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Sociology
Paperback / so. Series: Medien - Kultur - Kommunikation. Num Pages: 321 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Edition
- 3
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531155432
- ISBN
- 9783531155432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.19
€ 43.19
Paperback. Anthropologist Dr Ad Borsboom, chair of Pacific Studies at Radboud University Nijmegen, devoted his academic career from 1972 onwards to the transmission of cultural knowledge. Borsboom handed the insights he acquired during many years of fieldwork among Australian Aborigines on to other academics, students and the general public. This collection o Num Pages: 170 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: JHB; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Edition
- Aksant Imprint
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789052602981
- ISBN
- 9789052602981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 46.08
€ 48.99
€ 46.08
Paperback. Contemporary cultural studies have marginalized "agency," namely the power of people to shape social life. Here, Stephen Tumino offers a new materialist challenge to these tendencies and articulates an internationalist cultural theory that puts global agency in the forefront of cultural analysis. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JHBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349291601
- ISBN
- 9781349291601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Paperback. The new edition of Cultural Theory: An Introduction is a concise, student friendly introduction to the field of cultural theory and sociology of culture. The second edition of this important text covers fields such as symbolic interactionism, structuralism, and psychoanalysis, and leading thinkers like Foucault, Bourdieu, Habermas, and Giddens. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405169073
- ISBN
- 9781405169073
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 37.63
€ 37.99
€ 37.63
Hardback. * Provides a highly accessible introduction to the complex issues and thinkers in cultural theory. * Covers a wide range of theoretical perspectives developed over the past century. * Includes extensive pedagogy, with summaries, biographical notes, suggestions for further reading, and heavy cross--referencing. . Series: 21st Century Sociology. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631211754
- ISBN
- 9780631211754
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.88
€ 147.88
Hardback. The new edition of Cultural Theory: An Introduction is a concise, student friendly introduction to the field of cultural theory and sociology of culture. The second edition of this important text covers fields such as symbolic interactionism, structuralism, and psychoanalysis, and leading thinkers like Foucault, Bourdieu, Habermas, and Giddens. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405169080
- ISBN
- 9781405169080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSR; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 24. Weight in Grams: 739.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer vs United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658060497
- ISBN
- 9783658060497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.55
€ 87.55
Paperback. The consumption of culture is one of the most important aspects of tourism activity. This book reviews a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods applied to the field of cultural tourism, including surveys, mystery tourist visits, visitor tracking, grand tour narratives, collages, and photo-based interviews. Editor(s): Richards, Greg; Munsters, W. Num Pages: 248 pages, 58 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 14. Weight in Grams: 556. 248 pages, 58 B&W illustrations. Editor(s): Richards, Greg; Munsters, W. The consumption of culture is one of the most important aspects of tourism activity. This book reviews a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods applied to the field of cultural tourism, including surveys, mystery tourist visits, visitor tracking, grand tour narratives, collages, and photo-based interviews. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: JHBC; KNSG. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 14. Weight: 556.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780642291
- ISBN
- 9781780642291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.37
€ 57.37
Paperback. The cultural industries are an area of continued international debate. This edited volume brings together original contributions to examine the experiences and realities of working within a number of creative sectors and address how higher education can both enable students to pursue and critically examine work in the cultural industries. Editor(s): Ashton, D.; Noonan, Caitriona. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JF; JHB; JNA; JNKC; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349436750
- ISBN
- 9781349436750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHB; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 329.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349502714
- ISBN
- 9781349502714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Paperback. Culture, Raymond Williams once wrote, is one of the most difficult words in language. Since then the concept has become part of our everyday vocabulary; it is used in a variety of different contexts: to describe the behaviour of corporations or criminals; to provide personal and national identity; it even gives its name to a Department of State. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCY; JFC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745623818
- ISBN
- 9780745623818
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.21
€ 24.21
Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBT; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745671772
- ISBN
- 9780745671772
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.42
€ 25.42
Hardcover. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBT; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745671765
- ISBN
- 9780745671765
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.46
€ 65.46
Paperback. This updated book offers one of the first sustained philosophical analyses of cultural phenomena in the Anglo-American tradition. Special attention is given to ontology and methodology, and there is wide-ranging coverage of pertinent and leading views. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 156 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; HPS; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048185054
- ISBN
- 9789048185054
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.35
€ 122.35
Hardcover. Series: Culture & Customs of Latin America & the Caribbean. 172 pages, illustrations. Analyzes the complex cultures of Bolivia, a South American nation, within the context of its history and contemporary traditions. This text deals with how and where people live - detailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KLSL; JHBT; JHMC. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Greenwood
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313383632
- ISBN
- 9780313383632
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardback. An expert guide to the present-day cultural life of Croatia and how it has been influenced by the nation's tumultuous past. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 239 pages, 25. BIC Classification: 1DVWYC; JFC; JHBT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313351174
- ISBN
- 9780313351174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardcover. This book provides a one-stop introduction to the history, culture, and personalities of Hungary, a fascinating country located at the heart of Europe and born at the crossroads of civilizations. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 212 pages, 26. BIC Classification: 1DVH; JFC; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313383694
- ISBN
- 9780313383694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardback. An overview of the traditional elements in the culture and customs of modern Japan. It examines religious rituals, classic and modern literature, performing arts, fine arts and handicrafts, housing, clothing, women's roles and family life, holidays and festivals, and social customs. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 224 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; JFC; JHBT; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313301971
- ISBN
- 9780313301971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92€ 57.47
€ 62.92
€ 57.47
Hardback. A discussion of Nigerian culture, introducing to a Western audience the complexity of its society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. It covers the land, peoples, history, religion and worldview, literature, media, art, architecture, cuisine, dress, customs and music. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; JFC; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313313387
- ISBN
- 9780313313387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.92€ 57.47
€ 62.92
€ 57.47
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313320217
- ISBN
- 9780313320217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.09€ 52.45
€ 57.09
€ 52.45
Hardback. Focusing on contemporary traditions, topics such as religion, cuisine, fashion, music, and art, this book unveils Syria's modern-day culture. It helps readers discover how Syrians live - what they eat, what they wear, and how they celebrate life in the conflicted Middle East. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 208 pages, 25 illustrations (b&w). BIC Classification: 1FBS; JFC; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313344565
- ISBN
- 9780313344565
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 50.43
€ 54.76
€ 50.43
Hardback. Helps readers explore Ukraine's contemporary life and culture. This book enables readers to delve into Ukraine's modern society by looking at its religious practices, language conflicts, gender issues, education policies, and media censorship struggles, as well as its cuisine, holidays, literature, music, and performing arts. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; JFC; JHBT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313343636
- ISBN
- 9780313343636
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.93
€ 67.93
Hardback. Based on ethnographic data, this revealing study presents a humane and realistic account of Romanian economic migrants and their life in the UK, providing a more balanced picture of the way new immigrant groups are depicted and popularly perceived. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFFN; JFS; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137380609
- ISBN
- 9781137380609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.36
€ 63.36
Paperback. A study of the social theorist Pierre Bourdieu's work, this work focuses on a central theme, the complex relationship between culture and power, and explains that sociology for Bourdieu is a mode of political intervention. The book aims to clarify Bourdieu's concepts and correct misinterpretations. Num Pages: 340 pages, 1 line drawing, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226785950
- ISBN
- 9780226785950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.96
€ 36.99
€ 28.96