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Sociology
Hardback. The Western cultural consensus based on the ideas of free markets and individualism has led many social scientists to consider poverty as a personal experience, a deprivation of material things, and a failure of just distribution. This book finds this dominant tradition of social thought about poverty and well-being to be full of contradictions. Series: Wildavsky Forum Series. Num Pages: 237 pages, 11. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition, (Published in Association with the
- SKU
- V9780520207523
- ISBN
- 9780520207523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.87
€ 50.99
€ 36.87
Paperback. The central interest of this innovative book is the role and significance of family in a context of poverty and low-income. Based on a micro-level study carried out in 2011 and 2012 with 51 families in Northern Ireland, it offers new empirical evidence and a theorisation of the relationship between family life and poverty. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447318835
- ISBN
- 9781447318835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.86
€ 52.99
€ 50.86
Paperback. This volume integrates two increasingly visible streams of research--economic sociology and new institutional economics--to better understand how ties among individuals and groups facilitate economic activity alongside and against the formal rules that regulate economic processes via government and law. Editor(s): Brinton, Mary C.; Nee, Victor. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804742764
- ISBN
- 9780804742764
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.33
€ 36.99
€ 33.33
A fascinating text explains the many popular nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. Over 300 color photographs display jewelry, photography, clothing, customs, and symbolism. Over 70 pages of a Victorian hair jewelry catalog are included. Num Pages: 224 pages, 229 color and 72 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: JFCK; JHBT; JHBZ; WFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 227 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1452.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764324468
- ISBN
- 9780764324468
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.08€ 45.57
€ 63.08
€ 45.57
Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHBZ; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843108573
- ISBN
- 9781843108573
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.67
€ 27.67
Paperback. Analyses the ways hybridity has been used, from the first century AD to today, offering an enlightening look at cultural mixture. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592131440
- ISBN
- 9781592131440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.17
€ 34.99
€ 32.17
Hardback. "Cultural Materialism", published in 1979, was the author's first full-length explication of the theory with which his work has been associated. This edition contains the complete text of the original book, and examines the impact that the book and theory have had on anthropological theorizing. Num Pages: 408 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759101340
- ISBN
- 9780759101340
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.13
€ 163.13
Paperback. This book offers a systematic approach not only to understanding workplace change, but alternative models and practical steps that can be taken to create change. Series: Net-Works S. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742519107
- ISBN
- 9780742519107
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.23
€ 60.23
Paperback. The book is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students in the social sciences, business studies, health studies, media studies and education who need to undertake research projects as part of their studies. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335233816
- ISBN
- 9780335233816
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.87
€ 33.87
Hardcover. Offering new insights into the ways in which friendship is conceptualized and realized in various sub-Saharan African settings, the contributions to this volume depart from the recent tendency to study friendship in isolation from kinship. Editor(s): Guichard, Martine; Gratz, Tilo; Diallo, Youssouf. Series: Integration and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 228 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JHBK; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782382867
- ISBN
- 9781782382867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.69
€ 155.69
hardcover. This book reports the results of the first systematic nationwide survey in China of the attitudes that ordinary Chinese citizens have toward increased inequalities generated by the market reform program launched in 1978. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 tables, 14 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JFSL3; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804769419
- ISBN
- 9780804769419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.70
€ 145.70
Paperback. This book reports the results of the first systematic nationwide survey in China of the attitudes that ordinary Chinese citizens have toward increased inequalities generated by the market reform program launched in 1978. Num Pages: 264 pages, 20 tables, 14 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JFSL3; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804769426
- ISBN
- 9780804769426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.33
€ 36.99
€ 33.33
Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 30 line illus. 27 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBF; HBTS; JHB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691162775
- ISBN
- 9780691162775
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.66
€ 45.99
€ 32.66
Paperback. Series: The Kauffman Foundation Series on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Num Pages: 312 pages, 29 line illus. 46 tables. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHBL; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 225 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691163949
- ISBN
- 9780691163949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.75
€ 29.99
€ 21.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252065408
- ISBN
- 9780252065408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.68
€ 27.99
€ 25.68
Hardcover. This introductory guide provides a fresh approach to integrating design and statistics in a hands-on fashion that incorporates the power of SPSS (R) software to solve real-world problems. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; JHBC; PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118096482
- ISBN
- 9781118096482
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.26
€ 138.26
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive treatment of correlation/regression techniques and using SPSS for interpretation of findings. Striking a balance between detailed coverage and approachability, this book provides a thorough treatment of the elements of regression and how they can be used with real research problems in program evaluation. Num Pages: 324 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470579046
- ISBN
- 9780470579046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.06
€ 121.06
Hardcover. * The author employs his own class-tested material throughout the book, ensuring that all methodologies and examples are presented in an accessible manner. * Each chapter utilizes real-world examples and data from modern educational research to illustrate discussed statistical procedures and concepts. Num Pages: 552 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 34. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470889459
- ISBN
- 9780470889459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.95
€ 141.95
Hardback. In the title, both SPSS and Excel are accompanied by the trademark symbol. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 274 x 244 x 37. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119121046
- ISBN
- 9781119121046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.88
€ 130.88
Paperback. Editor(s): Lampland, Martha; Star, Susan Leigh. Num Pages: 264 pages, 7. BIC Classification: JHB; PDX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801474613
- ISBN
- 9780801474613
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.86
€ 36.99
€ 32.86
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691639895
- ISBN
- 9780691639895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.07
€ 119.07
Paperback. These essays, inspired by the philosophy of communitarianism, explore some of the key questions related to marriage in America. They consider a roster of innovative polices and practices that are intended to promote a supportive atmosphere for American marriages and represent a range of viewpoints. Editor(s): Whyte, Martin King. Series: Rights & Responsibilities. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 149 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742507715
- ISBN
- 9780742507715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
hardcover. This book argues that understanding global urbanism in the twenty-first century requires us to cast our gaze upon vast city-regions without an urban core. Num Pages: 434 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781107169241
- ISBN
- 9781107169241
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.38€ 111.93
€ 128.38
€ 111.93
Hardback. This book provides, for the first time, an accessible overview of how population ageing and globalisation - two of the most radical social transformations that have occurred - interact. Series: Ageing in a Global Context. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBD; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447322276
- ISBN
- 9781447322276
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 95.29
€ 95.29