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Paperback. Offers a collection of pieces on adoption, by writers from three sides of the issue: adopted children, birth mothers, and adoptive parents. The pieces in this work talk about identity, family, love and belonging. Editor(s): Holloway, Sara. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; JHBK; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862078574
ISBN
9781862078574
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.27

Hardback. A collection of reflections on all aspects of family life from around the world. The book covers the passage of life, connections within the family, everyday dramas, and issues such as the media, racism, sexism and working mothers. It also contains advice from contemporary experts. Editor(s): Ginsberg, Susan. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; VFV; VFXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 635.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231103763
ISBN
9780231103763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.15
€ 73.18

Paperback. Over the years, a consensus has grown among European policy specialists that kinship should play a larger role in the welfare state. This title examines the fundamental questions about such kinship ties and seeks to understand how and why family members help each other and in what circumstances they might withhold their aid. Editor(s): Heady, Patrick; Kohli, Martin. Num Pages: 460 pages, colour illustrations, black & white line drawings, colour line drawings, black & white ta. BIC Classification: 1D; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 141 x 29. Weight in Grams: 552.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Campus Verlag
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
460
Condition
New
SKU
V9783593389639
ISBN
9783593389639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.14
€ 44.22

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; APFN; JFFN; JHBK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748642908
ISBN
9780748642908
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.99
€ 108.92

Hardcover. Drawing on avast body of research carried out by historians, anthropologists, sociologists, political scientists and psychologists, this book shows a theory of suicide, that must move beyond the traditional classifications of suicide and it cannot limit itself. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 29. Weight in Grams: 786.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780745662442
ISBN
9780745662442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.25

Paperback. Why would an individual be willing to strap a bomb to himself and walk into a crowded market place, blowing himself up at the same time as he kills and maims the people around him? This book sheds a light on the cultural differences between East and West and increases our understanding of an often-misunderstood act. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 34. Weight in Grams: 686.
Publisher
Polity
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745662459
ISBN
9780745662459
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 129 colour illus. BIC Classification: AKTH; HBTB; JFCK; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 219. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781350005082
ISBN
9781350005082
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 23.77

A fascinating text explains the many popular nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. Over 300 color photographs display jewelry, photography, clothing, customs, and symbolism. Over 70 pages of a Victorian hair jewelry catalog are included. Num Pages: 224 pages, 229 color and 72 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHBT; JHBZ; WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 227 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1452.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764324468
ISBN
9780764324468
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.40
€ 46.89

Paperback. From clothing as an expression of freedom in early colonial Zanzibar to Somali women's headcovering in inner-city Minneapolis, this work explores the power of dress in African and pan-African settings. Nationalist and diasporic identities, as well as their histories and politics, are examined at the level of what is put on the body every day. Editor(s): Allman, Jean. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 256 pages, 36 b&w photos, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1H; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253216892
ISBN
9780253216892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 22.08

Hardback. Drastic changes in the career aspirations of women in the developed world have resulted in a new, globalised market for off-the-peg designer clothes created by independent artisans. This book reports on this phenomenon that seems to exemplify the twin imperatives of globalization and female emancipation. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFFS; JHB; KNSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 16. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444337013
ISBN
9781444337013
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.50

Paperback. Drastic changes in the career aspirations of women in the developed world have resulted in a new, globalised market for off-the-peg designer clothes created by independent artisans. This book reports on this phenomenon that seems to exemplify the twin imperatives of globalization and female emancipation. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFFS; JHB; KNSX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 10. Weight in Grams: 282.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444337020
ISBN
9781444337020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 568 color photos. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 932. 176 pages, 568 colour photographs. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JFCK; JHBT. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 14. Weight: 934.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Schiffer Pub Ltd
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764300172
ISBN
9780764300172
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.42

Hardback. This innovative, global feminist analysis of work and politics examines the diverse problems and related protests of women and men who labor to make ends meet in a rapidly-changing world. Using vivid examples from around the world, it reveals how 'globalization' is reshaping social institutions and lives. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBL; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742508941
ISBN
9780742508941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 222.40

Hardback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Youth. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479842704
ISBN
9781479842704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 97.38

Paperback. Series: Critical Perspectives on Youth. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479802326
ISBN
9781479802326
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.86

Hardback. Provides a glimpse into modern-day American families. This title focuses on a variety of issues that face American families: the differing stress levels among parents; the problem of excessive clutter in the American home; the importance (and decline) of the family meal; the vanishing boundaries that once separated work and home life; and more. Editor(s): Ochs, Elinor; Kremer-Sadlik, Tamar. Num Pages: 320 pages, 22 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520273979
ISBN
9780520273979
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.17
€ 54.11

Paperback. Provides a glimpse into modern-day American families. This title focuses on a variety of issues that face American families: the differing stress levels among parents; the problem of excessive clutter in the American home; the importance (and decline) of the family meal; the vanishing boundaries that once separated work and home life; and more. Editor(s): Ochs, Elinor; Kremer-Sadlik, Tamar. Num Pages: 320 pages, 22 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Paperback Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520273986
ISBN
9780520273986
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.00

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP1; JHBD; JHBZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 714.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691631806
ISBN
9780691631806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 151.42

Paperback. An exploration the phenomena of contemporary fatherhood, this book presents the current state of knowledge on father involvement with young children in six countries: Finland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, the UK and the USA. Editor(s): Adler, Marina A.; Lenz, Karl. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 2. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447319009
ISBN
9781447319009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.93

Paperback. Through a study of 40 incest victims and interviews with professionals in mental health, child protection and law enforcement, the author develops a picture of the incestuous family. She also offers an overview of the knowledge that has developed about incest and other forms of sexual abuse. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674002708
ISBN
9780674002708
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.79

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