Society & social sciences
Results 18041 - 18060 of 65422
Society & social sciences
The Translatability of Cultures. Figurations of the Space Between.
. Ed(S): Budick, Sanford; Iser, Wolfgang
hardcover. These essays-which consider a wide variety of cultures from ancient Egypt to contemporary Japan- describe the conditions under which cultures that do not dominate each other may yet achieve a limited translatability of cultures. Editor(s): Budick, Sanford; Iser, Wolfgang. Series: Irvine Studies in the Humanities. Num Pages: 364 pages, 2 half-tones. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804724845
- ISBN
- 9780804724845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.23
€ 149.23
hardcover. This is the first book-length treatment of the political causes and consequences of the Great Leap Famine (1959-61), one of the worst tragedies in human history. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 map, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JFFC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804725576
- ISBN
- 9780804725576
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.17
€ 149.17
hardcover. This book is a comparative-historical study of the politics of equitable development in Southeast Asia and the role of political institutions in addressing structural inequalities. Series: Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 633.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804770835
- ISBN
- 9780804770835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.17
€ 149.17
paperback. Editor(s): Marcus, Judith; Tar, Zoltan. Num Pages: 438 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Transaction Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780878559633
- ISBN
- 9780878559633
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.38
€ 58.38
How the World's Religions are Responding to Climate Change
. Ed(S): Globus Veldman, Robin; Szasz, Andrew...
paperback. Editor(s): Globus Veldman, Robin; Szasz, Andrew; Haluza-Delay, Randolph. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; JHM; KCN; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 639.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138656536
- ISBN
- 9781138656536
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.54
€ 71.54
Paperback. Obama and the Biracial Factor is the first book to explore the significance of mixed-race identity as a key factor in the election of President Obama and examines the sociological and political relationship between race, power, and public policy in the United States. Editor(s): Jolivette, Andrew. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JPP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447301004
- ISBN
- 9781447301004
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.84
€ 35.99
€ 34.84
paperback. Intends to stimulate and furnish a debate about how, at the beginning of the 21st century, society can offer effective rehabilitation opportunities to those who offend. This title is suitable for both students and practitioners within criminal justice, who have an interest in the rehabilitation of convicted individuals. Editor(s): Priestley, Philip; Vanstone, Maurice. Num Pages: 346 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781843925293
- ISBN
- 9781843925293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.61
€ 60.61
Hardcover. Explores women's employment at the start of the 21st century, identifying aspects of women's labour market situation which are poorly understood and challenging much 'received wisdom' about women and work. Editor(s): Yeandle, Sue. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 172 x 246 x 18. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420541
- ISBN
- 9781847420541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.58
€ 181.58
paperback. "Children, politics and communication" questions many of the conventional ways in which children are perceived. It is about how they communicate and engage, how they organise themselves and their lives, and how they deal with conflict in their relationships and the world around them. Editor(s): Thomas, Nigel. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781847421838
- ISBN
- 9781847421838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.18
€ 38.99
€ 37.18
Paperback. As New Labour approaches the end of an unprecedented third term in office, this bestselling book asks whether Britain is more equal than it was in 1997. This second volume, following on from the highly successful "A more equal society?", provides an independent assessment of the success or otherwise of New Labour's policies. Editor(s): Hills, John; Sefton, Tom; Stewart, Kitty. Series: Case Studies on Poverty, Place and Policy. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JFF; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 25. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847422019
- ISBN
- 9781847422019
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.00
€ 37.99
€ 36.00
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847423894
- ISBN
- 9781847423894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 40.71
€ 42.99
€ 40.71
Hardcover. This book is a challenge to the concept of wellbeing as applied to children, suggesting that it should be understood at the level of the child, rather than a list of things that are needed in order to live well. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 174 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847425232
- ISBN
- 9781847425232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.07
€ 97.07
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847426642
- ISBN
- 9781847426642
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.84
€ 35.99
€ 34.84
Hardcover. This timely book explores the role played by faith-based organisations (FBOs), which are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European context. Editor(s): Beaumont, Justin; Cloke, Paul. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JFSR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 179 x 22. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428349
- ISBN
- 9781847428349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.10
€ 104.10
hardcover. This topical book examines and debates a range of themes facing Gypsies and Travellers in British Society, including health, social policy, employment and education. Editor(s): Richardson, Joanna; Ryder, Andrew. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFJ; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847428950
- ISBN
- 9781847428950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 104.63
€ 104.63
Paperback. In this unique collection, the social capital - relationships and networks - of children and young people, and in one case parents and teachers, is explored in a wide range of formal and informal settings. Editor(s): Allan, Julie; Catts, Ralph. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JKSB1; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 13. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429278
- ISBN
- 9781847429278
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.18
€ 38.99
€ 37.18
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861340030
- ISBN
- 9781861340030
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 32.49
€ 33.99
€ 32.49
paperback. Community safety emerged as a new approach to tackling and preventing local crime and disorder in the late 1980s and was adopted into mainstream policy by New Labour. This book provides the first sustained critical and theoretically informed analysis of the community safety agenda by leading authorities in the field. Editor(s): Squires, Peter. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVC; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347299
- ISBN
- 9781861347299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.38
€ 38.99
€ 37.38
hardcover. This book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, highlighting the challenge facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It explores the impact of political ideas and influences on the structural and practical challenges of delivering youth justice. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKVQ2. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 172. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348401
- ISBN
- 9781861348401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.23
€ 149.23
Paperback. This much-needed new textbook introduces readers to the development of China's welfare polices since its conception of an open-door policy of 1978. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348807
- ISBN
- 9781861348807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.18
€ 38.99
€ 37.18