Sociology & anthropology
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Sociology & anthropology
Hardcover. Written by scholars from both inside and outside China, this wide-ranging collection of essays explores the complexity of the relationship between governance and civil society by combining theoretical exploration and empirical case studies based on the governance practice in China. Editor(s): Yu, Jianxing; Guo, Sujian. Num Pages: 253 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHB; JPA; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340961
- ISBN
- 9780230340961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. The constant flow of people, ideas, and commodities across the Atlantic propelled the development of a public sphere. Chapters explore the multiple ways in which a growing urban consciousness influenced national and international cultural and political intersections. Editor(s): Fay, Elizabeth; Von Morze, Leonard. Series: The New Urban Atlantic. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSL9; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230341401
- ISBN
- 9780230341401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. Based on the case of the ILO, both as an actor and driver of international social policy, this collection explores the internationalization process of social rights, in a number of national and international contexts. This collection brings together a variety of new scholarship by a group of highly qualified and internationally renowned scholars. Editor(s): Kott, Sandrine; Droux, Joelle. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBTB; JFFS; JHBL; JPSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230343658
- ISBN
- 9780230343658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.71
€ 118.71
Hardcover. Drawing on the writings of Foucault, this book explores the politics and power-dynamics of family life, examining how everyday obligations such as attending school, going to work and staying healthy are organized through the family. The book includes an essay by Foucault, Les desordres des familles, translated here in English for the first time. Editor(s): Duschinsky, Robbie; Rocha, Leon Antonio. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348479
- ISBN
- 9780230348479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. This interdisciplinary book indicates the need to address well-being from individual, community and social perspectives in an integrated manner. The book complements the harm-based focus of much social scientific research into health. Chapters by a wide range of academics present a new dynamic view of well-being for the twenty-first Century. Editor(s): Haworth, John; Hart, Graham. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMS; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355682
- ISBN
- 9780230355682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. This collection explores sexualities, families, caring practices, and the ways in which people practice intimacy in an ever-changing social and political landscape. Authors map desires, struggles and reconfigurations, thereby broadening current understandings of what contemporary intimate life looks like. Editor(s): Sanger, Tam; Taylor, Yvette. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSK; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230356023
- ISBN
- 9780230356023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. This collection sets a new agenda for conducting research on the EU and learns from past mistakes. In doing so it provides a state-of-the-art examination of social science research designs in EU studies while providing innovative guidelines for the advancement of more inclusive and empirically sensitive research designs in EU studies Editor(s): Lynggaard, Kennet; Manners, Ian; Lofgren, Karl Gustaf. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6 figures, 3 diagrames, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JHBC; JPA; JPSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 223 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230363052
- ISBN
- 9780230363052
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.50
€ 181.50
Hardcover. Through accounts from innovative research projects by world-leading political scientists, this volume offers a unique perspective on research methodology. It discusses the practical and intellectual dilemmas researchers face throughout the research process in a wide range of fields from implicit attitude testing to media analysis and interviews. Editor(s): Bruter, Michael; Lodge, Martin. Series: ECPR Research Methods. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367753
- ISBN
- 9780230367753
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Hardcover. In a series of interviews this book explores the formative experiences of a generation of critical theorists whose work originated in the midst of what has been called 'the postmodern turn,' including discussions of their views on the evolution of critical theory over the past 30 years and their assessment of contemporary politics. Editor(s): Nickel, Patricia Mooney. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230369276
- ISBN
- 9780230369276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13
Hardcover. Drawing from a wide spectrum of disciplines, the essays in this collection examine in different national contexts the consequences of the "Latin American multicultural turn" in Afro Latino social movements of the past two decades. Editor(s): Rahier, Jean. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSL3; JHMC; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230393608
- ISBN
- 9780230393608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. This book explores how memories are used to re-establish a sense of belonging, analyzing the relationships between migrants' adjustment, assimilation and re-membering home. It considers memories as social expressions as well as the tensions and conflicts in representing and renegotiating memories in literature and cinema. Editor(s): Kuah-Pearce, Khun Eng; Davidson, Andrew P. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JFFS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230506985
- ISBN
- 9780230506985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa. Editor(s): Adesina, Jimi. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; JH; JPQB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230520837
- ISBN
- 9780230520837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.00
€ 109.00
Hardcover. Bringing together an international line-up of contributors, this collection provides a transnational examination of recent developments within the academic profession in the light of changes to higher education systems, globalization and marketization. Editor(s): Enders, Jurgen; De Weert, Egbert. Series: Issues in Higher Education. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNK; JNM; JNS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 142 x 54. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230521032
- ISBN
- 9780230521032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Hardcover. Exploring the relationships between qualitative research and social change, this book asks how social change is informed and influenced by research. Examples discussed are from research practice and experiences in the fields of sociology, social work, professional practice, education, criminal justice and anthropology. Editor(s): Cox, Pat; Geisen, Thomas; Green, Roger. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1DBK; JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537279
- ISBN
- 9780230537279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.36
€ 62.36
Hardcover. This collection asks new questions about the household, examining the kinds of positive and negative emotional scope available to household members drawn together by shared economic, social and biological needs rather than by blood ties. Editor(s): Broomhall, Susan. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBK; JMRP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230543119
- ISBN
- 9780230543119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Hardcover. This unique book examines the relationship between wounding and sexuality, bringing together issues around sexuality, gender, power, violence and representations. Drawing on a range of disciplines including cultural and media studies, sociology and psychology, it explores social practices such as S&M, cosmetic surgery and 'extreme' sports. Editor(s): Burr, Vivien; Hearn, Prof. Jeff. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFE; JHBK5. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230549340
- ISBN
- 9780230549340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.12
€ 63.12
Hardcover. A fascinating glimpse into the history of sexual perversions and diversions including fetishism, cross-dressing, 'effeminate' men and 'masculinized' women, sodomy, tribadism, masturbation, necrophilia, rape, paedophilia, flagellation, and sado-masochism, asking how these sexual inclinations were viewed at a particular time in history. Editor(s): Peakman, Julie. Num Pages: 305 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; HBTB; JHBK5; JMU. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230555105
- ISBN
- 9780230555105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92
€ 62.92
Hardcover. This book examines the concept of 'community unionism', which argues that the future of the labour movement and industrial relations lies with the community and local labour markets. Providing a conceptual overview of the term, the book uses international case studies and draws on faith-based organizations to explore the issue. Editor(s): McBride, Jo; Greenwood, Ian. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRL; JFS; JHB; KNXB2; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230572508
- ISBN
- 9780230572508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. Offering a fresh approach to new explorations of the reconfigurations of sociological thought, this book provides a mix of literature review, original theory and autobiographical material in order to understand formations of sociological knowledge. Editor(s): Burnett, Judith; Jeffers, Syd; Thomas, Graham. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575981
- ISBN
- 9780230575981
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.72
€ 119.72
Hardcover. This book explores the significance of food practices for childhood identities, from early babyhood to middle childhood and teenage years. It examines how children and families negotiate food and eating practices; what influence the media has on these; the role institutions play; and how far class and ethnicity shape the food that children eat. Editor(s): James, Allison; Kjorholt, Anne Trine; Tingstad, Vebjorg. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 231 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFT; JFSP1; JHBK; JHBT; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575998
- ISBN
- 9780230575998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.13
€ 119.13