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Sociology & anthropology

Paperback. Editor(s): Lee, E. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JHB; KCF; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
405
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349728367
ISBN
9781349728367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.15

Paperback. Editor(s): Castellano, Bernardo; Gonzalez, Berta; Nieto-Sampedro, Manuel. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461376286
ISBN
9781461376286
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 251.05

Hardback. This book presents a multifaceted perspective on regional development and corresponding processes of adaptation and response, focusing on the concepts of polarization and peripheralization. It discusses theoretical and empirical foundations and presents several compelling case studies from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Editor(s): Lang, Thilo; Henn, Sebastian; Sgibnev, Wladimir; Ehrlich, Kornelia. Series: New Geographies of Europe. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; JFFJ; JHBD; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 595.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137415073
ISBN
9781137415073
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.60

Paperback. Focuses on family meanings in diverse contexts in order to enhance our understanding of everyday social lives and professional practices. This title provides the reader with an overview of the basic concepts and theories related to families. It also provides a foundation for any module in family studies. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 171 x 239 x 16. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Bristol University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447301127
ISBN
9781447301127
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.39

paperback. This book argues that social demography must be reintegrated into the core of theory and research on the processes and mechanisms of social action, and proposes a framework through which this reintegration can occur. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 180 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
2011th Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737006
ISBN
9789400737006
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.76

Hardback. This book argues that social demography must be reintegrated into the core of theory and research on the processes and mechanisms of social action, and proposes a framework through which this reintegration can occur. Series: Understanding Population Trends and Processes. Num Pages: 180 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; JHBK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 164 x 17. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400719446
ISBN
9789400719446
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.90

Paperback. Family businesses range in scale from roadside snack stalls to multinational conglomerates. Featuring a multidisciplinary approach that includes numerous case studies, this volume offers provocative new insights and outlines an agenda for future research. Editor(s): Carsrud, Alan L.; Brannback, Malin E. Series: International Studies in Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; KJH; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461429661
ISBN
9781461429661
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.19

Paperback. A timely student-orientated textbook introducing the main concepts, theories and research methods needed to study the family. Adopting a global perspective and containing plenty of critical pedagogy (case-studies, think points, key words, glossary) it's ideal for courses studying the family across the social sciences. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847879325
ISBN
9781847879325
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.77

Hardcover. Drawing on research from the Timescapes Study, this volume discusses the life chances and experiences of children and young people, parents and older generations. A unique qualitative longitudinal study forms the basis for the chapter contributions, delivering policy-relevant findings to address individual and family lives over time. Editor(s): Holland, Janet. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBK; JMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 141 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137285072
ISBN
9781137285072
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardcover. * The author employs his own class-tested material throughout the book, ensuring that all methodologies and examples are presented in an accessible manner. * Each chapter utilizes real-world examples and data from modern educational research to illustrate discussed statistical procedures and concepts. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 960.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
552
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470889459
ISBN
9780470889459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 147.08

Hardback. Who should be educated, when, by whom and how? What purposes should education serve? Why does education matter? These fundamental questions of value are not always seen as central to the sociology of education. This book argues that they are pivotal and provides an introduction to the field that is designed to open up these debates. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 488.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633442
ISBN
9780745633442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.24

Paperback. Who should be educated, when, by whom and how? What purposes should education serve? Why does education matter? These fundamental questions of value are not always seen as central to the sociology of education. This book argues that they are pivotal and provides an introduction to the field that is designed to open up these debates. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JH; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745633459
ISBN
9780745633459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.22

Hardcover. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 220 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137485359
ISBN
9781137485359
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349694990
ISBN
9781349694990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.79

Paperback. The clearest and most authoritative student guide to deviance: David Downes, Paul Rock, and Eugene McLaughlin, all leading experts in the field of deviance, come together to lead students through the sociological theories behind crime and deviance. Num Pages: 424 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JHBA; LAQ; LAR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 248 x 22. Weight in Grams: 648.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
7th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198747345
ISBN
9780198747345
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.15

Hardback. Series: Population Economics. Num Pages: 194 pages, 84 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; JFSJ; JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 461.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319446509
ISBN
9783319446509
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 138.78

Hardback. This illuminating book examines how different religions understand death, dying, and the afterlife, drawing on examples from Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shamanism. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLB; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405153706
ISBN
9781405153706
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.29

Paperback. This text confronts the major theoretical issues involved in cross-cultural interpretation. It introduces students to rationality among the ancestors of anthropology before proceeding to a wide-ranging evaluation of the Anglo-American rationality debates. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631221159
ISBN
9780631221159
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.06

Hardback. This text confronts the major theoretical issues involved in cross-cultural interpretation. It introduces students to rationality among the ancestors of anthropology before proceeding to a wide-ranging evaluation of the Anglo-American rationality debates. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631221142
ISBN
9780631221142
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 134.40

Hardback. The concept of "cultural transmission" is central to much contemporary anthropological theory, since successful human reproduction through social systems is essential for effective survival and for enhancing the adaptiveness of individual humans and local populations. Editor(s): Ellen, Roy; Lycett, Stephen J.; Johns, Sarah E. Series: Theory & Methodology in Anthropology. Num Pages: 392 pages, 33 ills, 10 tables. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 236 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Number of pages
392
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857459930
ISBN
9780857459930
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.47

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