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Hardcover. Exploring the interactions of the Buddhist world with the dominant cultures of Iran in pre- and post-Islamic times, Vaziri demonstrates that the traces and cross-influences of Buddhism have brought the material and spiritual culture of Iran to its present state even after the term was eradicated from the literary and popular language of the region. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HRE; JFSR; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137022936
ISBN
9781137022936
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.55

Paperback. Exploring the interactions of the Buddhist world with the dominant cultures of Iran in pre- and post-Islamic times, Vaziri demonstrates that the traces and cross-influences of Buddhism have brought the material and spiritual culture of Iran to its present state even after the term was eradicated from the literary and popular language of the region. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRE; JFC; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2012
Number of pages
285
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349437993
ISBN
9781349437993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 149.77

Paperback. Demonstrating how the Buddhist revival in Tibet must contend with tensions between the Chinese state and aspirations for greater Tibetan autonomy, the authors discuss ways that Tibetan Buddhists are restructuring their religion through a process of social, political and economic adaptation. Editor(s): Goldstein, Melvyn C.; Kapstein, Matthew T. Num Pages: 235 pages, 37 black-and-white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HREX; JFC; JHM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 49. Religious Revival and Cultural Identity. 235 pages, 37 b&w photographs. Editor(s): Goldstein, Melvyn C.; Kapstein, Matthew T. Demonstrating how the Buddhist revival in Tibet must contend with tensions between the Chinese state and aspirations for greater Tibetan autonomy, the authors discuss ways that Tibetan Buddhists are restructuring their religion through a process of social, political and economic adaptation. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; HREX; JFC; JHM; JPS. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520211315
ISBN
9780520211315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.06

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9789747100853
ISBN
9789747100853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.67

paperback. This volume seeks to answer the question of how the Buddhist monks in today's Sri Lanka--given Buddhism's traditionally nonviolent philosophy--are able to participate in the fierce political violence of the Sinhalese against the Tamils. Num Pages: 224 pages, 9 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FKS; JHM; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 339.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780226789507
ISBN
9780226789507
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.17

Paperback. A biography of Bruno Latour, the sociologist and anthropologist, which focuses on his political philosophy. Series: Modern European Thinkers. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745333991
ISBN
9780745333991
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.81

Hardback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMG; JHBD; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 219 x 25. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
The New Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620971154
ISBN
9781620971154
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.33

Hardback. Series: Intersections. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479808175
ISBN
9781479808175
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.45

Paperback. Series: Intersections. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; MFKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479894864
ISBN
9781479894864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. "The next best thing to not having a brother (as I do not) is to have Brothers. " Gay Talese

Here is a tapestry of stories about the complex and unique relationship that exists between brothers. Editor(s): Blauner, Andrew. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 370.

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470599648
ISBN
9780470599648
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.56

Paperback. Third edition of a classic reference on child development which explains the characteristics of first-, second- and third-born people. Series: Karl Konig Archive. Num Pages: 192 pages, facsims., port. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 10. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Floris Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
3 Rev Exp
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863158469
ISBN
9780863158469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardback. Editor(s): Stepien, Mateusz. Num Pages: 115 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JH; 3JJ; HPCF; JHMC; LAB; LAZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319420240
ISBN
9783319420240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

Paperback. Series: Anthropology of Contemporary Issues S. Num Pages: 176 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFFN; JFS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780801488085
ISBN
9780801488085
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Paperback. Social Capital, the advantage created by location in social structure, is a critical element in business strategy. Who has it, how it works, and how to develop it have become key questions in markets, organizations, and careers. Ronald S. Burt builds on his celebrated work in this area to explore these issues. Series: Clarendon Lectures in Management Studies. Num Pages: 296 pages, Numerous figures and tables. BIC Classification: JH; KJC; KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199249152
ISBN
9780199249152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.66

Paperback. This groundbreaking book investigates comparatively how transnational and interracial adoptions are affecting the dynamics of family-making in America. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804786065
ISBN
9780804786065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Hardback. This groundbreaking book investigates comparatively how transnational and interracial adoptions are affecting the dynamics of family-making in America. Num Pages: 344 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804786058
ISBN
9780804786058
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 150.58

Paperback. Uncovers the origins of the global housing shortage, as well as offering a radical means of resolving it. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JFFN; JFSG; JHBD; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786990549
ISBN
9781786990549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.68

Hardback. Uncovers the origins of the global housing shortage, as well as offering a radical means of resolving it. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JFFN; JFSG; JHBD; RGC; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2020
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786990556
ISBN
9781786990556
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.09

Hardback. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 417.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442236639
ISBN
9781442236639
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.58

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230356160
ISBN
9780230356160
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.39

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