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Sub-Categories of Interdisciplinary studies
Interdisciplinary studies
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Land, Indigenous Peoples and Conflict
Alan C. Tidwell (Georgetown University, USA), Barry Scott Zellen
Development studies; Social & cultural anthropology; Politics & government; Terrorism, armed struggle; Armed conflict; Land & real estate law
Paperback
Land, Indigenous Peoples and Conflict presents an original comparative study of indigenous land and property rights worldwide.... [more]
Criminalising Peacekeepers: Modernising National Approaches to Sexual Exploitation...
Melanie O'Brien
Peace studies & conflict resolution; Crime & criminology; War crimes; International criminal law
Hardback
This book examines Australia's and the United States' ability to prosecute their peacekeepers for sexual exploitation and... [more]
The Semiotics of Emoji: The Rise of Visual Language in the Age of the Internet...
Marcel Danesi
Semiotics & semiology; Society & Social Sciences
Paperback
Shortlisted for the BAAL Book Prize 2017 Emoji have gone from being virtually unknown to being a central topic in internet... [more]
Heavy: The Obesity Crisis in Cultural Context
Helene A. Shugart
Sociolinguistics; Communication studies; Society & Social Sciences; Media studies; Obesity: treatment & therapy
Hardback
This book examines contemporary mainstream cultural discourses, or stories, of obesity. The official personal responsibility... [more]
The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine
Miko Peled
Regional studies; Peace studies & conflict resolution; History; Middle Eastern history; Politics & government
Paperback
A powerful account, by Israeli peace activist Miko Peled, of his transformation from a young man who'd grown up in the heart... [more]
The Gulf War: Its Origins, History and Consequences
John Bulloch, Harvey Morris
Peace studies & conflict resolution; History; Gulf War; International relations
Other merchandise
After a million deaths and twice that number injured, after the destruction of much of the infrastructure of Iran and Iraq,... [more]
Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, Interesting
Sianne Ngai
Theory of art; Semiotics & semiology; Philosophy; Philosophy: aesthetics
Paperback
The zany, the cute, and the interesting saturate postmodern culture, dominating the look of its art and commodities as well... [more]
The Armenians: Past and Present in the Making of National Identity
Edmund Herzig, Marina Kurkchiyan
Interdisciplinary studies; History
Paperback
Part of the series Caucasus World , this handbook concentrates on the Armenians. [more]
Aid on the Edge of Chaos: Rethinking International Cooperation in a Complex...
Ben Ramalingam (Independent consultant and writer)
Development studies; Aid & relief programmes; International relations; Business & Economics; Development economics
Paperback
Aid has become a tangle of donors and recipients, so unwieldy that it is in danger of collapse. This ground-breaking book... [more]
Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking
Colin Swatridge (AQA A Level Chief Examiner)
Language: reference & general; Reference works; Communication studies; Educational material
Paperback
This work is sure to improve the written work of any student required to demonstrate the key skills of critical writing and... [more]
Invisible Hands: Voices from the Global Economy
Corinne Goria
Development studies; Politics & government; Human rights; Development economics
Paperback
The men and women in Invisible Hands reveal the human rights abuses occurring behind the scenes of the global economy. These... [more]
The Legacy of Tiananmen Square
Michel Cormier
Regional studies; History; Asian history; Politics & government; Marxism & Communism; Political structures: democracy
Hardback
With the loosening of restrictions on the Chinese economy in the 1980s and 1990s and the rise of the middle class, many observers... [more]
Myths of Light: Eastern Metaphors of the Eternal
Joseph Campbell
Regional studies; Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends
Paperback
This work brings the focus of Joseph Campbell's knowledge and intellect to one of his favourite topics - the myths and metaphors... [more]
The Settlers' War: The Struggle for the Texas Frontier in the 1860s
Gregory F. Michno
Regional studies; History; History of the Americas
Paperback
During the 1860s the bloodiest decade in the western Indian wars, there were no large-scale battles in Texas between the army... [more]
Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotaions on Timeless Topics
Eric H Roth, Toni W Aberson
ELT: learning material & coursework; Communication studies; Adult education, continuous learning; Languages & ESL
Paperback
This innovative ESL/EFL textbook helps advanced English language learners develop conversation skills and improve fluency... [more]
How to Win Campaigns: Communications for Change
Chris Rose
Communication studies; Political campaigning & advertising; Political activism; Business & Economics; Public relations
Paperback
A guide for creating and running successful campaigns. Suitable for the new campaigner and the experienced communicator alike,... [more]
Churchill's Man of Mystery: Desmond Morton and the World of Intelligence...
Gill Bennett (Cabinet Office, Histories, Openness and Records Unit, London, UK)
Peace studies & conflict resolution; History; British & Irish history; Intelligence & reasoning; International relations; Armed conflict
Paperback
Based on access to official records, this book presents a study that exposes the mysterious life and career of Desmond Morton,... [more]
The Deadliest Indian War in the West: The Snake Conflict, 1864-1868
Gregory F. Michno
Regional studies; History; History of the Americas; Military history
Paperback
Offers a look at the natives, soldiers and settlers who clashed on the high desert of Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Northern... [more]
Packer'S Lunch
Neil Chenoweth
Communication studies; History; Social issues & processes
Paperback
The dark channel of money and power that flow beneath the relaxed surface of Australian culture are perilous places. This... [more]
A Fate Worse Than Death: Indian Captivities in the West, 1830-1885
Gregory F. Michno, Susan Michno
Regional studies; History; History of the Americas
Paperback
Captivity narratives have been a standard genre of writings about Indians of the East for several centuries. This title presents... [more]
Getting it Right at Work Workbook: Negotiating and Problem Solving
Helen de Silva Joyce, Liz Wilson, Halina Zawadzki
Communication studies; Office & workplace; Languages & ESL
Paperback
Focuses on internal workplace communication and looks at negotiating leave, participating and problem solving at a meeting... [more]
Effortless Action: Wu-wei as Conceptual Metaphor and Spiritual Ideal in...
Edward Slingerland (Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages, and Cultures, Assistant Professor of East Asian Languages, and Cultures, University of Southern California)
Regional studies; Oriental & Indian philosophy; Religion & beliefs; Religion: general; Taoism
Paperback
This book presents a systematic account of the role of the personal spirit ideal of wu-wei - literally 'no doing', but better... [more]
Cambridge Introduction to Roman Civilization: Roman Women
Eve D'Ambra (Vassar College, New York)
Interdisciplinary studies; History
Paperback
This book examines the daily lives of Roman women by focusing on the mundane and less celebrated aspects of daily life - family... [more]
French Verbs Made Simpler
David M. Brodsky
Semantics; Regional studies; Languages & ESL
Paperback
Explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of French verbs - especially the irregular ones that give second-language... [more]
Getting it Right at Work Pack: Negotiating and Problem Solving
Helen de Silva Joyce, Liz Wilson, Halina Zawadzki
ELT: English for business; Communication studies; Office & workplace; Languages & ESL
Mixed media product
Focuses on internal workplace communication and looks at negotiating leave, participating and problem solving at a meeting... [more]
