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Paperback. Examining media and pop culture from Sex and the City 2 to Vanity Fair and Time Magazine, Robin Riley uses transnational feminist analysis to reveal how transnational sexism towards Muslim women in general and Afghan and Iraqi women in particular has led to a new form of gender imperialism. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FCA; JFSJ1; JFSR2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 214 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780321288
- ISBN
- 9781780321288
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.88
€ 31.99
€ 26.88
Paperback. This timely volume provides an original and unprecedented exploration of the current state of South Asian feminist politics. Editor(s): Roy, Srila. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1FK; JFFK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780321899
- ISBN
- 9781780321899
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.83
€ 32.99
€ 27.83
Paperback. Argues that Muslim theory and fiction has been commodified to cater to the needs of western ideology, and skillfully critiques the ideological contradictions of the debate around the jihadist by offering a comprehensive analysis of Muslim and non-Muslim cultural critics, including Edward Said, Slavoj Zizek, Don DeLillo and Osama bin Laden. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRAM2; HRH; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780322629
- ISBN
- 9781780322629
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.93
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€ 29.93
Paperback. Worth assesses the growing diversity of resistance to neoliberalism - progressive, nationalist and religious - and argues that, troublingly, the more reactionary alternatives to globalisation currently provide just as coherent a base for building opposition as those associated with the traditional 'left-wing' anti-globalisation movements. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPF; JPW; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 14. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed.
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780323350
- ISBN
- 9781780323350
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€ 25.99€ 22.71
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€ 22.71
Hardback. Looking at global case studies this collection explores the interplay between feminist activism and land reform. It investigates at the successes as well as the failures of reform efforts, the processes of law making and feminist legal advocacy as well as the ways in which these processes have been shaped by historical and socio-political contexts. Editor(s): Al-Sharmani, Mulki. Series: Feminisms and Development. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780329635
- ISBN
- 9781780329635
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Condition: New
€ 100.56€ 90.42
€ 100.56
€ 90.42
Hardback. An extraordinary, provocative novel that fundamentally questions deeply held beliefs about what makes a 'terrorist'. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 234 x 30. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783600021
- ISBN
- 9781783600021
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.66
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€ 28.66
Paperback. Argues for a comprehensive agenda for a fight against poverty and for protecting the health of the poor. Editor(s): Karan, Abraar; Sodhi, Geeta. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783605521
- ISBN
- 9781783605521
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 31.98
€ 37.99
€ 31.98
Paperback. Victor Kiernan provides a rich and insightful analysis of eight of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, revealing how they were shaped by the social and political upheavals of his age. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSGS; JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783606887
- ISBN
- 9781783606887
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.09
€ 24.99
€ 23.09
Paperback. Anne Kaun provides a historical exploration of the role of media in shaping social movements and resistance to capitalism. Num Pages: 144 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: JFD; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 136 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783607365
- ISBN
- 9781783607365
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.69
€ 31.99
€ 26.69
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€ 23.71
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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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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.20
€ 46.99
€ 39.20
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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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.14
€ 46.99
€ 39.14
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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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.80
€ 30.99
€ 25.80
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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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.20
€ 46.99
€ 39.20
Hardcover. Concerns the about-turn in US foreign policy towards Uzbekistan since 9/11. Num Pages: 180 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FCU; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781842774229
- ISBN
- 9781842774229
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Condition: New
€ 100.56€ 90.71
€ 100.56
€ 90.71
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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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.87
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€ 27.87
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.
- Format
- 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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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.14
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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.
- Format
- 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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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.20
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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.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842777732
- ISBN
- 9781842777732
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.20
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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.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842778524
- ISBN
- 9781842778524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.72
€ 32.99
€ 27.72