Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts
. Ed(S): Shek, Daniel T. L.; Chan, Ying Keung...
Hardback. Covers research in Chinese, Western and global contexts. This volume collects Chinese studies on the Quality of Life (QOL). It includes papers addressing family QOL, quality of life in adolescents experiencing economic disadvantage, and methodological issues in the assessment of QOL. Editor(s): Shek, Daniel T. L.; Chan, Ying Keung; Lee, Paul S.N. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 951.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036019
- ISBN
- 9781402036019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.46
€ 242.46
Hardback. Circumcision is a cultural phenomenon that affects 15.3 million children and young adults annually. This book explores the problem of male and female circumcision in modern society from religious, psychological, medical, and ethical perspectives. It illuminates the vulnerability of human society to medical, economic, and historical pressures. Editor(s): Denniston, George C. (University of Washington); Gallo, Pia Grassivaro; Hodges, Frederick Mansfield; Milos, Marilyn Fayre; Viviani, Franco. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFM; JHBT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049156
- ISBN
- 9781402049156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.88
€ 216.88
hardcover. Focuses on public policy issues related to physician-assisted suicide. This book offers an analysis of the legal standing and practice of physician-assisted suicide in various countries and discusses the ethical principles underlying its legal and professional regulation. Editor(s): Birnbacher, Dieter; Dahl, Edgar. Series: International Library of Ethics, Law, and the New Medicine. Num Pages: 169 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBZ; MBDC; MBQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402064951
- ISBN
- 9781402064951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.85
€ 183.85
Hardback. So, are we in Ireland now living in "the best of times", or has increased prosperity come at (too high) a cost? The purpose of this collection of chapters is to bring to bear the latest research and empirical evidence to answer these questions. Editor(s): Fahey, Tony (The Economic & Social Research Institute, Dublin, Ireland); Russell, Helen; Whelan, Research Professor Christopher T (Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin Economic & Social Research Institute, Dublin Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin Economic & Social Research Institute, Dublin Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin). Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJPR; JH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402069802
- ISBN
- 9781402069802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 238.27
€ 238.27
Hardback. Presents an abstract discussion of social science, in a period when science in all forms is under attack, does little to inform the debate on its role and progress. This book undertakes the novel approach of reviewing the journal literature on six different topics by each of the five social sciences. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 166 x 34. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402073212
- ISBN
- 9781402073212
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.99
€ 127.99
Hardback. This collection of papers presents an innovative approach to evaluating living standards and wellbeing under the new circumstances facing individuals and societies in the twenty-first century. The issues addressed cut across the First and Third World divide. Editor(s): Moller, Valerie; Huschka, Denis. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402085680
- ISBN
- 9781402085680
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.40
€ 124.40
Hardback. New approaches to environmental economics are presented in Institutions and Sustainability. Readers will find discussions of the political economy of agriculture, in addition to new analysis methods for the governance of natural resources. Editor(s): Beckmann, Volker; Padmanabhan, Martina. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; KCM; KCN; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096891
- ISBN
- 9781402096891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.68
€ 239.68
Hardback. Editor(s): Mitchell, Wendy; Bunton, Robin; Green, Eileen. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBA; JHBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 149 x 20. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403901163
- ISBN
- 9781403901163
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
paperback. Editor(s): Houlbrook, Matt; Cocks, H. G. Series: Palgrave Advances. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1K; 3J; HBTB; JHBK5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 411.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403912909
- ISBN
- 9781403912909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.16
€ 129.16
Paperback. Num Pages: 189 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APT; JFD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403916853
- ISBN
- 9781403916853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.36
€ 61.36
Hardback. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHMC; KC; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403917577
- ISBN
- 9781403917577
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.23
€ 119.23
Hardback. Editor(s): Jule, Allyson. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; HR; JFSJ; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403948625
- ISBN
- 9781403948625
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.98
€ 62.98
Paperback. Editor(s): Lohmann, Roger Ivar. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MK; GTB; JHMC; JMTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403963307
- ISBN
- 9781403963307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.25
€ 77.25
Hardback. Num Pages: 244 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; AFKB; HRE; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403964205
- ISBN
- 9781403964205
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Paperback. Series: Culture, Mind and Society. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403964816
- ISBN
- 9781403964816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. Series: New Middle Ages. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HBLC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403966896
- ISBN
- 9781403966896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07
€ 63.07
Hardback. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRH; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403967725
- ISBN
- 9781403967725
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSJ; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403968869
- ISBN
- 9781403968869
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.95
€ 62.95
Hardback. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFSJ1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403969460
- ISBN
- 9781403969460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover. Series: New Directions in Latino American Cultures. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403970343
- ISBN
- 9781403970343
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.14
€ 54.99
€ 44.14