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Hardcover. Probes into the significance and meaning of shamanic practices in Northeast Siberia, Alaska and British Columbia, and also points up the intriguing differences in the ritual garb as generation after generation sought to influence events through the aid of spirits. Num Pages: 192 pages, 108 illustrations, 81 in colour. BIC Classification: 1KB; HRKP; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 177 x 23. Weight in Grams: 888.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780500517253
- ISBN
- 9780500517253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.71
€ 25.99
€ 19.71
Paperback. Presents a series of essays on the changes that continue to sweep across anthropology. This book examines how the discipline's central practice of ethnography has been changed by "multi-sited" approaches to anthropology and how new research patterns are transforming anthropologists' careers. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 line illus. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691002538
- ISBN
- 9780691002538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 37.95
€ 53.99
€ 37.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBLA1; HD; JFSC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 145 x 230 x 40. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674416772
- ISBN
- 9780674416772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.73
€ 30.99
€ 25.73
Paperback. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476. Embodiment and Moving Image Culture. 340 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHMC. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 23. Weight: 480.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 340
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520241299
- ISBN
- 9780520241299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.48
€ 38.99
€ 28.48
Paperback. The contributors to Metrics use ethnographic evidence from around the globe to evaluate the accomplishments, limits, and the consequences of applying metrics to global health. Now the standard in measuring global health program success, metrics has far implications that extend beyond patients to the political and financial realms. Series: Critical Global Health: Evidence, Efficacy, Ethnography. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822360971
- ISBN
- 9780822360971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.95
€ 31.99
€ 28.95
Paperback. This is a new edition of an account of the contribution of the Gypsies of Andalusia to the development of flamenco. It provides a fuller explanation of some of the technical terms and a biographical dictionary of the foremost Gyspy flamenco artists of the past. Translator(s): Shuinear, Sinaed. Series: Interface Collection. Num Pages: 160 pages, biographical notes, glossary. BIC Classification: 1DSE; ASDX; AVGH; JFSL; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- University of Hertfordshire Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902806051
- ISBN
- 9781902806051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.95
€ 13.99
€ 12.95
Paperback. Vibrant photographs and moving quotes give tangible expression to a rich heritage of Native American beliefs and customs, and demonstrate how Native groups maintain viable cultures within modern-day America. Series: Native American Studies. Num Pages: 176 pages, 318 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFC; JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 253 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1071.
- Publisher
- Roberts Rinehart
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570981975
- ISBN
- 9781570981975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.22
€ 28.22
Paperback. Series: Phoenix Books. Num Pages: 144 pages, 2M. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 1HBM; HRH; JFSR2; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 205 x 134 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1971
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226285115
- ISBN
- 9780226285115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 24.30
€ 30.99
€ 24.30
Paperback. The authors of this text cover the practical, technical and theoretical aspects of documentary filming, from fundraising to exhibition. It discusses filmmaking styles and the assumptions that may hide unacknowledged behind them, as well as the practical and ethical issues involved. Num Pages: 570 pages, 82. BIC Classification: AJG; AJR; JHM; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 380
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520087606
- ISBN
- 9780520087606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.95
€ 50.99
€ 36.95
Paperback. In The Anthropology of Politics: A Reader in Ethnography, Theory and Critique, editor Joan Vincent offers her readers a selection of classic and contemporary articles on the anthropology of politics. Her introduction, headnotes, and suggested readings make this an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and instructors alike. Editor(s): Vincent, Joan. Series: Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology. Num Pages: 488 pages, 10. BIC Classification: JHMC; JHMP; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 488
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631224402
- ISBN
- 9780631224402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.10
€ 46.10
Hardback. Anthropological writings on humour are not numerous, but they do contain insight into the social processes that underlie joking and laughter. This volume examines the cognitive, social, and moral aspects of humour and its potential to bring about a sense of mutual understanding, even among different and possibly hostile people. Editor(s): Sciama, Lidia Dina. Series: Social Identities. Num Pages: 216 pages, 20 illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFC; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857450746
- ISBN
- 9780857450746
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.55
€ 158.55
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HB; HRQM; JFSL3; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 155. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Monash University Publishing Australia
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781922235510
- ISBN
- 9781922235510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 25.52
€ 35.99
€ 25.52
Paperback. Blood sacrifice, the ritual slaughter of animals, has been basic to religion through history, so that it survives in spiritualized form even in Christianity. How did this violent phenomenon achieve the status of the sacred? This study examines this question. Translator(s): Bing, Peter. Num Pages: 360 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 518. The Anthropology of Ancient Greek Sacrificial Ritual and Myth. 360 pages, Ill. Blood sacrifice, the ritual slaughter of animals, has been basic to religion through history, so that it survives in spiritualized form even in Christianity. How did this violent phenomenon achieve the status of the sacred? This study examines this question. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; JHM. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 23. Weight: 510. Translator(s): Bing, Peter.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520058750
- ISBN
- 9780520058750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.35
€ 40.99
€ 29.35
Paperback. Cancer can kill: this fact makes it concrete. Still, it's a devious knave. Nearly every American will experience it up-close and all too personally, wondering why the billions of research dollars thrown at the word haven't exterminated it from the English language. This title deals with this cancer. Num Pages: 304 pages, 21 b/w photographs, 6 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHMC; MJCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 309
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276574
- ISBN
- 9780520276574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.34
€ 32.99
€ 24.34
Paperback. Explores the dynamic Mayan customs of the Q'eqchi' people living in the cultural crossroads of Livingston, Guatemala. This book watches unobtrusively the traditions, rituals, and everyday actions that exemplify the long-standing moral concepts guiding the Q'eqchi' in their relationships and tribulations. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292714557
- ISBN
- 9780292714557
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.75
€ 29.99
€ 26.75
Paperback. Does disgust bring order and meaning to lives? Does it help to animate the world, and make it a more dangerous, magical and exciting place? The author analyzes the world of disgust and makes these points, arguing that disgust and contempt play roles in creating and maintaining social hierarchy. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- Revised
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674031555
- ISBN
- 9780674031555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.07
€ 32.99
€ 28.07
Paperback. This book provides an introduction to the basic concepts, approaches and theories used, and shows how these contribute to understanding complex health related behaviour. Public health policies and interventions are more likely to be effective if the beliefs and behaviour of people are understood and taken into account. Num Pages: 184 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; MBN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 171 x 242 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335218509
- ISBN
- 9780335218509
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.47
€ 42.47
Paperback. Showcases geographic diversity by exploring how anthropologists have presented their methods and theories to the public and in general to a variety of audiences. Essays showcase the research and personalities of Alexander Goldenweiser, Robert Lowie, Harlan I. Smith, Fustel de Coulanges, Edmund Leach, Carl Withers, and Margaret Mead, among others. Editor(s): Darnell, Regna; Gleach, Frederic W. Series: Histories of Anthropology Annual Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 14 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803269651
- ISBN
- 9780803269651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.40
€ 38.99
€ 35.40
Hardback. Series: African Expressive Cultures. Num Pages: 248 pages, 16 color illus., 80 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFG; AMX; HBJH; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 321 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253019097
- ISBN
- 9780253019097
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.63
€ 91.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 22. BIC Classification: JHMP; UMW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801499630
- ISBN
- 9780801499630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 43.41
€ 48.99
€ 43.41