Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Paperback. Explores what it means to be a subject in the historical and poetic imagination of a southern Moroccan society. Incorporating poetic texts, legends, social spaces, folktales and conversations, this book is a synthesis of dissonant, often idiosyncratic voices from the Maghribi post-colonial present. Num Pages: 398 pages, 1 colour plate. BIC Classification: 1HBM; HBTB; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226645322
- ISBN
- 9780226645322
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 32.86
€ 42.99
€ 32.86
Impacts of Global Change on the Hydrological Cycle in West and Northwe...
. Ed(S): Speth, Peter; Michael, Christopher (...
Hardback. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, this volume provides strategies for sustainable water management for the future of West and Northwest Africa. The text presents a range of management options based on different scenarios for two river catchments in the region. Editor(s): Speth, Peter; Michael, Christopher (National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, California, USA); Diekkruger, Berndt. Num Pages: 675 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBD; MBN; RBK; RNPG; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1157.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 675
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642129568
- ISBN
- 9783642129568
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Condition: New
€ 279.92
€ 279.92
Hardback. Under what conditions are laws and rules effective? Lawrence M. Friedman gathers findings from many disciplines into one overarching analysis and lays the groundwork for a cohesive body of work in impact studies. He examines the importance of communication on the part of lawgivers and the nuances of motive among those subject to the law." Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 30. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674971059
- ISBN
- 9780674971059
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.73
€ 47.99
€ 39.73
Paperback. Editor(s): Massey, Sean G.; Barreras, Ricardo E.; Levy, Sheri R. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 188 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781118890608
- ISBN
- 9781118890608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.88
€ 48.99
€ 48.88
Impact of Incentives and Interview Methods on Response Quantity and Qu...
Bonke, Jens; Fallesen, Peter
Paperback. In parallel with the trend towards conducting more surveys, there has also been a decline in the response rates, making it harder to obtain the desired number of completed interviews for these surveys. Incentives used in surveys with the aim of increasing the response rates are manifold, varying from sending letters in advance to cash incentives. Num Pages: 33 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JHBC; KJSM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 4. Weight in Grams: 92.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Rockwool Foundation Research Unit Denmark
- Number of pages
- 33
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788790199210
- ISBN
- 9788790199210
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Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.27
€ 8.99
€ 8.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 24 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 165 x 3. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rockwool Foundation Research Unit Denmark
- Number of pages
- 24
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788790199708
- ISBN
- 9788790199708
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Condition: New
€ 7.99€ 7.66
€ 7.99
€ 7.66
Paperback. Provides an ethnographic rendering of religious rituals and ascetic practices at the Akakura Mountain Shrine in northern Japan. This book explains that spiritual practice at the Akakura shrine is motivated by the efforts of women and men to comprehend and manage contradictory obligations and desires related to personal health, family, and work. Num Pages: 288 pages, 31 b&w photos, 5 figures. BIC Classification: HRKN3; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822330622
- ISBN
- 9780822330622
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.23
€ 29.99
€ 29.23
paperback. An essential primer for readers interested in tracing the development and dynamics of Canada's immigration program and understanding the impact of recent federal reforms on Canadian society. Num Pages: 1088 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFN; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 1088
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774826808
- ISBN
- 9780774826808
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 45.61
€ 46.99
€ 45.61
Hardcover. This volume investigates how larger structural inequalities in sending and receiving nations, immigrant entry policies, group characteristics, and micro level processes, such as discrimination and access to ethnic networks, shapes labor market outcomes, workplace experiences, and patterns of integration among immigrants and their descendants. Editor(s): Vallejo, Jody Agius. Series: Research in the Sociology of Work. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 33. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784416324
- ISBN
- 9781784416324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.29
€ 162.29
Paperback. The majority of immigrants settle in cities when they arrive, and few can deny the dynamic influence migration has on cities. However, a one-size-fits-all approach cannot describe the activities and settlement patterns of immigrants in contemporary cities. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690025
- ISBN
- 9780745690025
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.95
€ 22.95
Hardcover. The majority of immigrants settle in cities when they arrive, and few can deny the dynamic influence migration has on cities. However, a one-size-fits-all approach cannot describe the activities and settlement patterns of immigrants in contemporary cities. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSG; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745690018
- ISBN
- 9780745690018
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Condition: New
€ 65.37
€ 65.37
Hardcover. Immigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and perceptive text discusses how immigration impacts population size, composition, and distribution. Series: Immigration and Society. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745664156
- ISBN
- 9780745664156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.95
€ 64.95
Paperback. Immigration is the primary cause of population change in developed countries and a major component of population change in many developing countries. This clear and perceptive text discusses how immigration impacts population size, composition, and distribution. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745664163
- ISBN
- 9780745664163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.95
€ 22.95
Paperback. Tells the story of immigrants labour struggles, examining how unions can learn from their example, and explaining their activism in the face of terrific odds. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JHBL; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5334 x 3556 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592130412
- ISBN
- 9781592130412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.45
€ 34.99
€ 31.45
Hardcover. A study of migration tides which explores political and economic factors that have influenced immigration in post-war Europe and the USA. It seeks to explain immigration in terms of the globalization of labour markets and the expansion of civil rights for marginal groups in liberal democracies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JFFN; JHBL; JPVH1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674444232
- ISBN
- 9780674444232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.03€ 83.98
€ 94.03
€ 83.98
Paperback. Editor(s): Perea, Juan F. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL1; JHMP; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780814766422
- ISBN
- 9780814766422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.44
€ 33.99
€ 33.44
Immigrants and Hosts: Perceptions, Interactions, and Transformations
. Ed(S): Deaux, Kay; Esses, Victoria M.; Lalo...
Paperback. This issue focuses on the contribution of psychological theory and research to facilitating successful immigration and integration. Editor(s): Deaux, Kay; Esses, Victoria M.; LaLonde, Richard N.; Brown, Rupert; Levy, Sheri R. Series: Journal of Social Issues (JOSI). Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444349993
- ISBN
- 9781444349993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.47
€ 63.47
Paperback. Highlights the important role of citizenship status in defining immigrant women's opportunities, wages, and labour conditions. Editor(s): Flores-Gonzalez, Nilda; Guevarra, Anna Romina; Toro-Morn, Maura I.; Chang, Grace. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ1; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252079115
- ISBN
- 9780252079115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.35
€ 32.99
€ 29.35
Hardback. Highlights the important role of citizenship status in defining immigrant women's opportunities, wages, and labour conditions. Editor(s): Flores-Gonzalez, Nilda; Guevarra, Anna Romina; Toro-Morn, Maura I.; Chang, Grace. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ1; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 28. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780252037573
- ISBN
- 9780252037573
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.29
€ 142.29
Hardcover. Immigrant Families aims to capture the richness, complexity, and diversity that characterize contemporary immigrant families in the United States. In doing so, it reaffirms that the vast majority of people do not migrate as isolated individuals, but are members of families. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745670157
- ISBN
- 9780745670157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.37
€ 65.37