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Hardback. At the end of World War II, the international community deemed genocide a crime against humanity. Yet, at the dawn of the twenty-first century it has occurred repeatedly. This book explains why genocide began to occur in the twenty-first century and why the United States has been ineffective at preventing it and stopping it once it occurs. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; HBLX; HBTZ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230621893
- ISBN
- 9780230621893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Paperback. In the early days of the post-Cold War "New World Order", international leaders failed to stop horrific genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda. The author recommends practical steps the international community can take to greatly improve its response the next time genocide occurs. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJP; HBG; HBLW3; HBTZ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 223.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- St Martin's Press United States
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2001st Edition
- SKU
- V9780312293253
- ISBN
- 9780312293253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.35€ 24.82
€ 65.35
€ 24.82
Hardback. A study of revolution, genocide, and national identity in Bosnia-Hercegovina during World War II, this volume explains the course and outcome of the civil war between two rival guerrilla movements - the Partisans and the Chetniks. A chronological narrative history of the Bosnian Partisan movement describes how it evolved and emerged victorious. Series: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Monographs. Num Pages: 400 pages, 13 maps. BIC Classification: 1DVWY; HBJD; HBTV; HBWQ; JPFC; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 27. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780197263808
- ISBN
- 9780197263808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.79
€ 164.79
Paperback. Genocide continues to confound scholars, practitioners, and laypersons. This Reader lays the foundation for improved explanation and understanding of this darkest of human phenomena. The volume provides an introduction to the myriad dimensions of genocide, and to the various ways of making sense of it. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: HBTZ; JMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 181 x 35. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195377705
- ISBN
- 9780195377705
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.59
€ 81.59
Hardback. Focusing mainly on the arts, this book explores the history of the idea of genius, from its origins in classical antiquity to its deconstruction in postmodernist criticism. It examines key points in the development of the idea and looks at what constitutes genius in specific subject areas. Num Pages: 246 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 234 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631157854
- ISBN
- 9780631157854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.06
€ 52.06
Hardcover. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMC; JMRN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 241 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199976591
- ISBN
- 9780199976591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.81
€ 61.81
Paperback. Seven of the 20th century's greatest thinkers describe how they arrived at the ideas for which they are now known. The seven great thinkers are: A.J. Ayer, Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Bertrand Russell, and Jean-Paul Sartre. Editor(s): Steele, David Ramsay; Mommer, Kerri. Num Pages: 464 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: BG; HPCF; JFCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Open Court
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812695045
- ISBN
- 9780812695045
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.21
€ 26.99
€ 24.21
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691160658
- ISBN
- 9780691160658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 39.68
€ 54.99
€ 39.68
Paperback. The river Niger, a source of life and danger for the people in impoverished eastern Mali, is also the origin of elaborate mythology. From his travels through Mali and down the Niger in a dugout canoe, Jean-Marie Gibbal has created a personal documentary of the cultures of the region. Translator(s): Raps, Beth G. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30 halftones, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1HFDM; JFC; WT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 200 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226290522
- ISBN
- 9780226290522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.61
€ 40.99
€ 31.61
Paperback. Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, the largest continuous land empire ever. On his death in 1227, this extended from the Near East to the Yellow Sea, and was expanded by his successors to include what is now Iran, Iraq and southern Russia. He then launched his assault on Northern China. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; BGH; HBJF; HBLC; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631189497
- ISBN
- 9780631189497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.78
€ 45.99
€ 45.78
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 120 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFH; HBJD; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691608570
- ISBN
- 9780691608570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 116 pages, 6 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DFH; HBJD; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 116
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691637013
- ISBN
- 9780691637013
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.65
€ 105.65
Hardback. This volume focuses on critical issues surrounding the intersection of genetics, health, and society. It provides a critical examination of sociological and biomedical approaches to genomics, including strengths and limitations of each perspective. Editor(s): Perry, Brea L. Series: Advances in Medical Sociology. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 239 x 25. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783505814
- ISBN
- 9781783505814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.32
€ 158.32
Paperback. Based on scholarship presented at a 2003 conference held at Gallaudet University, this title includes thirteen essays that explores the complex sociological interplay between genetics and deafness, as viewed by a distinguished panel of scholars and scientists from the platforms of their respective disciplines. Editor(s): Cleve, John Vickrey Van. Num Pages: 240 pages, 10 halftones, 5 figures, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFFG; MBDC; MFN; MJPD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Gallaudet University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781563685767
- ISBN
- 9781563685767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 36.89
€ 47.99
€ 36.89
Paperback. In the past decade there has been an explosion of research into the psychology of well-being. However, it is only recently that researchers have started to investigate the specific genetic factors that influence well-being. This landmark book summarizes the state of knowledge regarding heritability and molecular genetics in positive psychology. Editor(s): Pluess, Michael. Series: Series in Positive Psychology. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JMC; JMH; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199686674
- ISBN
- 9780199686674
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 104.30
€ 104.30
Hardcover. Num Pages: 69 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFM; MFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 139 x 6. Weight in Grams: 134.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 69
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594547836
- ISBN
- 9781594547836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.35€ 50.79
€ 65.35
€ 50.79
Paperback. The so-called science wars pit science against culture, and nowhere is the struggle more contentious than in the realm of genetics. A constructive response, this volume brings together biological and cultural anthropologists to conduct a dialogue that bridges the science/culture divide. Editor(s): Goodman, Alan H.; Heath, Deborah; Lindee, M. Susan. Num Pages: 328 pages, 2 b/w photographs, 6 line illustrations, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFC; JHMC; JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520237933
- ISBN
- 9780520237933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.06
€ 40.99
€ 29.06
Hardback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 15 illus., 10 tables. BIC Classification: JFMG; JKVF1; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231145206
- ISBN
- 9780231145206
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.82€ 75.66
€ 99.82
€ 75.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 15 illus., 10 tables. BIC Classification: JFMG; JKVF1; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231145213
- ISBN
- 9780231145213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Paperback. Genetic Data Analysis II details the statistical methodology needed to draw inferences from discrete genetic data. An emphasis is given to permutation tests, and developments in phylogenetic tree construction are reviewed. Num Pages: 376 pages, 40 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; MBNS; MFN; PSAK; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Sinauer Associates Inc
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878939022
- ISBN
- 9780878939022
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 151.34
€ 151.34