Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Paperback. Buffalo conjure up the West the way no other symbol can. They hold a special place in our culture and imagination. In this prize-winning collection, writers reveal the buffalo in plains ecology and culture from prehistoric times to its present and uncertain future. Editor(s): Foster, John; etc.; Harrison, Dick; MacLaren, I. Num Pages: 258 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHMP; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888642370
- ISBN
- 9780888642370
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.42
€ 18.99
€ 15.42
paperback. Explores night and darkness in Latina /o art and literature Num Pages: 326 pages, 3 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KL; GTB; JFC; JFSL4; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253001894
- ISBN
- 9780253001894
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.67
€ 30.99
€ 27.67
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
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 27.84
€ 27.84
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
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 26.17
€ 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
€ 40.99
€ 31.81
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
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Condition: New
€ 97.45
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.56
€ 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
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
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
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 31.02
€ 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
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Condition: New
€ 56.55
€ 56.55
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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 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
€ 69.58
Hardcover. Editor(s): Bjorn, Claus; Sevaldsen, Jorgen; Bjorke, Bo. Num Pages: 656 pages, illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DND; 3JH; 3JJ; JFC; JH; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772897509
- ISBN
- 9788772897509
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.89€ 62.72
€ 80.89
€ 62.72
Paperback. People have begun to expect more from their jobs than Dilbertesque monotony. Bringing Your Soul to Work links ideas about the soul directly to the realities of the workplace, offering a path for growth and positive change in sync with the job a person already has. Num Pages: 260 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJU; KJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 93 x 61 x 6. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Berrett-Koehler United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781576751114
- ISBN
- 9781576751114
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.06
€ 18.99
€ 17.06
hardcover. Reflecting the cultural diversity in critical theory, Current perspectives in social theory presents work from a variety of theoretical traditions demonstrating the problems of sociological theorizing. Volume 21 echoes a current trend by publishing articles that reconsider Marx, Althusser and Gramsci. Editor(s): Lehmann, Jennifer M. Series: Current Perspectives in Social Theory. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780762307623
- ISBN
- 9780762307623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.94
€ 143.94
Hardback. Drawing on memoir, history, and theory, Eli Clare complicates the understanding of cure, seeing it as an ideology that serves contradictory purposes-from saving lives to social control-while critiquing cure rhetoric and the drive to cure disabled people through an insistence of the value of disability. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFG; JFSK; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 477.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822362760
- ISBN
- 9780822362760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.46
€ 111.46
Paperback. Drawing on memoir, history, and theory, Eli Clare complicates the understanding of cure, seeing it as an ideology that serves contradictory purposes-from saving lives to social control-while critiquing cure rhetoric and the drive to cure disabled people through an insistence of the value of disability. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFG; JFSK; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 341.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822362876
- ISBN
- 9780822362876
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Paperback. This work investigates problems of unequal access to information technology in the United States. The author examines how the problem arose, how serious it is, and what the future implications might be if the gap in access continues to grow. Series: Information Age Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 27 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; JH; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631232421
- ISBN
- 9780631232421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.34
€ 55.34
Hardback. Presents a skills-oriented approach to improving communication effectiveness between people from different groups (cultures, ethnic groups, social classes). This book addresses how factors related to our group memberships can cause us to misinterpret the messages we receive from members of those groups. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JH; JNU; KNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Edition
- 4 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761929369
- ISBN
- 9780761929369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 276.20
€ 276.20