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hardcover. Examines Chinese American funerary rituals and cemeteries from the late nineteenth century in order to understand the importance of Chinese funerary rites and their transformation through time. This volume discusses the meaning of funerary rituals and their normative dimension and the social practices that have been influenced by tradition. Editor(s): Chung, Sue Fawn; Wegars, Priscilla. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780759107335
- ISBN
- 9780759107335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.94
€ 173.94
Hardback. Biocultural and archaeological research on food, past and present, often relies on very specific, precise, methods for data collection and analysis. These are presented here in a broad-based review. Editor(s): Chrzan, Janet; Brett, John. Num Pages: 276 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHMC; MBNH3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332876
- ISBN
- 9781785332876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.76
€ 180.76
Paperback. While the goal of problem-solving in groups may be to solve socially constructed problems, intersubjectivity regarding goals and methods as well as the relative status of group members contribute to the emergence of both conflict and cooperation. Editor(s): Chizhik, Alexander; Shelly, Robert K.; Troyer, Lisa. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199971
- ISBN
- 9781405199971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.61
€ 63.61
Paperback. This volume offers up-to-date research developments and theory in the re-emerging field of structural analysis. It provides an overview and appraisal of the history and future of structural analysis as well as focusing on culture, historical processes and macro-micro level interactions. Editor(s): Chew, Sing C.; Knottnerus, J. David. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847698370
- ISBN
- 9780847698370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.36
€ 88.36
Hardback. This volume offers up-to-date research developments and theory in the re-emerging field of structural analysis. It provides an overview and appraisal of the history and future of structural analysis as well as focusing on culture, historical processes and macro-micro level interactions. Editor(s): Chew, Sing C.; Knottnerus, J. David. Num Pages: 368 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847698363
- ISBN
- 9780847698363
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.00
€ 191.00
Paperback. Editor(s): Chen, Nancy N.; Sharp, Lesley A. Series: Advanced Seminar Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; RNR; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- SAR Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781938645426
- ISBN
- 9781938645426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.33
€ 46.33
Paperback. Presents essays on the intersections of money and religion. This book investigates how money moves and how it affects religious organizational behavior. It explores how attitudes toward money have altered over time. Editor(s): Chaves, Mark; Miller, Sharon L. Num Pages: 308 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JHM; KF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761990376
- ISBN
- 9780761990376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.94
€ 68.94
Hardback. They compare post-World War II globalization with the great wave of economic integration that occurred in the late nineteenth century, analyze the rise of the political ideology of the "globalization project"-Reaganism-Thatcherism-and discuss issues of gender and global inequalities. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Babones, Salvatore J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 23, 23 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801884238
- ISBN
- 9780801884238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.94
€ 76.94
Paperback. They compare post-World War II globalization with the great wave of economic integration that occurred in the late nineteenth century, analyze the rise of the political ideology of the "globalization project"-Reaganism-Thatcherism-and discuss issues of gender and global inequalities. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Babones, Salvatore J. Num Pages: 384 pages, 23, 23 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801884245
- ISBN
- 9780801884245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.36
€ 47.36
paperback. Analyzes the functions, content, methods, findings, and impacts of social and cultural research carried out by the worldwide network of 16 International Agricultural Research Centers of the CGIAR. This book will be useful to researchers of agricultural and rural development, economics, sociology and anthropology. Editor(s): Cernea, M. M.; Kassam, A.H. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHBC; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2005
- SKU
- V9780851990262
- ISBN
- 9780851990262
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.75
€ 68.75
The first comprehensive guide to anthropological studies of complex organizations details how organizational theory and research in business has adopted anthropology s key concept of culture, inspiring new insights into organizational dynamics and development. Editor(s): Caulkins, D. Douglas; Jordan, Ann T. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 572 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199827
- ISBN
- 9781405199827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 203.15
€ 203.15
Hardback. This text firstly attempts to deal with challenges about the validity of qualitative research. Then, after outlining the theory and methodology adopted, seven case studies are presented, covering such topics as multicultural literature, school restructuring, and standardized testing. Editor(s): Carspecken, Phil Francis; Walford, Geoffrey. Series: Studies in Educational Ethnography. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JHBC; JNA; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762307975
- ISBN
- 9780762307975
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.38
€ 239.38
Paperback. Editor(s): Carreiras, Helena; Castro, Celso. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHM; JPWS; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138797482
- ISBN
- 9781138797482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.65
€ 71.65
Hardback. In Community and Tradition, eight distinguished scholars articulate the clearest statement to date of the conservative vision of community. Editor(s): Carey, George W.; Frohnen, Bruce. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; JPFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847686605
- ISBN
- 9780847686605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.79
€ 157.79
Hardback. Contextualizing Disaster argues that, while disasters are increasingly represented by the media as unique, exceptional, newsworthy events, it is a mistake to think of disasters as isolated or discrete occurrences. Editor(s): Button, Gregory V.; Schuller, Mark. Series: Catastrophes in Context. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFC; JHB; RNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332807
- ISBN
- 9781785332807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.40
€ 162.40
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
€ 150.58
€ 150.58
Hardback. This text paints a picture of conversion far more complex than its customary image in anthropology and religious studies. Editor(s): Buckser, Andrew S.; Glazier, Stephen D. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742517776
- ISBN
- 9780742517776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.82
€ 194.82
Hardback. The work of Pierre Bourdieu has had an enormous impact on research in fields as diverse as aesthetics, education, anthropology, and sociology. This is a collection of essays focusing on the contribution of Bourdieu's thought to the study of cultural production. Editor(s): Brown, Nicholas; Szeman, Imre. Series: Culture & Education Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BG; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847693887
- ISBN
- 9780847693887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.99
€ 210.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Brindley, Roger Neilson; Crocco, Christine M. Num Pages: 110 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607099666
- ISBN
- 9781607099666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.03
€ 112.03
Hardback. Exploring the production of lack and desire through fine-grained ethnography, this volume examines how diagnoses of emptiness operate in a range of very different domains in contemporary China. Editor(s): Bregnbaek, Susanne; Bunkenborg, Mikkel. Num Pages: 200 pages, 3 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785335808
- ISBN
- 9781785335808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.74
€ 161.74