Modern period, c 1500 onwards
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Modern period, c 1500 onwards
Hardback. Using Dominicans in New York City as a case study, Ramona Hernandez challenges the old belief that workers necessarily migrate from one region to another because of supply and demand or because of a de facto government policy to make people leave or stay. As a result, she shows that the traditional correlation between migration and economic progress does not always hold true. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 1KJD; 3JJP; 3JM; JFFN; JHBL; KCB; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116220
- ISBN
- 9780231116220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.03€ 77.50
€ 102.03
€ 77.50
Paperback. Using Dominicans in New York City as a case study, Ramona Hernandez challenges the old belief that workers necessarily migrate from one region to another because of supply and demand or because of a de facto government policy to make people leave or stay. As a result, she shows that the traditional correlation between migration and economic progress does not always hold true. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 1KJD; 3JJP; 3JM; JFFN; JHBL; KCB; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 175 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231116237
- ISBN
- 9780231116237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.49
€ 43.49
paperback. 'Masterful .. (A) scathing but heartfelt portrait.' Norman G. Finkelstein Comprehensive account of the last five years by leading Palestinian journalist. Num Pages: 240 pages, 26 photos. BIC Classification: 1FBP; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; JPS; JPWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745325477
- ISBN
- 9780745325477
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.95
€ 30.99
€ 20.95
Paperback. The transformation of Delhi into a twenty-first century metropolis is an intoxicating, at times terrifying story - that has repercussions for the future not only in India but everywhere Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JM; JHB; JHMC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857860040
- ISBN
- 9780857860040
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.72
€ 17.99
€ 12.72
Paperback. Different countries give different opening dates for the period of the Second World War, but perhaps the most compelling is 1937, when the 'Marco Polo Bridge Incident' plunged China and Japan into a conflict of extraordinary duration and ferocity. This book focuses on this incident. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 x 8pp b&w. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141031453
- ISBN
- 9780141031453
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.64
€ 19.99
€ 14.64
Hardback. A powerful element in Chinese politics has been the myth of Chinese resistance to Japan's seizure of Manchuria in 1931. This text examines the shifting alliance of key players, traces the narrative of resistance to the occupation and shows how it became part of China's political conciousness. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJG; GTB; HBJF; HBWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 237 x 31. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520221116
- ISBN
- 9780520221116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25€ 52.12
€ 67.25
€ 52.12
Hardcover. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JMG; JFFN; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789811022111
- ISBN
- 9789811022111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.15
€ 64.15
Hardcover. An overview of the continuation of Nazi influences that permeated a small portion of postwar Germany's population. It traces the history of the neo-Nazi militant movement that became more visible in the 1980s, and studies the evolution of its use of right-wing terrorism. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; JPFQ; JPWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275938536
- ISBN
- 9780275938536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.80€ 77.59
€ 85.80
€ 77.59
William Louis Poteat (1856-1938), the son of a Baptist slave-holder, became one of the most out-spoken liberals during his lifetime. This biography examines his beliefs, such as his advocacy for prohibition and for the teaching of evolution in schools, and his support for eugenics. Series: Religion in the South. Num Pages: 344 pages, 7 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; BGH; JFF; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813121550
- ISBN
- 9780813121550
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.33
€ 54.33
In the 1930s, radio stations filled the airwaves with programs about rural Americans struggling through the Great Depression. One of the most popular of these shows was "Lum and Abner", the brainchild of two young businessmen from Arkansas. This work explains the history and importance of the program, its creators, and its national audience. Num Pages: 248 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; APWD; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813124698
- ISBN
- 9780813124698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.40
€ 48.40
Hardcover. The organic food industry is a multi-billion dollar business driven by ever growing consumer demand for safe food and a greater public awareness of ecological issues. This book explores the roots and branches of alternative agricultural ideas in 20th century America. Series: Development of Western Resources S. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; RNC; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700610662
- ISBN
- 9780700610662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.29
€ 65.29
Hardcover. Sheppard explores Mexico s profound political, social, and economic changes through the lens of the persistent political power of Mexican revolutionary nationalism." Num Pages: 368 pages, 30 halftones, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJK; HBLW3; HBLX; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780826356819
- ISBN
- 9780826356819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.24
€ 83.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 3JB; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 816.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268045012
- ISBN
- 9780268045012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.62
€ 50.62
hardcover. Hammer Film Productions produced Horror/Fantasy films with a unique sound. The musicians and the work they did are chronicled here in careful detail. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, ports. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; APF; AVA; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810829756
- ISBN
- 9780810829756
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 98.46
€ 98.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 346 b/w & color images. BIC Classification: 1KBBEJ; 3JD; 3JF; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 281 x 11. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764326387
- ISBN
- 9780764326387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.89
€ 30.99
€ 20.89
Paperback. This book is the first comprehensive analysis of eugenics in North America focused on the second half of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 309 pages. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3JJ; JHBD; JPB; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 151 x 228 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107659704
- ISBN
- 9781107659704
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.64
€ 32.64
Hardcover. Working Hard for the American Dream examines the various economic, social, and political developments that shaped labor history in the United States from World War I until the present day. The labor history presented here includes consideration of the importance of women workers, ethnic America, and post-World War II workers. Series: The American History Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJK; HBTB; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118541401
- ISBN
- 9781118541401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.26
€ 96.26
Paperback. Working Hard for the American Dream examines the various economic, social, and political developments that shaped labor history in the United States from World War I until the present day. The labor history presented here includes consideration of the importance of women workers, ethnic America, and post-World War II workers. Series: The American History Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118541494
- ISBN
- 9781118541494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.27
€ 36.27
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848326651
- ISBN
- 9781848326651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.76
€ 7.76
Hardcover. Num Pages: 1600 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- East European Monographs
- Edition
- third revised and updated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880337113
- ISBN
- 9780880337113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.93€ 114.11
€ 144.93
€ 114.11
Hardback. Offers an interpretation of the rise of evangelical Christianity in the early American South by reconstructing the complex, biracial history of the Baptist movement in southeastern Virginia. Series: American South Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HRCC92. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813927381
- ISBN
- 9780813927381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.43
€ 62.43
Hardcover. Num Pages: 300 pages, dust jacket. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 554. 300 pages. Editor(s): Braham, Randolph L. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBTZ1. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 22. Weight: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- East European Monographs
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880336888
- ISBN
- 9780880336888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.26
€ 72.26
Hardback. Editor(s): Braham, Randolph L. Series: Holocaust Studies Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJH; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780898381245
- ISBN
- 9780898381245
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.01
€ 126.01
Hardback. This collection of seminal studies sheds light on many controversial issues relating to the Holocaust in Hungary. The author, regarded as the world's leading authority on the catastrophe that befell Hungarian Jewry during the Nazi era, explores the factors that made the Hungarian chapter of the Holocaust unique. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 3JJH; HBJD; HBTZ1; HBWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- East European Monographs United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880334471
- ISBN
- 9780880334471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 44.46
€ 44.46