Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Hardcover. This book explores the interface between modernity and tradition in selected societies in Taiwan, mainland China and Vietnam. The chapters question to what extent traditions are themselves exploiting modernity in creative ways, in the interests of their own further developments. Editor(s): Wilkerson, James; Parkin, Robert. Num Pages: 284 pages, 18 ills, 23 tables. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1FPC; 1FPCW; JFC; JHBT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476. the Interface of Tradition and Modernity in East Asia. 284 pages, 18 ills, 23 tables. Editor(s): Wilkerson, James; Parkin, Robert. This book explores the interface between modernity and tradition in selected societies in Taiwan, mainland China and Vietnam. The chapters question to what extent traditions are themselves exploiting modernity in creative ways, in the interests of their own further developments. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 1FPC; 1FPCW; JFC; JHBT. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 18. Weight: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857455680
- ISBN
- 9780857455680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.52
€ 162.52
Paperback. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child resulted in even greater global awareness of the significance of children's rights and perspectives. The contributors to this book explore the extent to which children's interests are finding expression in different societies in Western Europe. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSP; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349546398
- ISBN
- 9781349546398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Thisbook examines experiences and implications of 'against-the-grain' school choices, where white middle class families choose ordinary and 'low performing' secondary schools for their children.It offersa unique view of identity formation, taking in matters like family history, locality and whiteness." Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL; JHB; JHMC; JN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349308903
- ISBN
- 9781349308903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.78
€ 65.78
Hardback. This book offers the first ethnographic account of working prison managers in England. It explores how globalised changes, in particular managerialism, have intersected with local occupational cultures. The study considers the pressures and expectations upon managers and how these are experienced, understood and negotiated. Series: Palgrave Studies in Prisons and Penology. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JHBL; JKVP1; JKVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 231 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137498946
- ISBN
- 9781137498946
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Paperback. Explores the dreams and desired futures of workers, farmers and politicians that sustain and disrupt capitalism in contemporary India. Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JHBL; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745333724
- ISBN
- 9780745333724
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.81
€ 40.99
€ 31.81
Hardback. Explores the dreams and desired futures of workers, farmers and politicians that sustain and disrupt capitalism in contemporary India. Series: Anthropology, Culture and Society. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JHBL; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780745333731
- ISBN
- 9780745333731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.11€ 84.39
€ 100.11
€ 84.39
Paperback. Based on interviews with individuals who abstain from habits as diverse as sex, cigarettes, sugar, and technology, this book identifies four different types of abstainers: quitters; those who have never done something and never will; those who haven't done something yet, but might in the future; and those who are not doing something temporarily. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 180 x 14. Weight in Grams: 338.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226547572
- ISBN
- 9780226547572
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.91
€ 36.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. A Marxist investigation into the forms of resistance occurring in the UK call centre today Series: Wildcat. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBL; KJS; KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 136 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745399065
- ISBN
- 9780745399065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 16.70
€ 23.99
€ 16.70
Living Alone: Globalization, Identity and Belonging (Palgrave MacMilla...
Jamieson, Lynn, Simpson, Roona
Hardcover. Exploring the growing global trend of solo living, this highly original study addresses core debates about contemporary social change in the context of globalization, including individualization and connection, the future of family formation, consumption and identities, belonging and 'community', living arrangements and sustainability. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFS; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271920
- ISBN
- 9780230271920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.55
€ 139.55
Paperback. Exploring the growing global trend of solo living, this highly original study addresses core debates about contemporary social change in the context of globalization, including individualization and connection, the future of family formation, consumption and identities, belonging and 'community', living arrangements and sustainability. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JHBK; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322916
- ISBN
- 9781349322916
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.30
€ 138.30
paperback. Editor(s): Jagodzinski, Jan. Num Pages: 281 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United States
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781403961655
- ISBN
- 9781403961655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 47.19
€ 53.37
€ 47.19
Paperback. Offering a comprehensive overview of contemporary theoretical and programmatic issues in the fields of sustainability, culture, communication, development and social change, this book explores the relationship between communication and sustainability from a social change perspective. Editor(s): Servaes, Jan. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JHB; JHBA; RGL; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349460564
- ISBN
- 9781349460564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.81
€ 65.81
paperback. Editor(s): Wehrheim, Jan. Series: Stadt, Raum Und Gesellschaft. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften Germany
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531152561
- ISBN
- 9783531152561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.37
€ 84.37
Paperback. A wide range of contributors focus on major issues in ageing such as autonomy, agency, frailty, lifestyle, social isolation, dementia and professional challenges in social work and participatory research. Editor(s): Baars, Jan; Dohmen, Joseph; Grenier, Amanda; Phillipson, Professor Chris. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP31. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- POLICY PRESS
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447300892
- ISBN
- 9781447300892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 40.08
€ 41.99
€ 40.08
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447300908
- ISBN
- 9781447300908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87
Hardback. On the basis of his new fieldwork done in south Gujarat between 2004 and 2006, Jan Breman critically analyses the historical roots of the ongoing subordination of the rural poor in what has come to be recognised as a booming economy. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, 1 folded map. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHBL; JHM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195685213
- ISBN
- 9780195685213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.01
€ 61.01
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472472847
- ISBN
- 9781472472847
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.38
€ 59.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JFCX; JHBA; JMS; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349339082
- ISBN
- 9781349339082
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.72
€ 65.72
Hardcover. Jan De Vos's second book on psychologization argues that psychology IS psychologization, a phenomenon traced back from Late-Modernity to the Enlightenment. Engaging with seminal thinkers such La Mettrie, Husserl, Lasch and Agamben, the book teases out the limits of psychoanalysis as a critical tool. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPM; JFCX; JHBA; JMA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 146 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230308466
- ISBN
- 9780230308466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. Discusses about politics, writing and thinking in the American South from the 1930's to the 1990's. This book shows that everyday life is, of course, full of existential problems. It argues that these problems have long been the subject of Southern poetry. It describes how people in the South of the 1990s struggle daily with private problems. Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University Press of Southern Denmark Denmark
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788778383976
- ISBN
- 9788778383976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.74
€ 31.99
€ 23.74