Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Hardback. It's not easy to eat well. To choose food wisely, you need to know where it comes from and how it's produced. As consumers, most of us don't know what we're getting and eating in our supermarkets and restaurants. When rumours and food scares circulate in the media, we panic. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFS; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632049
- ISBN
- 9780745632049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.10
€ 65.10
Paperback. This is an examination of the feasibility of halving world hunger by 2015. It looks at: BSE, foot and mouth and salmonella; declining food variety/quality; and disappearing topsoil/ biodiversity in rural areas. It argues for a green, low-external input approach that can feed the hungry. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 208 pages, guide to further reading, guide to relevant organisations/websites, index. BIC Classification: JFFC1; RNF; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276. Very good copy with light shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KCW0012689
- ISBN
- 9781842770191
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. With studies of China, India, West Africa, South America and Europe, this book provides a global perspective on food consumption in the modern world. Combing ethnographic, historical and comparative analyses, the volume celebrates the contributions of Jack Goody to the anthropology of food. Editor(s): Klein, Jakob A.; Murcott, Anne. Series: Consumption and Public Life. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCV; JFFT; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137326409
- ISBN
- 9781137326409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Hardback. Food chemical safety remains a serious concern to the food industry. Risks such as adulteration, the existence of toxic and allergenic compounds in foods, and poor regulation of post harvest processing indicate that food chemical safety is not fully guaranteed. This book aims to cover the major developments and applications in this field. Editor(s): Wang, Shuo. Num Pages: 342 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFU; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 176 x 21. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118488591
- ISBN
- 9781118488591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.63
€ 223.63
Hardcover. Origins, Impacts and Policy Implications. 304 pages, Illustrations, maps. Editor(s): Lee, David R.; Ndulo, M. B. Focuses on food and financial crises as they have affected Africa, illustrating the problems using country case studies that cover their origins, effects on agriculture and rural poverty, their underlying factors and making recommendations as to how such crises could best be addressed. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HF; JFFA; KCX; KNAC. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 25. Weight: 832.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- CABI
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845938284
- ISBN
- 9781845938284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.83
€ 129.83
Paperback. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Number of pages
- 260
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- SKU
- KLJ0006544
- ISBN
- 9780198285182
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardcover. Informal folk narrative genres such as gossip, advice, rumor, and urban legends provide a unique window into popular formations of AIDS and gender conflict in Africa. The first book on the subject to draw primarily on such narratives, this book shows how they provide rich insights into the struggles of people living in an era of social upheaval. Series: Gender and Cultural Studies in Africa and the Diaspora. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMM; JFFH2; JFSJ1; JHBK5; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322449
- ISBN
- 9781137322449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Hardcover. Editor(s): Brenos, Ralph V. Num Pages: 143 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 182 x 16. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 143
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600212314
- ISBN
- 9781600212314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.01€ 105.58
€ 154.01
€ 105.58
Paperback. Series: Focus on S. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; GBC; JFFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403993274
- ISBN
- 9781403993274
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.29
€ 71.29
Paperback. Num Pages: 189 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 189
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600212161
- ISBN
- 9781600212161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.05€ 57.06
€ 81.05
€ 57.06
Hardcover. Editor(s): Swain, Pamela I. Num Pages: 242 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFH; JM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590337851
- ISBN
- 9781590337851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.00€ 61.68
€ 88.00
€ 61.68
Hardcover. Editor(s): Kroll, Thilo. Num Pages: 242 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: JFFG; M. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 21. Weight in Grams: 756.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600217920
- ISBN
- 9781600217920
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.01€ 105.58
€ 154.01
€ 105.58
Hardcover. Editor(s): Shannon, Susan. Num Pages: 170 pages, colour tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JFFH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 183 x 16. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590339534
- ISBN
- 9781590339534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.33€ 92.49
€ 134.33
€ 92.49
Hardback. Broad in scope and original in its interpretation, Fly Away illuminates the origins, development, and transformation of national culture during an important chapter in twentieth-century American history. Num Pages: 432 pages, 75, 66 black & white halftones, 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; JFFM; JFSL3. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801894770
- ISBN
- 9780801894770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.59
€ 53.99
€ 44.59
Hardcover. Editor(s): Lahhiri-Dutt, Kuntala. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFF; JFSJ; RNC; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 146 x 34. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bhatkal & Sen
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788185604701
- ISBN
- 9788185604701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.28€ 58.22
€ 75.28
€ 58.22
Paperback. Opium has played a dramatic and varied role in human history, inspiring religious veneration, scientific exploration, the bitterest rancor, and the most fanciful ecstasy. In this book, the authors provide a complete, insightful history of opium. It lifts the veil of mystery that has surrounded opium down through the ages. Num Pages: 320 pages, 15 B&W photos. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFFH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626365407
- ISBN
- 9781626365407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 15.58
€ 15.99
€ 15.58
Paperback. In this series of four essays, Richard Cox explores the social and professional ramifications of 11th September on our information landscape. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFC; UBJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 10. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810848351
- ISBN
- 9780810848351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.63
€ 78.63
Hardback. Num Pages: 298 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 232 x 22. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Publisher
- Springer
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401790871
- ISBN
- 9789401790871
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.94
€ 91.94
Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; HBLX; HRLK; JFFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300227130
- ISBN
- 9780300227130
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.91
€ 19.99
€ 15.91
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Num Pages: 112 pages, 58 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JMAN; JMBT; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 189.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789401786065
- ISBN
- 9789401786065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.24
€ 73.24