Society & social sciences
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Society & social sciences
Paperback. Focuses on the universal concepts of the individual, civil society, the state, justice, authority and obligation and how these have been interpreted by Middle Eastern thinkers in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Series: World Political Theories. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 370.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778975
- ISBN
- 9781842778975
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€ 37.99€ 31.58
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Paperback. Includes chapters that address the diversity and variety of everyday sexual lives and sexual politics in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. This book highlights the gendered and sexual consequences of globalization and rapid social change. It describes the local situations in which women's sexual lives are lived. Editor(s): Jackson, Stevi; Liu, Jieyu; Woo, Ms Juhyun. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FP; JFSJ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 201 x 102 x 21. Weight in Grams: 290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778890
- ISBN
- 9781842778890
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€ 40.99€ 33.61
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Paperback. From cleaning to construction, from agriculture to domestic work, every day migrant labourers are exploited and enslaved. The author argues that even governments, keen to protect big business, are complicit in this exploitation; their 'law and order' approach on immigration being part of this complicity. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 11. Weight in Grams: 214.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778524
- ISBN
- 9781842778524
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€ 32.99€ 27.51
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Paperback. Victor J. Seidler, one of the leading contributors to the growing debate about masculinities, turns his attention to the lives of young men and their understandings of themselves as gendered beings. Series: Global Masculinities. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 22. Weight in Grams: 318.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778074
- ISBN
- 9781842778074
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€ 34.99€ 29.39
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Paperback. Seeking to understand the political significance of the World Social Forum, this work provides a detailed analysis of its leading participants and how they drive the politicisation process. It explores the WSF's significance in transmitting ideas and its potential for becoming a political force. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778012
- ISBN
- 9781842778012
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€ 40.99€ 33.21
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Paperback. Drawing on their own broad-ranging research at UNICEF and UNDP, the authors argue that fiscal, monetary, and other macro-economic policies for poverty reduction, human development and economic growth can be compatible with micro-level interventions to provide basic social services. Series: International Studies in Poverty Research. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 680.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842777732
- ISBN
- 9781842777732
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Paperback. An illuminating account of the politics of Britain's decision to support the US-led invasion of Iraq. Num Pages: 224 pages, Notes Bibliography Index. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLW3; JPFF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842777411
- ISBN
- 9781842777411
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Paperback. Deals with the ideas and issues that inform modern anti-capitalist activity - activity that has existed in many forms. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JP; KCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842776834
- ISBN
- 9781842776834
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€ 37.99€ 31.62
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Paperback. Explores the range of ways in which the poor mobilise to claim their rights and demand accountability, and the strategies they use towards the state, the private sector, international institutions and within civil society itself. Editor(s): Newell, Peter; Wheeler, Joanna. Series: Claiming Citizenship. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- SKU
- V9781842775554
- ISBN
- 9781842775554
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€ 46.99€ 38.48
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Paperback. If the Caribbean poses a significant drugs problem for the UK and US, in the islands themselves ganja, crack cocaine and the policy responses to them have triggered a veritable social disaster. This book brings together new research, insightful policy analysis and practical experience of on-the-ground interventions. Editor(s): Klein, Axel; Day, Marcus; Harriott, Anthony. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 346.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842774991
- ISBN
- 9781842774991
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Paperback. In Israel, hundreds of soldiers called up to take part in controversial campaigns or assignments have refused orders. This text presents the stories, experiences, viewpoints and poetry, of these officers and ordinary footsoldiers, men and women, from every ethnic background and class. Editor(s): Kidron, Peretz. Num Pages: 144 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 1FBH; GTJ; JPVH; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 195.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842774519
- ISBN
- 9781842774519
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Paperback. This updated edition explores two questions: How is the US shaping the rest of the world? And how does it persuade itself that its actions are just? Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 308 pages, notes, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd London
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842774298
- ISBN
- 9781842774298
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€ 32.99€ 27.52
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Paperback. In 1996, the World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, declared that his organization would henceforth be Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842773253
- ISBN
- 9781842773253
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€ 46.99€ 38.69
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Paperback. A tribute to the mixed hybrid and multicultural nature of Sri Lanka's society, which challenges assumptions of ethnic purity and attempts to recover a hidden history of hybridity. Num Pages: 192 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FKS; GTB; JFC; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 12. Weight in Grams: 286.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842772034
- ISBN
- 9781842772034
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Paperback. The world of international mining is changing rapidly. Mineral consumption is outstripping the capabilities of both communities and fragile ecosystems to cope with bigger and bigger mines. This book identifies mining's key players and presents the costs for local communities and environment. Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 192 pages, boxes, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFS; KNAT; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842771754
- ISBN
- 9781842771754
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€ 25.99€ 25.49
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Paperback. This title concerns the lessons learned from international campaigns on human rights and justice issues. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd London
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842771396
- ISBN
- 9781842771396
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€ 46.99€ 38.48
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Paperback. This work argues that we need to pay more attention to understanding men and masculinities. It considers arguments based on equality and social justice, the specific gendered vulnerabilities of men, and the emergence of a crisis of masculinity. Editor(s): Cleaver, Frances. Series: Global Masculinities S. Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, tables, boxes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842770658
- ISBN
- 9781842770658
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Paperback. This work examines the systematic gender biases present at all levels in institutions, markets and households. Editor(s): Gutierrez, Martha. Num Pages: 320 pages, boxes, figures, graphs, tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFSJ; KCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842770610
- ISBN
- 9781842770610
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€ 46.99€ 38.69
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Paperback. A global, cross-cultural survey of the transformations in women's lives over the last century. Editor(s): Billson, Janet Mancini; Fluehr-Lobban, Carolyn. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842770092
- ISBN
- 9781842770092
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€ 62.74
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Paperback. In a resolute deviation from the governing totality of the phallus, the very site of difference, Reading from Behind offers a radical reorientation of the anus and its role in the collective imaginary Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; JFSJ; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783607549
- ISBN
- 9781783607549
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.33
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€ 23.33