly to Scotland? Had Hitler authorized him to attempt to negotiate peace? Was British Intelligence involved? What was his state of mind at the time? Drawing on a variety of archive and eyewitness sources in Britain, Germany and the USA, this work is an objective assessment of the Hess' story. Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JFHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 126 x 15. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780750947572
- ISBN
- 9780750947572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.44
€ 12.44
Paperback. The authors apply ideas about quality of life to the field of disability to assist front-line professionals, managers and policy-makers in effective service provision. They examine the historical context of the concept of quality of life and discuss the application of quality of life in the daily lives of people who have disabilities. Num Pages: 272 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100058
- ISBN
- 9781843100058
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.21
€ 47.21
Paperback. Tells the story of the horrors and fears veterans could not leave behind on the battlefield, and which continue to haunt them and disrupt their lives, and those close to them. This title is suitable for Caring Professions, the Social Services, the Armed Forces, and to the Families with members serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces. Num Pages: 344 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JWX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845194079
- ISBN
- 9781845194079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.14
€ 26.99
€ 25.14
Paperback. A collection of essays focusing on postmoderism as a concept and its relevance to a number of issues of concern to contemporary society, including the areas of politics, feminism, architecture, fashion and the visual arts. Editor(s): Boyne, Roy; Rattansi, Ali. Series: Communications & Culture S. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCX; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 397. Very good clean copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0004733
- ISBN
- 9780333475119
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The English schools' system is at a crossroads. This landmark collection of essays brings together some of the country's leading education thinkers and practitioners. Their polemic is intended to help teachers, school leaders, governors, researchers and policy makers think deeply about future directions. Editor(s): Blatchford, Roy. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JNF; JNK; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- John Catt Educational Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909717787
- ISBN
- 9781909717787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.00
€ 18.00
Hardback. A 1990 examination of superpower competition in the Third World and the likelihood of it causing acute crises. Editor(s): Allison, Roy; Williams, Phil. Num Pages: 293 pages. BIC Classification: JPS. Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KIN0001727
- ISBN
- 9780521362801
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. This authoritative work examines recent changes in Russia's relations with the EU and NATO and explores the patterns of support for these various orientations among its own elites and public. * Investigates Russian engagement with the enlarged European Union and NATO. Series: Chatham House Papers. Num Pages: 240 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405126489
- ISBN
- 9781405126489
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.62
€ 79.62