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Paperback. * A provocative defence of the idea that parents should be allowed to enhance their children's genetic characteristics. * Gets away from fears of a Huxleyan 'Brave New World' or a return to the fascist eugenics of the past. * Written from a philosophically and scientifically informed point of view. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405123907
- ISBN
- 9781405123907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.96
€ 38.99
€ 38.96
Hardcover. The Ethics of War is an indispensable collection of essays addressing issues both timely and age-old about the nature and ethics of war. Editor(s): Reichberg, Gregory M.; Syse, Henrik; Begby, Endre. Num Pages: 760 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 259 x 187 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 760
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405123778
- ISBN
- 9781405123778
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.97
€ 142.97
Hardcover. Memory and the Computational Brain offers a provocative argument that goes to the heart of neuroscience, proposing that the field can and should benefit from the recent advances of cognitive science and the development of information theory over the course of the last several decades. Series: Blackwell/Maryland Lectures in Language and Cognition. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMRM; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405122870
- ISBN
- 9781405122870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.93
€ 121.93
Paperback. Brings together thirty-eight original essays covering the wide inter-disciplinary field of political sociology. This title covers traditional questions and various topics including debates on gender, citizenship, and political identity. It includes editorial introduction, abstracts, further reading lists, and a consolidated bibliography. Editor(s): Nash, Dr. Kate; Scott, Alan. Series: Blackwell Companions to Sociology. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 28. Weight in Grams: 808.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405122658
- ISBN
- 9781405122658
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.96
€ 59.96
Paperback. Presents an investigation of the meanings and value of popular culture. This title explores the theme of cultural citizenship by combining textual analysis and media reception theory to analyze popular culture. It traces its topics across a variety of media forms and texts, including sports; detective series; and, children's television and games. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405122450
- ISBN
- 9781405122450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.59
€ 46.99
€ 46.59
Hardcover. Re-reading Popular Culture is an entertaining investigation of the meanings and value of popular culture today. It explores the theme of cultural citizenship by combining textual analysis and media reception theory to analyze popular culture. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405122443
- ISBN
- 9781405122443
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.32
€ 134.32
Paperback. * An inspiring guide to the creative output of the United States in the postwar period. * Embraces diversity, covering Vietnam literature, gay and lesbian literature, American Jewish fiction, Italian American literature, Irish American writing, emergent ethnic literatures, African American writing, jazz, film, drama and more. Editor(s): Hendin, Josephine. Series: Concise Companions to Literature and Culture. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; DSBH; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121804
- ISBN
- 9781405121804
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.32
€ 56.32
Hardcover. Ancient Rome was a highly militaristic culture, at war almost annually throughout the period of the republic. The expert contributors to this volume delve into this culture, offering an extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire. Editor(s): Erdkamp, Paul. Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 600 pages, 30 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBW; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 253 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121538
- ISBN
- 9781405121538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.11
€ 206.11
Paperback. Explores whether and the extent to which the boundaries between comparative politics and international relations are and should be dissolved. This title looks at the relationship between and the issues separating comparative politics and international relations. Editor(s): Werner, Suzanne; Davis, David; Bueno de Mesquita, Bruce. Series: International Studies Review Presidential Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 177 x 9. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121347
- ISBN
- 9781405121347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.78
€ 58.78
Paperback. Cities of Europe is a unique combination of book and CD--ROM examining the effects of recent socio--economic transformations on western European cities. * A unique combination of book and CD--ROM examining the effects of recent socio--economic transformations on western European cities. Editor(s): Kazepov, Yuri. Series: Studies in Urban and Social Change. Num Pages: 368 pages, 20. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- PAP/CDR
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121323
- ISBN
- 9781405121323
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.89
€ 27.89
Paperback. Includes twenty-five original essays that bring a modern perspective to Native American histories that were at one time related exclusively by Euro-American settlers. This title covers the breadth of American Indian history, including contacts with settlers, religion, family, economy, law, education, gender issues, and culture. Editor(s): Deloria, Philip; Salisbury, Neal. Series: Blackwell Companions to American History. Num Pages: 528 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 27. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121316
- ISBN
- 9781405121316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.00
€ 59.00
Paperback. Drawing on the latest research into memory, information processing and learning, this book helps students to tailor their study techniques to their own particular learning style and psychological make-up. An exploration of the tools and techniques essential to success in studying and passing examinations. Num Pages: 296 pages, 70 illustrations. BIC Classification: JMB; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121170
- ISBN
- 9781405121170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Paperback. * An up-to-date account of a rapidly changing field. * Covers developments across a range of policy fields, from labour markets to disability and poverty to health care. * Situates debates about welfare convergence and divergence in a theoretical context. Editor(s): Taylor-Gooby, Peter. Series: Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1D; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405121163
- ISBN
- 9781405121163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.07
€ 30.07
Hardcover. This book explores the development of tombs as a cultural phenomenon in ancient Egypt and examines what tombs reveal about ancient Egyptian culture and Egyptians belief in the afterlife. Series: Blackwell Ancient Religions. Num Pages: 306 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA; HBTB; JHBT; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120890
- ISBN
- 9781405120890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.70
€ 37.70
Paperback. Using a series of over 40 case studies, this valuable text illustrates the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating psychological research. Invites students to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the end of each case is correct, or whether the results could have an alternative explanation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 6. BIC Classification: GPS; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120753
- ISBN
- 9781405120753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.95
€ 43.99
€ 43.95
Hardcover. Using a series of over 40 case studies, this valuable text illustrates the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating psychological research. Invites students to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the end of each case is correct, or whether the results could have an alternative explanation. Num Pages: 200 pages, 6. BIC Classification: GPS; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120746
- ISBN
- 9781405120746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 113.26
€ 113.26
Hardcover. The Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development presents a comprehensive summary of research into child development from age two to seven. Editor(s): McCartney, Kathleen; Phillips, Deborah. Series: Blackwell Handbooks of Developmental Psychology. Num Pages: 680 pages, 30. BIC Classification: JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 180 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 680
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120739
- ISBN
- 9781405120739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.16
€ 201.16
Paperback. Presents an original and controversial thesis about the future of war. This book argues that the biotechnology revolution has given war a fresh lease of life. It draws on thinkers from Hegel and Nietzsche to the postmodernists. It refers to modern fiction and films. Series: Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120432
- ISBN
- 9781405120432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.47
€ 36.47
Hardcover. Presents an original and controversial thesis about the future of war. This book argues that the biotechnology revolution has given war a fresh lease of life. It draws on thinkers from Hegel and Nietzsche to the postmodernists. It refers to modern fiction and films. Series: Blackwell Manifestos. Num Pages: 176 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120425
- ISBN
- 9781405120425
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.55
€ 111.55
Paperback. Making Sense of Media is a lively and accessible text that helps readers understand mass media and the texts they carry. Designed expressly for those interested in gaining a solid understanding of the media and how they work, it is an indispensable book. Num Pages: 208 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405120173
- ISBN
- 9781405120173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.70
€ 42.99
€ 42.70