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Paperback. Contested Boundaries: A New Pacific Northwest History is an engaging, contemporary look at the themes, events, and people that have shaped the history of the Pacific Northwest over the last two centuries. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119065548
- ISBN
- 9781119065548
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.59
€ 42.59
Hardback. Demonstrating the contested and differentiated nature of childhood and youth embodiment, this book responds to political and media discourses that stigmatise 'unruly' youthful bodies, by combining the critical analysis of imagined and disciplined youthful bodies with a focus on young people's lived and performed, embodied subjectivities. Editor(s): Horschelmann, Kathrin; Colls, Rachel. Num Pages: 277 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201385
- ISBN
- 9780230201385
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Paperback. This book compares five major ethnic groups in China and how they negotiate their national identities with the Chinese nation-state: Uyghurs, Chinese Koreans, Dai, Mongols, and Tibetans. By studying their diverse pattern of national identity construction, it sheds light on the nation-building processes in China during the past six decades. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; 3JM; JFSL; JPFC; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190624019
- ISBN
- 9780190624019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.60
€ 61.60
Hardcover. Southgate draws on ideas within history, philosophy, literature, psychology, and theology to explore two traditions: contentment with our situation as it is, and the aspiration to transcend it. He discusses the possibility of escape from intellectual constraints, and advocates a positive 'duty of discontent', and its implications. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPS; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230354593
- ISBN
- 9780230354593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. Analyzes the debate on sati, or widow burning, in colonial India. This book argues that the women who were burned were marginal to the debate and that the controversy was over definitions of Hindu tradition, the place of ritual in religious worship, the civilizing missions of colonialism and evangelism, and the proper role of the colonial state. Num Pages: 246 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRG; HRLF; JFSJ1; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520214071
- ISBN
- 9780520214071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.56
€ 38.99
€ 28.56
Hardcover. This is the only book of its kind devoted to exploring contentious politics from a North American perspective, including protests, social movements, transnational contention, and emergent regional governance processes, between Canadian, U.S. and Mexican state and civil society actors. Editor(s): Ayres, Jeffrey M.; MacDonald, Laura. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224278
- ISBN
- 9780230224278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.64
€ 67.64
Paperback. Charles Tilly and Sidney Tarrow present a set of analytical tools and procedures for study, comparison, and explanation of the diverse forms of contention that comprise contentious politics, including revolutions, social movements, religious and ethnic conflict, nationalism and civil rights, and transnational movements. Num Pages: 288 pages, 42 illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 330 x 251 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190255053
- ISBN
- 9780190255053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.96
€ 69.96
Paperback. Examines the ways popular protests are experienced and remembered by those who participate in them. This book focuses on the roles of two young women, Nana and Laura, in uprisings in Argentina. It offers discussions of resistance and the combined effects of globalization, neoliberal economic policies, and political corruption in Argentina. Series: Latin America Otherwise. Num Pages: 248 pages, 19 illus. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; JFC; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3810 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822331155
- ISBN
- 9780822331155
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.56
€ 33.99
€ 26.56
Paperback. Offers a look at websites in Malaysia and Singapore that emerged on the margins of the political system to challenge mainsteam media. This title examines arguments that explain their development in terms of technology, and of differing norms of journalism and democracy. It is aimed those interested in politics and media in Malaysia and Singapore. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMM; 1FMS; GTB; JFD; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295985787
- ISBN
- 9780295985787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Aimed at promoting discussion and awareness, the author challenges young people to consider events and the part they themselves play in life, thus producing more responsible and independently thinking young adults. The stories in this volume are especially useful for those working with children with Asperger Syndrome or high-functioning autism. Num Pages: 368 pages, index, notes. BIC Classification: JFM; JFSP2; YQCR; YX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100331
- ISBN
- 9781843100331
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.55
€ 37.55
Paperback. This book examines and criticizes recent research on social movements, in particular the strengths and limitations of political opportunity structures as a theoretical tool. Editor(s): Jasper, James M.; Goodwin, Jeff. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804776127
- ISBN
- 9780804776127
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.67
€ 29.99
€ 27.67
Paperback. Series: Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Series. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252064722
- ISBN
- 9780252064722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.13
€ 34.99
€ 32.13
Paperback. Series: English Language Teacher Development Series. Num Pages: 50 pages. BIC Classification: JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL) United States
- Number of pages
- 50
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781942223115
- ISBN
- 9781942223115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.48
€ 23.99
€ 19.48
Paperback. This book explains the content of nine areas in social studies. If teachers know what history, biographical studies, and the United States Constitution mean for instruction, they can increase the probability of better-focused content in their social studies instruction. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0, 2 maps, 29 tables. BIC Classification: JNU; YQCS; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781610489515
- ISBN
- 9781610489515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.01
€ 65.01
Hardcover. The rise in the use of e-learning environments has brought new challenges to academic institutions. This book addresses content management in the e-learning sector from both theoretic and pragmatic approaches. Case studies and practical solutions are provided. Editor(s): Ferrer, Nuria Ferran; Alfonso, Julia Minguillon. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNC; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441969583
- ISBN
- 9781441969583
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.10
€ 132.10
Paperback. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JNLC; JNU; YQM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781929024957
- ISBN
- 9781929024957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.22
€ 45.22
Paperback. Series: Pocket Guides to Social Work Research Methods. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190215491
- ISBN
- 9780190215491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.33
€ 80.33
Paperback. Editor(s): Viola, Lynne. Num Pages: 256 pages, 7. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJG; HBJD; HBLW; JPFC; JPHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801487743
- ISBN
- 9780801487743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.36
€ 36.99
€ 34.36
Hardcover. This volume provides a lucid, concise analysis of the development of British policy in Southeast Asia in the twenty years following the defeat of Japan. The principal themes concern nationalism and communism and how Britain worked to achieve accommodation with nationalism while containing communist challenges. Series: Global Conflict and Security Since 1945. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBJF; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230524873
- ISBN
- 9780230524873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.52
€ 67.52
Hardcover. Editor(s): Knorr, Klaus Eugen; Rosenau, James N. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691654690
- ISBN
- 9780691654690
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.21
€ 170.21