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paperback. Most would agree that American culture in the 1980s differed dramatically from that of the 1960s. Yet the 1970s is still thought of as a cultural wasteland. This text debunks this notion by examining a wide range of political and cultural phenomena. Series: New Americanists. Num Pages: 432 pages, 29 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 31. Weight in Grams: 699.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822321668
ISBN
9780822321668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Tells the story of how the market for temporary professionals operates from the perspective of the contractors who do the work, the managers who employ them, the permanent employees who work beside them, and the staffing agencies who broker deals. This book illustrates how the reality of flexibility often differs substantially from its promise. Num Pages: 352 pages, 5 line illus. 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; KCF; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691127958
ISBN
9780691127958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.30

paperback. This work synthesizes various source materials including newspapers, mortician trade journals, and popular magazines, to offer a historical study of cremation in the United States. The changing view of cremation from a universally condemned practice, to accepted necessity is examined. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20 b/w photographs, 2 line illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520236882
ISBN
9780520236882
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.14

paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780295973760
ISBN
9780295973760
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. First book to offer a comparison of the popular, or folk, forms of religion around the world Num Pages: 353 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
353
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814798058
ISBN
9780814798058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. A provocative examination of prevailing thought on race and ethnicity in American society. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL; JHMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804753272
ISBN
9780804753272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.10

Hardback. A provocative examination of prevailing thought on race and ethnicity in American society. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JHMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804753265
ISBN
9780804753265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.10

Paperback. This reference defines and explores privacy as a social and psychological concept. It includes articles on the transborder data flows of personal information, public opinion and legislation on privacy, medical and genetic privacy, and invasiveness in employment procedures. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMH; JPVH; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405116701
ISBN
9781405116701
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.90

Paperback. Contemporary cultural studies have marginalized "agency," namely the power of people to shape social life. Here, Stephen Tumino offers a new materialist challenge to these tendencies and articulates an internationalist cultural theory that puts global agency in the forefront of cultural analysis. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2011
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349291601
ISBN
9781349291601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. In a series of tightly argued essays, Turner traces out implications that discarding the notion of shared frameworks has for relativism, social constructivism, normativity and a number of other concepts. Num Pages: 224 pages, 224 p., 1 table. BIC Classification: JH; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 2. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226817408
ISBN
9780226817408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.82

Hardcover. American Sociology has changed radically since 1945. This volume traces these changes to the present, with special emphasis on the feminization of sociology and the decline of the science ideal as well as the challenges sociology faces in the new environment for universities. Series: Sociology Transformed. Num Pages: 145 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCX; JHB; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 337.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137377166
ISBN
9781137377166
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.04

Hardcover. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; PS; UFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 692.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118027554
ISBN
9781118027554
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 144.52

Hardback. This text reads Becker both as a prophet of modernity and as an observer of its decline. Situated within the disciplinary approach of "theology of culture", it discerns the contours of modern vision in its depth-dimension. Num Pages: 114 pages, appendix, index. BIC Classification: HPCF; HRCM; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
114
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761805366
ISBN
9780761805366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.54

Hardcover. Analysing the politics of the 2012 London Olympics, Stephen Wagg examines the framing of London's bid to host the Games, arguments about the Games' likely impact and the establishment of 'Fortress London' to protect the Games. The book asks who won, and who lost out, in this important event as well as exploring its media coverage and legacy. Series: Global Culture and Sport Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JMG; JHBS; JPFC; WSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137326331
ISBN
9781137326331
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.61

Hardback. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403935588
ISBN
9781403935588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.58

Paperback. Offers an overview of the state of Inuit studies. This volume includes topics such as the development of a circumpolar research policy, the complex identities of Inuit in the twenty-first century, and more. It is useful for students and scholars interested in circumpolar North and in contemporary Native communities. Editor(s): Stern, Pamela R.; Stevenson, Lisa. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1MTN; JFSL9; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803293489
ISBN
9780803293489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. A chronological introduction to the work of Jean Baudrillard, with a selection of classic readings. Editor(s): Redhead, Professor Steve. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; JFC; JH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748627899
ISBN
9780748627899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.28

hardcover. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Edition
2005th Edition
SKU
V9781403945426
ISBN
9781403945426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. In this defence of the secularization paradigm, Bruce elaborates just what Weber, Durkheim, Berger and Wilson thought was happening to religion in the West, and responds to critics of this concept. Topics covered include new age spirituality, and the influence of Eastern religions. Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World. Num Pages: 288 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1QFH; HRAB; HRC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 502.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631232759
ISBN
9780631232759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.69

Paperback. This project is a skills-based macro practice text for courses in social work community practice and is primarily focused on building skills for effective practice throughout the traditional macro social work career path. Num Pages: 512 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 191 x 21. Weight in Grams: 692.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452257457
ISBN
9781452257457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 191.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 4KL; JHB. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 265 x 192. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
4th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007597499
ISBN
9780007597499
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.05

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781292139890
ISBN
9781292139890
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.09

Paperback. This introductory text for students of sociology and specialists in various disciplines, retains the clarity of style of the second edition, brings the content up to date, and adds new material regarding the presentation of research findings. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 black & white tables, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 12. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415340762
ISBN
9780415340762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.57

Paperback. Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: A-level Sociology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Series: Collins Student Support Materials. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 4KLR; JHB; JKV. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 191 x 245 x 14. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008221645
ISBN
9780008221645
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.40

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