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Hardback. Since 9/11, the American government has presumed to speak and act in the name of 'civilization'. But isthat how the rest of the world sees it? And if not, why not? Stephen Mennell leads up to such contemporary questions through a careful study of the whole span of American development, from the first settlers to the American Empire. Num Pages: 400 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632087
- ISBN
- 9780745632087
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.39
€ 77.39
Paperback. The core of this book is a set of five lectures delivered by Habermas at Princeton in 1971 under the title a Reflections on the Linguistic Foundation of Sociologya . Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: CFG; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632193
- ISBN
- 9780745632193
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.87
€ 26.87
Hardback. Siblings and all the lateral relationships that follow from them are clearly important and their interaction is widely observed, particularly in creative literature. Yet in the social, psychological and political sciences, there is no theoretical paradigm through which we might understand them. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFH; JHBA; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632209
- ISBN
- 9780745632209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.49
€ 71.49
Hardback. * Concise introduction to the sociology of the market for upper-level undergraduates. * Covers relevant debates on market forms, social theories and critiques of markets, market failure, aspects of market behaviour, market ideologies, and the 'marketisation' of other sectors of social and public life. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 196 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632223
- ISBN
- 9780745632223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.05
€ 65.05
Paperback. * Concise introduction to the sociology of the market for upper-level undergraduates. * Covers relevant debates on market forms, social theories and critiques of markets, market failure, aspects of market behaviour, market ideologies, and the 'marketisation' of other sectors of social and public life. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 196 pages. BIC Classification: JH; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632230
- ISBN
- 9780745632230
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.02
€ 23.02
Hardback. * Introductory undergraduate textbook that examines Islamic resurgence from a sociological perspective. * Clearly discusses and evaluates existing theories and evidence, relating these to the kind of contemporary in which students take interest. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632322
- ISBN
- 9780745632322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.81
€ 71.81
Paperback. * Introductory undergraduate textbook that examines Islamic resurgence from a sociological perspective. * Clearly discusses and evaluates existing theories and evidence, relating these to the kind of contemporary in which students take interest. Num Pages: 248 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRH; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632339
- ISBN
- 9780745632339
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.42
€ 25.42
Hardback. The book serves as both an excellent introduction to Manuel Castellss wide-ranging theories and an innovative critique which contributes to ongoing debates in the field. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars in sociology, politics, geography and the social sciences generally. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632766
- ISBN
- 9780745632766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.21
€ 71.21
Hardback. This topical new book by Zygmunt Bauman explores the notion of identity in the modern world. As we grapple with the insecurity and uncertainty of liquid modernity, Bauman argues that our socio--political, cultural, professional, religious and sexual identities are undergoing a process of continual transformation. Series: Themes for the 21st Century Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633084
- ISBN
- 9780745633084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 52.68
€ 52.99
€ 52.68
Hardback. In this stimulating and highly original work, Kevin Doogan looks at contemporary social transformation through the lens of the labour market. Major themes of the day -- globalization, technological change and the new economy, the pension and demographic timebombs, flexibility and traditional employment -- are all subject to critical scrutiny. Num Pages: 250 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633244
- ISBN
- 9780745633244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Hardback. Who should be educated, when, by whom and how? What purposes should education serve? Why does education matter? These fundamental questions of value are not always seen as central to the sociology of education. This book argues that they are pivotal and provides an introduction to the field that is designed to open up these debates. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633442
- ISBN
- 9780745633442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.15
€ 71.15
Hardback. * Presents a highly original new way of thinking about modern societies and human relationships. * Written by a leading professor of Social Policy * Contains numerous first hand interviews and everyday examples. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHMC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633503
- ISBN
- 9780745633503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
Paperback. * Presents a highly original new way of thinking about modern societies and human relationships. * Written by a leading professor of Social Policy * Contains numerous first hand interviews and everyday examples. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHMC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633510
- ISBN
- 9780745633510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.42
€ 25.42
Hardback. * Develops a major new theory of modern warfare, based around the idea that risks in modern war are placed on civilians rather than the military. * Written by a leading sociologist of war, the book includes analyses of recent conflicts such as the two Iraq wars, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Kosovo and the Falklands. Num Pages: 164 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JH; JPS; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634104
- ISBN
- 9780745634104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Hardback. Written by one of criminology's few internationally-recognised figures. Has potential to be a classic, "must-read" text, offering a sweeping overview of anxieties about crime in Europe and the US and the public and political responses to them. Clear linear development through history from the Renaissance to today. Num Pages: 324 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JHB; JKVC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634289
- ISBN
- 9780745634289
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
Hardback. This book shows how sociologists have responded to the challenge of environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss and marine pollution. It also covers sociological ideas such as risk, interpretations of nature, environmental realism, and globalization. It assumes no specialist knowledge on the part of readers. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634326
- ISBN
- 9780745634326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Paperback. This book shows how sociologists have responded to the challenge of environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss and marine pollution. It also covers sociological ideas such as risk, interpretations of nature, environmental realism, and globalization. It assumes no specialist knowledge on the part of readers. Num Pages: 202 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634333
- ISBN
- 9780745634333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.73
€ 25.73
Hardback. * Introductory book devoted to the life and work of G.H. Mead *Part of the Key Contemporary Thinkers series * Comprehensive account of Mead's work, including the less well known aspects of his work * Useful on a range of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses . Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634579
- ISBN
- 9780745634579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Paperback. * Introductory book devoted to the life and work of G.H. Mead *Part of the Key Contemporary Thinkers series * Comprehensive account of Mead's work, including the less well known aspects of his work * Useful on a range of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses . Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634586
- ISBN
- 9780745634586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.47
€ 24.47
Hardback. In this short and accessible introductory text, Gianfrano Poggi offers a masterly account of the most important themes in Webers writings. Assuming no previous knowledge of Webers work, the book focuses on his conception of sociology, social process, religion, and the genesis and nature of the modern state. This is Poggi at his very best. Num Pages: 148 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 339.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745634890
- ISBN
- 9780745634890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.05
€ 65.05