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Paperback. A study of the social theorist Pierre Bourdieu's work, this work focuses on a central theme, the complex relationship between culture and power, and explains that sociology for Bourdieu is a mode of political intervention. The book aims to clarify Bourdieu's concepts and correct misinterpretations. Num Pages: 340 pages, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
340
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226785950
ISBN
9780226785950
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.83

Hardback. While some scholars have said that there is no such thing as culture and have urged to abandon the concept altogether, the contributors to this volume overcome this impasse by understanding cultures and their representations for what they ultimately are - rhetorical constructs. Editor(s): Strecker, Ivo; Tyler, Stephen. Series: Studies in Rhetoric and Culture. Num Pages: 255 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Berghahn Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845454630
ISBN
9781845454630
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.23

Paperback. This book documents the conventional wisdom that Japanese workers displayed significantly more commitment to their organizations than did American workers. As pointed out in the new prologue, the world is very different from when this survey first appeared; the Japanese are now moving closer to the American "market individualist" model. Series: Ewp Foundations of Sociology. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHB; KJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Eliot Werner Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
SKU
V9780971958722
ISBN
9780971958722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.43

Paperback. Editor(s): Dorfman, Ben. Num Pages: 326 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 168 x 20. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9788773077290
ISBN
9788773077290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.76

Hardback. Suicide is a puzzling phenomenon. Not only is its demarcation problematic but it also eludes simple explanation. The cultures in which suicide mortality is high do not necessarily have much else in common, and neither is a single mental illness such as depression sufficient to lead a person to suicide. Editor(s): Honkasalo, Marja-Lisa; Tuominen, Mira. Num Pages: 212 pages, 4 ills, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JHBZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 159 x 232 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Berghahn Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
212
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782382348
ISBN
9781782382348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.05

Paperback. This Fourth Edition introduces the sociology of culture and explores cultural phenomena including stories, beliefs, media, ideas, art, religious practices, fashions and rituals from a global-sociological perspective. Series: Sociology for a New Century Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 226 x 7. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Edition
Fourth Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412990547
ISBN
9781412990547
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.23

Paperback. A broad, pioneering interpretation of the scope, patterns, and consequences of human migrations over the past ten centuries Series: Comparative & International Working-Class History. Num Pages: 808 pages, 71 maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFN; JHBD; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1344. World Migrations in the Second Millennium. Series: Comparative & International Working-Class History. 808 pages, 71 maps. A broad, pioneering interpretation of the scope, patterns, and consequences of human migrations over the past ten centuries. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFN; JHBD; RG. Dimension: 252 x 172 x 55. Weight: 1344.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
808
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822349013
ISBN
9780822349013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.75

Paperback. Exploring the motivations of migrants in countries around the world, this book proposes a new model of immigration that accounts for the cultural beliefs and social patterns that influence people to move--or to remain at home Num Pages: 179 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 228 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
180
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292726857
ISBN
9780292726857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.17

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.19

Hardback. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 270 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137532220
ISBN
9781137532220
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.90

Hardback. The authors challenge psychological perspectives on happiness and subjective wellbeing. Highlighting the politics of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, case studies across continents explore wellbeing in relation to health, children and youth, migration, economics, religion, family, land mines, national surveys, and indigenous identities. Editor(s): White, Sarah C. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 black & white tables, 2 maps, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GTF; JHBC; JKS; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137536440
ISBN
9781137536440
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.02

Hardcover. Britain's many traditions have been one of its greatest attractions; some are extremely famous, but other more weird and wonderful customs are not so well-known and these are often the most fascinating, intriguing and amusing. Organised by month, this book describes nearly 100 customs from all over the UK and explains their history and purpose. Num Pages: 224 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JHBT; WND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514. 8vo.Some minor wear otherwise a good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
David & Charles
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
KEX0264090
ISBN
9780715326589
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Editor(s): Lehmann, Jennifer M. Series: Current Perspectives in Social Theory. Num Pages: 213 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 519.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United States
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9780762306459
ISBN
9780762306459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.41

Paperback. Explores the relationship between globalization and South Asia through food, covering the cuisine of the colonial period to the contemporary era, investigating its material and symbolic meanings. Editor(s): Ray, Krishnendu; Srinivas, Tulasi. Series: California Studies in Food and Culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5 b/w photographs, 4 line illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520270121
ISBN
9780520270121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. Blending the hot topics of new technology, market spaces, competitive strategy and customer behaviour, Customer Capitalism stands conventional wisdom on its head by introducing a new business model which shows how any business can generate increasing returns and gain a massive competitive advantage. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJC; KJSU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 24. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861563071
ISBN
9781861563071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. Num Pages: 255 pages, 5 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JHB; MJTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780814764121
ISBN
9780814764121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Years after the Great Recession, the economy is still weak, and an unprecedented number of workers have sunk into long spells of unemployment. This book provides an account of the experiences of some of these men and women, through the example of a historically important group: autoworkers. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JHBL; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520283015
ISBN
9780520283015
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.93

Paperback. A Marxist analysis of the increasing mechanisation of computerisation of our methods of working. Series: Digital Barricades: Interventions in Digital Culture and Politics. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSC; JHBL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 134 x 19. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745334035
ISBN
9780745334035
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.91

hardcover. What does cynicism really mean? This book defines the nature of American cynicism and traces its historical roots. It presents an examination of the American mood as it swings from expectation to disappointment, from certainty to uncertainty, in politics, finance, work, religion, family, class, race, ethics, art, and crime. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574889857
ISBN
9781574889857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.73

Hardback. Based on oral history interviews, photographs, letters, minutes, diaries, and journals of white and African-American Mennonites, this fascinating book further illuminates the role of race in modern American religion. Series: Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. Num Pages: 392 pages, 30, 30 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBJK; HRA; HRCC9; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 31. Weight in Grams: 654.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801897009
ISBN
9780801897009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.92
€ 62.86

Paperback. Reveals mask performance as an expression of individual and community identity. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 41 b&w photos, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1H; ASD; GTB; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253216120
ISBN
9780253216120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

Hardcover. A dazzling exploration of a seductive, glittery culture Num Pages: 294 pages, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ASDR; JFCA; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
NYU Press
Number of pages
294
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814722664
ISBN
9780814722664
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.59

Paperback. Uncovers the origins of communal celebration in human biology and culture. Although sixteenth-century Europeans began to view mass festivities as foreign and 'savage', the author shows that they were indigenous to the West, from the ancient Greek's worship of Dionysus to the medieval practices of Christianity as a 'danced religion'. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Granta Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847080080
ISBN
9781847080080
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.71

Paperback. An accessible introduction to the relationship between the workers movement and the womens movement. The first part is historical, the second theoretical. Historical examples range from the mid-19th century to the 1970s and include events, debates and key personalities from China, Russia, the USA, France, Italy, Spain and Britain. Series: Resistance Books. Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The Merlin Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
156
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850366440
ISBN
9780850366440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.42

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