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Hardback. Creates a community profile which looks at Muslims as an entire faith community from a sociological and social policy perspective. This work reveals the social position of Muslims as a group compared to other faith communities in terms of educational qualifications, economic activity and housing conditions. Series: International Library of Human Geography. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSR2; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845114718
- ISBN
- 9781845114718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.60€ 126.76
€ 142.60
€ 126.76
Hardback. Antony McCammon recounts his experiences as British Honorary Consul in Zurich, a post he occupied for eleven years. With his background as a banker, he reveals the workings of diplomacy from the perspective in which his proximity to key diplomats and political figures such as Edward Heath gives readers a unique glimpse behind-the-scenes of power. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 bw integrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFH; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; BM; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 222 x 31. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780763026
- ISBN
- 9781780763026
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.42€ 54.65
€ 59.42
€ 54.65
Paperback. The prominent Buddhist religious leader and advocate for peace, Daisaku Ikeda, has placed dialogue at the centre of his efforts towards securing global justice and conflict resolution. This book offers detailed exploration of this crucial aspect of Ikeda's philosophy of peace. Editor(s): Urbain, Olivier. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; HPQ; HREP; HRLP1; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780765723
- ISBN
- 9781780765723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.93
€ 34.99
€ 29.93
Paperback. This major textbook offers both an introduction to and key readings in twenty core political concepts. It blends original essays that survey debates and contact with up-to-date primary literature to provide students with an ideal collection for use on a wide range of courses in political studies. Editor(s): MacKenzie, Iain. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1342.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 704
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748616787
- ISBN
- 9780748616787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 37.34
€ 41.99
€ 37.34
Paperback. Translator(s): McCuaig, William. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF7; JMAF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231143011
- ISBN
- 9780231143011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 22.36
€ 30.99
€ 22.36
Hardback. This guide to Native American history and culture outlines new ways of understanding American Indian cultures in contemporary contexts. Series: Introducing Ethnic Studies. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748618606
- ISBN
- 9780748618606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78€ 119.62
€ 124.78
€ 119.62
Paperback. Examines how developments in physics, biology, medicine, psychology, politics, and art employed the metaphor of the working body as a human motor. This title demonstrates how the utopian obsession with energy and fatigue shaped social thought across the ideological spectrum. Num Pages: 432 pages, 26 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 238 x 31. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520078277
- ISBN
- 9780520078277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 30.07
€ 41.99
€ 30.07
Hardback. Num Pages: 218 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APFA; JFSL3. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810861053
- ISBN
- 9780810861053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.14
€ 96.14
Hardback. A lively and accessible study of media and discourse. Editor(s): Alia, Valerie. Series: Media Topics. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: CFG; JFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1270.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748623471
- ISBN
- 9780748623471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.01€ 97.45
€ 101.01
€ 97.45
Hardback. Analyzing how economic crime was managed in Russia, from the Brezhnev era to the Yeltsin years, this book reveals the historical roots of the 'criminal problem' that has marked Russian politics since the late 1980s. It investigates the changing nature of criminal law and policing before and after the fall of the Soviet state. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JKVM; LAQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849040655
- ISBN
- 9781849040655
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36€ 64.17
€ 65.36
€ 64.17
Hardback. This book provides academics, students, practitioners, journalists and others with a broad-ranging yet detailed account, not just of how local government actually works, but also the main political issues and debates surrounding its multi-faceted roles in contemporary Scotland. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748620043
- ISBN
- 9780748620043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78€ 119.43
€ 124.78
€ 119.43
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Iberoamericana Editorial Vervuert S.L.U
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788484895589
- ISBN
- 9788484895589
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.30
€ 38.99
€ 35.30
Paperback. This book covers alphabetically both the major concepts in political theory and the key writers in the field. While ensuring accuracy and objectivity, the entries represent interpretations that are both challenging and interesting. Series: Politics Glossaries. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 198 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748622603
- ISBN
- 9780748622603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 21.58
€ 24.99
€ 21.58
Hardback. Presents the arguments for the establishment of a world government to answer pressing global issues such as war, global injustices and environmental problems. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748634989
- ISBN
- 9780748634989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.78€ 119.62
€ 124.78
€ 119.62
Hardcover. An integrated risk management framework for Islamic banks. It shows students and professionals how to identify, measure and mitigate risk in Shari'ah-compliant banks. It provides a risk coding system that facilitates risk management and reporting systems. Series: Edinburgh Guides to Islamic Finance. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSR2; KFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 230
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748670079
- ISBN
- 9780748670079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.95€ 102.03
€ 106.95
€ 102.03
Paperback. Ideal for experienced students and researchers in the social sciences who wish to refresh or extend their understanding of statistics, and to apply advanced statistical procedures using SPSS or R. Key theory is reviewed and illustrated with examples of how to apply these concepts using real data. Num Pages: 864 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMB; PBT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 186 x 243 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1662.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 864
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230577183
- ISBN
- 9780230577183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.93
€ 112.93
Paperback. 'Evolutionary Psychology' offers a comprehensive and lucid overview of the main ideas, issues and debates in this field, tackling a wide range of fascinating questions that are pertinent to our understanding of modern life. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780273737940
- ISBN
- 9780273737940
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.02
€ 84.02
Paperback. Divided into male and female sections, this dictionary provides an alphabetical listing of Muslim names in both English and Arabic. Each name has a description of its origin and meaning as well as indication of whether the name is derived from Arabic or Persian. Num Pages: 367 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 2BXF; 2CSR; GBC; HBTG; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co (Publishers)Ltd
- Number of pages
- 367
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850653578
- ISBN
- 9781850653578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.80
€ 19.99
€ 19.80
Hardback. Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) is a multifaceted academic discipline requiring training in linguistics, language acquisition, language pedagogy, testing and research, curriculum and syllabus design, program administration, and cross-cultural communication. This title addresses an identifiable subfield within TESOL. Series Editor(s): Cutting, Joan; Farr, Fiona. Series: Edinburgh Textbooks in TESOL. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748642823
- ISBN
- 9780748642823
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.89€ 108.53
€ 112.89
€ 108.53
Hardcover. Peter Wilkin looks in particular at the philosophical basis of Noam Chomsky's social and political thought, especially his ideal about power, knowledge and human nature. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 212
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333669167
- ISBN
- 9780333669167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.47€ 95.28
€ 154.47
€ 95.28