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Paperback. Twenty years ago Ulrich Beck published Risk Society , a book that called our attention to the dangers of environmental catastrophes and changed the way we think about contemporary societies. During the last two decades, the dangers highlighted by Beck have taken on new forms and assumed ever greater significance. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745642017
- ISBN
- 9780745642017
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.22
€ 25.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Kumar, Amitava (Associate Professor of English and Cultural Studies, Penn State University, USA). Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 line drawings. BIC Classification: DSB; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816638376
- ISBN
- 9780816638376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.56
€ 27.99
€ 26.56
Hardcover. Cinema has long played a crucial role in the way that societies represent themselves. Hedges discusses the role of cinema in creating cultural memory within a global perspective that spans five continents. The book's innovative approach and approachable style should transform the way that we think of film and its social effects. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Memory Studies. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137465115
- ISBN
- 9781137465115
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
Paperback. World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118712924
- ISBN
- 9781118712924
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.51
€ 51.51
Hardcover. World Cinema through Global Genres introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 193 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118712917
- ISBN
- 9781118712917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.09
€ 106.09
Hardcover. Editor(s): Cooke, Paul. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403998958
- ISBN
- 9781403998958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Paperback. World Cities and Nation States takes a global perspective to show how national governments and states/provinces/regions continue to play a decisive, and often positive, partnership role with world cities. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 289 x 19. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119216421
- ISBN
- 9781119216421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Paperback. This book discusses the various ways in which the security and prosperity of all countries in the world are linked - by military threats, environmental pollution, and social unrest created by poverty. It is argued that a process of education is needed to make people think in global terms, so that they develop an allegiance to humanity. Editor(s): Rotblat, Joseph. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333669990
- ISBN
- 9780333669990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.70
€ 71.70
Hardcover. This work begins by tracing the sea-change in British politics from the 1970s to the end of the 20th century. It then goes on to investigate how political theory and ethical concepts can help us to re-establish the search for human freedom and a "balanced" society. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 489.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333733929
- ISBN
- 9780333733929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Paperback. They address the special challenges of establishing and maintaining these institutions; the role of information technology; how research universities train leaders and foster scientific innovation; and the extent to which the private sector can and should be involved in funding and development. Editor(s): Altbach, Philip G.; Balan, Jorge. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KL; JNK; JNMN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801886621
- ISBN
- 9780801886621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.14
€ 58.14
Paperback. * Explores the development, content, and impact of world culture * Traces world culture back from the mid-19th century to the present day * Includes numerous illustrations of key issues and empirical research * Written in lively, accessible language for the student and general scholar . Num Pages: 280 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631226772
- ISBN
- 9780631226772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.59
€ 42.59
Hardcover. * Explores the development, content, and impact of world culture * Traces world culture back from the mid-19th century to the present day * Includes numerous illustrations of key issues and empirical research * Written in lively, accessible language for the student and general scholar . Num Pages: 280 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631226765
- ISBN
- 9780631226765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.42
€ 125.42
Paperback. A comprehensive introductory guide to development for students, teachers, volunteers and NGO workers. Including a discussion of the anti-WTO demonstrations in Seattle, the book examines issues surrounding development, industrialization and globalization in a historic context. Editor(s): Panayiotopoulos, Prodromos Ioannou; Capps, Gavin. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 figures/27 tables. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFS; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745314020
- ISBN
- 9780745314020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.98
€ 36.99
€ 29.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JF; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 292 x 208 x 18. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- United Nations
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789211482621
- ISBN
- 9789211482621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.06
€ 77.06
Hardback. Identifies different ways of thinking about ethics, and of thinking ethically about international and global relations. Series: Edinburgh Studies in World Ethics. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748632701
- ISBN
- 9780748632701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.04€ 131.03
€ 141.04
€ 131.03
Paperback. Identifies different ways of thinking about ethics, and of thinking ethically about international and global relations. Series: Edinburgh Studies in World Ethics. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748632718
- ISBN
- 9780748632718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 37.73
€ 42.99
€ 37.73
Hardback. This book is the first comprehensive account of the numerous attempts made since the Second World War to provide food security for all. It provides a reference source for all those involved and interested in food security issues. Num Pages: 530 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCB; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 35. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 530
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230553552
- ISBN
- 9780230553552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.68
€ 252.68
Hardback. Despite being beset by the power rivalries of the Cold War, the United Nations has two major achievements to its credit - as spokesman and champion of the Third World or South, and the tasks of international peacekeeping. This work is a study of the UN's past failures and future prospects. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333655825
- ISBN
- 9780333655825
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Paperback. Focuses on five general issues of health care for elderly population: the meaning of old age, the goals of medicine and health care for the elderly, the balance between the needs of the young and old, the pressures of other social priorities, and the role of families, especially the burden on women, in long-term care. Editor(s): Callahan, Daniel. Series: Hastings Center Studies in Ethics Series. Num Pages: 190 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFSP31; MBDC; MBP; MJX; MQCL4; MQCX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406326
- ISBN
- 9780878406326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.64
€ 74.64
Hardback. The UNESCO World Heritage Convention of 1972 is a key arena for contemporary cultural and natural conservation. In case studies from across the globe, anthropologists with situated expertise in specific World Heritage sites explore the consequences of the World Heritage framework and the global spread of this heritage regime. Editor(s): Brumann, Christoph; Berliner, David. Series: EASA Series. Num Pages: 292 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: GM; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785330919
- ISBN
- 9781785330919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.00
€ 175.00