Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Hardback. Provides broad exposure to a geography that is engaged with discovery, interpretation, and problem solving. This title features the chapters that address the challenges posed by issues such as globalization, regional and ethnic conflict, environmental hazards, terrorism, poverty, and sustainable development. Editor(s): Janelle, Donald G.; Hansen, Kathy; Warf, Professor Barney. Num Pages: 638 pages, 147 black & white illustrations, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GT; JH; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016127
- ISBN
- 9781402016127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.67
€ 190.67
Hardback. Combines demographic and sociological approaches with rational choice theory to explain assortative mating. Using life-history data from a broad range of industrialized countries and longitudinal statistical models, this book analyzes the process of spouse selection in the life courses of single men and women. Editor(s): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Timm, Andreas. Series: European Studies of Population. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016820
- ISBN
- 9781402016820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.07
€ 192.07
Failing at school, disadvantaged in a changing labour market and characterized by policy makers as thugs, young men are said by some to be experiencing a crisis of masculinity. Linda McDowell investigates this crisis as it relates to young working-class men in the West. Series: Antipode Book Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QFH; JFSJ2; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105859
- ISBN
- 9781405105859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.50
€ 98.50
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
€ 50.65
€ 50.65
Russia's Age of Serfdom 1649-1861 offers a broad interpretive history of the Russian Empire from the time of serfdom's codification until its abolition following the Crimean War. Series: Blackwell History of Russia. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLH; HBLL; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405134576
- ISBN
- 9781405134576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.86
€ 143.86
Paperback. * highlights the historical evolution of land and forestry management policies among the developed nations and especially in the United States. * 14 essays that scope out major landmarks that exist in natural resource economics * Wide ranging in its inclusion of topics and conceptualapproaches. . Editor(s): Moss, Laurence S. Series: Studies in Economic Reform and Social Justice. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405159968
- ISBN
- 9781405159968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.54
€ 52.54
Paperback. outlines current challenges facing older people and their families both in the United States and around the world. Provides an overview of current theoretical and methodological issues; generational influences on well-being, as well as generational influences on caregiving. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405185844
- ISBN
- 9781405185844
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Condition: New
€ 57.62
€ 57.62
Paperback. features an introductory article highlighting concepts and methods related to studying unexpected educational pathways Focuses on methodological alternatives to standard linear modeling approaches to studying developmental pathways. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405186445
- ISBN
- 9781405186445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.69
€ 79.69
A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology offers a comprehensive overview of the development of cognitive anthropology from its inception to the present day and explores recent findings in the areas of theory, methodology, and field research in twenty-nine key essays by leading scholars. The book explains how cultural (or collective) vs. Editor(s): Kronenfeld, David B.; Bennardo, Giovanni; De Munck, Victor C.; Fischer, Michael D. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Anthropology. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405187787
- ISBN
- 9781405187787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 209.00
€ 209.00
Hardback. A Companion to Popular Culture is a landmark survey of contemporary research in popular culture studies that offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field. Editor(s): Burns, Gary. Series: Blackwell Companions in Cultural Studies. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 176 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1058.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405192057
- ISBN
- 9781405192057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.71
€ 206.71
Cultural Accounts of Lived Experiences Mobile Work, Mobile Lives
. Ed(S): Meerwarth, Tracy L.; Gluesing, Julia...
Paperback. Editor(s): Meerwarth, Tracy L.; Gluesing, Julia C.; Jordan, Brigitte. Series: NAPA Bulletin. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 9. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194334
- ISBN
- 9781405194334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.47
€ 33.47
Paperback. The present issue brings together research and theory in psychology, sociology, education, culture studies, and public policy surrounding multiracial identity and introduces new advances in thinking about race, intergroup relations and racial identity. Editor(s): Shih, Margaret; Sanchez, Diana T. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405197625
- ISBN
- 9781405197625
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.96
€ 54.96
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
€ 60.10
€ 60.10
Those interested in debates about health care in Japan, the United States, and other countries, and especially scholars of comparative political development, will appreciate and learn from Yamagishi's study. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; JHB; JPB; MBPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400686
- ISBN
- 9781421400686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.42
€ 73.42
This index helps to illuminate why women's sexuality, dress, and image so compel militant Muslim outrage and sometimes violent action, revealing a deeper human story of how women's status defines competing moral visions of society and why this present clash is erupting with such ferocity. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK5. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421407531
- ISBN
- 9781421407531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.57
€ 63.57
By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste considers Amish fiction's effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike. Series: Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 18, 17 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSK; HBTB; JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408903
- ISBN
- 9781421408903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.14
€ 64.14
Paperback. By asking questions about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commodification, Thrill of the Chaste considers Amish fiction's effects on Amish and non-Amish audiences alike. Series: Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Num Pages: 344 pages, 18, 17 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSK; HBTB; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421408910
- ISBN
- 9781421408910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.34
€ 36.34
Gierzynski's captivating analysis of media's impact on political views, combined with the enjoyable Potter story details, makes for an irresistible project that social scientists can use to work a little magic in their classrooms. Num Pages: 136 pages, 12, 12 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: DSK; JHB; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421410326
- ISBN
- 9781421410326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.81
€ 56.81
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- SIMON & SCHUSTER EXPORT
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439197721
- ISBN
- 9781439197721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.77
€ 17.99
€ 16.77
Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442206236
- ISBN
- 9781442206236
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 175.16
€ 175.16
From disturbing new research on concussions to publicly-financed stadiums that benefit wealthy team owners, Ken Reed argues that much of our sports culture is broken, driven by win-at-all-costs and profit-at-all-costs values and policies. Reed outlines the most pressing challenges in sports today and offers practical solutions for change. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: JHBS; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 277 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442242647
- ISBN
- 9781442242647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.29
€ 58.29
Paperback. This memorial volume celebrates the life of Laurence Moss, the scholar, economist, professor, journal editor, lawyer, magician and skeptic. This volume contains a complete listing of Moss s publications since 1973 together with a sample syllabus of the famous course he taught at Babson College, Scams and Frauds in Business. Editor(s): Lee, Frederic S. Series: Studies in Economic Reform and Social Justice. Num Pages: 696 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444335606
- ISBN
- 9781444335606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.49
€ 61.49
Paperback. The dramatic increase in the U.S. of people who are considered Latino or Latino immigrants has generated a need for understanding the experiences and consequences associated with a Latino culture. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444337037
- ISBN
- 9781444337037
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Paperback. South Africa has moved from being a pariah state, epitomizing the extreme of racial segregation and prejudice, to a democratic, multiracial nation. This metamorphosis has initiated transformations on many fronts. The present issue brings together research that has investigated change and obstacles to change in intergroup relations in South Africa. Editor(s): Finchilescu, Gillian; Tredoux, Colin. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444338188
- ISBN
- 9781444338188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37