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Paperback. Eliot Freidson has written the first systematic account of professionalism as a method of organizing work. In ideal--typical professionalism, specialized workers control their own work, while in the free market consumers are in command, and in bureaucracy managers dominate. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJWX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745603315
- ISBN
- 9780745603315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.18
€ 25.18
Hardback. This innovative new text provides a sophisticated theoretical and practical understanding of research design in the social sciences. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 170 x 15. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849205009
- ISBN
- 9781849205009
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.67
€ 156.67
Paperback. Aims to tackle the most obvious question that anyone has to face, 'what should I do with my life?' This book presents an account of finding and following people who have uprooted their lives and fought with these questions in radical ways. It features the stories of individual dilemma and drama. Num Pages: 432 pages, ports. BIC Classification: JHBL; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099437994
- ISBN
- 9780099437994
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 12.93
€ 16.99
€ 12.93
Paperback. Editor(s): Delanty, Gerard. Series: Studies in European Sociology. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JHB; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415511650
- ISBN
- 9780415511650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.20
€ 55.20
Paperback. Food provides an exciting and grounded research site for understanding the mechanisms governing global transactions in the 21st century. Our need for food is a constant; how we acquire food is a variable. This book presents interdisciplinary scholarship about the variety of mechanisms governing global food systems. Editor(s): Curran, Sara R.; Linton, April; Cooke, Abigail; Schrank, Andrew. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTP; JHB; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415590853
- ISBN
- 9780415590853
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.09
€ 66.09
Paperback. Covers the history of the beautiful game from its origins in English public schools in the early 19th century to its current role as a crucial element of a globalized entertainment industry. The authors explain how football transformed from a sport at elite boarding schools in England to become a pastime popular with the working classes. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HBTB; JHBS; WSBX; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 228 x 28. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- The Catholic University of America Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813227276
- ISBN
- 9780813227276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.24
€ 39.24
Hardback. A shocking look at how the idea of romantic love can justify and excuse the killing of women by their partners, and lead to sympathy and reduced sentences for the killers. The author explores how stories of domestic homicide are told in the news, by the police, and in the courts, drawing from 72 cases which took place over a twelve month period. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271906
- ISBN
- 9780230271906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.56€ 100.76
€ 103.56
€ 100.76
Hardback. This book is a startling, controversial and original manifesto for a complete review of research methods and methodology in the social sciences and a must read for anyone involved in this area. Series: International Library of Sociology. Num Pages: 200 pages, 1 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415341745
- ISBN
- 9780415341745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.74
€ 184.74
Paperback. Series: Routledge Revivals. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reissue
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415572828
- ISBN
- 9780415572828
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.61
€ 61.61
Hardback. Num Pages: 464 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 50 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBK; JMF; MMJT. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 997.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415844475
- ISBN
- 9780415844475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.68
€ 178.68
Paperback. A discussion of the mechanism of class formation and institutionalisation of class conflict which argues that our understanding of changes in social and political structure has been hindered by the freezing of concepts of class in the ice-age of industrial society. Series: Routledge Revivals. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: JFSC; JHB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780415573016
- ISBN
- 9780415573016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.20
€ 55.20
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275972660
- ISBN
- 9780275972660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Multiple-component retail product. Includes research, events and developments in subjects ranging from hypersexuality, sex for the aged and sex therapy, to orgasmic disorders, sexual fetishism and sadism. This work explores controversial subjects such as pornography, nude dancing and prostitution, as are dysfunctions, from lack of sexual desire to gender identity disorder. Editor(s): McAnulty, Richard D.; Burnette, M.Michelle. Num Pages: 1280 pages, 14 figures, 20 tables. BIC Classification: JHBK5; JMU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UA) A / AS level; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 86. Weight in Grams: 1905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 1280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780275985813
- ISBN
- 9780275985813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.29
€ 121.29
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
€ 57.98
€ 57.98
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
€ 57.98
€ 57.98
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
€ 53.99€ 52.90
€ 53.99
€ 52.90
Hardback. Providing a comprehensive collection of documents, this book covers a variety of perspectives on population control. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 12. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313322792
- ISBN
- 9780313322792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.38
€ 78.38
![Len Travers - Encyclopedia of American Holidays and National Days: [2 volumes] - 9780313331305 - V9780313331305](https://www.kennys.ie/products/thumbs/9780313331305.jpg "Len Travers - Encyclopedia of American Holidays and National Days: [2 volumes] - 9780313331305 - V9780313331305")
Multiple-component retail product. A chronologically organized reference guide to the history of American celebratory days, focusing on each holiday's cultural and political significance. It includes major, minor, and bygone holidays, both civic and religious. Num Pages: 638 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780313331305
- ISBN
- 9780313331305
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.52
€ 160.52
Hardback. Provides a discussion on the role of orphanages, the primary institution for children without parents, and a stopgap measure for children needing care. This book reviews the practice of adoption, orphanage placement, and foster care since the colonial period. It provides crucial information and insight for high school and college students. Series: Children and Youth: History and Culture. Num Pages: 240 pages, line drawing. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 180 x 21. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313331831
- ISBN
- 9780313331831
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.06
€ 63.06
![Unknown - Battleground: Sports: [2 volumes] - 9780313340246 - V9780313340246](https://www.kennys.ie/products/thumbs/9780313340246.jpg "Unknown - Battleground: Sports: [2 volumes] - 9780313340246 - V9780313340246")
Multiple-component retail product. Presents 100 contentious public and private controversies of the sports world. This book illustrates how sports controversies reflect the historically enduring and changing nature of our broader cultures, and the social battles we engage on a day-to-day basis surrounding the struggles for equality, and debates about social violence. Editor(s): Atkinson, Michael. Series: Battleground. Num Pages: 600 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA; JHBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313340246
- ISBN
- 9780313340246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.52
€ 160.52
![D Smith-Christopher - Battleground: Religion: [2 volumes] - 9780313340987 - V9780313340987](https://www.kennys.ie/products/thumbs/9780313340987.jpg "D Smith-Christopher - Battleground: Religion: [2 volumes] - 9780313340987 - V9780313340987")
Multiple-component retail product. Whether it's a debate over the beginning of life, or on sexuality and family life, almost all of the most contentious matters that impact society involve people's religious beliefs. This title helps clarify these complex topics by examining how various religious beliefs and practices impact political, social, and cultural debates. Editor(s): Smith-Christopher, Daniel L. Series: Battleground. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1497.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313340987
- ISBN
- 9780313340987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.55
€ 162.55
![John J. Crocitti - Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic [2 volumes] - 9780313346729 - V9780313346729](https://www.kennys.ie/products/thumbs/9780313346729.jpg "John J. Crocitti - Brazil Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic [2 volumes] - 9780313346729 - V9780313346729")
Multiple-component retail product. For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists-in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil-this is an essential resource. Editor(s): Crocitti, John J.; Vallance, Monique. Num Pages: 741 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; GBA; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
- Number of pages
- 741
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313346729
- ISBN
- 9780313346729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.07
€ 167.07
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
€ 51.99€ 50.87
€ 51.99
€ 50.87
Hardcover. A team of educators, counselors, and scholars examine the widespread problem of sexual assault and abuse in the United States from a legal, criminal justice, psychological, clinical, and legislative perspective. Editor(s): Paludi, Michele A.; Denmark, Florence L. Num Pages: 719 pages, 2. BIC Classification: JHBK; LNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 64. Weight in Grams: 1451.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 719
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780313379703
- ISBN
- 9780313379703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.85
€ 115.85