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Paperback. Filling in a key chapter in communications history, this title offers an examination of the rise of the "global media" between 1860 and 1930. It analyzes the connections between the development of a global communication infrastructure, the creation of national telegraph and wireless systems, and news agencies. Series: American Encounters/Global Interactions. Num Pages: 456 pages, 25 illustrations, 13 tables, 10 maps. BIC Classification: 3JJC; HBTB; JFD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 156 x 47. Weight in Grams: 660.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822339281
- ISBN
- 9780822339281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 31.02
€ 41.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. Noted scholar John P. Burke provides an updated and comprehensive look at the issues, constraints, and exercise of presidential power. Num Pages: 270 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JPHL; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813349671
- ISBN
- 9780813349671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.40
€ 60.40
Paperback. An overview of the history, religion, economy, and politics of the Middle East Num Pages: 560 pages, black & white halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 229 x 33. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Edition
- Second Edition, Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813349220
- ISBN
- 9780813349220
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85
Paperback. A lively and accessible exploration of the historical, cultural, and legal contexts that underlie religious political engagement in the US. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813348513
- ISBN
- 9780813348513
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.43
€ 51.43
Paperback. An accessible, engaging introduction to the life of first lady Dolley Madison and the pivotal role she played in establishing an atmosphere of unity and civility in the young nation Series: Lives of American Women. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780813347592
- ISBN
- 9780813347592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.78
€ 62.78
Paperback. "This book is a beautiful and moving personal account of the Ainu, the native inhabitants of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, whose land, economy, and culture have been absorbed and destroyed in rece" Translator(s): Selden, Kyoko Iriye; Selden, Lili. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 photographs, maps. figures, glossary. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BGHA; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Westview Press
- Edition
- 50052nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813318806
- ISBN
- 9780813318806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.42
€ 79.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805860917
- ISBN
- 9780805860917
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.92
€ 75.92
Paperback. Focuses on nonverbal messages and their role in close relationships - friends, family, and romantic partners. This book takes a functional perspective in its examination of how nonverbal messages work to signal affection, romantic interest, sexual attraction, dominance, and other roles. Series: LEA's Series on Personal Relationships. Num Pages: 332 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780805843972
- ISBN
- 9780805843972
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.71
€ 69.71
Paperback. This text examines how elite performers in the arts, sciences, sports and games, achieve their accomplishments. It shows that elite performers, rather than being successful due to innate talents, have engaged in activities specifically designed to improve their performance at an early age. Editor(s): Ericsson, K. Anders. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780805822328
- ISBN
- 9780805822328
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.22
€ 73.22
Paperback. John C. Calhoun was a major character in 19th-century American politics. This work presents a selection of speeches and writings taken from a wide variety of occasions, both public and private, throughout his 40-year political career. Editor(s): Wilson, Clyde N. Num Pages: 472 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 627.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Transaction Publishers
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765806673
- ISBN
- 9780765806673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.49
€ 72.49
Hardback. Throughout the Cold War, theorists argue, nuclear arms stopped war, as both sides could retaliate with "mutual assured destruction". This fact begs the question: why did the USA not strike preemptively before the USSR developed atomic arms? This text sets the case for such a preventive nuclear war. Num Pages: 234 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 1KBB; 3JJP; JPS; JWMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765800220
- ISBN
- 9780765800220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.45
€ 111.45
Paperback. The true measure of the practice of public service is its ability to remain faithful to the tenets of democratic society. This introductory text links the practice of public administration to the core concepts of American democracy. It covers the nuts and bolts of public administration in the context of "delivering democracy" in public service. Num Pages: 240 pages, tables, figures, references, index. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780765617019
- ISBN
- 9780765617019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.17
€ 80.17
Paperback. This reader is designed for use as a primary or supplementary text for courses on women's role in the economy. Both interdisciplinary and heterodox in its approach, it showcases feminist economic analyses that utilize insights from institutionalism, as well as neoclassical economics. Num Pages: 368 pages, study questions, further reading, index. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780765609960
- ISBN
- 9780765609960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.73
€ 73.73
Paperback. An historical study of the Soviet labour camp movement based on recently declassified archives. The book examines the operations of the camp system both from within - who staffed it and how it worked - and as an integral part of Soviet totalitarianism. Num Pages: 234 pages, photographs, tables, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPHX; JPVH1; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780765604279
- ISBN
- 9780765604279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.06
€ 59.06
Paperback. Studies in investigative psychology require a special methodology, developed by David Canter to allow scientific explorations in such a challenging field, previously assumed not to be open empirical study. In this book the practical potential and applications of the research are given. Editor(s): Youngs, Dr. Donna. Series Editor(s): Canter, Professor David. Series: Psychology, Crime and Law. Num Pages: 300 pages, Includes 28 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754626282
- ISBN
- 9780754626282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.15
€ 82.15
Hardback. In this work, Anna Snyder provides a detailed account of the challenges women representatives in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) faced in building bridges across diverse ethnic, racial, national, regional, and ideological backgrounds at the 4th United Nations (UN) Conference on Women. Series Editor(s): Gardiner Barber, Professor Pauline; Marchand, Professor Marianne H.; Parpart, Professor Jane L. Series: Gender in a Global/Local World. Num Pages: 164 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTN; JFSJ1; JFSL1; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 153. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780754619338
- ISBN
- 9780754619338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.57
€ 220.57
Paperback. Part of the "Studies in Modern History" series, this text examines the origins and nature off party politics in England covering the period 1660 to 1715. Looks at the nature of the struggle between Whigs and Tories and the reasons why such rivalries cut so deep into English society at this time. Series: Studies in Modern History. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; HBJD1; HBLH; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582040823
- ISBN
- 9780582040823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.65
€ 94.65
Paperback. Editor(s): Burrell, Nancy A.; Allen, Mike; Gayle, Barbara Mae; Preiss, Raymond W. Series: Routledge Communication Series. Num Pages: 346 pages, 16 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GTJ; JMH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415999182
- ISBN
- 9780415999182
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.36
€ 93.36
Paperback. A guide to the history of the American welfare program. Editor(s): Nadasen, Premilla; Mittelstadt, Jennifer; Chappell, Marisa. Num Pages: 256 pages, 7 black & white tables, 10 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415989794
- ISBN
- 9780415989794
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.65
€ 59.65
Paperback. Presents selections, including pieces on globalization and the war on terrorism. Each part of this reader corresponds to five historical phases in the history of human rights and explores for each the arguments, debates, and issues of inclusiveness central to those eras. Num Pages: 592 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 178 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415951609
- ISBN
- 9780415951609
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.98
€ 75.98