Search Results: Sociology from Conover Books

U.S.A.: University of Michigan Press, 1987. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! White wrapper with gray and red lettering. 285 informative and educational pages! "A study of the lawsuits alleging sex or race discrimination brought by five academics against their university employers..........." . First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A.: Univ Pr of Mississippi, 1990. BRAND NEW AND UNREAD CONDITION, VERY CRISP AND CLEAN, STILL IN THE SHRINKWRAP, NEVER OPENED!. Hardcover. Brand New/Brand New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

New York: Harper & Row, 1966. Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, lightly shelf worn, former owner's name in ink on the ffep, no dj, overall a clean used first edition! Yellow cloth with silver and black stamped lettering on the spine. Black and white illustrated endpapers. 356 unmarked and uncreased historical pages! "One problem in trying to learn something about our society is that whenever a discussion gets started it is generally taken over by the experts. We hear and read a great deal about ourselves from people who make a profession out of analyzing us, and very little from the insignificant individual undergoing the ordeal of United States citizenship in a decade of political, biological, military, and technological explosions." ---- from the Introduction (Purpose and Method).. First Edition / First Printing. Yellow Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.

Self-published, 1922. Hint of edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, slightly faded green wraps with dark green lettering. Wonderfully well-preserved. A VINTAGE 8 PART SET. 269 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages! Extremely rare and hard-to-find! Very very scarce and out-of-print! "Manners are the index of personality. Good manners are an asset. Often, they bring money; usually, they win social advancement; always they bestow that self-confidence which is a prime factor toward happiness in the art of living. They benefit not only the possessor of them; they benefit as well his fellows. Manners are a form of morals. Morals of a minor sort in the scale of ethics, but frequently of major importance in their effects. Thus, a person of gentle manners is not prone to crimes of violence. Kindly manners react and strengthen the spirit of kindliness that is the source of them."-----from the Introduction. (EIGHT PARTS).. First Edition. Stapled Soft Cover.… Read More

San Diego, CA, U.S.A.: Greenhaven Press, 2000. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Green wrapper with white lettering. 108 informative and educational pages! "Corrections officers, media writers, and others discuss the question of how prison inmates should be treated. Topics covered include prison conditions, prison labor, prisoners' voting rights and access to heath care, and the incidence of sexual abuse in prison............". First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.: Jossey-Bass, 1998. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some yellow highlighting throughout the book; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Black and white pictorial wrapper with black lettering. 112 informative and educational pages! "This volume examines higher education's apparent overreliance on policy and shows how we can redirect our attention to the ethical and developmental issues that underlie the undergraduate experience. Authors discuss how learning communities and creeds can help achieve balance between policy and personal responsibility; how to deal with student misconduct in a way that both reduces the risk of litigation and furthers student development; and how to promote multiculturalism without compromising individual rights and freedoms. This is the 82nd issue of the quarterly journal New Directions for Student Services.........". First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very… Read More

London: Gibbings & Company, Limited , 1895. Minor edge and corner wear, scuffed and scratched, corners are bumped and rubbed, shelf worn spine is rolled, front hinge is weark, former owner's name and address in ink on the ffep and the former owner's library label is affixed on the inner front cover, some light outer page edge soil overall a clean used copy! 317 historical pages. Tan cloth with gilt lettering and black design on the front cover and spine. "Henri Murger was born in 1822 and was the son of a man who exercised the joint calling of tailor and doorkeeper in the Rue Saint Georges, Paris. After receiving a scanty and fragmentary education he entered a lawyer's office, but like many another 'youth foredoomed his father's soul to cross,' thought more of scribbling stanzas than of engrossing deeds....." ---- from Murger and his work.. Reprint. Tan Cloth. Good-/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover.

Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.A.: Univ Pr of Kansas, 1995. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Yellow wrapper with black and white lettering and a red and black illustration on the front. 563 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "The literature on rural America, to the extent that it exists, has largely been written by urban-based scholars perpetuating out-of-date notions and stereotypes or by those who see little difference between rural and agricultural concerns. As a result, the real rural America remains much misunderstood, neglected, or ignored by scholars and policymakers alike. In response, Emery Castle offers The Changing American Countryside, a volume that will fovever change how we look at this important subject.". Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Port Washington, New York: Kennikat Press, 1971. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 326 informative and educational pages! "Human beings are always found in groups. Indeed a purely solitary human is almost a contradiction in terms, for what makes us human is our constant and conscious co-operation with our kind. Other animals congregate together: some of them co-operate considerably, and even, as with ants and bees among insects and beavers among mammals, rear quite complex social structures on the basis of this co-operation..........." --------- from the Introductory Reading Guide (The Story of Society).. Reprint. Brown Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Binghamton, New York, U.S.A.: Haworth Pr Inc, 2006. Brand new and unread first edition, very fresh and bright condition, gift quality! Color illustrated boards with blue, yellow, and black lettering. 251 new and unread spiritual and inspirational pages of text and 10 wonderful pages of historic full-color illustrations and photographs! "Compassion and Courage in the Aftermath of Traumatic Loss: Stones in My Heart Forever presents a moving glimpse into the mind and heart of a mental health clinician who volunteered after the World Trade Center attacks. Written as the events unfolded, this memoir gives a behind-the-scenes view of disaster response, including the mechanics of developing a plan, setting up systems to address the needs of survivors and victims' families, and the responses of those who suddenly found themselves in the midst of one of themost traumatic events in recent history.". First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Brand New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾"… Read More

U.S.A.: Da Capo Press, 1970. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Blue cloth with gilt lettering on the front board and spine. 421 informative and educational pages! "The present collection of sixty-five criminal prosecutions and convictions of completely innocent people exemplifies the manner in which these mistakes in the administration of justice occur. The cases fall into certain groups. The particular errors are so typical that it seems permissible to draw certain inferences from them in order that their repetition may be minimized and , if possible, avoiced........." ------ from the Introductory Chapter.. Reprint. Blue Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards overall a very crisp and clean used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards overall a very crisp and clean used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards overall a very crisp and clean used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards overall a very crisp and clean used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

Belmont, CA, U.S.A.: Wadsworth Publishing, 2013. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; former owner's name and address are stamped on the front and rear boards overall a very crisp and clean used ELEVENTH EDITION! Full-color pictorial boards with white and black lettering. 554 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Clear, concise, and cutting edge, Joel Samaha's best-selling CRIMINAL LAW, 11th Edition helps you apply criminal law's enduring foundations and principles to fascinating court cases and specific crimes. With a balanced blend of case excerpts and author commentary, the author guides you as you sharpen your critical thinking and legal analysis skills. As you progress through the book, you'll learn about the general principles of criminal liability and its defenses, as well as the elements of crimes against persons, property, society, and the state. You'll… Read More

New York, New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., 1896. Edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are bumped and rubbed; some shelf wear; wear at the head and tail of the spine; small split in the middle of the spine which has been repaired with acid-free tape; overall a very nice collectible used copy! White boards with gilt lettering on the front board and a gilt and blue floral illustration. 32 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages! "The world-aspect changes. Society is not the same to-day that it was yesterday, and to-morrow it will have assumed new forms. The world-aspect not only changes, it shows progress. The race is grander now than it was in years gone by. The soul of man aspires. It looks out on future ages with a large and joyous hope. When we look at human progress we see that it has come about along three lines........." . First Edition. White Boards. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hardcover.

Binghamton, New York, U.S.A.: Haworth Pr Inc, 2007. A hint of edge wear, gently scuffed and shelf worn, overall a very crisp and clean first edition, almost new and unread condition, gift quality! Gray and white boards with black and white lettering. 193 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "Developing an Empirically Based Practice Initiative documents practice techniques that were used during a three-year training / demonstration project for child welfare supervisors working in the frontlines of child protection services in the southeastern United States. This unique book is a guide to combining research methodology with staff training to enhance the quality of evidence-based practice in the field. The book examines techniques that were used in training modules in four states, highlighting practice models and intervention outcomes from an evidence-based perspective.". First Edition. Gray Boards. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

Freeport, New York: Books for Libraries Press, 1970. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are lightly bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Blue cloth with gilt on red lettering on the spine. 458 educational and informative pages! "In a previous work, entitled Human Affairs, an attempt was made to demonstrate in a general way how the methods of science could be used to solve many urgent social problems. This work treats the specific field of education in a concrete fashion. It was realized at an early stage in the planning of the work that close co-ordination of the various chapters was essential." ---- from the Preface.. Reprint (1939). Blue Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Detroit, Michigan: Macmillan Reference USA, 2008. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used THIRD EDITION / 4 VOLUME SET! Full-color pictorial boards with black lettering on the front board and spine. 1655 informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Information on various drugs and addictive behaviors traces the evolution of drug use, changes in state and federal laws regarding drug use, and new discoveries on the composition and addictive elements of certain drugs..........." (THIRD EDITION / 4 VOLUME SET).. Third Edition. Pictorial Boards. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.