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Sociology & anthropology
Hardback. We are spurred into action by our troubles and fears; but all too often our action fails to address the true causes of our worries. When trying to make sense of our lives, we tend to blame our own failings and weaknesses for our discomforts and defeats. And in doing so, we make things worse rather than better. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625065
- ISBN
- 9780745625065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.38
€ 72.38
Hardback. Sexuality in modern western culture is central to identity but the tendency to define by sexuality does not apply to the premodern past. Series: Themes in History. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBK5. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625225
- ISBN
- 9780745625225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.24
€ 72.24
Paperback. This book provides a clear and concise introduction to the concept of consumption and to the wide--ranging debates about the nature and consequences of consumer society. Community and social class appear to be in irreversible decline. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 178 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625300
- ISBN
- 9780745625300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.29
€ 23.29
Hardback. * This stimulating new book provides a sophisticated introduction to the key issues in the sociology of death and dying. * Despite widespread interest across the social sciences in these issues of late, most textbooks have been written with the needs of health professionals in mind. Num Pages: 312 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625331
- ISBN
- 9780745625331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Hardback. * Provides a comprehensive guide to the concept of social capital for students, scholars and policy makers. * This book brings together for the first time, from across a wide range of academic disciplines, the literature examining the different forms and consequences of social capital. Num Pages: 404 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625478
- ISBN
- 9780745625478
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.98
€ 84.98
Paperback. The concept of a social capitala is currently the focus of an explosion of interest in the research and policy community. It refers to the social networks, informal structures and norms that facilitate individual and collective action. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625485
- ISBN
- 9780745625485
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.61
€ 34.61
Hardback. Confronting Culture offers a clear and accessible discussion and analysis of the complex field of the sociology of culture, and how it compares with approaches developed within cultural studies. * An accessible guide to the complex field of the sociological study of culture. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625614
- ISBN
- 9780745625614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Paperback. Confronting Culture offers a clear and accessible discussion and analysis of the complex field of the sociology of culture, and how it compares with approaches developed within cultural studies. * An accessible guide to the complex field of the sociological study of culture. Num Pages: 266 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 23. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745625621
- ISBN
- 9780745625621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.80
€ 25.80
Hardback. A A sequel to the authors previous widely acclaimed work on science, technology and society A Develops a highly original account of the changing notions of science and scientific knowledge A A well, written accessible text that makes good use of illustrative examples A The authors are leading scholars in the field. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745626079
- ISBN
- 9780745626079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.69
€ 78.69
Hardback. New medical technologies are increasingly at the centre of novel transformations in the human and social body. Whilst reproduction, health, ageing and dying have long been areas for technical intervention, the emergence of molecular biology and information technology raise far--reaching political, social and subjective questions. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH; MB; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627236
- ISBN
- 9780745627236
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.24
€ 72.24
Paperback. New medical technologies are increasingly at the centre of novel transformations in the human and social body. Whilst reproduction, health, ageing and dying have long been areas for technical intervention, the emergence of molecular biology and information technology raise far--reaching political, social and subjective questions. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH; MB; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 21. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627243
- ISBN
- 9780745627243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.80
€ 25.80
Paperback. * Original and innovative guide to the sociology of the environment. * Covers all the key issues and debates including: society, nature and the enlightenment; industry and environmental transformation; commodification; consumption; the network society and human identity; human biology; citizenship; and new social movements. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; RNA; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 171 x 17. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627960
- ISBN
- 9780745627960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.01
€ 27.01
Paperback. What is the role of the neighbourhood in our understanding of community and how has this role changed over the last century? Talja Blokland seeks to answer this question in this careful ethnographic study of the changing nature of social relationships and urban communities. Translator(s): Mitzman, Lee K. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSG; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628028
- ISBN
- 9780745628028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.32
€ 28.32
Hardback. Global Complexity is a path--breaking book, which examines how the ideas of chaos and complexity can help us to analyse global processes. Urry argues that there are major advantages in thinking about global processes in this way. Num Pages: 184 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 443.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628172
- ISBN
- 9780745628172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.24
€ 72.24
Paperback. Global Complexity is a path-breaking book, which examines how the ideas of chaos and complexity can help us to analyse global processes. Urry argues that there are major advantages in thinking about global processes in this way. Num Pages: 184 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628189
- ISBN
- 9780745628189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.02
€ 26.02
Paperback. * Ulrich Beck, one of the most important and influential contemporary social thinkers, reveals and expands his work in a series of conversations with journalist Johannes Willms. Translator(s): Pollack, Michael. Series: Polity Conversations Series. Num Pages: 242 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628240
- ISBN
- 9780745628240
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.68
€ 25.68
Hardback. In a series of conversations Manuel Castells, one of the world's best known social scientists, explains and expands his work. He builds on his earlier thinking, opening it to new audiences and taking it into new areas in a highly accessible way. Series: Cons - Conversation Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628486
- ISBN
- 9780745628486
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.45
€ 73.45
Paperback. In a series of conversations Manuel Castells, one of the world's best known social scientists, explains and expands his work. He builds on his earlier thinking, opening it to new audiences and taking it into new areas in a highly accessible way. Series: Cons - Conversation Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd Cambridge
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628493
- ISBN
- 9780745628493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.18
€ 23.18
Hardback. This absorbing book unravels the reasons for the enduring respect and reverence that Muhammad Ali commands long after the end of his athletic career. It will appeal to those teaching and studying cultural studies, social theory, sports studies, and sociology, as well as to general readers interested in Muhammad Ali. Series: Polity Celebrities Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCA; JHBA; WSTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628707
- ISBN
- 9780745628707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.24
€ 72.24
Paperback. This absorbing book unravels the reasons for the enduring respect and reverence that Muhammad Ali commands long after the end of his athletic career. It will appeal to those teaching and studying cultural studies, social theory, sports studies, and sociology, as well as to general readers interested in Muhammad Ali. Series: Polity Celebrities Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFCA; JHBA; WSTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628714
- ISBN
- 9780745628714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.68
€ 25.68