Society & social sciences
Results 52641 - 52660 of 88192
Society & social sciences
Hardcover. This book analyses the animal images used in William Hogarth's art, demonstrating how animals were variously depicted as hybrids, edibles, companions, emblems of satire and objects of cruelty. Beirne offers an important assessment of how Hogarth's various audiences reacted to his gruesome images and ultimately what was meant by 'cruelty'. Num Pages: 138 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AGB; AGN; JFFZ; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 219 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447203
- ISBN
- 9781137447203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.90
€ 65.90
Hardcover. Why are the British so Euro-sceptic? Forget about tedious treaties, party politics or international relations. The real reason is that the British do not feel European. This book explores and explains the cultural divide between Britain and Europe, where it comes from and how it manifests itself in everyday life and the academic world. Num Pages: 94 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HBJD; HBJD1; JFC; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 220 x 10. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447548
- ISBN
- 9781137447548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.76
€ 65.76
Hardcover. The book explores migration and queerness as they relate to ethnic/racial identity constructions, immigration processes and legal status, the formation of trans/national and trans/cultural partnerships, and friendships. It explores the roles that religious identities/values/worldviews play in the fortification/critique of queer migrant identities. Editor(s): Goh, Joseph N. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447722
- ISBN
- 9781137447722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Hardcover. This book examines the competing regimes of law and religion an offers a multidisciplinary approach to demonstrate the global scope of their influence. It argues that the tension between these two institutions results from their disagreements about the kinds of rule that should govern human life and society, and from where they should be derived. Editor(s): Ilesanmi, Simeon Olusegun; Lee, Win-Chiat; Parker, J.Wilson. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLP5; JFSR; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447753
- ISBN
- 9781137447753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardback. Series: Euro-Asian Studies. Num Pages: 248 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNN; 1DVUA; 1FCZ; 1KLSB; JPS; KCM; KCN; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447852
- ISBN
- 9781137447852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Hardcover. This book provides a detailed historical and political analysis of Israel's policy decision-making process towards the Occupied Territories, under successive Labour governments. The book argues that Israel did not have a strategic policy towards the Occupied Territories and instead engaged in non-decision making. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; JPHL; JPS; LBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137447982
- ISBN
- 9781137447982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardback. Examining essential aspects of American life, John Budd investigates how informational sources (print and broadcast media and other resources) fall short when it comes to informing citizens, failing our democracy and damaging the public good. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448156
- ISBN
- 9781137448156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardback. Hayek's Modern Family offers a classical liberal theory of the family, taking Hayekian social theory as the main analytical framework. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JPFK; KCA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448224
- ISBN
- 9781137448224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.22
€ 151.22
Hardback. Editor(s): Ramet, Sabrina; Borowik, Irena. Series: Palgrave Studies in Religion, Politics, and Policy. Num Pages: 341 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJPR; 3JM; HRAM2; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448330
- ISBN
- 9781137448330
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardcover. From the 14th-century king consorts of Navarre to the modern European prince consorts of the 20th century, the male consort has been a peculiar yet recurrent historical figure. In this impressively broad collection, leading historians of monarchy analyze how male partners of female rulers have negotiated their unique roles throughout history. Editor(s): Beem, Charles; Taylor, Miles. Series: Queenship and Power. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; JFSJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448347
- ISBN
- 9781137448347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardcover. Spanish-Italian Relations and the Influence of the Major Powers examines complex relations between Spain and Italy, beginning in 1943 and continuing until 1957, contending that the relationship cannot be examined in isolation and must be understood in its broader context. Series: Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1DST; 3JJH; 3JJPG; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448668
- ISBN
- 9781137448668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. The author analyses the implementation of the agricultural and industrial parts of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Following a sectoral approach to assess the implementation of the ENP, he investigates which interest groups win and which lose from the policy. Num Pages: 124 pages, 3 black & white tables, 1 diagrames. BIC Classification: 1HB; JPSN2; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 17. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449061
- ISBN
- 9781137449061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.08
€ 66.08
The Australia-ASEAN Dialogue. Tracing 40 Years of Partnership.
. Ed(S): He, Baogang; Wood, Sally Percival; L...
Hardback. This book examines the Australia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership since its inception in 1974 and looks at the networks of engagement that have shaped relations across three areas: regionalism, non-traditional security, and economic engagement. Editor(s): He, Baogang; Wood, Sally Percival; Leifer, Michael. Series: Asia Today. Num Pages: 282 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; 1QFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449139
- ISBN
- 9781137449139
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardback. An engaging explanation and unique analysis of the increased involvement of the private sector in one of the world's most influential development organizations, the United Nations Development Programme. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449191
- ISBN
- 9781137449191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Hardcover. "What goes on in a classroom?" can mean "Are teachers imparting knowledge that will raise test scores?" or it can mean much more. In this series of essays, Block addresses the nature of the classroom as a place for encounter and engagements: with curriculum materials and books, between teachers and students, and with the self. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449221
- ISBN
- 9781137449221
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 46.40
€ 53.37
€ 46.40
Hardcover. Disability and Inequality explores the lived experiences of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Jamaica. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJWJ; JFFG; JFFJ; JFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449252
- ISBN
- 9781137449252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. What Morality Means examines the scientific theory of morality, drawing on zoological and physiological literatures in addition to contemporary sociological research on status and exchange. The theory roots morality in the capacity for perceptual overlap, and describes how perceptual overlap has been constrained and enabled in human history. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFM; JHBA; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449283
- ISBN
- 9781137449283
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
hardcover. Writing for educators and education leaders, Cunningham shows that combining a philosophy of pragmatism with thinking about education as systems can illuminate challenges in contemporary schooling and provide practical solutions for creating a democratic education. Series: The Cultural and Social Foundations of Education. Num Pages: 154 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNKC; JNKH; JNR; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449313
- ISBN
- 9781137449313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 46.46
€ 53.37
€ 46.46
Hardcover. This book explores how and in what ways the relationship between language, mind and computation can be conceived of, given that a number of foundational assumptions about this relationship remain unacknowledged in mainstream linguistic theory, yet continue to be the basis of theoretical developments and empirical advances. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; HP; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449429
- ISBN
- 9781137449429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. 'Euro-commuters' have emerged as a new group of migrants since the onset of the economic crisis in the EU. These people work in one country but live in another. This book analyses the characteristics of these migrants, their motivations and how commuting influences their personal, family and social lives. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBK; JHBL; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449450
- ISBN
- 9781137449450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20