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Paperback. Birgitta Mark's comprehensive study of mysticism and cognition shows how mystical experience covers three aspects of a person's general experience: mystical ideas, mystical states of consciousness and mystical development. John of the Cross is used as a particular example. Editor(s): Wegener, Mogens. Series: Studies in Religion. Num Pages: 273 pages. BIC Classification: DSBB; HPJ; HRCS1; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772888040
- ISBN
- 9788772888040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.96
€ 17.96
Paperback. Reviews the history of the fatwa since its origins and its evolution. This work looks at the general use of fatwa in relation to Islamic rules and traces the evolution of shi'ite Islam from a pacifist and quietist movement into a militant force. Num Pages: 213 pages, illus. BIC Classification: JFSR2; LAFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 213
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887760
- ISBN
- 9788772887760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.80
€ 14.80
Paperback. Contains essays that seek to place the forces of Neo-Liberalism, Social Democracy, and Neo-Fascism within their historical perspective and their appeal to contemporary constituencies. In addressing the left, center, and right political elements, this work presents analyses of a myriad of political options. Editor(s): Eliason, Leslie C.; Sorensen, Lene Bogh. Num Pages: 364 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1DF; HBJD; HBLW; JPF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 25. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887197
- ISBN
- 9788772887197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.45
€ 31.45
Hardcover. A survey by scholars, experts and politicians with knowledge of, and influence in, the Caucasus region that reflects its conflicting ethnic groups and nations. This work contains an introductory section that deals with the region from the historical perspective, drawing attention to its geographical importance. Editor(s): Hoiris, Ole; Yurukel, Sefa Martin. Num Pages: 491 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1FC; JFSL; JPFN; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1094.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 491
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772887081
- ISBN
- 9788772887081
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 39.05
€ 39.05
Hardcover. Provides an interdisciplinary overview of the Middle East from age-old enmities to discussions of political concerns. This volume contains forty-four essays that address the problems of Palestine and Israel; Iran, Syria and Iraq; Turkey; and the Kurdish regions. It includes chapters that chart the politics, ethnicity, and history of Turkey. Editor(s): Hoiris, Ole; Yurukel, Sefa Martin. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; JFC; JM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 247 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1186.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772886916
- ISBN
- 9788772886916
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.48
€ 32.99
€ 31.48
Hardcover. Includes eleven essays that establish a foundation for appreciating the political history of Central Europe. Examining the political landscape in each country, this title aims to evoke the legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and bridge the gap between the two extreme images of Central European history. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DF; JFC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 181 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772886527
- ISBN
- 9788772886527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Hardcover. Offers a systematic presentation of Danish political attitudes and voting behaviour. Based on a study of the country's 1994 election and interviews with 2000 voters, this book draws on the results of previous elections and surveys of Danish political attitudes and voting choices. It describes the origin and history of the Danish party system. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DND; JPHF; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 185 x 30. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772885421
- ISBN
- 9788772885421
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.05
€ 26.05
Paperback. Explores the problems faced by refugees and migrants in the rich society of the western world as they are seen by the refugees and migrants themselves. This work focuses on the literature written by these displaced persons and discusses the issues of language, cultural transmission and racism. Editor(s): Petersen, Kirsten Holst; Rutherford, Anna. Num Pages: 173 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: DN; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 166 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772885070
- ISBN
- 9788772885070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Paperback. A comprehensive study of Nepalese voters. This work is based on interviews with 1000 Nepalese voters spread over the Himalayan kingdom. It registers the political attitudes prevailing in Nepalese society, the voters' perceptions of political problems, their evaluations of party differences, and their participation in the election campaign. Num Pages: 207 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1FKN; JPHF; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 169 x 13. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884837
- ISBN
- 9788772884837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.22
€ 15.22
Paperback. Based on two propositions: that the educational system in Japan is undergoing a number of changes, despite charges to the contrary, and that there is a conflict between the rhetoric of the National Council on Education Reform undertaken by Prime Minister Nakasone (1982-1987) and its emphasis on issues like internationalism. Series: Social Science Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, charts. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884776
- ISBN
- 9788772884776
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.83
€ 27.83
Paperback. Evaluates research on the importance of voters' conceptions of the nation's economic interest as opposed to personal economic interest for explaining Danish political behaviour. This work contains chapters that give an exposition of the pure theory of political choice, and more. Series: Voters in Scandinavia S. Num Pages: 72 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1DND; JHBC; JPA; JPHF; KCH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884523
- ISBN
- 9788772884523
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Paperback. Looks at a recurrent topic in Danish public debate - the sense of a confidence crisis between the population and the politicians. Lately, the problem acquired additional importance through the Danish failure to ratify the Maastricht Treaty in the first referendum in June 1992. Series: Voters in Scandinavia S. Num Pages: 88 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DND; JPHF; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 151 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884516
- ISBN
- 9788772884516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.72
€ 12.72
Paperback. By the early 1990s, both the British Labour Party and the Danish Social Democrats had developed policies on the European Community advocating a strengthening of the EC. This book demonstrates that the two parties' positive attitude towards a strengthened EC constitutes a political result of the economic interconnectedness in Western Europe. Num Pages: 368 pages, tables, figures, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DND; 1QFE; JPFF; JPQB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772884493
- ISBN
- 9788772884493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.63
€ 34.63
Paperback. Charts the response of successive Danish governments to the onset of the economic crisis of the 1970s, comparing it with British crisis policy over the same period. The author concludes that both countries failed in very different ways to deal with the underlying causes of economic decline. Series: Acta Jutlandica Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DND; 3JJPL; JPQB; KCB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883991
- ISBN
- 9788772883991
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.34
€ 16.34
Paperback. An examination of the promise looking at aspects ranging from its semiotic value to legal representations and its place in literature. This work considers texts such as Diderot's "Madame de la Carliere" and Moliere's "Dom Juan". Editor(s): Brandt, Per Aage; Prassoloff, Annie. Series: Poetica et Analytica. Num Pages: 148 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFG; DSB; GTE; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 139 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883984
- ISBN
- 9788772883984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.92
€ 13.92
Paperback. Deals specifically with issues of the 1990s, and provides a contrast by looking into issues of the 1890s. This book provides an educated overview of what we can expect in the new century. It also analyses literary interpretations of the millennium from the standpoint of social sciences and vice versa. Editor(s): Johansen, Ib. Series: Dolphin S. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883823
- ISBN
- 9788772883823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.57
€ 13.57
Paperback. "Translating Nations" demonstrates how the approaches to post-colonial theory cross traditional disciplinary boundaries and demand their reinterpretation. Editor(s): Poddar, Prem. Series: Dolphin S. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883816
- ISBN
- 9788772883816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.90
€ 9.90
Paperback. Presents a collection of essays that centres on the implications of an intricate conception of Irish history and identity. This work emphasises both the historical considerations and the literary representations of Irish identities. It contains contributions by American, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish scholars. Editor(s): Westarp, Karl-Heinz; Boss, Michael. Series: Dolphin S. Num Pages: 179 pages, Illustrations, music. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AB; DSBH; HBJD1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 179
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883809
- ISBN
- 9788772883809
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.47
€ 17.47
Paperback. Offers a collection of academic essays on Canadian literature and culture. This title features essays that are intended to constitute a useful introduction to Anglo-Canadian culture. Editor(s): Carlsen, Jorn. Series: Dolphin S. Num Pages: 219 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 2ABM; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press
- Edition
- Unabridged.
- Number of pages
- 219
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883762
- ISBN
- 9788772883762
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.59
€ 14.59
Paperback. Presents 'Issue 23' of Aarhus University Press' arts and humanities journal "The Dolphin", covering aspects of 1950s America. Editor(s): Carter, Dale. Series: Dolphin S. Num Pages: 270 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJK; HBLW3; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772883731
- ISBN
- 9788772883731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.90
€ 9.90