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Hardcover. With the outbreak of the Palestinian Intifadat al-Aqsa in September 2000 that followed the failure of the Camp David II summit, the chain of belligerent events took Egypt by surprise. This study is based primarily on Egyptian sources as well as interviews and conversations with senior members of the Al-Ahram Center for Strategic Studies. Num Pages: 120 pages, cartoons & appendices. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 1HBE; 3JMC; HBTV; JPS; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845193898
- ISBN
- 9781845193898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.03
€ 124.03
Paperback. Presents a major part of the extraordinary corpus of ancient Ife art in terra-cotta, stone, and metal, dating from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. This title explores the purposes for which this art may have been made and its relationship to Yoruba ideas about leadership, divinity, gender, and aesthetics. Num Pages: 200 pages, 150 illus., 140 in color. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; ACBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 288 x 220 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1076.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945802532
- ISBN
- 9780945802532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.24
€ 46.99
€ 41.24
Paperback. Opens a window on the experiences of urban people living through one of Africa's most dramatic economic declines in the postcolonial era by focusing on such broad themes as household dynamics, gender politics, and informal economy in Mtendere. Num Pages: 256 pages, 29 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMZ; JFSG; JHM; WK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231081436
- ISBN
- 9780231081436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.63
€ 48.63
Paperback. 196- At head of title: U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences. Institute of Africa. Translation of Osvobozhdenie Afriki (romanized form). Commissioning organisation: M. Braginsky ; translated from the Russian by G. Ivanov-Mumjiev. 181 p. 21 cm. Original wrappers. Nice clean copy. Keywords: Subjects
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Progress
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KEX0106074
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. What was it like to be poor in the Middle Ages? In the past, the answer to this question came only from institutions and individuals who gave relief to the less fortunate. This book studies poverty in a premodern Jewish community - from the viewpoint of both the poor and those who provided for them. Series: Jews, Christians and Muslims from the Ancient to the Modern World. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3H; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691092720
- ISBN
- 9780691092720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.80€ 58.11
€ 74.80
€ 58.11
Paperback. 200 pages. African delights is a unique literary journey through some critical moments in South African history. The journey begins in Sophiatown of the 1950s, one of the most definitive periods in South African urban culture. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1HFMS; DN; HBJH. Dimension: 211 x 138 x 18. Weight: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781431402519
- ISBN
- 9781431402519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.82
€ 18.99
€ 16.82
The Zimbabwe Culture. Origins and Decline of Southern Zambezian States...
Pikirayi, Innocent; Vogel, Joseph O.
Hardback. This volume examines the growth of precolonial states in Southern Zambezia, and its historical and cultural developments through the evolution of the small-scale, farming societies. Series: African Archaeology Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 81 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HFMW; HBJH; HBTB; HDD; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100909
- ISBN
- 9780759100909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.36
€ 176.36
Paperback. In original wrappers, 109pp. Clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1964
- Publisher
- Stanford University
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0016926
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 20.00
€ 20.00
Paperback. A key volume for Shakespeare, African theatre and postcolonial cultural scholars, promoting debate on the role of Western cultural icons in contemporary postcolonial cultures. Editor(s): Banham, Martin. Series: African Theatre. Num Pages: 208 pages, 8, 7 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white line drawings, 7 black and white, 1 lin. BIC Classification: 1HF; 2AB; AN; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- James Currey United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010803
- ISBN
- 9781847010803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.00€ 22.79
€ 23.00
€ 22.79
Hardcover. Hardback in good condition. With dustjacket. Some shelf wear.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1964
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KRF0020085
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253006912
- ISBN
- 9780253006912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.56
€ 31.99
€ 28.56
Hardback. "One issue only.Volume 1 number 1 May 1963. 144 p. ills,. 19 cm. Paperback. Good clean copy with tight binding." Keywords: "Revolution , Revolution , Revolution"
- Publication date
- 1963
- Publisher
- African revolution
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- KEX0124351
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 20.99€ 4.99
€ 20.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Translator(s): Goshgarian, G. M. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24. BIC Classification: 1HBE; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801482489
- ISBN
- 9780801482489
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.78
€ 38.99
€ 34.78
Paperback. 186 pages, black & white illustrations. Editor(s): Olonisakin, Funmi; Okech, Awino. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1H; JFSJ1; JPS; LBBS. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 12. Weight: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Pambazuka Press
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906387891
- ISBN
- 9781906387891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 19.76
€ 21.99
€ 19.76
Hardback. A study of the remarkably successful precolonical political system of the Meta, an acephalous society in West Africa. The author pays particular attention to ranking, the impact of trade upon political organization, and the development of a consensual polity-wide system of conflict resolution. Num Pages: 328 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1HFD; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804715713
- ISBN
- 9780804715713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.84
€ 106.84
This fresh interpretation of apartheid South Africa integrates histories of resistance with the analysis of power - asking not only why apartheid was defeated, but how it came to survive for so long. Series: Oxford Histories. Num Pages: 384 pages, 7 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJH; HBLW; JPVH; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199550661
- ISBN
- 9780199550661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.78
€ 133.78
Paperback. Provides a political analysis of education in Africa within the context of democratization. This book argues, with supporting evidence from a wide range of African countries, that schools are an obstacle to education for democracy. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JNA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898723684
- ISBN
- 9781898723684
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.90
€ 38.99
€ 34.90
Hardcover. Clothbound hardback book in good condition; may have some light shelfwear and/or sunning or foxing. Dustjacket in good condition, may have some minor nicks or sunning.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1947
- Publisher
- Oxford Univ. Press
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KRF2232093
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Deals with gender, religion and the new urban economy Num Pages: 328 pages, 6 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1HFD; JFSR2; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 232 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253223623
- ISBN
- 9780253223623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.52
€ 31.99
€ 28.52
Paperback. "16 p. 25 cm. Paperback. Fine clean copy with tight staple binding, light green cover with title printed in black bold on front, very clean and crisp pages, nearly as new." Keywords: Subjects
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1963
- Publisher
- South African Institute of Race
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0149700
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. "Published also in Minerva I, 3, spring 1963. Commissioning organisation: by A.M. Carr-Saunders. 25 p. 22 cm. Pamphlet. Very good, clean and tight." Keywords: Subjects
- Publication date
- 1963
- Publisher
- Overseas Development Institute
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- KEX0070443
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 75.97€ 4.99
€ 75.97
€ 4.99
paperback. The first major comparative study of the way human rights south of the Sahara have been revolutionized by NGOs, which have become the most effective detectives in discovering abuses and the most active advocates in seeking solutions. Series: Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights. Num Pages: 376 pages, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1H; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812217803
- ISBN
- 9780812217803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.55
€ 44.55
paperback. From investigations of stabbings and theft, to deportation of prostitutes and concern with smuggling, to enforcement of unpopular policies, this book offers a profile of the institution of colonial law enforcement and also of the daily life of the village and the business activities which brought people into contact with the police. Series: Ohio RIS Africa Series. Num Pages: 347 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JKSW1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Ohio University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780896801479
- ISBN
- 9780896801479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.78
€ 38.99
€ 34.78
Hardback. Series: Interp Culture New Millennium. Num Pages: 192 pages, 6 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFGK; AVGR; HRC; JFSR; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252040061
- ISBN
- 9780252040061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.26
€ 123.26