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Hardback. The Zina Ordinance is part of the Hadood Ordinances that were promulgated in 1979 by the military dictator, General Zia-ul-Haq. This work argues that the Zina laws help situate morality within the individual, thus de-emphasizing the prevalence of societal immorality. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JFSJ1; JPVH1; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812856
- ISBN
- 9780774812856
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Condition: New
€ 113.86
€ 113.86
Hardback. While poverty persists as a major social problem, Canadians are increasingly framing their concerns over poverty and its consequences as issues of human rights and citizenship. This volume examines the ideas and practices of human rights, citizenship, legislation, and institution-building that are crucial to addressing poverty in this country. Editor(s): Young, Margot; Boyd, Susan B.; Brodsky, Gwen; Day, Shelagh. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFA; JPVH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 712.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812870
- ISBN
- 9780774812870
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Hardback. This fascinating investigation into the machinations of a divided navy tackles important questions of military professionalism, leadership, and identity. Series: Studies in Canadian Military History. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 b/w illustrations, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBW; JP; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 24. Weight in Grams: 553.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774812955
- ISBN
- 9780774812955
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Paperback. The essays this volume provide a framework for analyzing citizenship in an increasingly globalized world by addressing a number of fundamental questions. Series: Legal Dimensions. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH1; LNDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 17. Weight in Grams: 322.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813006
- ISBN
- 9780774813006
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.41
€ 36.99
€ 34.41
Hardback. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Canadian national identity underwent a transformation. This book surveys Canada's national history through a British lens. In a series of essays focusing on discrete aspects of Canadian identity, it reveals the complex relationship between Canada and the larger British world. Editor(s): Buckner, Phillip A.; Francis, R. Douglas. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; JFC; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 594.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813051
- ISBN
- 9780774813051
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Paperback. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Canadian national identity underwent a transformation. This book surveys Canada's national history through a British lens. Editor(s): Buckner, Phillip A.; Francis, R. Douglas. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; JFC; JFFN; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813068
- ISBN
- 9780774813068
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.00
€ 40.99
€ 36.00
Hardback. This book represents a landmark consideration of the diverse meanings, causal foundations, and positive and negative consequences of social capital, with a particular focus on its role in mitigating or enhancing social inequalities. Editor(s): Kay, Fiona M.; Johnston, Richard. Series: Equality | Security | Community. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 figures, 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFF; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 676.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813099
- ISBN
- 9780774813099
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Hardback. Theories of liberal multiculturalism seek to reconcile cultural rights with universal liberal principles. Some focus on individual autonomy; others emphasize communal identity. Andrew Robinson argues that liberal multiculturalism can be justified without privileging either .. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813136
- ISBN
- 9780774813136
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Condition: New
€ 113.86
€ 113.86
Paperback. Critical Policy Studies describes how new policy problems such as border screening and global warming have been catapulted onto the agenda in the neo-liberal era. Editor(s): Orsini, Michael; Smith, Miriam. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813181
- ISBN
- 9780774813181
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.32
€ 36.99
€ 34.32
Hardback. This book examines women lawyers' attempts to reconcile their professional obligations with other aspects of their lives. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 tables, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSJ1; LAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780774813198
- ISBN
- 9780774813198
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Hardback. Few serious scholars or policymakers believe that the connection between environmental problems and International Relations (IR) can be ignored. This volume aims to synthesize these two interrelated branches of study within international ecopolitical theory. It provides an overview of the critical approaches to global environmental politics. Editor(s): Laferriere, Eric; Stoett, Peter J. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JPS; RNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813211
- ISBN
- 9780774813211
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Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Paperback. Provides an overview of the critical approaches to global environmental politics. Guided by questions of how to understand the ecological predicaments and the global dimensions of the environmental policy questions they raise, this book is a contribution to fostering an approach to IR and ecological theory. Editor(s): Laferriere, Eric; Stoett, Peter J. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JPS; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813228
- ISBN
- 9780774813228
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.81
€ 36.99
€ 33.81
Hardback. This volume compares and contrasts foundational myths and highlights the sociopolitical contexts that affect the conditions of citizenship, access to education, and inclusion of diverse cultural knowledge in educational systems. Editor(s): Joshee, Reva; Johnson, Lauri. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 figures, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; JFSL1; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 517.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813259
- ISBN
- 9780774813259
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.74
€ 113.74
Paperback. This volume compares and contrasts foundational myths and highlights the sociopolitical contexts that affect the conditions of citizenship, access to education, and inclusion of diverse cultural knowledge in educational systems. Editor(s): Joshee, Reva; Johnson, Lauri. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 charts, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; JFSL1; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813266
- ISBN
- 9780774813266
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Paperback. Reveals the literary world of Japanese-occupied Manchuria (Manchukuo, 1932-45). This book examines the lives, careers, and literary legacies of seven prolific Chinese women writers during the occupation. It is suitable for those who study the history of East Asia, imperialism, and women. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies. Num Pages: 216 pages, 25 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBH; GTB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813365
- ISBN
- 9780774813365
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.40
€ 40.99
€ 36.40
Hardback. Conventional Choices examines twenty-five different leadership elections over thirty-two years in three of Canada's maritime provinces to explore the backgrounds, attitudes, and motivations of those who select party leaders. Num Pages: 320 pages, approx. 12 figures, 56 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774813419
- ISBN
- 9780774813419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Paperback. Conventional Choices examines twenty-five different leadership elections over thirty-two years in three of Canada's maritime provinces to explore the backgrounds, attitudes, and motivations of those who select party leaders. Num Pages: 320 pages, 12 charts, 56 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780774813426
- ISBN
- 9780774813426
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.55
€ 40.99
€ 36.55
Hardback. Presents an elegant analysis of the mechanisms of political mobilization under systemic racism that draws on case studies, interviews, and a detailed understanding of the racialized legal and sociocultural histories of the United States and Canada. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 1KBC; JFFN; JFSL1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Edition
- Annotated
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813457
- ISBN
- 9780774813457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85
Paperback. This innovative account examines the social and political impacts of Chinese teacher's schools in the early 20th century, their role in a society in transition, and their production of grassroots forces that lead to the Communist Revolution. Series: Contemporary Chinese Studies Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 17 tables, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; HBJF; HBLW; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774813488
- ISBN
- 9780774813488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Hardback. Investigates the day-to-day practices of the officials who manage human rights complaints. This work documents agencies' struggle to reconcile a huge body of claims within expansive standards and restrictive rules. It also examines how independent human rights advocates and organizations challenge the agency to respond to calls for change. Series: Law and Society. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JPP; JPVH; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Canadian First
- SKU
- V9780774813525
- ISBN
- 9780774813525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.85
€ 113.85