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Paperback. An introduction to anthropological perspectives on art that links the production of art to political and cultural processes Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 280 pages, 12 b+w photos. BIC Classification: ABA; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745317946
- ISBN
- 9780745317946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.81
€ 40.99
€ 31.81
Most theories of material culture, transnationalism, and globalization have failed to incorporate a focus on emotions even though an increasing number of scholars in recent years have explored emotion-dense processes. This book fills the gap and examines how "emotions" can be theorized and serve as a useful analytical tool for understanding.. Editor(s): Svasek, Maruska. Series: Material Mediations: People and Things in a World of Movement. Num Pages: 300 pages, 45 ills and tables. BIC Classification: ABA; JFCD; JFFN; JHM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526. Transnationalism, Cultural Productions and Emotions. Series: Material Mediations: People and Things in a World of Movement. 300 pages, 45 ills and tables. Editor(s): Svasek, Maruska. Most theories of material culture, transnationalism, and globalization have failed to incorporate a focus on emotions even though an increasing number of scholars in recent years have explored emotion-dense processes. This book fills the gap and examines how "emotions" can be theorized and serve as a useful analytical tool for understanding. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: ABA; JFCD; JFFN; JHM. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight: 526.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857453235
- ISBN
- 9780857453235
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 162.79
€ 162.79
Paperback. This handbook on important recent developments in the sociology of crime and deviance is divided into five major sections: History of the Discipline; Methodological Issues in Crime Research; Explanations of Crime; Theory-Based Practice; Special Topics. Editor(s): Krohn, Marvin D.; Lizotte, Alan J.; Hall, Gina Penly. Series: Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research. Num Pages: 620 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1090.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461412106
- ISBN
- 9781461412106
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 141.79
€ 141.79
Paperback. This book offers a systematic approach not only to understanding workplace change, but alternative models and practical steps that can be taken to create change. Series: Net-Works S. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742519107
- ISBN
- 9780742519107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.67
€ 61.67
Hardback. This text presents Marvin Harris' view on the nature of culture, and offers a materialist perspective on contemporary issues including the IQ question and the fall of communism. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761990208
- ISBN
- 9780761990208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.01
€ 166.01
Hardback. "Cultural Materialism", published in 1979, was the author's first full-length explication of the theory with which his work has been associated. This edition contains the complete text of the original book, and examines the impact that the book and theory have had on anthropological theorizing. Num Pages: 408 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759101340
- ISBN
- 9780759101340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.10
€ 167.10
Hardback. Examines the road traveled by human rights movements in China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia when trying to create independent labor organizations free from governmental interference. This book covers: a worker's rights/labor standards model individumental interference; and comprehensive data tables on many aspects of the labor struggle. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JH; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306454776
- ISBN
- 9780306454776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.34
€ 143.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781475770896
- ISBN
- 9781475770896
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.56
€ 129.56
Paperback. An ethnographic analysis of the Japanese embrace of dancehall reggae and other elements of Jamaican culture, including Rastafari, roots reggae, and dub music. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVG; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460. Performing Dancehall, Roots Reggae, and Rastafari in Japan. 304 pages, 5 illustrations. Traces the history of the Japanese embrace of dancehall reggae and other elements of Jamaican culture, including Rastafari, roots reggae, and dub music. This title provides an ethnographic analysis of the ways that many Japanese involved in reggae as musicians and dancers, seek to reimagine their lives through Jamaican culture. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVG; GTB; JHMP. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822347224
- ISBN
- 9780822347224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. Analyses the ways hybridity has been used, from the first century AD to today, offering an enlightening look at cultural mixture. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592131440
- ISBN
- 9781592131440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Editor(s): Katsikitis, Mary. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; JMH; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461353768
- ISBN
- 9781461353768
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Paperback. This volume analyzes how higher education responses to sociopolitical and economic influences affect gender equality at the nation-state and university levels in the European Union and the United States. Editor(s): Sagaria, Mary Ann Danowitz. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JNF; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349530656
- ISBN
- 9781349530656
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.70€ 46.69
€ 52.70
€ 46.69
Paperback. This text offers a comparative and historical analysis of rapid and profound changes in the legal system beginning in the 1960s in England, France, West Germany, Sweden and the United States. Num Pages: 336 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTB; JH; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 534.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226299709
- ISBN
- 9780226299709
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.73
€ 42.99
€ 33.73
Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHBZ; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843108573
- ISBN
- 9781843108573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.82
€ 38.82
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 4 tables. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 202 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674018167
- ISBN
- 9780674018167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 35.20
€ 41.99
€ 35.20
A fascinating text explains the many popular nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. Over 300 color photographs display jewelry, photography, clothing, customs, and symbolism. Over 70 pages of a Victorian hair jewelry catalog are included. Num Pages: 224 pages, 229 color and 72 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHBT; JHBZ; WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 227 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1452.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764324468
- ISBN
- 9780764324468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.26€ 46.95
€ 65.26
€ 46.95
Paperback. This volume integrates two increasingly visible streams of research--economic sociology and new institutional economics--to better understand how ties among individuals and groups facilitate economic activity alongside and against the formal rules that regulate economic processes via government and law. Editor(s): Brinton, Mary C.; Nee, Victor. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804742764
- ISBN
- 9780804742764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 33.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. Combining case studies and interviews, this work focuses on multi-cultural families as a yet untapped source of information about inter-culture contact. It studies multiculturalism from three respects: multi-national, multi-religious, and multi-racial. Series: Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441928016
- ISBN
- 9781441928016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.29
€ 67.29
Paperback. Series: American School of Prehistoric Research Bulletins S. Num Pages: 368 pages, 146 halftones & maps & 76 tables. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 269 x 199 x 22. Weight in Grams: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Peabody Museum Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780873655521
- ISBN
- 9780873655521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.71€ 68.33
€ 74.71
€ 68.33
Paperback. This standard textbook on battered children updates and adds to the previous editions, while retaining their multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach. It contains chapters on the current treatment and prevention of child abuse, covering paediatrics, psychiatry, and social and legal studies. Editor(s): Helfer, Ray E.; Kempe, C.Henry; Krugman, Richard D. Num Pages: 684 pages, 106 halftones, 6 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JHBK; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- First Edition, First edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226326238
- ISBN
- 9780226326238
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 34.69
€ 44.99
€ 34.69