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hardcover. This book uses the potent case study of contemporary Taiwanese queer romance films to address the question of how capitalism in Taiwan has privileged the film industry at the expense of the audience's freedom to choose and respond to culture on its own terms. Series: Asian Visual Cultures. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; APFA; APFN; KNTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089648884
- ISBN
- 9789089648884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.52
€ 174.52
Hardback. This book presents a new perspective on attempts by the contemporary Chinese government to transform the diverse conditions found in countless rural villages into what the state's social welfare program deems 'socialist new villages'. Series: China's Environment and Welfare. Num Pages: 248 pages, 59 full color. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSF; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089648464
- ISBN
- 9789089648464
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.52
€ 174.52
Paperback. Richly illustrated reconstruction - equal parts social history, anthropology, and survival chronicle - of the journey of 30 castaways from the Dutch ship Amstelveen. Num Pages: 148 pages, 60 black and white; 0 full color. BIC Classification: 1FBX; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089648389
- ISBN
- 9789089648389
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.75
€ 61.75
Hardcover. Explores the literary imaginings of Shanghai, its past, present, and future, in order to understand the effects of that urban transformation on both the psychological state of Shanghai's citizens and their perception of the spaces they inhabit. Series: Asian Cities. Num Pages: 282 pages, 11 black and white; 0 full color. BIC Classification: 1FPC; DSBH; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089645876
- ISBN
- 9789089645876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.50
€ 191.50
Paperback. As the dominant political force in Lebanon and one of the most powerful post-Islamist organizations in the world, Hizbullah is a source of great controversy and uncertainty in the West. Despite the significant attention paid to this group by the media, the details of Hizbullah's evolution have frequently confounded politicians-and even scholars. In Num Pages: 314 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBL; JPFR; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9789089642974
- ISBN
- 9789089642974
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.66
€ 99.66
Paperback. The polyethnic contexts of societies provide a particular situation in which people with various languages, religion, and cultures live within the same geographical space. In Iran, a highlevel ethno-lingual diversity is present, for example Lor, Kurd, Gilak, Arab, Balouch, Turk, Turkmen and religious groups such as Assyrians, Armenians, Jews, and Z Series: UvA Proefschriften. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 2340 x 1560. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Vossiuspers UvA Netherlands
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9789056297411
- ISBN
- 9789056297411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.22
€ 131.22
Paperback. Using ethnographic and participatory methods, this timely volume calls for an exploration of 'unseen' social capital Series: ICAS Publications Series. Num Pages: 220 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JFFA; JFFN; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9789053560341
- ISBN
- 9789053560341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.55
€ 74.55
paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2023
- Publisher
- Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo Poland
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788323339557
- ISBN
- 9788323339557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.91
€ 67.91
hardcover. From an early focus on rape, dowry, and sati - self-immolation - feminist struggles against violence to women in India have now moved to a wider terrain. This book looks specifically at whether the legal system has led to justice for women who have been the victims of violence. Editor(s): Butalia, Urvashi. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 27. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Zubaan India
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9788189884505
- ISBN
- 9788189884505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.65
€ 37.65
Hardback. Translator(s): Appleton, Naomi; Shaw, Sarah. Num Pages: 698 pages, 2 vols., 163 color illus. BIC Classification: 1F; DQ; HBJF; HRE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 253 x 64. Weight in Grams: 1764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 698
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9786162151125
- ISBN
- 9786162151125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.85
€ 114.85
paperback. Offers new insights into the tumultuous history of the relations between China and Tibet at the start of the twentieth century Translator(s): Bisset-Buechel, Rebecca. Num Pages: 402 pages, 61 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCT; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9786162150166
- ISBN
- 9786162150166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.62
€ 51.62
Editor(s): Gerkan, Meinhard von; Goetze, Nikolaus. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMV; AMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 292 x 190. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- JOVIS Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783868594027
- ISBN
- 9783868594027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.37
€ 43.37
paperback. A pioneering study of Syria's key Jewish communities, bringing to light an enormous amount of material and providing a broad, multifaceted perspective on Jewish life in Syria. Translator(s): Ordan, Dina. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JH; HBJF1; HBLL; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906764562
- ISBN
- 9781906764562
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.44
€ 40.44
Paperback. An exploration of the central role of indirect modes of expression in ancient China. Translator(s): Hawkes, Sophie. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QDAG; HPCA; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 41. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Zone Books United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781890951115
- ISBN
- 9781890951115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.27
€ 37.27
Hardcover. Translator(s): Fusco, Peter; Choe, Wolhee. Num Pages: 127 pages, 1 port. BIC Classification: 1FPK; DSB; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cornell University East Asia Program United States
- Number of pages
- 127
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885445544
- ISBN
- 9781885445544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.85
€ 174.85
Hardback. Offers a snapshot of key educational stratification issues in East Asian nations, and their evolution in conjunction with changing student populations. This book addresses issues ranging from curricular adaptations to globalization, to persisting and new forms of educational stratification, to new multiculturalism in educational policy. Editor(s): Hannum, Emily; Park, Hyunjoon; Butler, Yuko Goto. Series Editor(s): Hannum, Emily. Series: Research in the Sociology of Education. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; JHB; JNA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781849509763
- ISBN
- 9781849509763
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.11
€ 164.11
Hardback. Singapore was ranked first for the competence of its public officials from 1999 to 2002 by "The Global Competitiveness Report". This book intends to provide a detailed study of public administration Singapore-style. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMS; JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849509244
- ISBN
- 9781849509244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.99
€ 165.99
Hardback. A study that contributes to the debate on whether defense spending encourages or hinders economic growth. It assesses the effect of politics on economic growth in developing societies, with a focus on the Middle East. It urges Third World leaders to improve levels of freedom, democracy, and openness of their political systems. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTJ; JPWS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781849506618
- ISBN
- 9781849506618
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.54
€ 139.54
Hardback. As cities all over the world have urbanized rapidly after the industrial revolution, most cities have confronted environmental problems such as poor air and water quality, high levels of traffic congestion and ambient noise. This book brings the lessons from innovative urban risk management approaches in Asian cities. Editor(s): Shaw, Rajib; Srinivas, Hari; Sharma, Anshu. Series: Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management. Num Pages: 230 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; JFSG; RNP; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 43. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781848559066
- ISBN
- 9781848559066
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.79
€ 162.79
Hardback. Cyberdefense has become, over the past five years, a major issue on the international scene. China, by the place it occupies, is the subject of attention: it is observed, criticized, and designated by many states as a major player in the global cyber-insecurity. Editor(s): Ventre, Daniel. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations (black and white), 1 map (black and white). BIC Classification: 1FPC; UR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781848216143
- ISBN
- 9781848216143
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 165.91
€ 165.91