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Relates the development of the Summer Institute of Linguistics, or SIL, from its close association with official Mexico in the early 1930s to the late 1970s, when a growing anti-SIL alliance led by a new generation of Mexican anthropologists induced the Mexican government to curtail its support for the SIL. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLW; HRCX7; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817315153
- ISBN
- 9780817315153
Condition: New
€ 52.12
€ 52.12
In 1948, just as the Cold War was settling into the form it would maintain for nearly half a century, major antagonists the United States and Russia began maneuvering into a series of dangerously hostile encounters. Into this difficult situation the Americans placed General William Henry Tunner. Num Pages: 312 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLW3; HBTW; HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817316921
- ISBN
- 9780817316921
Condition: New
€ 57.13
€ 57.13
"Lincoln s Trident" is the definitive account of the US Navy s West Gulf Blockading Squadron s quarantine of the Confederacy in the central and western Gulf of Mexico and adjacent river systems." Num Pages: 712 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JWF; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1066.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- 2
- Number of pages
- 712
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817318468
- ISBN
- 9780817318468
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73
The essays in "Transforming the Dead: Culturally Modified Bone in the Prehistoric Midwest" explore the numerous ways that Eastern Woodland Native Americans selected, modified, and used human bones as tools, trophies, ornaments, and other objects imbued with cultural significance in daily life and rituals. Editor(s): Hargrave, Eve; Schermer, Shirley; Hedman, Kristin; Lillie, Robin. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; HDDA; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817318611
- ISBN
- 9780817318611
Condition: New
€ 79.73
€ 79.73
"Among the Garifuna: Family Tales and Ethnography from the Caribbean Coast "is an intimate ethnographic narrative of one indigenous family in the twentieth-century Caribbean, offering original insights on daily life, gender, culture, ethnicity, and religion. " Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJ; HBJK; HBTB; JFSL9; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817318710
- ISBN
- 9780817318710
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Paperback. Drone Warfare and Lawfare in a Post-Heroic Age posits a framework for the scholarly community, policy makers, and lay readers for understanding the legal and military aspects of drone warfare. Series: Rhetoric, Law, and the Humanities. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; JPS; JW; LNDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 30. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817318925
- ISBN
- 9780817318925
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.28
€ 59.28
Paperback. Traces the story of the now state-recognized Waccamaw Siouan tribe from its beginnings in the Southeastern United States, through their first contacts with Europeans, and into the 21st century, detailing the struggles these Indians have endured over time. Series: Contemporary American Indian Studies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 16ill. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817351243
- ISBN
- 9780817351243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.78
€ 35.78
Paperback. "AVoice of Their Own" explores the consciousness-raising role of the American Suffrage press of the latter half of the 19th century" Editor(s): Solomon, Martha. Num Pages: 20 pages. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJC; JFFK; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 20
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817351526
- ISBN
- 9780817351526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.29
€ 38.29
Paperback. Translator(s): Weinberger, Leon J.; Ordan, Dena. Series: Judaic Studies S. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 191.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817352905
- ISBN
- 9780817352905
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.50
€ 29.50
Paperback. Presents a study of women's writing and poetics, and representations of women artists in the 20th century. This book probes the work of HD, William Carlos Williams, and Marcel Duchamp, among others, and includes DuPlessis's essay "For the Etruscans". Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: DSB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817353223
- ISBN
- 9780817353223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.78
€ 35.78
Paperback. "Perilous Missions" is William M. Leary's detailed operational history of the USA's Civil Air Transport (CAT), taking it through its many forms and uses in Asian conflicts." Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 3JJP; JWG; JWKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed of 2 Revised ed
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817353407
- ISBN
- 9780817353407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.07
€ 42.07
Paperback. An overview of the developments and deployments of air power in World War I, which forshadowed the decisive role air power played in the World War II and continues to influence military strategies today. Num Pages: 316 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1DFG; 3JJF; HBJD; HBWN; JWG; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817353476
- ISBN
- 9780817353476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.78
€ 35.78
Paperback. A brief, accessible introduction to the role of myth historically and in popular culture. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817354374
- ISBN
- 9780817354374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.49
€ 24.49
Paperback. William A Read (1869-1962) was a renowned linguist whose career included 38 years as a professor of English at Louisiana State University. This volume includes his three Louisiana articles combined: "Louisiana Place-Names of Indian Origin" (1927), "More Indian Place-Names in Louisiana" (1928), and "Indian Words" (1931). Editor(s): Riser, George M. Num Pages: 168 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; GBGP; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817355050
- ISBN
- 9780817355050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.23
€ 23.23
Paperback. Through an analysis of seven archaeological sites on the Yucatan peninsula that are open to heritage touring, the author reveals the planned growth of the Maya Riviera since the early 1970s and examines the impact of international tourism on both ancient structures and the contemporary Maya people and culture. Series Editor(s): Curet, L. Antonio. Series: Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HDD; JFC; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817355142
- ISBN
- 9780817355142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.50
€ 29.50
Paperback. Originally published: London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1947. With new introd. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JWG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817356255
- ISBN
- 9780817356255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.49
€ 24.49
Paperback. In this collection of fifteen essays, archaeologists and ethnographers explore the material record of food and its consumption as social practice. Editor(s): Dietler, Michael. Num Pages: 444 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817356415
- ISBN
- 9780817356415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.12
€ 52.12
Paperback. Originally published: Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1969. Num Pages: 406 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817356507
- ISBN
- 9780817356507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.09
€ 47.09
Paperback. "The Modern Age" examines the discourses that have come to characterize adolescence and argues that commonplace views of adolescents as impulsive, conflicted, and rebellious are constructions inspired by broader cultural anxieties that characterized American society in early-twentieth-century America. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817356989
- ISBN
- 9780817356989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.50
€ 29.50
Paperback. This updated edition of "Populism in Latin America" discusses new developments in populism as a political phenomenon and the emergence of new populist political figures in Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela in particular. Editor(s): Conniff, Michael L. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press United States
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780817357092
- ISBN
- 9780817357092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.07
€ 42.07