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Paperback. This is one of the first systematic discussions of the nature of trust as a means of social cohesion, discussing the works of leading social theorists on the issue of social solidarity. Num Pages: 308 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JH; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745616346
ISBN
9780745616346
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.50

Paperback. Explicates the influence of race on black Americans' trust perceptions Num Pages: 295 pages, 43 tables, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
New York University Press
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814758663
ISBN
9780814758663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.93

Hardback. The limiting of violence through state powers is one of the central projects of the modern age. Why then have recent centuries been so bloody? The author demonstrates that the aim of decreasing and deterring violence has gone hand in hand with the misleading idea that violence is abnormal and beyond comprehension. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 686.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
392
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691142968
ISBN
9780691142968
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.77
€ 53.63

Paperback. In this important book, Niklas Luhmann uses his powers as an analyst of the social system to examine two of the most important concepts which hold that system together and allow it to evolve: trust and power. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFFP; JHB; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509519453
ISBN
9781509519453
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.18

Paperback. Develops a theory of trust in international relations and applies it to the Cold War. Contrary to the common view that both sides were willing to compromise but failed because of mistrust, this work argues that most of the mistrust in the Cold War was justified, because the Soviets were not trustworthy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 18 line illus. 12 tables. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 457.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Edition
3rd
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691133881
ISBN
9780691133881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.61

Hardcover. Editor(s): Johns, Nick; Barton, Adrian; Green, Alison; Squire, Greta. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 237 x 14. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613248461
ISBN
9781613248461
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.93
€ 83.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: JHM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816643738
ISBN
9780816643738
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.76

Paperback. The true story of operators from a private military contractor working in Iraq shortly after the Gulf War. Steiner had left the British Army to join the gold rush in war-torn Iraq, but grew disillusioned about the declining situation in the country as he believed that the joint US and UK invasion had made things far worse. Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; BTM; JPWL; JWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 174 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552209
ISBN
9781781552209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.50

Paperback. Donald Trump in his own, inimitable words Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPHL; WHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 15. Weight in Grams: 150.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472139153
ISBN
9781472139153
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.71

paperback. This biography of Harry Truman presents a picture of an extraordinary American President. Drawing archival material and interviews, McCullough chronicles Truman's boyhood, his entry into politics and his emergence as President. This book won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1993. Num Pages: 1117 pages, 316pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1440.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780671869205
ISBN
9780671869205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.07

Hardback. Mercenaries, allies or collaborators? This book provides a history of colonial auxiliaries. It looks at the post-colonial legacy of local forces trained up under Western models. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBTQ; HBW; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 750.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849044257
ISBN
9781849044257
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.85

Hardcover. Written by prominent women, this work recounts stories of personal struggles, challenges to their values, turning points and issues of family and work. The examples aim to inspire readers to overcome adversity in their own lives, and fulfill their dreams and aspirations. Num Pages: 246 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 569.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787941758
ISBN
9780787941758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99

paperback. The story of our lives is the story of our passions. We fall in love, we are gripped by scientific curiosity and religious fervor, we fear death and grieve for others, we humble ourselves in envy, jealousy, and resentment. In this remarkable book, Robert Solomon shares his fascination with the emotions and illuminates our passions in an exciting new way. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JMAL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195368536
ISBN
9780195368536
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.52

Paperback. Senior Advisor to Ronald Reagan and Chief of Staff to Nancy Reagan, James Rosebush had unique access to the 40th President. Now he shares his observations to reveal the heart of the man--the thinking, beliefs and character many have declared "mysterious and unknowable." Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455593842
ISBN
9781455593842
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 14.20

Hardback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JM; HRAM9; HRHP; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 261 x 19. Weight in Grams: 644.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781634855068
ISBN
9781634855068
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 252.54
€ 188.06

Paperback. In March 1971, the author, his brother Dennis and a small gypsy-like band of friends set off for the Colombian Amazonas. Along the surreal way, they encounter a cast of remarkable characters - including a mushroom, a flying saucer, pirates from outer space, and James Joyce in the guise of poultry. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 244.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846044250
ISBN
9781846044250
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.94

Paperback. Num Pages: 135 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The Key Publishing House Inc Canada
Number of pages
135
Condition
New
SKU
V9780978252601
ISBN
9780978252601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 29.59

Paperback. Gives an account of nationalism and the politics of turning immigrants into citizens and Americans. This work takes you through controversies over citizenship for blacks and the rights of aliens at the nation's founding, and also examines the interplay of ideas and institutions in the Americanization movement in the 1910s and 1920s. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691133966
ISBN
9780691133966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.72

Paperback. Series: The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119280781
ISBN
9781119280781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.46

Paperback. Represents the genre of legal case narratives - most involving homicide - from late imperial China. This book includes testimony from the accused and from witnesses, family members, and neighbors, as well as summaries and opinions from local magistrates, their coroners, and other officials higher up the chain of judicial review. Series: Asian Law Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JF; JKV; LAZ; LNFJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780295989075
ISBN
9780295989075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 38.62

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