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hardcover. Explores the conceptualisation of childhood in South Asia and comments on the shift from welfare to the protection of children's rights in the region. Editor(s): D'Costa, Bina. Num Pages: 340 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FK; GTJ; JFSP1; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107117242
- ISBN
- 9781107117242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.18
€ 86.18
Paperback. Provides local health system managers with basic principles for rapid, precise programme monitoring and evaluation in difficult tropical conditions. Valadez explains how to adapt Lot Quality Assurance Sampling to assess health programme coverage and technical quality of service providers. Editor(s): Valadez, Joseph J. Num Pages: 264 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JHBC; KJMV5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674049956
- ISBN
- 9780674049956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.94
€ 15.99
€ 14.94
Paperback / so. BIC Classification: JHB; VFVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 135 x 15. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780553807400
- ISBN
- 9780553807400
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.03
€ 17.99
€ 16.03
Paperback. A study of economics and its purpose. It examines our modern economic system - its use of resources and impact on how we live - questioning whether they reflect what we truly care about. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCA; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780099225614
- ISBN
- 9780099225614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 9.11
€ 13.99
€ 9.11
Hardcover. States that the critical theory of the Frankfurt School is as important today, if not more so, as it was at its inception during the 1930s. This title looks at the distinguishing features of this tradition and how it is critical, yet also complementary, of other approaches in the social sciences, especially in sociology. Series: Current Perspectives in Social Theory. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 31. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857247971
- ISBN
- 9780857247971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.71
€ 136.71
Hardback. This exciting new book engages with the recent resurgence of interest in the family, offering empirical material and theoretical analysis which give rise to a fresh understanding of the nature of family practices in modern societies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745618937
- ISBN
- 9780745618937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.88
€ 69.88
Paperback. We are not yet at a moment that can be called postmodernity, says sociologist Ben Agger. In this study he borrows from French postmodern theory and the Frankfurt School's critical theory to address the shortcomings of postmodern theory for understanding identity, culture, race, gender and power. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742519206
- ISBN
- 9780742519206
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.19
€ 74.19
hardcover. What does cynicism really mean? This book defines the nature of American cynicism and traces its historical roots. It presents an examination of the American mood as it swings from expectation to disappointment, from certainty to uncertainty, in politics, finance, work, religion, family, class, race, ethics, art, and crime. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 331.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574889857
- ISBN
- 9781574889857
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 26.14
€ 26.14
Hardcover. * A collection of over fifteen original articles fromcontributors around the world that bring together new and excitingstatistical methodologies in the social sciences. * Represents the most up-to-date, cutting edge methodologies thatare pertinent to both practicing statisticians and academic socialscientists. Num Pages: 198 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470148747
- ISBN
- 9780470148747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.27
€ 112.27
Paperback. While the Internet bubble has burst, the New Economy that the Internet produced is still with us, along with the myth of a workplace built around more humane notions of how people work and spend their days in offices. This is a study of New Economy workplaces in their heyday. Num Pages: 312 pages, 28 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781592131501
- ISBN
- 9781592131501
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.46
€ 31.99
€ 28.46
Paperback. A collection of essays that argues for the importance of paying attention to the many different cultural and historical strands that constitute love in Africa. It covers such topics as the reception of Bollywood movies in 1950s Zanzibar, and the effects of a Mexican telenovela on young people's ideas about courtship in Niger. Editor(s): Cole, Jennifer; Thomas, Lynn M. Num Pages: 256 pages, 17 halftones. BIC Classification: 1H; JHBK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113531
- ISBN
- 9780226113531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.75
€ 33.99
€ 26.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 62 pages. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 62
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628084535
- ISBN
- 9781628084535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.54€ 55.87
€ 80.54
€ 55.87
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 572 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 971.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691649368
- ISBN
- 9780691649368
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 240.51€ 177.10
€ 240.51
€ 177.10
Paperback. Translator(s): Gianturco, Elio; Verene, Donald Phillip. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 145 x 10. Weight in Grams: 188.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801497780
- ISBN
- 9780801497780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardback. Editor(s): Aldy, Hossam; Pedrazzini, Yves; Vincent-Geslin, Stephanie; Zorro, Yafiza. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 black & white halftones, 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; RGC; RPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 172 x 248 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138775398
- ISBN
- 9781138775398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87€ 86.69
€ 105.87
€ 86.69
Hardback. Global Complexity is a path--breaking book, which examines how the ideas of chaos and complexity can help us to analyse global processes. Urry argues that there are major advantages in thinking about global processes in this way. Num Pages: 184 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 443.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745628172
- ISBN
- 9780745628172
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.74
€ 69.74
Hardback. The second edition of The Gender of Sexuality remains a lively introduction to the concepts of gender and sexuality, with updates from research and popular culture throughout. The new edition features significant new material on the changing status of gender, same sex marriage, and transgender. Series: Gender Lens Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 164 x 23. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742570030
- ISBN
- 9780742570030
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.03
€ 176.03
Paperback. This collection aims to analyse, advertise, and criticize the contribution of industrial relations to social science understanding. It reconsiders the theoretical foundations of industrial relations and its potential contribution to the wider understanding of work and economic life. Editor(s): Ackers, Peter; Wilkinson, Adrian. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199259038
- ISBN
- 9780199259038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.70
€ 76.70
Hardcover. "In society at large, lives have been drastically altered over this century--as a consequence of increased longevity, advances in science and education, the gender revolution, improvements in public health, and other historical trends and events--but numerous inflexible social structures, roles, and norms have lagged behind. Editor(s): Riley, Matilda White; Kahn, Robert L.; Foner, Anne. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JHBL; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471016786
- ISBN
- 9780471016786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 295.61
€ 295.61
Hardback. Beginning with a set of theoretical and empirical perspectives on the governance of relations in businesses, markets and organizations this multi-authored volume addresses a range of topics concerned with labour, jobs and contractual agreements within a range of organizations. Editor(s): Buskens, Vincent Willem; Raub, Werner; Snijders, Chris. Series: Research in the Sociology of Organizations. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; KCA; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 150 x 34. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762310050
- ISBN
- 9780762310050
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.19
€ 137.19
Paperback. The 18 essays in this book illustrate the diversity of Lazarsfeld's interests. They encompass his own works of social research, as well as writings on methodology and the history and sociology of social research. In addition the book provides a revealing biography of Lazarsfeld. Series: Heritage of Sociology Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 line drawings, 37 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; BG; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 230 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226469638
- ISBN
- 9780226469638
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 39.48
€ 51.99
€ 39.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Higgins, Nancy; Freeman, Claire. Num Pages: 344 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: 1MBN; JFSP1; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Otago University Press New Zealand
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781877578496
- ISBN
- 9781877578496
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.80
€ 29.99
€ 21.80
Hardcover. We celebrate, talk about, and worry a great deal about transitions in life. Going to college, having a first child, losing a job, and retiring constitute just a few of the pivotal moments in the lives of many. Sociologists and psychologists have devoted considerable attention to life transitions. Num Pages: 267 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 230 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780745670614
- ISBN
- 9780745670614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.64
€ 69.64
paperback. Series: Public Issues in Anthropological Perspectives S. Num Pages: index. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781571813244
- ISBN
- 9781571813244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.06
€ 44.06