Search Results: Social Sciences from Reading Rat

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, 1988. Unstated. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket. 26p. One page for each letter of the alphabet. Each letter is illustrated with selections from the collection of Costume and Textiles in L.A. County Museum of Art. 36 examples of clothing textiles and accesories from around the world to teach children ABC's along with some less common items to be familiarized with. Very minor corner wear. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Herald Press, 1975. Not Stated. Trade Paperback. Very Good -/No Jacket. 399 p. incl. index, appendices, notes. VG-; mild reading wear, interior clean, cracking at p. 106, otherwise solid. "This book reports the findings of the most extensive study ever made of the members of the Mennonite, General Conference Mennonite, Mennonite Brethren, Evangelical Mennonite, and Brethren in Christ churces in the United States and Canada."

Rexdale, Ontario, Canada: Macmillan of Canada, 1988. Not Stated. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good +. 194 p. incl. index, bibliography & notes. VG+/VG+. Clean, solid, in unclipped DJ. "Martyn Kendrick, who covered the unprecedented two-year-long Hamilton child-custody trial, takes an in-depth look at one of the most troubling phenomena of contemporary life; child sexual abuse. Kendrick draws on some startling historical and sociological parallels (medieval witch hunts, psychotic murderers) to buttress his call for a careful study of legal practices and psychological theories in the field of child abuse. He also examines the unacknowledged origins of abuse in child-rearing practices." He notes that the rise in sensational and unsupported allegations of satanic and ritual abuse has led to the infringement of the civil rights of many innocent parents and child-care workers, and has also made it harder to respond effectively to genuine reports of child abuse. A very useful resource. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Read More

New York: The American Asiatic Association, 1922. Not Stated. Magazine. Poor/No Jacket. 80 p.; Poor condition, considerable wear to corners and edges, spine damaged. Back cover appears to be missing; last page is an advertisement for sale books. Contains "Royal Dancers of Cambodia" by George Groslier, "Currents and Characters in China" by Nathaniel Peffer, "Japanese Yen in Chinese Politics" by Paul S. Reinsch, "The Flute of Krishna" by L. Adams Beck, and several shorter articles. Many B & W photographs and other illustrations and many period advertisements. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: SAGE Publications Ltd, 1999. First edition thus. Paperback. Very Good +. 171 p. incl. index and bibliography; paperback; VG+ condition, mo marks, minimal wear. Part of a series on Core Cultural Icons, this is an exploration of body image, sexual stereotyping, gender and ethnicity and other issues as mediate and expressed through the medium of the Barbie doll. "Barbie is a hugely versatile cultural icon which helps crystallize for the reader, whether researcher or student, the range and texture of core themes in contemporary society." The author is Professor of Sociology at the University of West Florida (at time of publication).

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Morrow/Avon, 2000. First. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good. First edition; VG+/VG; book is new, unread, sm. remainder mark on bottom; DJ has sl. shelf wear along bottom edges, unclipped. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto: Key Porter, 1997. First edition. Hardcover. VG/VG. 192 p. incl. bibliography and index. HC; vg in VG plastic protected DJ. Ex library.

Downsview, Ontario, Canada: Univ of Toronto Pr, 1996. Not Stated. Trade Paperback. Very Good +/No Jacket. 186 p. incl. index, references, appendix. VG+; has small stain on top corner of back cover (looks like a grease spot), does not extend into text block. A study of four ventures in co-operative community development in the Evangeline regiion of Prince Edward Island. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Montreal: Cardinal Leger et Ses Oeuvres, 1972. Not Stated. Saddle Stitched. Very Good -/No Jacket. 46 p.; approx. 12 " square; unpaginated; black card covers. VG-, has some edgewear. Laid-in letter from Bernard Benoit, president of the Cardinal Leger et Ses Oeuvres. This is a brochure detailing the missionary work of Paul-Emile Cardinal Leger in Africa, from 1968-72. The text is in French, English, German and Spanish. Illustrated with many photographs in colour and B & W. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Toronto: Between The Lines, 1987. Apparent First. Paperback. Very Good. 142 p incl, notes. VG, minor wear. Critical review of social work and its shortcomings. How much has changed since 1987?

New York: Bantam, 1977. First Paperback. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good -/No Jacket. 212 p., incl. bibliography, appendix, index. VG-, moderate reading wear, light crease on front cover, slightly cocked. Mrs. Sousa was active in the home birth movement and wrote this as a detailed guide for women planning a home birth. Prenatal diet and exercise, labor, baby care, and emergency medical backup are covered. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Winnipeg MB: Rinella Printers Ltd., 1998. Not Stated. Trade Paperback. Very Good Minus/No Jacket. 128 p.; paperbound; colour photo of Mount Carmel Clinic on cover. Privately published memoir by the late Anne Ross (1911-1998). "This book is a primer on Community Health Services. Mount Carmel Clinic, first incorporated in 1926, became the first community based 'total care' health centre in Canada when Anne Ross became Executive Director and introduced her 'total person' concept to health care." A much-respected Winnipeg institution is portrayed by a woman who pioneered many aspects of public and community health care. Signed by Anne Ross on title page. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Winnipeg: Winnipeg: Manitoba Labour History Series, 1995,, 1995. First edition. Paperback. Very Good . 156 p. incl. index, notes, list of ACTWU members. Well researched and documented history of Local 459, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Many B & W photos. Signed by author on title page. VG, minor shelf wear, slightly curved.

St.-John's NF: Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1976. First. Perfect Bound. Very Good -/No Jacket. 120 p.; VG-, slight edge wear, original white card cover yellowing around edges, pages very slightly tanned. PO name sticker inside front cover. First issue of a journal of folklore and traditional, a joint project of Memorial University and Laval University. Both French and English articles are included, on various topics. Details available by request. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: The Free Press/Macmillan Publishing, 1970. Later Printing. Trade Paperback. Good+/No Jacket. 496 p. incl. index and notes; G+; moderate edgewear, soiling of edges of text block, tear at bottom of spine on front cover. Some underlining in text. A collection of 28 readings representing anthropological research interests and cultural variations in the Pacific, including culture history, technology and economics, social life, politics and social control, religion and culture change. Details on request. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Winnipeg MB: Heartland Associates, 2004. First Edition. Trade Paperback. NEW/No Jacket. 252 p. incl. index & bibliography. NEW, just released. HC edition also available; please enquire. A handsomely-produced volume, with many B & W illustrations. "This is the story of the determined and difficult assault by women on the male-dominated citadel of Canadian politics. Combining profiles of twenty-eight remarkable women who have achieved political firsts witha richly detailed, immensely readable history of Canadian life over the last century, "Dancing Backwards" will change the way you look at Canadian history." The Rt. Honourable Sharon Carstairs, PC, has been leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba, leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the Government in the Senate, and Minister with Special Responsibilities for Palliative Care. Co-author Tim Higgins has had a 20 year career as actor, director and writer for television. MULTIPLE COPIES available. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 1990. 1st Paperback. Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No Jacket. First edition trade paper; VG/some edgewear; bottom front corner creased; otherwise clean and square. A still-timely study of the cultural origins of terrorism. Interviews with Palestinian women are of particular interest. How did we get into this mess and how can we get out of it? Sadly, we do not seem to be learning much from experience. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Manchester, NH, U.S.A.: Ayer Company Publishers, Incorporated, 1976. Not Stated. Hard Cover. Very Good -/Fair. 302 p.; 15" x 11"; large HC; VG-/Fair. Book has some slight rubbing/bumping of edges, pages yellowing a bit at edges. DJ badly creased and worn esp. along top edge, chunk missing at upper back outside corner. Several closed tears and worn areas have been mended/reinforced with archival tape. This is a collection of front pages and photos from the New York Times, 1929-1939, reproduced from microfilm. Printed on newsprint, hence the age yellowing. A fine resource for popular history, cultural background etc., for historians, writers, teachers and others interested in this period. Due to large size additional postage will be required. Please inquire. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1991. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Pocket Books HC 1991; VG/VG; very slightly cocked otherwise clean and sound copy. "With author Robert Lee Holz, we explore the unexpected legal and ethical riddles posed by the reproduction revolution . . ." 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Routledge, 1981. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No Jacket. RKP Paperback207 p. incl. index; VG+, minor reading wear. Eight papers on aspects of feminist research by Lynne Chisholm, Christine Delphy, Catriona Llewellyn, David Morgan, Ann Oakley, Joyce Pettigrew, Helen Roberts, Dale Spender, Diana Woodward. Very useful resource for students and researchers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.