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Sociology & anthropology
Paperback. "Byock's book is a "tour-de-force" of historical argument. He brilliantly reconstructs the inner workings of an intriguing society, not elsewhere to be found in the Western world."--David Herlihy, History Book Club Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520069541
- ISBN
- 9780520069541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.86
€ 33.99
€ 24.86
Paperback. Selects some of the important work analyzing popular culture. Drawing upon developments in cultural theory and the techniques of critical analysis, this title includes essays that break down disciplinary boundaries in a fresh fashion. It touches on a variety of features of popular culture, from photography to fashion, romance novels to television. Editor(s): Mukerji, Chandra; Schudson, Michael. Num Pages: 512 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFCX; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 137 x 26. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520068933
- ISBN
- 9780520068933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 29.99
€ 41.99
€ 29.99
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520067950
- ISBN
- 9780520067950
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.19
€ 38.99
€ 28.19
Paperback. Examines Ashanti, Fon, Yoruba, and Dogon trickster-figures in their social and mythical contexts and in light of contemporary thought, exploring the way the trickster links animality and ritual transformation; culture, sex, and laughter; cosmic process and personal history; and, divination and social change. Series: Hermeneutics: Studies in the History of Religions. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1map. BIC Classification: HRA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 206 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 54.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520067912
- ISBN
- 9780520067912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.47
€ 36.99
€ 26.47
Hardback. Reporting on a World Health Organization (WHO) initiative involving the use of statistical methods to address the most pressing concerns in public health today, this book brings together contributions by leading experts who discuss a variety of sophisticated new methodologies for the statistical evaluation of disease mapping and risk assessment. Editor(s): Lawson, Andrew B.; Biggeri, Annibale; Bohning, Dankmar; Lesaffre, Emmanuel; Viel, Jean-Fran; Bertollini, Roberto. Num Pages: 502 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 502
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471986348
- ISBN
- 9780471986348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 426.18
€ 426.18
Paperback. This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes. Series: Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984566
- ISBN
- 9780471984566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.17
€ 77.17
Hardback. As hospitality establishes itself as a mainstream subject area in universities, there is a need to create a research culture within this field. Establishing a research framework for hospitality, this book surveys the research agenda of the subject to present current perspectives. Editor(s): Brotherton, Bob. Num Pages: 562 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; KNSH; WTHH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 195 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 562
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471983958
- ISBN
- 9780471983958
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.30
€ 233.30
Hardback. Recent years have seen a rapid expansion of the number of psychologists and applied social scientists working or training in applied settings such as mental health, health promotion, education, work and organisations, management and marketing. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMH; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 232 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471982166
- ISBN
- 9780471982166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.09
€ 175.09
Paperback. Making Research Work demonstrates how research can be fostered and applied more effectively to child care policy and practice. Drawing on a wealth of experience, current literature and government documents, the contributors present a comprehensive discussion of key contemporary issues relating to child care research. Editor(s): Iwaniec, Dorota; Pinkerton, John. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471979524
- ISBN
- 9780471979524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.49
€ 93.49
Paperback. Care of children from abusive or neglected homes is an increasing problem in today's society. Whether children should be placed in residential care, or community care through adoption is a topic of debate. This book summarizes the results of a survey commissioned by the Department of Health. Series: Wiley Series in Child Care & Protection. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471978374
- ISBN
- 9780471978374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.77
€ 72.77
Paperback. RELATE is one of the largest couple-counseling agencies in the world, offering over 300,000 hours of counseling each year. This book presents the theories and practices which together make up the RELATE approach. Practical tables, lists, and case studies allow the reader to experience the reality of being with a counselor using the approach. Series: Wiley Series in Brief Therapy & Counselling. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB; JKSN2; JMU; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977780
- ISBN
- 9780471977780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.14
€ 72.14
Paperback. Offers an introduction in Applied Statistics focusing on some of the statistics of today's society--world wide population growth, economic developments, international trade and energy consumption, global maldistribution of income and absorption of resources, depletion of species and resources, environmental changes, and human problems. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471968740
- ISBN
- 9780471968740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.04
€ 150.04
Paperback. A practical guide for human resource managers, this book discusses the important role that flexible work arrangements (FWA) can play in the prevention and moderation of employee stress. The book also provides a blueprint for the organizational planning of such arrangements. Series: Wiley Series in Work, Well-Being & Stress. Num Pages: 204 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471962281
- ISBN
- 9780471962281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.77
€ 84.77
Hardcover. Design encompasses some of the highest cognitive abilities of human beings, including creativity, synthesis and problem solving. Editor(s): Cross, Nigel; Christiaans, Henri; Dorst, Kees. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AK; JHBC; TBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471960607
- ISBN
- 9780471960607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 519.09
€ 519.09
Hardcover. Recent books in the Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics Editors Vic Barnett J. Stuart Hunter David W. Scott Geoffrey S. Watson Ralph A. Bradley Joseph B. Kadane Adrian F.M. Smith Nicholas I. Fisher David G. Kendall Jozef L. Editor(s): Goldstein, Harvey; Lewis, Toby. Series: Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JNKD; KJMV2; PBT; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471956686
- ISBN
- 9780471956686
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.18
€ 195.18
Hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive, analytical overview of research on marriage and marital interventions. The unifying theme is the concept of healthy marriage, which promotes the individual well-being of the partners and any offspring, while providing protection against adverse effects of outside stresses. Editor(s): Halford, W. Kim; Markman, Howard J. Series: Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology. Num Pages: 748 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1518.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 748
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471955191
- ISBN
- 9780471955191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 365.95
€ 365.95
Hardcover. Once a major metropolis in North America, Montreal now finds itself increasingly marginal to the continental economy while remaining the heartland of the province of Quebec; it is facing a major identity crisis. This book discusses the city's economic decline due to the shift of corporate and financial leadership from Montreal to Toronto. Series: World Cities S. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; GTB; JFSG; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471949077
- ISBN
- 9780471949077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.41
€ 132.41
Paperback. Some families are dangerous environments. Most practitioners in social work, child protection, and hospital and community medicine, as well as the police, will know from their professional experience the extent of spouse abuse, child abuse, sibling violence and maltreatment of the elderly within the family setting. Series: Wiley Series in Family Psychology. Num Pages: 402 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JHBK; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471941408
- ISBN
- 9780471941408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.29
€ 80.29
Hardcover. The second volume of a work dealing with spatial data analysis, this examines the problems presented by categorical and directional data; worked examples are included wherever possible and references to source literature are provided. Num Pages: 432 pages, author index, contents index, examples index. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Edition
- Volume 2
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471920861
- ISBN
- 9780471920861
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 539.70
€ 539.70
Paperback. The essence of this book is to assist educators to improve eduational practice in the constantly changing cultural contexts of school and society. Cross cultural dimensions such as diversity; uniformity; individualism, and collectivism emerge as key focus areas of discussion. Series: Wiley Series in Culture & Professional Practice. Num Pages: 328 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFC; JHM; JNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471897880
- ISBN
- 9780471897880
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.81
€ 93.81