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Paperback. Reveals how the structure of a multinational state has the potential to create more equal and just national communities for Native peoples around the globe. In the US, Canada, Mexico, and Guatemala, this work shows how indigenous people preserve their territory, rights to self-government, and culture. Editor(s): Champagne, Duane; Torjesen, Karen Jo; Steiner, Susan. Series: Contemporary Native American Communities. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 166 x 12. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107991
- ISBN
- 9780759107991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.88
€ 61.88
Paperback. Presents data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs. This title is suitable as a resource on crime, delinquency and youth development for criminologists, sociologists, youth workers, policy makers, local governments, and law enforcement professionals. Editor(s): Decker, Scott H.; Weerman, Frank M. Series: Violence Prevention and Policy. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 150 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107939
- ISBN
- 9780759107939
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.15
€ 76.15
Hardback. Presents data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs. This title is suitable as a resource on crime, delinquency and youth development for criminologists, sociologists, youth workers, policy makers, local governments, and law enforcement professionals. Editor(s): Decker, Scott H.; Weerman, Frank M. Series: Violence Prevention and Policy. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 667.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107922
- ISBN
- 9780759107922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.37
€ 173.37
Paperback. Through authors' letters and commentaries, this book reveals the key relationship between anthropologist and subject. It is a reflection on the survival of contemporary Portuguese nobility. It is suitable for scholars of anthropological methods and fieldwork, and to researchers interested in the anthropology of elites and in Portuguese culture. Series: Alterations. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 228 x 28. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107779
- ISBN
- 9780759107779
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.56
€ 67.56
Hardback. Reveals the key relationship between anthropologist and subject through their letters and commentaries. This ethnography is a reflection on the survival of the contemporary Portuguese nobility. It is of interest to scholars of anthropological methods and fieldwork, and to those interested in the anthropology of elites and in Portuguese culture. Series: Alterations. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 31. Weight in Grams: 767.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107762
- ISBN
- 9780759107762
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.02
€ 174.02
Hardback. Focuses on migration not as a single event but as a dynamic process that responds to and is shaped by broader economic, cultural, and social forces. This work considers issues of international and internal migration; of transnational and multilocal networks through which remittances and other flows take place; and of migrants as active agents. Editor(s): Trager, Lillian. Series: Society for Economic Anthropology Monograph Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107748
- ISBN
- 9780759107748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.13
€ 155.13
Paperback. Utilizing almost 40 years' work, Andrew Smith presents a detailed portrait of modern herdsmen and their historical antecedents. Following the assumption that Africa has never been isolated from the rest of the world, Smith illuminates key topics ranging from material culture and rituals, to future prospects for pastoralists. Series: African Archaeology Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107489
- ISBN
- 9780759107489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.31
€ 76.31
Hardback. Utilizing almost 40 years' work, Andrew Smith presents a detailed portrait of modern herdsmen and their historical antecedents. Following the assumption that Africa has never been isolated from the rest of the world, Smith illuminates key topics ranging from material culture and rituals, to future prospects for pastoralists. Series: African Archaeology Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107472
- ISBN
- 9780759107472
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.24
€ 170.24
Paperback. Examines Chinese American funerary rituals and cemeteries from the late nineteenth century in order to understand the importance of Chinese funerary rites and their transformation through time. This volume discusses the meaning of funerary rituals and their normative dimension and the social practices that have been influenced by tradition. Editor(s): Chung, Sue Fawn; Wegars, Priscilla. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107342
- ISBN
- 9780759107342
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.84
€ 76.84
hardcover. Examines Chinese American funerary rituals and cemeteries from the late nineteenth century in order to understand the importance of Chinese funerary rites and their transformation through time. This volume discusses the meaning of funerary rituals and their normative dimension and the social practices that have been influenced by tradition. Editor(s): Chung, Sue Fawn; Wegars, Priscilla. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780759107335
- ISBN
- 9780759107335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.83
€ 170.83
Paperback. An outline of the history of the Southern Ute Indians since the conquest of their lands and their treatment by the U.S. federal government. Num Pages: 174 pages, Illustrations maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HB; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759107106
- ISBN
- 9780759107106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.79
€ 61.79
Paperback. Using equality as a measure for policy, this book demonstrates how taking equality seriously changes how our economies could function to provide wellbeing both in the United States and worldwide. It is suitable for readers concerned with transnational economies, global anthropology, and the study of work and labor. Series: Foundations of Cultural Thought Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 362 x 16. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106888
- ISBN
- 9780759106888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.66
€ 57.66
Paperback. In 1993, Rik Scarce was imprisoned for refusing to testify to a federal grand jury about his interviews with animal rights activists who had broken into a research laboratory. This title tells of his incarceration and his ethical stance. It is suitable for those concerned with American criminal justice and civil liberties. Series: Crossroads in Qualitative Inquiry. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JKVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 171 x 15. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106437
- ISBN
- 9780759106437
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.47
€ 62.47
Paperback. An overview of public religion in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Editor(s): Roof, Wade Clark; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KBBWN; 1MKPH; HR; JFSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106390
- ISBN
- 9780759106390
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.46
€ 48.46
Paperback. An overview of public religion in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Editor(s): Barlow, Philip; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; HRCX6; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106314
- ISBN
- 9780759106314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Paperback. Although stoical New Englanders may not be showy about it, religion plays a powerful role in their culture. Examining Catholics and Protestants, as well as Conservative Protestants, African Americans, and Jews, this volume provides an account of religion in this US region. Editor(s): Walsh, Andrew; Silk, Mark. Series: Religion by Region. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; HRCX6; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106291
- ISBN
- 9780759106291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.97
€ 46.97
Hardback. Starting with the Neolithic rock images of Iheren, Algeria, this work analysis the eiconography of Saharan rock art. It examines the various strands of evidence - icons, ideas, motifs, colors, and sizes - and weaves them together into a story that offers a window on the pastoralist worldview through the semiotics of their art. Series: African Archaeology Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HBX; ACBK; G; HDD; JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759106048
- ISBN
- 9780759106048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.72
€ 164.72
Paperback. The first comprehensive guide to identifying and interpreting items such as buttons, clasps, buckles, combs, and other items of personal adornment in early American museum collections and archaeological sites. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCK; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 215 x 10. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105898
- ISBN
- 9780759105898
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.44
€ 100.44
Hardback. The first comprehensive guide to identifying and interpreting items such as buttons, clasps, buckles, combs, and other items of personal adornment in early American museum collections and archaeological sites. Series: American Association for State & Local History. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: JFCK; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 214 x 16. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105881
- ISBN
- 9780759105881
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.43
€ 186.43
Paperback. Offers an analysis of public versus private management of prisons, a competition that originated with the introduction of private facilities into the criminal justice system in the 1980s. The authors measure prison performance with the technique of multi-level modeling for simultaneous measurement of the individual and the institution. Series: Violence Prevention and Policy. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 188 x 15. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105874
- ISBN
- 9780759105874
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.46
€ 57.46