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Hardcover. Drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives and engaging with new empirical evidence from around the world, this collection examines how privilege, agency and affect are linked, and where possibilities for social change might lie. Editor(s): Maxwell, Claire; Aggleton, Peter. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSC; JFSJ; JHBA; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 136 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137292629
- ISBN
- 9781137292629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardcover. This collection explores global university rankings and their effects on European higher education policies, disciplinary traditions and higher education institutions. Editor(s): Erkkila, Tero. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JHBC; JNF; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137296863
- ISBN
- 9781137296863
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. The volume focuses on the relationship between migration, health and illness in a global context from c.1820 to the present day. It takes a wide range of finely-grained case studies to examine epidemic disease and its containment, chronic illness and mental breakdown and the health management of migrant populations in the modern world. Editor(s): Cox, Catherine; Marland, Hilary. Series: Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History. Num Pages: 216 pages, 6 black & white tables, 1 graphs, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; HBTQ; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137303226
- ISBN
- 9781137303226
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Are reports of the 'death of deviance' premature? This collection brings together leading international scholars to analyse uses of the 'deviance' concept to argue its vitality and show its possible utility in a variety of fields including religion, education and media narratives. Editor(s): Dellwing, Michael; Kotarba, Joseph A.; Pino, Nathan W. Series: Critical Criminological Perspectives. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137303790
- ISBN
- 9781137303790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardcover. Adopting a truly global, theoretical and multidisciplinary perspective, Media Pluralism and Diversity intends to advance our understanding of media pluralism across the globe. It compares metrics that have been developed in different parts of the world to assess levels of, or threats to, media pluralism. Editor(s): Sukosd, Miklos; Picard, Robert G.; Valcke, Peggy. Series: Palgrave Global Media Policy and Business. Num Pages: 384 pages, 23 black & white tables, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 27. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137304292
- ISBN
- 9781137304292
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.06
€ 151.06
Hardcover. This book will compare the approach and works of Norbert Elias, well known for his analysis of the civilizing process, his work on sport and violence and, more largely, his figurational approach, with other important social theories both classical and contemporary. Editor(s): Depelteau, Francois; Landini, Tatiana Savoia. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137312105
- ISBN
- 9781137312105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. Although the art of rhetoric is central to the practice of politics it also plays an important role in civic and private life. Using Aristotelian notions of ethos, pathos and logos, this collection offers engaging discussions on everything from Prime Minister's Questions and Welsh devolution to political satire and the rhetoric of cultural racism. Editor(s): Atkins, Judi; Finlayson, Alan; Martin, James R.; Turnbull, Nick. Series: Rhetoric, Politics and Society. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFGR; JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 209 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137325525
- ISBN
- 9781137325525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.35
€ 138.35
Hardcover. Drawing on international case studies, the contributors extrapolate a systematization of the ways in which siblingship is conceived on the basis of shared parentage, shared childhoods, and reciprocal care. They explore what makes these relations worth maintaining and how they contribute to community processes and to material and emotional survival. Editor(s): Alber, Erdmute; Coe, Cati; Thelen, Tatjana. Num Pages: 207 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137331229
- ISBN
- 9781137331229
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.20
€ 66.20
Hardcover. Engaging with feminist focussed studies of development, this edited collection places the household at the centre of understandings of the gendered nature of economic development in Asia. Editor(s): Elias, Juanita; Gunawardana, Samanthi J. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; GTF; JHBK; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137338891
- ISBN
- 9781137338891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Hardcover. This book explores mobile representations in government policy, literature, visual arts, music, and research and examines the methodological potential of these representations and the ways in which representations co-produce mobilities. Editor(s): Murray, Lesley; Upstone, Sara. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFM; JHB; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137346650
- ISBN
- 9781137346650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardcover. For the first time, European professional deregulation is the focus of reflection by social scientists. This book explores how professional associations act as pressure groups and highlights the democratic regime that is prevailing and the potential convergence problems that Europe may face. Editor(s): Rego, Raquel. Num Pages: 108 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFM; JHBL; JPH; LNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 14. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Number of pages
- 110
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137352743
- ISBN
- 9781137352743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.88
€ 65.88
Hardcover. This wide-reaching handbook offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counselling and the rising problems of obesity. Editor(s): Collyer, Fran. Num Pages: 744 pages, 2 black & white tables, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JHBA; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1240.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137355614
- ISBN
- 9781137355614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 287.50
€ 287.50
Paperback. This unique collection explores the importance of undertaking police research, using a range of international examples from USA, UK and Germany. Focusing on practical challenges and difficulties, the volume offers solutions and reflections to assist in overcoming the barriers which might be encountered whilst carrying out research of this nature. Editor(s): Rogers, Colin; Gravelle, James. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137357472
- ISBN
- 9781137357472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.75
€ 137.75
Hardcover. The original scholarly research and first-person accounts of embodiment in this volume explore the role of bodies in the flows of people, money, commodities, and ideas across borders. Editor(s): Casanova, Erynn Masi de; Jafar, Afshan. Num Pages: 204 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFN; JFFS; JFSJ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137372185
- ISBN
- 9781137372185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. A collection of original articles edited by Jeffrey Alexander, Dominik Bartmanski, and Bernhard Giesen that explore social aspects of the phenomenon of icon. Having experienced the benefits and realized the limitations of so called 'linguistic turn', sociology has recently acknowledged a need to further expand its horizons. Editor(s): Alexander, Jeffrey C.; Bartmanski, Dominik; Giesen, Bernhard. Series: Cultural Sociology. Num Pages: 272 pages, includes 12 pgs figs. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFD; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137375964
- ISBN
- 9781137375964
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.95
€ 47.95
Hardcover. Within contemporary youth research there are two dominant streams - a 'transitions' and a 'cultures' perspective. This collection shows that it is no longer possible to understand the experience of young people through these prisms and proposes new conceptual foundations for youth studies, capable of bridging the gap between these approaches. Editor(s): Woodman, Dan; Bennett, Andy. Num Pages: 216 pages, 2. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137377227
- ISBN
- 9781137377227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardcover. This collection of original scholarly work and first-person accounts takes globalization processes and the transnational links these processes create as the jumping-off point for an examination of what it means to be, have, or aspire to a beautiful body. Editor(s): Jafar, Afshan; Casanova, Erynn Masi de. Num Pages: 210 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFN; JFFS; JFSJ; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137378668
- ISBN
- 9781137378668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Hardcover. Research about children and young people's participation and involvement in research is an emerging area of academic inquiry. Based on the themes of participation, citizenship and intergenerational relations, this edited collection draws on the latest research in this area, and includes chapters co-authored with children and young people. Editor(s): Westwood, Joanne; Larkins, Cath; Moxon, Dan; Perry, Yasmin; Thomas, Nigel. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFSP1; JHBK; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137379696
- ISBN
- 9781137379696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. Psychosocial studies challenges the traditions of psychology and sociology from a genuinely transdisciplinary perspective. The book reflects this agenda in its varied theoretical and empirical strands, producing a newly contextualised and restless body of understanding of how 'psychic' and 'social' processes intertwine. Editor(s): Frosh, Stephen. Series: Studies in the Psychosocial. Num Pages: 248 pages, 3 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JFS; JHBA; JMAF; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137388179
- ISBN
- 9781137388179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.93
€ 99.93
Hardcover. Social Work for Sociologists introduces important frameworks, concepts, models, and skills from social work that will help sociologists as they plan their human service careers and will prepare them to tackle social problems with practical solutions. Editor(s): Van Heugten, Kate; Gibbs, Anita. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137392961
- ISBN
- 9781137392961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53