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Paperback. Argues that cinema and television in Spain only makes sense when considered together as twin vehicles for screen fiction. This book examines the textual evidence for crossover between cinema and television at the level of narrative and form. It is suitable for both Hispanic and media studies. Series: Contemporary Hispanic and Lusophone Cultures. Num Pages: 256 pages, 21 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; APF; APT; JFSL4. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846312021
- ISBN
- 9781846312021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.42
€ 33.99
€ 30.42
Hardcover. Explores the relation between poststructuralist thought and postcoloniality, and identifies in that interaction the expression of a particular anxiety concerning the form of theoretical writing. This book argues that this anxiety betrays an unprecedented lucidity concerning the particular challenges of writing about ourselves and others. Series: Postcolonialism Across the Disciplines. Num Pages: 207 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSBH5; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846312304
- ISBN
- 9781846312304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.98
€ 140.98
Hardcover. At least 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. Thsi book seeks to understand the epileptic body as a literary or figurative device intelligible beyond a medical framework. It is suitable for cultural disability studies scholars and for those seeking greater understanding of this common condition. Series: Representations: Health, Disability, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 296 pages, 0. BIC Classification: DSB; JFC; JFFG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846312373
- ISBN
- 9781846312373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.77
€ 139.77
Hardcover. This book examines a sophisticated effort by radical economic reformers to change the ideology of nationalism in Mexico from 1988-94 and so "reinvent" the country in a way that was more friendly to their market policies, and responses to this by opposition parties. Series: Liverpool Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 302 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFSL4. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846314858
- ISBN
- 9781846314858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.70
€ 139.70
Hardcover. An introduction to the Afro-diasporic literature of the Haitian Revolution, Beyond the Slave Narrative frames the unique contributions to anti-colonial thought of Haitian general Jean-Jacques Dessalines and other singular Haitian voices. Series: Liverpool Studies in International Slavery. Num Pages: 322 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJH; 2ADF; DSB; HBTS; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781846314971
- ISBN
- 9781846314971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.70
€ 139.70
hardcover. Draws together a range of key scholars to examine the state of French Studies in the UK, taking account of the variety of factors which have made the discipline what it is. Editor(s): Lane, Philippe; Worton, Michael. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JM; GTB; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846316555
- ISBN
- 9781846316555
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.70
€ 139.70
Hardcover. Provides an opportunity not only to take stock of intensifying bilateral cooperation in the higher education sector, but also to share experience and best practice, and, hopefully, to identify some initiatives and areas for collaboration. Editor(s): Lane, Philippe; Fraser, Maurice. Num Pages: 241 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; JNF; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846316630
- ISBN
- 9781846316630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.70
€ 139.70
Hardcover. Presents a series of papers focused on the complex dynamics of coalitions and the interorganizational relations within social movements. This volume includes a section, which focuses on strategic decision making in social movements, including with regard to strategic alliances. Editor(s): Coy, Patrick G. Series: Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change. Num Pages: 372 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781846638923
- ISBN
- 9781846638923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.56
€ 113.56
Hardcover. There is abundant evidence of the quasi-total domination of the sociology and anthropology of tourism by academics from the English-speaking world. This title familiarises readers in the US, UK, Australia and the English speaking regions of Africa and Asia with such evolutionary thinking. Editor(s): Dann, Graham; Parrinello, Giuli Liebman. Series: Tourism Social Science Series. Num Pages: 484 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 32. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781846639883
- ISBN
- 9781846639883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.13
€ 156.13
Hardcover. Offers a theoretical and empirical perspective on the value, potential and contribution that qualitative research methodologies bring to the analysis of housing policy issues within an international context. This book also includes discussion of specific methodological challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by researchers. Editor(s): Maginn, Paul J.; Tonts, Matthew; Thompson, Susan M. Series: Studies in Qualitative Methodology. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781846639906
- ISBN
- 9781846639906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.63
€ 107.63
Hardback. MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) are shaking up the traditional forms of primary and continuing education and training. These new distance teaching tools which take advantage of the Web and social network revolution are making us think again about how we teach and learn. Num Pages: 142 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 241 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848218017
- ISBN
- 9781848218017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Hardback. This book analyses the development of Collective Intelligence by a better knowledge of the diversity of the temperaments and behavioural and relational processes. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: JM; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848219816
- ISBN
- 9781848219816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.14
€ 177.14
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JM; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848219892
- ISBN
- 9781848219892
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 179.74
€ 179.74
Hardback. Discusses a range of fundamental issues about justice. This work addresses issues pertaining to distributive, procedural, and interactional justice using a range of methodologies. It focuses on issues relevant to the processes underlying justice evaluations, including motivations, perceptions, identities, ideologies and exclusionary practices. Editor(s): Hegtvedt, Karen A.; Clay-Warner, Jody. Series: Advances in Group Processes. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; LNFB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848551046
- ISBN
- 9781848551046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.86
€ 130.86
Hardback. Covers the various aspects of war in the twenty-first century where asymmetric warfare has changed many rules of the game, imposing a profound transformation on the military, not only tactical, but also structural, preparatory, mental and ideological. This book also covers the delicate relations between the armed forces and societies. Editor(s): Caforio, Guiseppe; Kummel, Gerhard; Purkayastha, Bandara. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 556 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 556
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848551220
- ISBN
- 9781848551220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.05
€ 193.05
Hardback. Part of the "Blue Ribbon Paper Series", this book contains papers that cover theory and research presented at the Couch-Stone Spring Symposium, and the Annual Meetings of the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction. It includes theoretical developments in the areas of everyday life, race, Native Americans, politics, and performance. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 221 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848551244
- ISBN
- 9781848551244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.15
€ 118.15
Hardback. Contains five papers which examine the future of symbolic interaction. This work features additional essays that offer theoretical developments in the areas of social work, race, media, identity, and politics. Editor(s): Denzin, Norman K. Series: Studies in Symbolic Interaction. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848551268
- ISBN
- 9781848551268
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Hardback. Focuses on such themes as - attention to the definitional and theoretical underpinnings of globalization; the ubiquitous nature and topical display of globalization; and, the possibilities of understanding, redefining and rethinking aspects of globalization with the backdrop of issues that relate to education, and the pursuit of public good. Editor(s): Hopson, Rodney K.M.; Yeakey, Carol Camp; Boakari, Francis Musa. Series: Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research, Policy and Praxis. Num Pages: 552 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 234 x 45. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848551848
- ISBN
- 9781848551848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.89
€ 124.89
Hardback. The process of globalisation has its own dynamics and several serious flaws that have resulted in significant economic, political and social imbalances in the global political economy. This book examines the implications of these imbalances for achieving lasting global peace. Editor(s): Gangopadhyay, Partha; Chatterji, Manas. Series Editor(s): Chatterji, Manas. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 374 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848552005
- ISBN
- 9781848552005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.61
€ 139.61
Hardback. Many economic issues that touch the life of millions of people are more complex than most people thought. From the US financial crisis to regional cooperation, from the oil price shock to climate change, policy conflicts are abound. This book argues that understanding the nature and intensity of trade-offs is a key to resolving the conflicts. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848552043
- ISBN
- 9781848552043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.85
€ 112.85