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paperback. During the nineteenth century, leisure industries emerged to provide recreation and entertainment to Americans of all classes. Entertainment has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The essays collected here explore the transformation this wrought in leisure and analyze its effects on class relations in American society. Editor(s): Butsch, Richard. Series: Critical Perspectives on the Past Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877227403
- ISBN
- 9780877227403
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.32
€ 36.99
€ 34.32
Hardback. For Better, For Worse explores how marriage became the lens through which Egyptians critiqued larger socioeconomic and political concerns under British rule in the early twentieth century. Num Pages: 200 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; JFSJ; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 20. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804769594
- ISBN
- 9780804769594
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Condition: New
€ 118.94
€ 118.94
Paperback. "A reader-friendly guide to how people can build success out of the stress and adversity of divorce."-Michael Rutter, Institute of Psychiatry, London Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; VFVS; VS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 211 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780393324136
- ISBN
- 9780393324136
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.89
€ 29.99
€ 25.89
Hardback. Footprints in Paradise explores how sense of place in Okinawa is transformed as language, landscapes, and wildlife are reconstituted as treasured and vulnerable resources. Series: New Directions in Anthropology. Num Pages: 186 pages, 13 illustrations, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JHM; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785333866
- ISBN
- 9781785333866
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Condition: New
€ 163.45
€ 163.45
Paperback. aeo An introductory textbook on the sociological study of football and football culture. aeo Wide--ranging and comprehensive in its coverage, drawing on examples and case studies from many different countries including: Scotland, England, USA, Italy, Holland, Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; WSJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745617695
- ISBN
- 9780745617695
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Condition: New
€ 27.13
€ 27.13
paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFCA; JHBS; WSJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 23. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739146767
- ISBN
- 9780739146767
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Condition: New
€ 72.56
€ 72.56
Hardback. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JFCA; JHBS; WSJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739146750
- ISBN
- 9780739146750
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Condition: New
€ 169.89
€ 169.89
Hardcover. This in-depth study focuses on the Bosmun of Daiden, a Ramu River people in an under-represented area in the ethnography of Papua New Guinea, uncovering the conceptual convergence of local notions of relatedness, foodways, and empathy. Series: Person, Space and Memory in the Contemporary Pacific. Num Pages: 332 pages, 25 ills, 4 figs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MKLP; JFCV; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857459190
- ISBN
- 9780857459190
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Condition: New
€ 161.93
€ 161.93
Hardback. The state of Yucatan has its own distinct culinary tradition, and local people are constantly thinking and talking about food. They use it as a vehicle for social relations but also to distinguish themselves from "Mexicans." This book examines the politics surrounding regional cuisine.. Series: CEDLA Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFCV; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857452207
- ISBN
- 9780857452207
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Condition: New
€ 162.23
€ 162.23
Paperback. Series: Cultural Spaces. Num Pages: 276 pages, 3 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHB; JHMC; KNSH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138015128
- ISBN
- 9781138015128
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Condition: New
€ 71.29
€ 71.29
Hardback. Editor(s): Aliofkhazraei, Mahmood. Num Pages: 495 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 806.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 495
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629482330
- ISBN
- 9781629482330
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Condition: New
€ 250.19€ 172.55
€ 250.19
€ 172.55
Paperback. A guide to doing research in the burgeoning field of food studies. It details the predominant research methods in the field, provides a series of interactive questions and templates to help guide a project, and includes suggestions for food-specific resources such as archives, libraries and reference works. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GPS; JFCV; JHBC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Academic
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845206819
- ISBN
- 9781845206819
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Condition: New
€ 55.15
€ 55.15
Hardback. Biocultural and archaeological research on food, past and present, often relies on very specific, precise, methods for data collection and analysis. These are presented here in a broad-based review. Editor(s): Chrzan, Janet; Brett, John. Num Pages: 276 pages, 18 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHMC; MBNH3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332876
- ISBN
- 9781785332876
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Condition: New
€ 163.45
€ 163.45
Hardcover. The availability of food is an especially significant issue in zones of conflict because conflictnearly always impinges on the production and the distribution of food, and causes increased competition for food, land and resources Controlling the production of and access to food can also be used as a weapon by protagonists in conflict. Editor(s): Collinson, Paul; Macbeth, Helen M. Series: Anthropology of Food and Nutrition. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16 illus. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFCV; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782384038
- ISBN
- 9781782384038
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Condition: New
€ 161.61
€ 161.61
Paperback. Editor(s): Jacknis, Ira. Series: Classics in California Anthropology S. Num Pages: 490 pages, 78 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; JFSL9; JHMC; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 25. Weight in Grams: 935.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- PA Hearst Museum of Anthropology United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780936127088
- ISBN
- 9780936127088
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Condition: New
€ 47.60
€ 47.60
Hardcover. Food and eating practices are central to current sociological and anthropological concerns about the body, health, consumption, and identity. This study explores the importance of these themes as they intersect with processes of globalization and cultural production within a specific group of consumers, British Sh'ite Iranians. Series: Anthropology of Food and Nutrition. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; GTB; JFC; JFFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571817402
- ISBN
- 9781571817402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.41
€ 160.41
Hardback. This volume offers a comprehensive guide to methods used in the sociocultural, linguistic and historical research of food use. This volume is unique in offering food-related research methods from multiple academic disciplines, and includes methods that bridge disciplines to provide a thorough review of best practices. Editor(s): Chzran, Janet; Brett, John. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785332890
- ISBN
- 9781785332890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.69
€ 161.69
Essential to the appreciation of Spanish culture, this book explores--and puts into context-- regional cuisines, typical dishes, drinking and dining habits, cooking and the Spanish kitchen, celebrations, the venerable Mediterranean diet, and more. Series: Food Culture Around the World Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; JFCV; JHBT; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 18. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313328190
- ISBN
- 9780313328190
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Condition: New
€ 75.92
€ 75.92
Hardback. Food is one of the reasons why travellers enjoy their visits to Italy. Yet, the fascination with Italian cuisine is not all about health or taste. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat and think about food today. Series: Food Culture Around the World. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFC; JHBT; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313327261
- ISBN
- 9780313327261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.61
€ 77.61
Hardback. Tracing dramatic changes in how Americans ate during the 1800s, Food and the Novel in Nineteenth-Century America argues that novelists, along with writers of cookbooks and domestic guides, helped negotiate the meaning of these changes in ways that still shape how Americans eat today. Series: Rowman & Littlefield Studies in Food and Gastronomy. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBF; JFCV; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759120945
- ISBN
- 9780759120945
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Condition: New
€ 153.13
€ 153.13
Paperback. The importance of food is undeniable. Yet, because it is so close and obvious, we often fail to pay attention to it. In Food and Society: A Sociological Approach, author William C. Whitt attempts to develop a multi-level, multidisciplinary approach to the relationship between food and the larger world. Series: Food and Society. Num Pages: 264 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- General Hall Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781882289363
- ISBN
- 9781882289363
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Condition: New
€ 65.28
€ 65.28
Hardback. Looks at Japanese culinary history, delving into the writings of medieval and early modern Japanese chefs. This book traces the development of Japanese cuisine from 1400 to 1868. It shows how medieval 'fantasy food' rituals - where food was revered as symbol rather than consumed - were continued by early modern writers. Num Pages: 258 pages, 7 b/w photographs, 3 line drawings, 8 color images, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 516. 258 pages, Illustrations. Looks at Japanese culinary history, delving into the writings of medieval and early modern Japanese chefs. This book traces the development of Japanese cuisine from 1400 to 1868. It shows how medieval 'fantasy food' rituals - where food was revered as symbol rather than consumed - were continued by early modern writers. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF; JHBT. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 24. Weight: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520262270
- ISBN
- 9780520262270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.40€ 65.14
€ 83.40
€ 65.14
Paperback. Food and social transformation in eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union Editor(s): Caldwell, Melissa L. Num Pages: 248 pages, 15 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1DV; 1DVUA; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253221391
- ISBN
- 9780253221391
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.38
€ 26.99
€ 25.38
Hardcover. Editor(s): Yoon, Chengji. Num Pages: 180 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 3JMC; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 269 x 185 x 16. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600219429
- ISBN
- 9781600219429
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.04€ 190.03
€ 276.04
€ 190.03