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hardcover. The first comprehensive study of the admission policies and practices at U.S. public universities, examining their "social contract" in light of contemporary debates over affirmative action, standardized testing, privatization, and the influences of globalization. Num Pages: 352 pages, 15 tables, 13 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804755580
ISBN
9780804755580
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.81

Paperback. Presents a comprehensive history of California's pioneering efforts to create a high-quality system of public higher education. This work traces the social, political, and economic forces that established and funded a uniquely tiered, and geographically dispersed network of public campuses in California. Num Pages: 480 pages, 26 illustrations, 20 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 3JH; 3JJ; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804757539
ISBN
9780804757539
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.53

Paperback. Editor(s): Douglass, John Aubrey. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 309.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349576654
ISBN
9781349576654
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.15

Paperback. Presents profiles of a hostel in Glasgow and a comparative hostel, to make assessments and referrals and to evaluate their effect. These objectives were successfully met along with secondary objectives to discover insights into the residents' experiences and lifestyles, and their interaction with health and nursing services. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFB; MBP; MQCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861561497
ISBN
9781861561497
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.66

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 436 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JPA; JPS; JWA; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
436
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691649931
ISBN
9780691649931
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 231.98

Paperback. John Ashdown-Hill, whose research was instrumental in the discovery of Richard III's remains, offers a meticulous and engaging insight into the famous Wars of the Roses. Num Pages: 336 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC1; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445660356
ISBN
9781445660356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Contrary to widely held views of Ronald Reagan as a reflexive man of action, this book argues that he was drawn to and driven by ideas. It states that Reagan, during his presidency, articulated important new concepts that fundamentally reshaped American foreign policy. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 207 x 134 x 22. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781566637268
ISBN
9781566637268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.08

Paperback. What is civilization? Why do we need it? And what can civilization offer us in an age of irony? This title explores the nature and aims of civilization, examining how civilizing forces from the Greeks to the Renaissance have shaped and coloured our ideas of what a good existence means. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141031064
ISBN
9780141031064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. * Cutting-edge introduction to and extension of the work of Paul Virilio and its current directions. * Contains contributions by the world s leading Virilio scholars, as well as a newly-translated text by Virilio. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745648781
ISBN
9780745648781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.54

Hardback. * Cutting-edge introduction to and extension of the work of Paul Virilio and its current directions. * Contains contributions by the world s leading Virilio scholars, as well as a newly-translated text by Virilio. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745648774
ISBN
9780745648774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.38

Paperback. * One of the first volumes in Polity s new Theory and Media series. * Introduces cult hypermodern philosopher, Paul Virilio, specifically to students of media and cultural studies. * Presents an introduction to Virilio s important media related ideas, theories and concepts. Series: Theory and Media. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745642291
ISBN
9780745642291
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.26

Hardback. * One of the first volumes in Polity s new Theory and Media series. * Introduces cult hypermodern philosopher, Paul Virilio, specifically to students of media and cultural studies. * Presents an introduction to Virilio s important media related ideas, theories and concepts. Series: Theory and Media. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745642284
ISBN
9780745642284
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.69

Paperback. Guides you through Paul Virilio's concepts with headwords including Accident, Body, Cinema, Deterritorialization and Eugenics. This title helps you explore the edge of Virilio's pioneering thought in cultural and social theory with the entries on Foreclosure, Grey Ecology, Polar Inertia and the Overexposed City. Editor(s): Armitage, John. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 366.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748646838
ISBN
9780748646838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.17

Paperback. Paul Virilio is one of the most challenging critics of art and technology. His work has produced substantial debate, compelling readers to ask if his criticism is out of touch or out in front of traditional perspectives. This title includes 13 original writings, that is suitable for students and researchers into contemporary visual culture. Editor(s): Armitage, John; Bishop, Ryan. Series: Critical Connections. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AB; JFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 468. Series: Critical Connections. 256 pages, 25 b/w illustrations. Editor(s): Armitage, John; Bishop, Ryan. Paul Virilio is one of the most challenging critics of art and technology. His work has produced substantial debate, compelling readers to ask if his criticism is out of touch or out in front of traditional perspectives. This title includes 13 original writings, that is suitable for students and researchers into contemporary visual culture. Cateogry: (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: AB; JFC. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight: 466.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748654444
ISBN
9780748654444
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 27 b/w illustrations, 3 maps, 12 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBSM; 3JJPN; HBTB; JFFB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816677474
ISBN
9780816677474
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.24

Paperback. Editor(s): Archer, John; Sandul, Paul J. P.; Solomonson, Katherine. Num Pages: 448 pages, 9. BIC Classification: AMVD; AMX; JFSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 180 x 16. Weight in Grams: 744.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816692996
ISBN
9780816692996
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.45

hardcover. Editor(s): Archer, John; Sandul, Paul J. P.; Solomonson, Katherine. Num Pages: 448 pages, 9. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 262 x 27. Weight in Grams: 918.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816692965
ISBN
9780816692965
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.25

Paperback. Series: Language, Discourse, Society. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JFSR; JHMC; MBX. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 203 x 127. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349523511
ISBN
9781349523511
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.74

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 668 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JH; JPA; JPF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1114.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2020
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
668
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691649276
ISBN
9780691649276
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 284.24
€ 212.58

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 668 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVG; 3JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 914.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
668
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691622491
ISBN
9780691622491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 99.84
€ 76.32

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