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204 BELL ST: A GUIDE TO SHARE HOUSE LIVING. Sandman, The. ABC (Australia) paperback, 2000, 271 pages, illustrated. Practical advice with a humorous touch - the experience of shared living. A little corner wear but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0733309054. Keywords: homes houses living relationships people sociology society Cat nr 4968 - $A21
A COLLUSION OF POWERS. Arantz, Philip. Philip Arantz, paperback, 1993, 495 pages. The author was a police whistle-blower in the Askin years in NSW. After other efforts to silence him failed he was discharged from the Force. This is his story then and through the subsequent years. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0646113771, Keywords: police australia nsw biography autobiography society Cat nr 4669 - $A24
A HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONISM IN AUSTRALIA. Sutcliffe, J.T., and Ford, G.W. Macmillan Australia Paperback, 1967 reprint, 282p. Orig. issued in 1921. Some edge wear and general sun-fading but fairly good, and quite solid. Keywords: trades unions australia society workers work business employees employers law Cat nr 1354 - $A21
A MAVIS SINGING. Cordner, Cherry. Black Swan/Bantam Books paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 373 pages. A narrative of five generations of the Wauchope family with reference to the changing lifestyle in Australia over a period of 140 years. Some light edge wear but otherwise good. ISBN 1863590064. Keywords: australia history biography autobiography families settlers local Cat nr 7512 - $A14
A MOTHER'S STORY. The truth about the Baby M case. Whitehead, Mary Beth. Arrow paperback, 1990, 220p, illsts. Would you give your baby away for $10,000? Story of the surrogate mother who changed her mind. Some wear but fairly good. ISBN 0099704307. Keywords: women females birth babies legal law society Cat nr 11040 - $A14
A PRESUMPTION OF WISDOM. Kerr, John Fairbanks. Angus & Robertson paperback, 1987, 102 pages. 'An exposé of the Jury system of injustice.' ISBN 020715600X. Keywords: juries justice law crime courts jurisprudence judges magistrates Cat nr 4306 - $A14
A STUDY OF FUTURE WORLDS. (World Order Models Project). Falk, Richard A. Mew York, The Free Press, large octavo hardcover, 1075, 506 page. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) This book poses the question: Are the elimination of war, poverty, social injustice, and ecological instability achievable goals? The author, of Princeton University, was a member of the US team of the World Order Models Project, Institute for World Order, Inc. The book is good with excellent cloth but a little staining top edge and a few markings on odd pages. The dust-jacket is worn and frayed but hanging in there. ISBN 0029100607. Keywords: history politics government future society sociology people Cat nr 6490 - $A31
A WALL AND THREE WILLOWS. Najafi, Najmeh, with Helen Hinckley. Lon, Gollancz, octavo hardcover, 1967, 212p., frontispiece illst. A young Iranian woman writes about her work to help other Iranian women. Slight sun-fading to cloth, but nice solid copy. Dust-jacket bit worn and grubby at back. Keywords: persia persian iran iranian women females islam society culture nomads Cat nr 2287 - $A16
A WOMAN'S PLACE. An Oral History of Working-Class Women 1890-1940. Roberts, Elizabeth. Basil Blackwell paperback (stiff [pictorial card), 1985, 246 pages, illustrated. Wide-ranging study with real-life examples taken from history. Illustrated with numerous fascinating historic B&W photos. Light edge and corner wear, but basically fairly good. ISBN 0631147543. Keywords: women females workers employees domestics marriage relationships society sociology Cat nr 5435 - $A26
ADOLESCENCE AND PURITY. Bancroft, John and Reinisch, June MacHover (editors). Oxford University Press/Kinsey Institute, large octavo hardcover, 1990, 303p., illsts. Near-fine with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0195053362. Keywords: adolescence youth teens teenagers sex sexuality Cat nr 14509 - $A21
ADVENTURES IN A TV NATION. Moore, Michael, with Kathleen Glynn. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 241 pages, illustrated. This copy is intact but has been badly damp affected (no text damaged though) and has some edge marks. Sold as a 'reading only copy, priced accordingly. ISBN 0330419145. Keywords: tv television society culture Cat nr 7313 - $A12
AGRICULTURAL POLICY IN WEALTHY COUNTRIES. James, P. Gwyn. Angus and Robertson, octavo hardcover, 1971, 368p. The author is Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW. A little bent due to heat but otherwise good copy with fairly good dust-jacket. Small name in front. ISBN 0207123268. Keywords: agriculture farms farming politics economics trade Cat nr 1130 - $A26
AIDS IN AUSTRALIA. What Everyone Should Know. Brass, Dr Alister, and Gold, Dr Julian. Bay Books (Australia) paperback, 1985, 176p., illsts. Permanent plastic over cover, some creased pages at back, otherwise fairly good copy. Keywords: health healing treatment cures medicine disease infections Cat nr 4462 - $A36
AMBIVALENCE OF ABORTION, The. Francke, Linda Bird. NY, Random House, large octavo hardcover, 1978, A thoughtful non-judgmental study of the issue, drawing on the experiences of many people, including the author's own. A few marks and minor defects but basically a good solid copy with dust-jacket. Keywords: birth women females rights morals morality society health Cat nr 2405 - $A24
AMERICAN LAKE. Nuclear Peril in the Pacific. Hayes, Zarsky and Bello. Penguin Paperback, 1986, 529p, illsts. Bent at corners and other wear. Fair only but intact. ISBN 0140093966.Keywords: atoms atomic nuclear weapons war warfare environment ecology society pacific Cat nr 8126 - $A14
AMERICAN WAY OF DEATH REVISITED, The. Mitford, Jessica. Virago paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007 reprint, 282 pages. Further delving into the American funeral industry and its rackets. One corner little bent, otherwise book good. ISBN 9781860497629. Keywords: society death funerals rackets crime business Cat nr 7790 - $A14
AN INTRODUCTION TO MODERN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT. Gamble, Andrew. Macmillan paperback (card), 1991 reprint, 264 pages. The author is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield and author of 'Britain in Decline'. Except for small name in front the book is good. ISBN 0333270290. Keywords: society politics government philosophy people Cat nr 4425 - $A16
ANNA'S STORY. Anna Wood: The facts, the fury, the future. Donaghy, Bronwyn. Angus & Robertson paperback, 1999 reprint, 254 pages, illsts. She was 15 years old, At a party she took an ecstasy tablet. Three days later she was dead. This copy is bent at corners but is otherwise o.k. Priced according to condition. ISBN 0207191840. Keywords: drugs teens teenagers girls youth society Cat nr 4725 - $A12
ANYTHING SHE CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER. The Truth About Female Competition. Oakes-Ash, Rachael. Ranbdom House Australia paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 264 pages. Has creases on a few pages and a bit of bending to back cover, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1740511182. Keywords: women females teenagers girls abilities competition Cat nr 7681 - $A18
ARTICULATE MAMMAL, The. An Introduction to Psycholinguistics. Atkinson, Jean. Routledge paperback, 1995 reprint of 3rd Edition, 309 pages., illsts. A little bent, signs of wear, but fairly good. ISBN 0415083958. Keywords: psychology linguistics language communication communications society sociology Cat nr 4553 - $A31
AS IF. Morrison, Blake. Granta paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 145 pages. This is not your average 'true crime' story but an intensely personal memoir dealing with the murder of little James Bulger by two 10-year-old boys. The author seeks 'to expose the hollowness of condemnation divorced from understanding.' Warning: well worn copy with edge staining. Fair only but intact. ISBN 1862070458. Keywords: children crime death murder courts trials delinquency society Cat nr 8656 - $A14
ASYLUM. Voices Behind the Razor Wire. Tyler, Heather. Lothian Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 238 pages. A heartfelt study of the people locked away behind wire barriers - illegal immigrants in Australian prisons. Minor defects, good solid copy. ISBN 0734405367. Keywords: refugees immigrants illegals illegal people biography Cat nr 8588 - $A18
AUSTRALIA'S ARTFUL DODGER: CENTRELINK EXPOSED. Whyte, Rod. Welfare Watchdog (Australia). paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 241 pages. An eye-opening exposé written by a man who worked as a Senior Manager in Centrelink's National Office. (Centrelink is the Australian government agency responsible for social security payments.) Reveals the mistakes, the injustices and the cover-ups. 'A must-read for all Centrelink clients.' Minor corner wear, greeting inside front, otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 0975246321. Keywords: society people workers unemployed dole support centrelink Cat nr 8616 - $A41
AUSTRALIA'S FOUNDING MOTHERS. Heney, Helen. Nelson Australia, octavo hardcover, 1978, 288 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The front endpaper has been torn out of this book (owner's name?) resulting in a small area of damage inside front, but otherwise it is a good solid copy. Has permanent plastic sealed down over dust-jacket. ISBN 0170050912. Keywords: australia females women history Cat nr 3594 - $A18
AUSTRALIAN CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY, The. Grainger, Gareth, and Jones, Kerry (editors). ACM Publishing, paperback (pictorial card), 1994, 222 pages, illustrated. Light creasing of front cover, otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0949203025. Keywords: australia australian government rule monarchs monarchy rulers control constitution Cat nr 4911 - $A16
AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO ONLINE GENEALOGY, The. Manktelow, Nicole. Prentice Hall, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 146 pages, illustrated. Very good clean copy protected with permanent clear plastic. ISBN 1740097629. Keywords: genealogy family families history australia online internet net Cat nr 8209 - $A26
AUSTRALIAN SOCIAL WORKER AND THE LAW, The. Bates, Blackwood, Davidson and Mackie. Law Book Company, paperback, 2nd Edition, 1985, 280p. Front cover has a bad crease, there is a small name in front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0455203008. Keywords: sociology society people law legal jurisprudence justice Cat nr 1498 - $A16
AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN EX-COLORED MAN, The. Johnson, James Weldon. Dover Thrift Edition, paperback, 1995, 100p. Unabridged. First published in 1912. Near-fine copy. Keywords: america usa united states society essays Cat nr 11544 - $A12
AZARIA. WEDNESDAY'S CHILD. The Complete Story of Australia's Dingo Baby Case. Simmonds, James. TPNL Books, paperback, 1982, 216 pages, illustrations. This book takes us up to Lindy Chamberlain's sentencing; her appeals and acquittal came later. Paper browned, book fairly good. ISBN 0959269908. Keywords: crime death murder police detection trials law justice injustice children babies infants dingo animals society Cat nr 7729 - $A14
BACKLASH. The Undeclared Ware Against Women. Faludi, Susan. Chatto & Windus large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 592 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Light wear, front endpaper missing, fairly good. ISBN 0701146435. Keywords: women females feminism society culture sociology views Cat nr 7436 - $A20
BASIC BIOGEOGRAPHY. Pears, Nigel. Longmans Scientific & Technical, oversize Paperback (card), 1992 reprint of 2nd Ed., 358p, illsts. Has many bw photos, maps and charts. Plastic taped over cover, otherwise very good copy. Keywords: science geography biology ecology environment flora fauna Cat nr 2349 - $A31
BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT. Gellerman, Saul W. Pelican paperback, 1974, 133p. Scarce title! Good copy. Keywords: behaviour sociology management society psychology business Cat nr 1648 - $A21
BEING DIGITAL. The Road Map for Survival on the Information Superhighway. Negroponte, Nicholas. Hodder and Stoughton, large octavo hardcover, 1995, 243 pages. Near-fine with like dust-jacket. ISBN 0733601359. Keywords: internet web computers computing electronics communications politics society Cat nr 6028 - $A21
BETRAYERS (The). The Rosenberg Case - a reappraisal of an American crisis. Root, Jonathan. Lon, Secker and Warburg, octavo hardcover, Stained edges, name in front, and worn dust-jacket but otherwise fairly good. Keywords: crime society justice injustice trials courts jurisprudence Cat nr 10977 - $A14
BIG BLUFF, The. Fernando, Dr D.R.L. Fernando (Australia) paperback, 1986, 421p, illsts. Study of the Tamil Tigers movement in Sri Lanka. Rather badly creased cover but otherwise fairly good. Signed by author in front. ISBN 0959014306. Keywords: politics asia far east society sri lanka tamils insurgents insurgency rebels rebellions Cat nr 1163 - $A24
BIG BROTHER. Australia's Growing Web of Surveillance. Davies, Simon. Simon & Schuster paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 184 pages. Previous owner';s name on title page and a little edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 0731802926. Keywords: australia spies surveillance police crime Cat nr 7781 - $A15
BIOHAZARD. Covert biological weapons programme. Alibek, Ken. Lon, Hutchinson, oversize Paperback, 1999, 319p. Small name in front. Good solid copy. ISBN 0091801354.Keywords: society sociology science history biology Cat nr 1274 - $A16
BIOLOGICAL TIME-BOMB, The. Taylor, Gordon Rattray. Lon, BCA, octavo hardcover, 1968, 240p. A discussion of progress, problems and possibilities. Names written inside front and black. Has some edge staining but cloth is reasonably good. Spine lettering very good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: science biology population history Cat nr 2331 - $A16
BLACK CHICKS TALKING. Purcell, Leah. Hodder Australia, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 360 pages, illustrated. Interesting conversations between Leah Purcell and a number of other young Aboriginal women. Includes numerous personal photo snapshots which add greatly to the book's interest. Slight corner wear, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0733610706. Keywords: australia aborigines views society culture people opinions Cat nr 8747 - $A21
BLONDES. A history from their earliest roots. Yates, Paula. Lon, Michael Joseph, A4 Paperback (pictorial card), 1983, 144p, illsts. Packed with bw and colour illustrations, together with a history of the topic. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0718123514. Keywords: women females blondes glamour art movies stars hollywood cinema nudes history theatre perfomers Cat nr 4327 - $A16
BOOM AND GLOOM - Who's doing what to Australia? Browning, Bob. Canonbury Press, paperback, 1997, 201 pages plus index. The author says: 'Economic and cultural elites are changing Australia radically. Corner bit bumped, otherwise fairly good. Scarce! ISBN 0958742103. Keywords: australia opinion views history society Cat nr 4033 - $A18
BOSOM BUDDIES. Beyond Girls' Talk. What Women Do (And Men Don't). McKinlay, Deborah. HarperCollins, octavo hardcover, 1996, 102 pages, illsts. Good red cloth and gilt spine lettering. Dust-jacket a little worn but fairly good. ISBN 0002557762. Keywords: women females friendship friendships Cat nr 3447 - $A14
BREAKFAST IN HELL. A Doctor's Experiences of the Ethiopian Famine. Harris, Myles. Picador paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986, 221 pages. The author spent 4 months in Ethiopia on detachment to the Red Cross. Minor wear, name inside front, fairly good. ISBN 0330297929. Keywords: africa ethiopia famine food hunger disasters history biography autobiography Cat nr 7396 - $A14
BURNED ALIVE. The Shocking True Story of One Woman's Escape From an 'Honour' Killing. Souad. Bantam Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 210 pages. At age 17 she made the mistake of falling in love. Her brother-in-law threw petrol over her one day and set it alight. Miraculously Souad was saved by village women but she was badly burnt. Her attacker was hailed as a hero. This is the terrible story of honour killing in our time. Bit of creasing to front cover, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 0593052978. Keywords: beliefs religion society marriage murder crime women females abuse injustice human rights honor killing Cat nr 8553 - $A21
CALL ME ELIZABETH. Wife, Mother, Escort. A True Story. Annandale, Dawn. Time Warner Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 290 pages. The author found herself with a mountain of debt, a marriage near breakdown and dependent children. With no family to turn to she answered an advertisement that changed her life - becoming a well-paid and successful escort. Minor edge wear. Very good. ISBN 0316729760. Keywords: women females prostitution biography autobiography escorts callgirls Cat nr 6016 - $A26
CANNIBALS TO CAVIAR. Townsend, Derek. Brisbane, The Jacaranda Press, octavo hardcover, 1973, 144 pages, illustrated. Anthropology, folklore and food. A tour-de-force across history and many cultures investigating foodstuff and beliefs. Light wear and marks on edges, name in front, but generally good. Dust-jacket rubbed and worn at edges but fair. IKeywords: food eating history folklore mythology culture society anthropology Cat nr 3603 - $A21
CARTEL, The. Lawyers and Their Nine Magic Tricks. Whitton, Evan. Herwick (Australia) paperback, 1998, 254p. , illsts. Fairly good copy. ISBN 0646348876. Keywords: law lawyers solicitors barristers courts legal jurisprudence trials actions Cat nr 2458 - $A16
CASTAWAYS. The Penikee Island Experiment. Cadwalader, George. Chelsea Green Publishing, USA, small quarto hardcover, 1988, 193 pages, map. The story of a Vietnam veteran and helpers who try to help troubled youths. Very slight rubbing of dust-jacket, minor marks, otherwise very good. ISBN 0930031121. Keywords: sociology people youths teenagers delinquents schools education institutions children crime Cat nr 6029 - $A26
CASTING COUCH CONFIDENTIAL. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Business of the Beautiful People. Bardot, Bessie, and Barker, Geoff. Pan Macmillan large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 346 pages. Bardot and Barker are the former team behind the highly innovative modelling agency Bardot's Bodies. In this book they lift the lid on the modelling industry. Tiny corner damage but otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0732911664. Keywords: models modeling modelling scandals sex sexuality erotica Cat nr 6012 - $A31
CAUSES OF WAR, The. Blainey, Geoffrey. Sun Books (Aust) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1976 reprint, 302 pages. One of Australia's top historians discusses this complex issue. This copy has some fairly heavy edge staining and staining inside covers but is solid and perfectly good for reading. ISBN 0725102438. Keywords: war warfare politics history philosophy psychology Cat nr 6641 - $A14
CHASTITY IN FOCUS. Reger, Clarke and Thyssen. Lon, Quartet Books, large hardcover (A4-plus), 1980, (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Beautiful collection of photographs of lovely women in undergarments and sometimes a bit less. Some black and white but mostly in colour. Well printed. And for those interested quite a few of the ladies are barefoot. The book is near-fine with excellent red cloth and white spine lettering. Dust-jacket slightly worn at edges but otherwise good. ISBN 0704322595.Keywords: women females undergarments underwear photos photography art barefoot bodies glamour deshabillé dishabille fashion teddies slips bras erotica Cat nr 1432 - $A36
CHILDREN OF CONFLICT. A Study of Interracial Sex and Marriage. Henriques, Fernando. Dutton Paperback, 1975, 196p, illsts. Some edge wear and grubbiness but solid. ISBN 0525473858. Keywords: races racial children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth youths marriage sex sexuality Cat nr 5329 - $A21
CHIMBU, The. A study of change in the New Guinea highlands. Brown, Paula. Cambridge (Mass), Schenkman Publishing, pictorial card, 1972, 151p, illsts. Some wear and general grubbiness (light covers) but fairly good. Keywords: new guinea people culture society anthropology history Cat nr 10801 - $A14
CHINESE FOOTBINDING. The History of a Curious Erotic Custom. Levy, Howard S. Lon, Neville Spearman, large octavo hardcover, no date. c. 1965?, 352p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A lengthy and detailed study of the curious Chinese custom. Has an excellent selection of sketches and photos. Deals with the sociology, the sexuality, and the history of the custom. Frank and revealing! A classic text often referred to. This is an ex-library copy with cancelled stamps and signs of wear, edge marks, etc, but fairly good. The dust-jacket is well worn and loose. Keywords: customs society far east asia china women females foot feet bizarre Cat nr 1640 - $A51
CITIES OF SIN. de Leeuw, Hendrik. Lon, Neville Spearman, octavo hardcover reprint 1955 (orig. 1934), 231p. A personal account of prostitution and sex-slavery in the Orient. The author deals with centres such as Yokohama, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Port Said, Macao, etc, in the 1930s. He uncovers the buying and selling of humans, including children, by the flesh-pedlars of Asia. The dust-jacket is worn and frayed but has been retained for its excellent artwork. The book itself has some edge staining and degradation of cloth but is fair. Keywords: prostitution sex-slavery slavery asia eastern far girls trade sex orient children teenagers women females travel Cat nr 12463 - $A26
CLASS STRATIFICATION. Arrangements for Socioeconomic Inequality under Capitalism. Waters, Malcolm. Longman Cheshire Australia, oversize Paperback, 1990, 199p. Minor wear and creasing, generally good copy. ISBN 0582868335. Keywords: society sociology economics class workers Cat nr 10447 - $A24
CLASSIC FAIRY TALES, The. Opie, Iona and Peter. Lon, Oxford University Press, quarto hardcover, 1975 reprint, 255p, illsts. Has some water affectation which affects the cloth a little towards the bottom and the pages but no text is damaged, etc. Has a few tiny spots on edge. Dust-jacket is Keywords: myths mythology folklore tales stories children juvenile fantasy Cat nr 11351 - $A21
COLOUR OF SEX, The. An Intimate Look at Relationships, Romance and Colour. Champion, Lynn, and Scott-Kemmis, Judy. Simon & Schuster paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999 reprint, 184 pages. A new look at aspects of intimacy, romance, sensuality and relationships. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0731808215. Keywords: sex sexuality relationships men women male female psychology society Cat nr 7199 - $A16
COMMONSENSE IN NUCLEAR ENERGY. Hoyle, Fred, and Hoyle, Geoffrey. Heinemann Paperback, 1980, 88p, illsts. 'Energy shortage seems a sure prescription for war.' Bit stained on edges and signs of wear but fairly good. ISBN 0435544322. Keywords: society sociology atoms atomic nuclear fuel power engineering energy electricity science Cat nr 8123 - $A16
COMMUNISTIC SOCIETIES OF THE UNITED STATES, The. From Personal Visit and Observation. Nordhoff, Charles. NY, Hillary House, large octavo hardcover, 1962 reprint, 439p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Originally published in 1875, this interesting books deals with such groups as the Shakers, the Amana Society, the Harmonists at Economy, the Separatists of Zoar, Oneida and Wallingford Perfectionists, Aurora and Bethel Communes, the Icarians, Bishop Hill Colony, Cedar Vale Commune, and more. Cloth a little sun-faded and and has some small damage towards bottom of spine. Book edges slightly fazed, otherwise good copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: america north usa religion beliefs churches organizations societies communism communal society people history Cat nr 1990 - $A24
CONTEMPORARY FEMINIST THOUGHT. Eisenstein, Hester. Unwin/Counterpoint paperback (stiff card), 1984, 196p. Good clean copy. ISBN 0868614246. Keywords: feminist women females society sociology philosophy Cat nr 4722 - $A11
CONTINENT IN CRISIS. A Passionate Argument for Rational Conservation Through a Better Understanding of Australia's Living Heritage. Smith, David. Penguin Paperback, 1990, 201p, illsts. Some light pencil underlining in places. Otherwise good copy. Keywords: science geography biology ecology environment flora fauna australia Cat nr 11563 - $A14
CRIMINOLOGICAL CONTROVERSIES. Knudten, Richard D. Appleton-Century-Crofts, oversize paperback, 1968, 396p. A selection of material on such controversial issues as pornography, civil disobedience, the jury system, juveniles in court, sex in prison, and more. Bit bent at edges and somewhat grubby on edges but fg. Keywords: law crime justice jails prisons gaols prisoners criminals psychology society Cat nr 8007 - $A16
CROPPIES, CELTS & CATHOLICS. The Irish in Australia. McConville, Chris. Edward Arnold Australia, small quarto paperback, light card covers, 1987, 167 pages, illustrated. 'Story of the Irish in Australia from the beginning.the story goes beyond the Eureka Stockade and Ned Kelly to talk about the whole scenario of political and social events, Australian and Irish.' Signs of use, with a bit of light marking to cover boards but fairly good. ISBN 0713183004. Keywords: australia ireland irish society culture people catholic church settlers erin Cat nr 8526 - $A24
CULTURE OF COMPLAINT (The). The Fraying of America. Hughes, Robert. Harvill, large Paperback, 1994, 177p. Slight edge wear, good copy. Keywords: america usa society culture business law legal Cat nr 11137 - $A16
DAUGHTERS OF ARABIA. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1994, 256p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. Follow up to her book, 'Princess'. Worn with crease at front, but fairly good. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 10684 - $A14
DAUGHTERS OF ARABIA. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1994, 256p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. Follow up to her book, 'Princess'. Worn with crease at front, but fairly good. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 8139 - $A11
DEAD MARS, DYING EARTH. Brandenburg, John, and Monica Rix PaxsonElement Books - large paperback (stiff card), 1999, 306 pages, illustrated with colour plates. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 1862048118. Keywords: mars earth cosmology ecology environment history Cat nr 5211 - $A21
DEADLY DISCLOSURES. Whistleblowing and the Ethical Meltdown of Australia. De Maria, William. Wakefield Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 305 pages. The author paints an alarming picture of organizations and workplaces where managers and employers alike turn a blind eye to wrongdoing and victimize the minority who rock the boat. An important contribution to the debate. Very good copy. ISBN 1862544573. Keywords: society people crime ethics corruption australia Cat nr 8574 - $A31
DEADLY ELEMENT, The. Bickel, Leonard. Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 1979, 312 pages, illustrated. A bit of edge creasing to a few pages and minor defects but otherwise fairly good with worn but useful dust-jacket. ISBN 0333241584. Keywords: uranium nuclear energy bombs weapons atoms atomic Cat nr 5028 - $A14
DEALER. Missionary Kid's Descent Into the Cocaine Underworld. Kregel, Jon, with Becker, Verne. Baker Book House, paperback, 1991, 160 pages, illustrated.He was a soccer pro as well as the child of missionaries. Interesting story with a religious message. Minor corner wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0801052874. Keywords: sport soccer drugs crime narcotics religion Cat nr 3365 - $A14
DEMOCRACY AND TREASON IN AUSTRALIA. Gourley, Alan. First & Last Christian Publishing, paperback, 1987, 95p. An alarming look at Australian society, politics, et al. Some scratches on front but othewise good. ISBN 0958865124. Keywords: politics australia society democracy government people Cat nr 4295 - $A12
DESCENT OF WOMAN, The. Morgan, Elaine. Corgi paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1974 reprint, 285 pages. Tells it how it really was in the beginning . . . without male prejudices. Explaining what male evolutionists have ignored over the years. Stained edges, name in front, fair only, but solid. ISBN 0552094951. Keywords: women females society humanity Cat nr 6908 - $A12
DEVI. THE BANDIT QUEEN. Shears, Richard, and Gidley, Isobelle. Allen & Unwin Australia, Paperback, 1984, 243p, illsts. This copy is somewhat battered and grubby, plastic over cover, etc. Fair only but quite intact and solid. ISBN 0868614262. Keywords: crime criminals death murder killers police detection trials law justice prisons gaols jails society Cat nr 9215 - $A16
DIFFERENT DRUM, The. Community Making and Peace. Peck, M. Scott. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster) large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1998, 334 pages. The author of 'The Road Less Travelled' turns his attention to society. Near-new copy. ISBN 0684848589. Keywords: society people philosophy psychology beliefs religion Cat nr 8372 - $A14
DISCOVERING SOCIOLOGY. Study Guide. Howery, Carla B., and Robertson, Ian. Worth Publishers (USA), quarto paperback, 1987, 558p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A small amount of underlining, some corner damage, otherwise fair. Keywords: technical sociology society Cat nr 10469 - $A21
DO IT YOURSELF SOCIAL RESEARCH. Wadsworth, Yoland. Vic. Council of Social Service/Unwin Books, foolscap paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 89 pages, illustrated. Small name stamps in a couple of places. Clear permanent plastic over cover - which is a bit wrinkled. Otherwise good. ISBN 0043000991. Keywords: society sociology research Cat nr 6603 - $A24
DOING FIELDWORK. Eight Personal Accounts of Social Research. Perry, John (editor). Deakin University Press (Aust) small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994 reprint, 155 pages. Has permanent clear plastic over covers but is otherwise very good with no obvious underlining or marginal notes, etc. ISBN 0730007863. Keywords: sociology society research social work Cat nr 6576 - $A25
DREAM LOVERS. Women who marry men behind bars. Willcox-Bailey, Jacquelynne. Wakefield Press paperback (card), 1997, 165p. An Australian investigative reporter interviews couples involved. Slight corner wear, but good. ISBN 186254381X. Keywords: crime criminals jail jails prison prisons gaol gaols men women marriage relationships Cat nr 1991 - $A16
DRUG ALERT. A Guide to Illicit Drugs for Parents, Teachers, Everyone. Moffitt, Athol. Pan paperback, 1998, 141p. A former judge of the NSW Supreme Court provides a useful guidebook. Very good copy. ISBN 0330360965. Keywords: drugs narcotics youth teens teenagers families parents children Cat nr 2643 - $A21
DRUG TRAFFIC, The. O'Callaghan, Sean. NEL paperback, 1969, 189p. The author also write: The White Slave Traffic'. Stained at bottom edge of book and somewhat damaged on spine. Rather poor copy but all there! Keywords: drugs traffic narcotics crime society Cat nr 5326 - $A13
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND YOUR CHILDREN. What Every Parent Needs to Know. Seixas, Judith S., and Geraldine Youcha. Penguin paperback (stiff card), 1999, 238 pages. Near-NEW copy. ISBN 0140280472. Keywords: drugs narcotics alcohol drinking children youth teens teenagers parents families Cat nr 5921 - $A21
DRUGS IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY. Patterns, Attitudes & Policies. McAllister, Moore and Makkai. Longman Cheshire paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 175 pages. Some edge and corner wear but otherwise fairly good. No obvious underlining or marginal notes, etc. ISBN 0582869706. Keywords: australia society drugs narcotics politics Cat nr 5723 - $A41
DRUGS - THE PARENTS' DILEMMA. Mitchell, A.R.K. London, Priory Press octavo hardcover, 4th Edition, 1972, 158p. Writing inside front and dust-jacket damaged at back, otherwise solid book. Keywords: drugs narcotics health families children teenagers youth parents Cat nr 2586 - $A14
EASY GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN LAW. Fairfield, Peter. New Holland Publishers, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 223 pages. A comprehensive guide in easy-to-read form covering areas such as criminal law, property, family law, neighbours, real estate, divorce, elder law, children, employment, business, taxation, bankruptcy, banking, and much more. Very good condition except for light crease back cover. ISBN 1741102456. Keywords: law crime court jurisprudence legal property defamation divorce injury Cat nr 8474 - $A24
ECLIPSE, The. A Memoir of Suicide. Gambotto, Antonella. Broken Ankle Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 201 pages. A novelist meditates on loss and death and topics such as whether we have the right to take our own lives. Ex-library with two small cancelled stamps, otherwise good. The book was triggered by the death of someone close to her. Good copy. ISBN 0975107518. Keywords: suicide death biography autobiography Cat nr 7462 - $A20
EN ROUTE TO GLOBAL OCCUPATION. A High Ranking Government Liaison Exposes the Secret Agenda for World Unification. Kah, Gary H. Huntington House Publishers paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 224 pages. The threat of the coming New World Order by one who knows, or claims to know. Except for name inside back is a very good copy. ISBN 0910311978. Keywords: society history government governments politics Cat nr 6219 - $A21
ETHICS, POLITICS, and DIFFERENCE in JULIA KRISTEVA'S WRITING. Oliver, Kelly (editor). Routledge, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 264 pages, illustrated. Warning: Book has been badly stored, etc and is bent on corners but is intact and no text, etc, affected. Priced accordingly. ISBN 0415907047. Keywords: philosophy sociology women females ethics politics Cat nr 6170 - $A26
EVEN IN THE BEST OF HOMES. Violence in the Family. Scutt, Jocelynne A. McCulloch Publishing Australia, Paperback, 1990, 358p. Revealing book with many tales of abuse recounted. Some stains on edges and wear but fairly good. Keywords: family marriage homes children society violence abuse crime Cat nr 1482 - $A16
EVERY MOTHER'S SON. The role of mothers in the making of men. Arcana, Judith. Womens Press, Paperback, 1983, 322p. The copy is cracking at spine and a bit grubby on edges but is otherwise fair. Priced accordingly. Keywords: mothers family sons boys women females males Cat nr 9756 - $A14
EVERY STUDENT'S GUIDE TO SOCIOLOGY. A Quick and Plain-Speaking Introduction. Kellehear, Allan. Nelson (Australia) paperback (card), 1990, 91 pages. No obvious underlining, highlighting or marginal notes. Minor wear, good. ISBN 0170077098. Keywords: sociology society Cat nr 5003 - $A14
EXPLAINING HITLER. The Search for the Origins of his Evil. Rosenbaum, Ron. Macmillan - large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 445 pages. Has light wear but is fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0333734572. Keywords: hitler germany nazis nazism europe war warfare psychology Cat nr 6039 - $A21
FACING DEATH AND FINDING HOPE - A Guide to the Emotional and Spiritual Care of the Dying. Longaker, Christine. Century paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 263 pages. Has small remainder black dot on bottom, and a little bit of edge wear, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0712678808. Keywords: death dying psychology philosophy health families Cat nr 7803 - $A20
FAMILY OUTING. Bono, Chastity, with Billie Fitzpatrick. Bantam Paperback, 1998, 259p. The daughter of Sonny and Cher provides a comprehensive narrative guide to the coming out process from the perspective of gays and lesbians and their parents. Some wear and tendency to be skewed sideways but fairly good. ISBN 1863251413. Keywords: biography autobiography lesbians gays homosexuality lifestyle society relationships Cat nr 4486 - $A12
FAMILY, The. An Australian Focus. Aspin, L.J. Longmans Cheshire paperback, 1986, 306p, illsts. Permanent plastic over cover, small name in front, bit of edge grubbiness, otherwise good. ISBN 0582684064. Keywords: society sociology family home children relationships Cat nr 8072 - $A11
FEMALE FEAR (The). The Social Cost of Rape. Gordon, Margaret T., and Riger, Stephanie. University of Illinois Press, oversize Paperback, 1991, 230p, illsts. A little edge wear buy good copy. Keywords: rape sex sexuality assault abuse crime society Cat nr 10211 - $A16
FEMALE HOMOSEXUALITY. Psychodynamism of Lesbianism. Caprio, Frank S., M.D. Citadel Press, New York, paperback, 1967, 334 pages. Worn but fair and intact. Keywords: females women homosexuality lesbianism sex sexuality psychology Cat nr 3614 - $A21
FEMINISM AND THE WORD OF GOD. Zegenhagen, Patrick J. Author Published, Paperback, 1984, 93p., illsts. Appears at a cursory glance to be an attack on feminism, claimed to betray the New Testament view of life and relationships. Very good copy. Keywords: women females feminism religion belief doctrines theology Cat nr 13510 - $A16
FENCES AND WINDOWS. Despatches from the Front Line of the Globalization Debate. Klein, Naomi. Flamingo paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 288 pages. Nice photo of author inside front cover. A bit damaged at corners but otherwise fairly good. ISBN Keywords: trade globalization business trading Cat nr 6975 - $A14
FIGHTING FOR SURVIVAL. Environmental decline, social conflict and the new age of insecurity. Renner, Michael. Earthscan, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 240 pages. 'Worldwatch Environmental Alert' series. Security is now less to do with the military resources a country can marshal, and more with how well it can cope with other forms of risk: protecting its arable lands and meeting people's social and economic needs. Light marks and a little coner wear, fairly good and quite solid. ISBN1853834335. Keywords: environment ecology nature society people Cat nr 8293 - $A16
FINAL PASSAGES. Positive Choices for the Dying and Their Loved Ones. Ahronheim, Judith. Simon & Schuster, octavo hardcover, 1992, 285p. A cursory glance through this book indicates that it appears to have a balanced view on issues such as euthanasia but it also has wide-ranging information on other approaches. Occasional marginal mark, otherwise very good. ISBN 0671780255. Keywords: health life death suicide illness incapacity morals beliefs Cat nr 2505 - $A21
FINAL WARNING. The LEGACY OF CHERNOBYL. Gale, Dr Robert, and Hauser, Thomas. Warner Books, octavo hardcover, 1988, 230p. 'An eyewitness account - a message of hope.' Minor edge wear, good boards, excellent spine gilt lettering. Dust-jacket bit marked but fair. ISBN 0446514098. Keywords: atoms atomic nuclear energy reactors Cat nr 2124 - $A16
FIRE WITH FIRE. The New Female Power and How it Will Change the 21st Century. Wolf, Naomi. Chatto & Windus, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 378 pages. Slight edge wear but basically fairly good. ISBN 0701160853. Keywords: females women feminism society Cat nr 5070 - $A16
FIRST VOICE OF AUSTRALIAN FEMINISM, The. Excerpts from Louisa Lawson's 'The Dawn' 1888-1895. Lawson, Olive (editor). Simon & Schuster paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 363 pages. Some edge grubbiness but generally fairly good and solid copy. ISBN 0731802489. Keywords: feminism women females history literature Cat nr 5074 - $A16
FIT TO LEAD? L'Etang, Hugh. Lon, Heinemann Medical Books, paperback, 1980, 211p. An interesting study of the way personal ill-health played a part in world politics. How drug abuse in Germany exacerbated the mental aberrations of Hitler and how health affected Churchill, Kennedy and others. Minor edge wear but basically good copy. ISBN 0433192216. Keywords: health medicine medical leaders politics government world affairs war warfare society history Cat nr 4435 - $A21
FIXING THE GOVERNMENT. Everybody's Guide to Lobbying in Australia. Beauchamp, Katherine. Penguin paperback, 1986, 241p. A most important reference book. Paper bit browned, otherwise fairly good copy. Scarce! ISBN 014008018X. Keywords: politics government lobbying opinion influence australia Cat nr 2904 - $A66
FOR FREEDOM AND DIGNITY. Historical Agency and Class Structures in the Coalfields of NSW. Metcalfe, Andrew. Allen and Unwin Australia, Paperback, 1988, 268p, illsts. Studies In Society series. Name in front, otherwise near-fine copy. ISBN 0043360890. Keywords: society sociology class workers coal mining coalfields australia nsw labour Cat nr 1428 - $A18
FORGIVE ME. Webb, Cathleen Crowell, with Marie Chapian. NJ, Fleming H. Revell, large octavo hardcover, 1985, 220p., illsts. The appalling story of Gary Dotson, jailed for rape and serving 8 years of his sentence before the alleged victim, Cathy Webb, admitted there had been no abduction, no rape. She was 16 at the time of the alleged assault. She later got religion and repented; well, at least that is something good religion has done but little comfort for a man who suffered so unjustly. And even when she confessed to a court Gary Dotson was not released and had to battle further to have his sentence overturned. Good to vg, but lacks dj. ISBN 0800714628. Keywords: crime rape women females males justice injustice jail prison gaol trials religion christian Cat nr 5945 - $A21
FOUR DIMENSIONAL SOCIAL SPACE. A reader in Australian social sciences. Jagtenberg, Tom, and D'Alton, Phillip (editors). Harper Educational, quarto paperback, 2nd Edition, 1992, 568 pages. No obvious underlining or notes. Good condition. ISBN 0063121271. Keywords: society sociology australia people science Cat nr 3029 - $A16
FRAGMENTED LIVES. A darker side of Australian life. Embling, John. Penguin paperback (stiff card), 1986, 112 pages. The underside of Melbourne (Australia). The author is Director of the Families in Distress Foundation. Very good copy. ISBN 0140092595. Keywords: society people australia Cat nr 5478 - $A11
FUHRER-EX. Memoirs of a Former Neo-Nazi. Hasselbach, Ingo, with Tom Reiss. Lon, Chatto & Windus, oversize paperback, 1996, 388p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The author bravely speaks out against his former life and associates. He was founder of the first neo-Nazi party in East Germany. This book carries a recommendation from Simon Wiesenthal. The cloth on spine is stained and the boards bent from heat, otherwise the book is fairly good. Loose dust-jacket. Keywords: nazism germany biography neo-nazis society kamerads Cat nr 4169 - $A16
FUNDAMENTAL STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. Howell, David C. PWS-Kent Publishing, quarto hardcover, pictorial boards, 1985, 323 pages, plus several appendices. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Cover boards a little grubby, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 871508435. Keywords: statistics reference Cat nr 5814 - $A21
FUTURE OF NAKEDNESS, The. Langdon-Davies, John. London, Noel Douglas, 1929, 84 pages. This book argues the case for sense on nakedness. I am continually amazed at the hangups people have about nude humans; have no idea why. Be that as it may, here is some sense on the topic. However, this book appears in various guises. There appears to be a longer version about, covering also Lady Godiva, which person the author mentions. There also appears to be an illustrated edition. This one lacks such enhancement; perhaps the British publishers were frightened of the censors of the day! Cloth & edges grubby, pages within good. Best described as fair only. Keywords: nakedness nudity sociology psychology clothes religion morality Cat nr 5889 - $A26
GENDER TRAP (The) - Book 1: Education and Work. Adams, Carol, and Laurikietis, Rae. Virago paperback, 1976, 126p. 'A closer look at sex roles.' Light edge wear, otherwise good. ISBN 0704338017. Keywords: gender sex males females society people education Cat nr 15893 - $A16
GENETHICS. The Clash Between the New Genetics and Human Values. Suzuki, David, and Knudstson, Peter. Harvard paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 371 pages, illustrated. Ex-library, with usual library marks, cancelled stamps, etc. but fairly good. ISBN 0674345665. Keywords: genetics ethics biology science morals morality Cat nr 6666 - $A24
GEORGIE PORGIE. Sexual Harassment in Everyday Life. Wise, Sue, and Stanley, Liz. Pandora Paperback, 1987, 235p. 'Empowering and thought-provoking.' Good copy. ISBN 0863580181. Keywords: sex sexuality women females employees employers work law crime Cat nr 1198 - $A18
GLOBAL WARMING DEBATE (The). The Report of the European Science and Environment Forum. Emsley, John (editor). ESEF, oversize Paperback, 1996, 288p, illsts. Some corner wear but fairly good, solid copy. Keywords: environment ecology weather earth science metrology cosmology Cat nr 10918 - $A21
GOODBYE TO A RIVER. Graves, John. Lon. Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 1961, 307p., illsts. Story of a dam and its effects on the people and places affected. Some light edge stains, otherwise fairly good. No dust-jacket. Keywords: history society rivers dams people country rural Cat nr 8118 - $A21
GRAND JURY (The). The Use & Abuse of Political Power. Clark, Leroy D. New York Times, octavo hardcover, nd, circa 1975, 162 pages. The US system examined. Book cloth has minor marks but is good, as is spine lettering. Dust-jacket worn and loose but fair. Keywords: politics society law jurisprudence juries courts trials government Cat nr 3627 - $A18
GUILTY SECRETS. FREE SPEECH IN AUSTRALIA. Pullan, Robert. Methuen paperback (stiff card), 1984, 232p. A little wear but fairly good. ISBN 0454004990. Keywords: society australia freedom free speech law Cat nr 1074 - $A14
GYN/ECOLOGY. The Metaethics of Radical Feminism. Daly, Mary. Women's Press paperback, 1979, 485 pages. Brown paper, stained edges, worn but solid. Priced accordngly. ISBN 704338505. Keywords: women females society sociology ethics philosophy Cat nr 8090 - $A11
HACKER CRACKDOWN, The. Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier. Serling, Bruce. Penguin paperback, 1994, 328 pages. A study of our new world. Minor wear and light edge staining, but fairly good. ISBN 0140177345. Keywords: internet net web electronics hackers hacking crime criminals computers society Cat nr 3634 - $A16
HAIR: Its Power and meaning in Asian Culture. Hiltebeitel, Alf, and Miller, Barbara D. (editors). State University of New York Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 297 pages, illustrated. The authors say - hair defines a person's gender, sexual availability and desirability, age, social status, and even political stance. All I can is I love those black-haired Asian women; what a pleasant change to the popular western blonde! This is an ex-library book with the usual cancelled stamps, permanent plastic over cover. It is a bit grubby and worn on edges but is fair and solid. ISBN 0791437426. Keywords: hair body people culture psychology society asia far east Cat nr 7564 - $A24
HALF-SHUT EYE (The). Television and Politics in Britain and America. Whale, John. Readers Union (UK), octavo hardcover, 1970, 219 pages. Ex-library with usual stickers, etc. Original dust-jacket pated down on boards. Generally worn but fair - certainly a good 'reading only' copy. Keywords: tv television video politics government britain usa Cat nr 8541 - $A13
HANGING QUESTION, The. Essays on the Death Penalty. Blom-Cooper, Louis (editor). Duckworth paperback, 1969, 138 pages. Published on behalf of the Howard League for Penal Reform (UK). Minor wear, good copy. ISBN 0715605100. Keywords: death execution hanging crime justice jurisprudence Cat nr 3917 - $A18
HEALTH POLICY IN THE MARKET STATE. Hancock, Linda. Allen & Unwin (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1st Edition, 1999, 343 pages. The book is a little worn on edges and corners and has a tiny bit of staining one corner (coffee?). It also has a small name inside front. Otherwise solid. ISBN 1864487240. Keywords: health policies policy medicine economics Cat nr 7876 - $A46
HELL BOMB, The. Laurence, William L. Lon, Hollis & Carter, small octavo hardcover, 1951, 198p, map. The author was a noted science journalist who deals here with the subject of the hydrogen bomb and the dangers posed by atomic weapons. Rather poor copy - insect-eaten spine and cloth degraded but intact. Keywords: nuclear energy atomic weapons hydrogen bombs warfare physics politics society Cat nr 6346 - $A13
HEROES. Pilger, John. London, Jonathan Cape, octavo hardcover, 1st Edition, 1986, 591 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) An investigation by the noted - and usually controversial - journalist and writer ranging over many issues and places. Some pages near start have been bent at corner, and dust-jacket is a little creased, otherwise the book is fairly good. ISBN 0224023012. Keywords: history biography people controversies politics governments nations current affairs sociology society Cat nr 3984 - $A21
HEROES, ROGUES AND LOVERS. Testosterone and Behavior (behaviour). Dabbs, James McBride. McGraw Hill octavo hardcover, 2000, 285 pages. 'A riveting account of one of the most underestimated influences on human behaviour.' Near-NEW copy with excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 0071357394. Keywords: behaviour behavior relationships psychology biology biological violence anger testosterone Cat nr 5834 - $A31
HISTORY'S MISTRESS. A New Interpretation of a 19th Century Ethnographic Classic. Weideger, Paula. Pelican paperback, 1986, 276 pages, illsts. The original of this work, published in Germany in 1885, ran to over 2,000 pages. Described as a 'daring, even iconoclastic, historical gynecological and anthropological compendium devoted to the legends, rituals and beliefs that have shaped women's lives.' Some wear but generally good. ISBN 0140224874. Keywords: females women girls society sociology culture people history Cat nr 3567 - $A18
HOW TO HAVE A LIFE-STYLE. Crisp, Quentin. New York, Macmillan, octavo hardcover, 1979 reprint, 183 pages. The author of the best-selling 'The Naked Civil Servant' writes about celebrity and how to live that way. Very good copy with excellent red spine cloth and lettering. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0416001416. Keywords: biography autobiography lifestyle style manners customs society Cat nr 4835 - $A26
HOW TO MATE IN AUSTRALIA. Treborlang, Robert. Major Mitchell Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 128 pages, illustrated. 'A guide to love and lust' Down Under. Illsts by Mark Knight. Fairly good. ISBN 1875614044. Keywords: romance relationships males emales men women mating Cat nr 6483 - $A16
HOW TO TRACE YOUR FAMILY TREE (and not get struck on a branch). Guide for Australia and New Zealand. Reakes, Janet. Sydney, Hale & Iremonger, A4 hardcover, Revised Edition, 1992, 72 pages, illustrated. The complete guide for anyone wishing to try to trace their family tree. Very good with excellent cloth and spine lettering and very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0868064629. Keywords: australia families ancestors family history genealogy Cat nr 6050 - $A21
HOW TO TRACE YOUR MILITARY ANCESTORS in Australia and New Zealand. Montague, R.H. The Family History Series, published by Hale & Iremonger, Sydney, octavo hardcover, 1989, 157 pages, illustrated. The author is an active military historian and he explains here how to trace information back to the earliest days of British settlement. Includes complete listings of regiments and corps stationed in Australasia between 1788 and 1870, and much more. with numerous charts, diagrams and interesting B&W photos. Some light staining on edge and a tendency to being a little bent from bad storage but solid and fairly good with excellent red cloth and spine gilt lettering. Slightly worn but good dust-jacket. ISBN 086806341X. Keywords: australia new zealand ancestors family history genealogy military warfare soldiers Cat nr 4847 - $A21
HUMAN GUINEA PIGS. Experimentation on Man. Pappworth, M. H. Pelican paperback, 1969, 320 pages. Warning: Heavily worn copy, browned paper and in a generally 'battered' state but quite intact. Keywords: experiments exprimentation humans hospitals ethics Cat nr 6334 - $A21
HUMAN IMPACT READER, The. Readings and Case Studies. Goudie, Andrew (editor). Blackwell Publishers large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 472 pages, illsts. The editor is Professor of Geography, University of Oxford. Small crease front cover, otherwise very good. ISBN 0631199810. Keywords: geography humans humanity ecology environment history society Cat nr 5831 - $A41
IMPERIALISM AND THE PERSIAN GULF CRISIS. Workers League. Detroit, Labor Publications, p;ictorial card, 1990, 63p, adverts at end. Rather worn copy. But scarce! Keywords: politics middle east oil america usa persia iran arabs Cat nr 5370 - $A11
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF WORK LIFE. Lasnbury, Russell D, and Prideaux, Geoffrey J. Longmans Cheshire paperback (stiff card), 1978,130p. Good copy. ISBN 0582714427. Keywords: work employment emloyees employers labour Cat nr 5467 - $A13
IN HITLER'S SHADOW. An Israeli's journey inside Germany's neo-Nazi movement. Svoray, Yaron, and Nick Taylor. Melbourne, Bookman Press, octavo hardcover, 1994, 275 pages, illustrated. Introduction by Simon Wiesenthal. A study of the world of the neo-Nazis in Germany. The author infiltrated and saw things from the inside. Some edge grubbiness, name in front, but the cloth and spine lettering are excellent. The dust-jacket is fairly good. ISBN 1863950702. Keywords: germany skinheads neo-nazis neo-nazism nazism right-wing politics Cat nr 5742 - $A21
INFORMATION AND ITS USERS. A Review With Special Reference to Social Sciences. Brittain, J.M. Wiley-Interscience, octavo hardcover, 1970, 208p. The author has worked in the field of psycholinguistics and electrophysiology. The book has some edge marks but is basically a good solid copy with excellent boards and gilt spine lettering. Dust-jacket worn and frayed. Scarce! Keywords: information society sociology psychology Cat nr 2092 - $A26
INNOVATORS (The). The Sydney Alternatives in the Rise of Modern Art, Literature and Ideas. Dutton, Geoffrey. Macmillan Australia, large octavo hardcover, 1986, 266 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-Library with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over dust-wrapper, etc. Quite solid and clean. ISBN 033341473X. Keywords: art artists literature society culture australia nsw sydney enclaves sociology philosophy ideas Cat nr 4173 - $A14
INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOUR. The Psychology of Social Interaction. Forgas, Joseph P. Pergamon Press large paperback (stiff card), 1986 reprint, 358 pages. Topics include the way we perceive and interpret other people's behaviour, the use of verbal and nonverbal communication skills, etc. No obvious underlining or marginal notes, etc. Light wear. Fairly good. ISBN 0080298540. Keywords: sociology psychology behaviour relationships Cat nr 5506 - $A24
INTERPLAY. The Process of Interpersonal Communication. Adler, Rosenfeld & Towne. Holt-Saunders quarto paperback (stiff card), 2nd Ed, 1983, 308p, illsts. Near-fine. ISBN 4833701782. Keywords: communications society sociology Cat nr 1167 - $A21
INTIMATE MATTERS. A History of Sexuality in America. D'Emilio and Freedman. NY, Harper and Row, large octavo hardcover, 1988, 428p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply; you will be emailed with details.) Fascinating compilation of a fascinating side of social history. Some edge wear, etc but good solid copy with reasonably good dust-jacket. Keywords: erotica adult sex sexuality america usa society psychology sociology Cat nr 1641 - $A26
IS THIS A DADDY SUNDAY? Healing the Scars of Divorce. Henshall, Steve Ann. Monarch paperback, 1994, 123p. Note, has a religious message. Good clean copy with just one tiny crease on cover. ISBN 1854242539. Keywords: families children parents mothers fathers relationships Cat nr 5233 - $A11
JERRY FALWELL v. LARRY FLYNT. The First Amendment on Trial. Smolla, Rodney A. NY, St Martins Press, large octavo hardcover, 1988, 336p. The real story of the giant legal battle portrayed in the movie. Ex-library, plastic over dust-jacket, which is heavily rubbed. General wear, some edge spottiness, but solid. Keywords: religion church christians christianity politics sex sexuality erotica society law legal pornography porn magazines adult Cat nr 12781 - $A21
JUST HEALTH. Inequality in illness, care and prevention. Waddell, Charles, & Petersen, Alan R. (editors). Churchill Livingstone, paperback (stiff card), 1994, 424p. Good clean copy with just a couple of marginal markings. ISBN 044304953X. Keywords: health healing treatment hospitals medicine society sociology Cat nr 1050 - $A26
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE (Revised Edition). Hyde, Margaret O. Franklin Watts, Revised 2nd Ed, 1983, 114 pages. A study of juveniles, both male & female, coming before US courts. The dj is frayed but useful, the book good. Keywords: justice injustice law courts crime children teenagers youths juveniles punishment Cat nr 6917 - $A16
KEY CONCEPTS IN COMMUNICATION AND CULTURAL STUDIES (2nd Edition). O'Sullivan, Hartley, Saunders, Montgomery and Fiske. Routledge paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998 reprint of 1994 2nd Edition, 367 pages. Light wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0415061733. Keywords: communications society culture Cat nr 8680 - $A21
KILL THE BODY, THE HEAD WILL FALL. A Closer Look at Women, Violence, and Aggression. Denfeld, Rene. Warner Books, octavo hardcover, 1997, 182 pages. The author is an amateur boxer who brings a special insight into women's place in the world. Near-new with excellent dust-jacket. ISBN 044651960X. Keywords: women females violence aggression psychology society Cat nr 6597 - $A16
KILLER EXCUSES. Howell, Wayne. The Five Mile Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 372 pages, illustrated. 'Most people have used ridiculous excuses to avoid punishment, but when it comes to outlandish excuses one group of people leaves all others for dead - killers.' An unusual book, retraces numerous Australian trials for murder and manslaughter and the many excuses used, e.g. 'I was trying to exorcise my demon' or 'We were just having sex . . . in the sea.' About 20-plus cases explored. Keywords: crime criminals detection detectives murder killers law trials justice courts jurisprudence Cat nr 8246 - $A21
LATE BLOOMER. Profiles of women who found their true calling. Rich-McCoy, Lois. NY, Harper and Row, octavo hardcover, 1980, 226p, illsts. A book for our times! Minor wear to boards, good copy with good dust-jacket. Keywords: women females families society work employment employers employees success Cat nr 2097 - $A18
LAW & RELATIONSHIPS - A Woman's A-Z Guide.Women's Legal Resource Centre. The Women's Legal Resources Centre (Australia). Quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 155 pages. A valuable guidebook for any woman experiencing problems involving legal matters. With coverage of topics such as: Family law, rentals & landlords, flat-sharing, legal aid, maternity leave, lesbianism, breach of promise, court orders, going to court, medical treatment, police, self-defence, wills, and much more. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0947205136. Keywords: law relationships males females men women Cat nr 5822 - $A26
LAWYERS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND FAMILIES. Charlesworth, Turner and Foreman. Federation Press Australia, large Paperback, 1990, 255p. Little bit of pencilling in a couple of places but generally good copy. And scarce! ISBN 1862870306. Keywords: society sociology law australia legal families relationships children mothers father teenagers males females men women Cat nr 1497 - $A26
LAZY HUSBAND (The). How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework. Coleman, Dr Joshua. Piatkus paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 226 pages. Very good copy. ISBN 0749926120. Keywords: parents parenting families homes children mothers fathers housework Cat nr 8508 - $A16
LEAVING EARLY. Youth Suicide: the Horror, the Heartbreak, the Hope. Donaghy, Bronwyn. HarperHealth paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 297 pages. The author says that in Australia 8 young people take their lives each week. Information from professionals, vital advice for parents. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 0732257816. Keywords: youth youths teens teenagers suicide death psychology society Cat nr 8298 - $A26
LESBIAN COMMUNITY, The. With an Afterword, 1980. Wolf, Deborah Goleman. University of Calif Press, Paperback (card), 1980, 212p. Plastic over covers, some edge wear. Fair only but intact. Keywords: homosexuality lesbians women females society history Cat nr 3494 - $A14
LIBELS, LAMPOONS and LITIGANTS. Famous Australian Libel Cases. Fricke, Graham. Hutchinson Australia, octavo hardcover, 1984, 216p. The author, a QC, examines some 30 Australian cases and the principles operating in their determinations. Rubbed and somewhat edge-worn dj. but book itself is good. ISBN 0091487706. Keywords: australia crime libel defamation law courts cases litigation lawyers press journalism newspapers politics Cat nr 5942 - $A18
LIFE AND DEATH. Unapologetic Writings on the Continuing War Against Women. Dworkin, Andrea. New York, The Free Press, octavo hardcover, 1997, 267 pages. A couple of pages are creased, otherwise the book is very good with good dust-jacket. It also has a 'cancelled' stamp inside front but it is not a library book so no idea where this came from and why. ISBN 0684835126. Keywords: women females feminism society liberation Cat nr 7055 - $A26
LIFE ON THE SCREEN. Identity in the Age of the Internet. Turkle, Sherry. Weidenfeld & Nicolson large paperback (stiff card), 1996, 347 pages. A study of the changing impact of the computer on our psychological lives. Professor Turkle writes about the new sense of identity and people's experience of virtual environments. Good copy. ISBN 0297815148. Keywords: movies cinema film films actors actresses hollywood television tv Cat nr 5148 - $A21
LIST OF BOOKS (The). A recommended library of over 3,000 works. Raphael, Frederic, and McLeish, Kenneth. Mitchell Beazley, vertical hardcover, approx. octavo, 1981, 160p. The compilers drew on the help of a large number of experts in various fields to provide this massive compilation of use to any book lover or student. Some light edge wear, but otherwise a solid copy with good dust-jacket. Keywords: books literature reading history reference writers authors society sociology Cat nr 2094 - $A26
LOST INNOCENTS: RIGHTING THE RECORD. Report on Child Migration. Senate Community Affairs References Committee. Canberra, Commonwealth of Australia, quarto paperback, August 2001, 325 pages, illustrated. The long history of child migration from Britain to the colonies, especially Australia, a mixed record, good and bad, with some appalling evidence of mental, physical and sexual abuse and pervasive cruelty. Apart from very slight corner bending the book is solid and good. No obvious underlining or maginal notes, etc. ISBN 064271102X. Keywords: child children migration immigrants australia britain england abuse cruelty crime Cat nr 6462 - $A71
LOVE THAT DARED NOT SPEAK ITS NAME (The). A Candid History of Homosexuality in Britain. Hyde, H. Montgomery. Boston, Little, Brown, 1st Am. Ed, 1970, 323p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) The appalling story of human rights abuses in Britain in a less enlightened era. Edges a little marked, cloth grubby, especially on spine, no dust-jacket. Priced according to condition. Keywords: homosexual homosexuality human rights crime law justice britain morals morality sex sexuality Cat nr 12863 - $A24
MACQUARIE EASY GUIDE TO LAW FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS, The. Bowen, Jan. Macquarie Library small paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 134 pages. Useful information on many topics. 'For young people aged 12-22 in NSW.' Very good. ISBN 0949757489. Keywords: law legal legality youth youths teens teenagers Cat nr 6499 - $A12
MAD ABOUT WOMEN. Can There Ever be Fair Play Between the Sexes? Roberts, Yvonne. Virago paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 249 pages. The author argues that feminism remains the major transforming force of the century. I wonder if this book is available in Saudi Arabia and Iran? Some minor wear, but fairly good. ISBN 1853815772. Keywords: women females feminism society culture sociology views Cat nr 7437 - $A14
MAKING SENSE OF THE FAMILY COURT. A guide to separation and divorce. Star, Leonie. Choice Paperback, 1998, 132p. A useful modern guidebook for the Australian court system. Good copy except for large name in front. Keywords: courts family families marriage children parents wives husbands law legal separation divorce Cat nr 12985 - $A16
MAN MODIFIED. An Exploration of the Man Machine Relationship. Fishlock, David. London, Jonathan Cape, 1969, 215 pages, illsts. The author is science editor of the Financial Times newspaper. Very good copy - cloth and spine lettering excellent. Dust-jacket a little worn but fair. Keywords: society sociology machines science biology philosophy man mankind humans humanity Cat nr 3046 - $A18
MANHOOD. An Action Plan for Changing Men's Lives. Biddulph, Steve. Finch paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 1995, 261 pages. Has messy blotted-out greeting on front half-title page. Otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0646261444. Keywords: males men boys youth teenagers psychology Cat nr 6732 - $A15
MANUFACTURING HUMANS. The Challenge of the New Reproductive Technologies. Jones, D. Gareth. Inter-Varsity Press (UK) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 306 pages. The author is Professor of Anatomy at Otago University, NZ. This book brings a Christian perspective to bear on reproduction technologies, with special reference to the unborn. Very good copy. ISBN 0851107710. Keywords: sociology human life babies birth pregnancy families marriage religion beliefs life Cat nr 8278 - $A26
MARGARET MEAD AND SAMOA. The Making and Unmaking of an Anthropological Myth. Freeman, Derek. Canberra, ANU Press, large octavo hardcover, 1983, 379p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A detailed refutation of Margaret Mead's landmark work summed up in her book Coming of Age in Samoa. The author is Professor Anthropology Emeritus, Australian National University. A couple of light edge stains & dj a little worn but the cloth and lettering vg. Keywords: anthropology islands pacific oceania samoa society sociology culture adolescents teenagers youths children sex cultural determinism Cat nr 1986 - $A26
MARXISM AFTER MARX (2nd Eedition). McLellan, David. Papermac large-format paperback, 2nd Edition, 1979, 355 pages. An exposition in clear and comprehensive manner of the history of Marxist ideas in their varied manifestations. Note, the publishers seem confused - it has 'Second Edition' on front cover, 1st edition inside and the date 1979. The ISBN inside is different to the ISBN on back cover (the one I have quoted). Minor edge wear. Good. ISBN 0333291182. Keywords: history communism marxism politics economics philosophy marxist communist dialectic Cat nr 4307 - $A21
MATING TRADE, The. Mullan, Bob. Routledge & Kegan Paul paperback (stiff card),1984, 312 pages. A serious study of what might be described as the marriage trade. The author is a lecturer in sociology and author. Slight damage bottom edge and some general wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0710099673. Keywords: mating marriage relationships males females men women singles Cat nr 4818 - $A21
McLIBEL. Burger Culture on Trial. Vidal, John. Pan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 354 pages, illustrated. The longest legal case in English legal history. In 1990 McDonald's slapped writs on five London activists for alleged libel in a leaflet attacking the food outlets. The corporation did not figure on the tenacity of Helen Steel and David Morris in fighting back. Brownish paper and some wear but fair and solid. ISBN 0330352377. Keywords: hamburgers food fast litigation law chains Cat nr 8655 - $A21
MEAN STREETS, KIND HEARTS. The Father Chris Riley Story. Williams, Sue. HarperCollins paperback, 2003, 300 pages, illsts. Biography of the priest who works among street kids. Has a good selection of photos, some in colour. Minor wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0732274737. Keywords: society poverty crime drugs alcohol youth teens teenagers street streets kids Cat nr 4712 - $A18
MEANING OF HITLER, The. Haffner, Sebastian. Phoenix Giant, paperback (stiff card), Reissued 1999, 165 pages. Translated from the German (orig. published in Germany in 1978). A discussion of Hitler's early life and the forces than moulded him. Mad, bad,m and dangerous to know! Very good condition. ISBN 0753808986. Keywords: germany austria europe biography leaders politics politicians dictators psychology history society Cat nr 3912 - $A26
MEDIA, CULTURE AND POLITICS IN INDONESIA. Sen Krishna, and Hill, David T. Oxford University press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 245 pages. The authors are academics from Murdoch University. Very good copy. ISBN 0195537033. Keywords: indonesia asia far east politics history society culture people travel Cat nr 6632 - $A26
MEDIATION PROCESS, The. Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict. Moore, Christopher W. Jossey-Bass Publishers, octavo hardcover, 1986 reprint, 348 pages. Warning, book has a large name printed in red ink on edge and a name and address on front endpaper, otherwise the book is solid and good with fairly good dust-jacket. Priced according to condition. ISBN 0875896731. Keywords: law legal mediation conflicts Cat nr 4604 - $A24
MEN WE NEVER KNEW (The). Women's Role in the Evolution of Gender. Kingma, Daphne Rose. Millennium Books (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 273 pages. Some general wear and light marks but fairly good. ISBN 0855749520. Keywords: sex gender women men male female evolution human development Cat nr 8738 - $A21
MICHAEL MOORE IS A BIG FAT STUPID WHITE MAN. Hardy, David T., and Clarke, Jason. Regan Books, octavo hardcover, 2004, 266 pages. I sell this book reluctantly as I am a great admirer of Michael Moore! But business is business! Very good but lacks dust-jacket. ISBN 0060763957. Keywords: biography society sociology Cat nr 4640 - $A16
MILITARISM AND FEMINISM. Writings On Women and War. Florence, Marshall and Ogden. Virago paperback, 1987 reprint, 178 pages. Original published in 1915. Browned paper, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0860687821. Keywords: war warfare militarism women females feminism Cat nr 5073 - $A13
MISSING FROM HOME. Ellison, Mary. Pan paperback, 1964, 139p. Heavily browned paper & occasional pencil marks, otherwise o.k. Keywords: missing people society Cat nr 5465 - $A13
MONKEYS WITHOUT TAILS. Napier, John. British Broadcasting Corporation, A4 hardcover, 1976, 120 pages, illustrated. 'A giraffe's eye view of the evolution and life history of man and the chimpanzee.' Good, with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0563104961. Keywords: man mankind chimps chimpanzees evolution Cat nr 7797 - $A21
MOTHERS AND SONS. The Truth about Mother-Son Relationships. Smith, Babette. Allen and Unwin oversize paperback, 1995, 235p. Based on 'frank and revealing interviews with mothers and sons of all ages.' Apart from a couple of light creases on cover, is very good copy. ISBN 1863738665. Keywords: mothers sons family children boys teenagers youths home relationships society Cat nr 2783 - $A16
MUSIC AND POETRY OF THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE. Pattison, Bruce. London, Methuen, small octavo hardcover, 2nd Edition, 1970, 222 pages. Ex-library copy with plastic over dust-jacket and cancelled stamps and pocket. One page badly creased, otherwise fairly good copy. Keywords: music poems poetry verse culture history england britain Cat nr 3201 - $A21
MY FATHER'S KEEPER. The Children of the Nazi leaders - An Intimate History of Damage and Denial. Lebert, Stephan. London, Little, Brown and Co, octavo hardcover, 2001, 344 pages, illustrated. Translated from the German. The war and its aftermath as it affected the 'Nazi children', with special emphasis on the children of the leaders of the Nazi movement. Very good with excellent black cloth and spine gilt lettering. Good dust-jacket. ISBN 0316858001. Keywords: germany nazis nazism society culture people children youth boys girls families Cat nr 4912 - $A21
MY MOTHER'S DIAMONDS. In Search of the Holocaust Assets. Kirby, James. Prentice-Hall, pictorial card, oversize, 1998, 212p, illsts. This book has been water-affected in some way but is quite o.k. to read. No stuck pages, just a wrinkling effect. Centred on the stories of a dozen holocaust survivors who made Australia their home after the war and their struggle for compensation and return of assets. The author is a well-know Australian financial journalist. As described. ISBN 072481129X. Keywords: history europe germany germans jews nazism art valuables money crime Cat nr 5371 - $A13
MY MUM NEEDS ME. Helping Children with Ill or Disabled Parents. Segal, Julia, and Simpkins, John. Penguin paperback, 1993, 254 pages. Ex-library with cancelled stamps, etc, and plastic over cover. Solid. ISBN Keywords: children parents families illness disabled Cat nr 5045 - $A14
MY WIFE, MY DAUGHTER AND POOR MARY ANN. Women and Work in Australia. Kingston, Beverley. Nelson Australia, stiff card, 1979, 158p, illsts., pictorial endpapers. The story of the movement of women into the workplace from the 1860s to the 1930s. Has numerous interesting illustrations. Minor edge wear, good condition. Keywords: history sociology women work business employment females society Cat nr 11340 - $A16
NEW ENGLAND EXPERIENCE (The). Inside Stories of the U.N.E. 1938-1988. Franklin, Margaret Ann (editor). U.N.E. Alumni Association paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988, 243 pages. Numerous contributors write about the 50 years since the University was established. Except for slight edge mark the book is near-new. ISBN 0731616316. Keywords: literature memoirs articles papers autobiography sociology history Cat nr 6215 - $A21
NEW MACHINE MEN, The. Polls and persuasion in Australian Politics. Mills, Stephen. Penguin Paperback, 1986, 216p. 'How the Opinion Polls became the vote that really counts.' Some edge grubbiness but fairly good. Keywords: australia society politics government Cat nr 8075 - $A11
NICE WOMEN GET DIVORCED. The Conflicts and Challenges for Traditional Women. Sugarbaker, Geneva. Deaconess Press (USA) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 194 pages. The author is Director of Workshops for Women. Very slight wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0925190594. Keywords: sociology women females wives divorce marriage relationships Cat nr 6558 - $A21
NO LOGO. No Space, No Choice, No Jobs. Klein, Naomi. Flamingo paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001, 547 pages, illustrated. 'A fascinating ride through the history of marketing . . .' The author writes about resistance to the multinational mindset. With copious references to real-life situations. Some light edge staining but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0006530400. Keywords: sociology business products advertising marketing corporations corporates Cat nr 7319 - $A16
NOT WITHOUT A BACKWARD GLANCE. Kirkpatrick, Renate. Zeus Publications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2005, 148 pages. A true story - of the human tragedy resulting from the mores of the day when the author, finding herself pregnant at the age of 18, gave her baby up for adoption. Her experience and the investigations she has done since uncover what can only be described as a racket in baby dealing. Very good copy. ISBN 1921005823. Keywords: biography autobiography women females adoption pregnancy birth babies mothers society Cat nr 7633 - $A21
NUCLEAR DISASTER IN THE URALS. Medvedev, Zhores A. Angus and Robertson, octavo hardcover, 1979, 214p., illsts. light edge wear, otherwise good solid copy. However, dust-jacket is frayed and torn, although still useful. Keywords: nuclear atom atomic industry energy engineering disasters physics electricity radiation Cat nr 2073 - $A16
NUDISM COMES TO AMERICA. Merrill, Frances & Mason. New York, Garden City Publishing, octavo hardcover, 1932, 299 pages, illustrated with 24 B&W photos. An interesting survey of the scene. The photos are rather small but the book is informative, with an Appendix detailing the legal status quo at that time. Seems daft to me that any law ever prohibited people taking off their clothes if they wished to do so. I fail to understand what is morally wrong with the naked human body. Only aesthetic considerations have any validity. Rough-cut edges rather grubby, fairly good cloth, etc. Poor dust-jacket. Keywords: nudism nudity nakedness naturism society sociology morals law legal body erotica Cat nr 5890 - $A31
NUER (The). A description of the modes of livelihood and political institutions of a Nilotic people. Evans-Pritchard, E.E. Oxford, Clarendon Press, Paperback, 1968 reprint, 271p, illsts. Stained edges and grubby back cover, small writing in front. Fair only although quite solid. Keywords: africa people society culture travel anthropology Cat nr 8057 - $A18
OBSCENE. The History of an Indignation. Marcuse, Ludwig. Lon, Macgibbon and Kee, octavo hardcover, 1965, 327p. A history of the legal battles over 'obscenity'. Signs of wear but fairly good with worn but useful dust-jacket. Keywords: obscene obscenity sex sexuality writing literature authors Cat nr 9811 - $A24
OBSESSION, The. Reflections On the Tyranny of Slenderness. Chernin, Kim. New York, Harper and Row, octavo hardcover, 1981, 206 pages. How society makes women the victims of body-consciousness. Good copy except for one small edge mark, with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0060148845. Keywords: sociology weight body diet health feminism women females Cat nr 3400 - $A14
OF MICE & MOLECULES. Technology & Human Survival. Skjei, Eric, and Whorton, M. Donald. New York, Dial Press, large octavo hardcover, 1983, 347p., illsts. 'The first comprehensive of the dangers to our health by the byproducts of modern technology. Except for some light creasing on a few pages is a good copy with a fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0385273959. Keywords: philosophy technology humanity ecology environment science nature Cat nr 5250 - $A31
ON HUMAN FINERY. Bell, Quentin. London, The Hogarth Press, octavo hardcover, 1976, 240 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate will apply to orders from outside Australia: you will be emailed with details.) Warning: This is an ex-library copy with the usual cancelled stamps, plastic over dj, etc. It is worn but fairly good. The interesting discussion is accompanied by many very interesting illustration plates. ISBN 0701204117. Keywords: fashion clothes raiment garments clothing society Cat nr 8725 - $A21
ON THE TAKE. Crime. Corruption and Greed in the Mulroney Years. Cameron, Stevie. Toronto, Seal Books, 1995, 557p, illsts. No, it is not New South Wales, Australia! It is Canada. They seem to have had some of the same problems we had Down Under (I hasten to add that I refer to an earlier era in our State). The author, a leading Canadian political journalist, has done a startling exposé. Paper browned but book is very good. Keywords: canada politics politicians government leaders crime corruption Cat nr 12184 - $A14
ONE OF THE BOYS. Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood. Plummer, David. Harrington Park Press paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 364 pages. Little bent at corner but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1560239743. Keywords: males men homosexuality gender sex sexuality society Cat nr 5592 - $A26
OPENCUT. The working class in an Australian mining town. Williams, Claire. Allen and Unwin Australia, Paperback (card), 1981, 222p. US multinational versus workers. Well worn copy. Keywords: sociology society labour labor unions workers employees trade business manufacturing mining Cat nr 8074 - $A11
ORION'S LEGACY. A Cultural History of Man as Hunter. Bergman, Charles. Plume paperback, 1997, 359 pages. The female as object of desire and target for domination? Sounds very familiar! But there is much more to this thoughtful study than investigating that concept. Orion the Hunter is emblematic of the central thesis of this schoiarly work. Very good. ISBN 0452275598. Keywords: history culture mankind humans humanity hunting hunters society sociology Cat nr 4524 - $A21
OUR LITTLE SECRET. A Father's Abuse - A Son's Life Destroyed. Fairhurst, Duncan. Hodder paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 340 pages. From the age of four Duncan was molested by his own father. The abuse escalated through the years and he was raped and ruthlessly humiliated. Duncan is now happily married and his father is in jail. Another harrowing story of something that never should have happened. Good copy. ISBN 9780340932698. Keywords: children boys families fathers sons abuse crime sex Cat nr 8329 - $A16
PATHWAYS TO JUSTICE, LAW AND SOCIETY. Book Two. Parker, Michael, and Derwent, Bruce. Longman (Australia), quarto paperback (stiff card), 2nd Edition, 430 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Good condition, with no obvious underlining or notes, etc. ISBN 0582804485. Keywords: justice law jurisprudence crime society sociology Cat nr 3346 - $A24
PEKING OPERA. As a European Sees It. Latsch, Marie-Louise. New World Press, Beijing, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1980, 45 pages, illustrated.As seen through the eyes of a German theatre enthusiast. English text. Includes some colour photo plates. Light wear, good copy. Keywords: music opera sociology culture people china history chinese Cat nr 6472 - $A16
PENALTY IS DEATH (The). Capital Punishment in the 20th Century. Jones, Barry, editor. Melbourne, Sun Books, paperback, 306p. Described as setting forth the cases for and against capital punishment but was published in association with the Anti-Hanging Council of Victoria so is hardly unbiased. The original glue was poor on every copy of this title and it is coming apart. Keywords: death penalty capital punishment justice injustice execution hanging morality sociology law crime murder Cat nr 12370 - $A14
PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF SOCIOLOGY. Abercombie, Hill and Turner. Penguin paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Ed, 1988, 320 pages. Heavily browned and stained copy but intact. ISBN 0140511849. Keywords: dictionaries sociology society Cat nr 7906 - $A11
PEOPLE SHAPERS, The. Packard, Vance. Boston, Little, Brown & Co, 2nd Printing, 1977, 398p. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Subtitled: 'And some of their plans to remodel & control our lives'. Programming, controlling, modifying, repackaging. The Brave New World. The dj is a little frayed & marked, the cloth (of rather peculiar substance) is good. One edge rough-cut, other edges slightly marked. Generally g-vg. Keywords: sociology psychology privacy business politics Cat nr 8120 - $A16
PEOPLE SMUGGLERS (The). The People Smuggling Industry and the Secret Cost to Australia. Clancy, Greg. Sunda Publications, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 124 pages. A study of this criminal activity. Very good. ISBN 0958156409. Keywords: australia immigrants illegals crime smuggling smugglers Cat nr 6532 - $A21
PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY. Cuff and Payne (editors), with others. George Allen and Unwin Paperback, 1979, 205p. Heavily creased covers and some edge and corner wear, small name in front. Fair and intact. Keywords: society sociology Cat nr 2100 - $A14
PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIOLOGY. An introductory reader in Sociology. Meighan, Shelton and Marks. Nelson paperback, 1979 reprint, 315 pages. Good clean solid copy with just a hint of wear. No obvious underlining or marginal notes. ISBN 0174481012. Keywords: society sociology people manners customs Cat nr 3987 - $A21
PERVERSE IMAGINATION, The. Sexuality and Literary Culture. Buchen, Irving (editor). NY, Gotham Library, oversize paperback, 1970, 296p. 'Sexual perversity in the arts has gone public. As the private goes public and as the underground comes above ground, the private parts become central to the public spectacle.' Some edge grubbiness, otherwise good solid copy. Keywords: literature deviation deviations sex sexuality erotica culture Cat nr 9810 - $A21
PITFALLS IN LAW FOR JOURNALISTS. Anderson, David A. Mando Publications (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 84 pages. Originally published by the Dept of Justice, Queensland. Useful practical advice on matters such as contempt, defamation, etc, with numerous case studies quoted. Very good. ISBN 0958768803. Keywords: australia law laws journalism journalists publications publishing newspapers press Cat nr 7490 - $A30
POLES APART? The Experience of Gender. White, Alistair. Dent paperback (card), 1989, 181p. Paper and edges browned, small damage at back. Otherwise good. ISBN 0460125621. Keywords: society women females Cat nr 2389 - $A14
POPULATION, IMMIGRATION AND THE AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY. Brain, Smith and Schuyers. London, Groom Helm, octavo hardcover, 1979, 404p. Has a small bump on front cover which has slightly damaged the dust-jacket but otherwise the book is near-fine. ISBN 0856649864. Keywords: australia population society economy immigration migrants immigrants Cat nr 1429 - $A21
PORNOGRAPHY AND THE LAW. Kronhausen, Drs Eberhard & Phyllis. NEL paperback, 1967, 288 pages. Heavily browned paper and general wear but solid. Keywords: pornography literature books sex sexuality crime morals morality society Cat nr 8135 - $A11
POTIONS TO PULSARS. Women Doing Science. Bursztynski, Sue. Little Ark (Allen & Unwin) paperback (card), 1995, 96p, illsts. True stories of real women working in the scientific field. Slight tendency of pages to stick at bottom edge but otherwise good. Keywords: women females employment jobs scientists vocations Cat nr 2739 - $A18
POWER AND PREJUDICE - WOMEN and POLITICS. Coote, Anna, and Pattullo, Polly. London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, octavo hardcover, 1990, 309 pages. Very good copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0297810928. Keywords: society women females politics gender prejudice Cat nr 5021 - $A26
POWER OF BEAUTY, The. Friday, Nancy. Arrow paperback, 1998, 784 pages. Another view of women by a woman. Black line on bottom, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0099426412. Keywords: philosophy women females sociology Cat nr 3291 - $A14
POWER PLAY. Why the Bakun Hydroelectric Project is Damned. Insan. Kuala Lumpur, Insan, pictorial card covers, 2nd Edition, 1996, 126p, illsts. Reviews various environmental, engineering, social, economic and political issues involved in the privatisation of the Bakun Hydroelectric Project. Very good copy. Keywords: environment politics ecology economic business government society Cat nr 10995 - $A26
PRACTICAL VISIONARIES. A STUDY OF COMMUNITY AID ABROAD. Blackburn, Susan. Melbourne University Press, paperback, 1993, 390p. Very good copy. ISBN 0522845622. Keywords: assistance aid charity politics Cat nr 1264 - $A24
PRINCESS SULTANA'S DAUGHTERS. Sasson, Jean P. NY, Doubleday, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 229p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. The West seems conveniently to overlook the human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia and like nations. Ex-library with plastic over dust-jacket, cancelled stamps, but otherwise good. ISBN 038547444X. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 2329 - $A16
PRINCESS. The Appalling Indictment of the Treatment of Women in Saudi Arabia. Sasson, Jean P. Bantam paperback, 1993, 318p. 'Sultana' (as she is known) is a member of the extensive Saudi royal family - effectively prisoner to her father, her husband and even her sons. The West seems conveniently to overlook the human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia & like nations. Some edge and corner wear and light staining top edge otherwise o.k. ISBN 0553405705. Keywords: saudi arabia royalty rulers islam women female abuses human rights girls teenagers sex-slavery Cat nr 7856 - $A11
PROPHETS OF A NEW AGE. The Politics of Hope From the Eighteenth Century Through the Twenty-First Centuries. Green, Martin. New York, Scribners, large octavo hardcover, 1992, 305 pages. Very good copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0684193167. Keywords: history society philosophy view opinions people Cat nr 5687 - $A21
PROSTITUTION AND SOCIETY (Stews and Strumpets) - Volume One: Primitive, Classical and Oriental. Henriques, Fernando. McGibbon and Kee (UK) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1961, 438 pages, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Extensive history and discussion with numerous illustrations. Front endpaper missing, bit grubby and stained on edges, etc. Fair only but intact. Keywords: prositution sex sexuality society history Cat nr 7097 - $A21
PROSTITUTON IN AUSTRALIA. Winter, Marcel. Purtaboi Publications (Aust), Paperback (card), 1976, illsts. A lot has happened since this study was issued - with much more freedom now being experiences by the girls and their clients - but it still has a lot of interesting material, with many real stories of working girls and bw photos. Well-worn copy, bit grubby on edges and worn at corners but intact. ISBN 0959751912. Keywords: prostitution females women sex sexuality ociety morals law Cat nr 15071 - $A16
PURITAN JUNGLE, The. America's Sexual Underground. Harris, Sara. Mayflower paperback, 1970, 159p. On the surface Puritanism reigns, beneath the surface is another story entirely! Signs of age but fairly good. Keywords: erotica sex sexuality society america usa hypocrisy Cat nr 10106 - $A13
RADICAL BRISBANE. An Unruly History. Evans, Raymond, and Ferrier, Carole (editors). The Vulgar Press, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 329 pages, index, illustrated. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) A fascinating compendium of history's byways, with many illustrations. Minor corner damage, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0958079455. Keywords: brisbane queensland australia bjelke-petersen civil liberties activism society alternatives Cat nr 6587 - $A36
RECOVERY. How to Survive Sexual Assault for Women, Men, Teenagers, and Their Friends and Families. Benedict, Helen. NY, Doubleday, octavo hardcover, 1985, 293p. A frank and helpful book. The Directory of sources of help at back refers to the USA but otherwise the book has broad value. Good copy with good dust-jacket. Keywords: sex sexuality abuse crime cruelty children teenagers boys girls females males women men rape victims psychology Cat nr 2099 - $A21
RELATED TO SEX. Talking about sexual tensions within your family. Rayner, Claire. Lon, Paddington Press, octavo hardcover, 1979, 256p. Deals frankly with many 'touchy' issues that arise within the family context, e.g. incestuous impulses. The book with maroon cloth and gilt lettering is excellent but the dust-jacket is heavily rubbed. Keywords: families brothers sisters boys girls teenagers youth juveniles youths fathers mothers sex sexuality home incest Cat nr 13334 - $A26
RELATIONS WITH CHILDREN. The psychology of human development in a changing world. Phillips, Dr Shelley. Kangaroo Press Australia, octavo hardcover, 1986, 256p, illsts. A source book for those working with children. Scarce. Good clean copy with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0864170939. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles teenagers youth families parents relationships society Cat nr 1125 - $A31
RELIGION AND SEXUALITY. Three American Communal Experiments in the Nineteenth Century. Foster, Lawrence. Oxford Press, large octavo hardcover, 1981, 363p. Deals in detail with such curiosities as the celibate (?) Shakers, the polygamous Mormons (as they then were, and some still are), and the Oneida Fellowship. There are some curious threads of sexuality woven through the fabric of all religion! Stained edges, small bumps, but fairly good. Dust-jacket frayed and worn but useful. 0195027949. Keywords: religion christianity beliefs america usa sex sexuality communism society sociology erotica communal people Cat nr 12847 - $A24
RESPONDING TO UNEMPLOYMENT: Perspectives and Strategies. Hodgkinson, Kelly and Verrucci (editors). lMAP paperback, 1993, 229p. Insights into unemployment in Australia at the time the book was issued. Very good copy. ISBN 0864182260. Keywords: work unemployment labour people society labor employment jobs Cat nr 5319 - $A21
RETHINKING LIFE AND DEATH: The Collapse of Our Traditional Ethics. Singer, Peter. New York, St Martins Press, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 256 pages. A clear-thinking and sane approach to the traditional ethics of life and death from Professor Singer. The writer deals with thorny issues such as euthanasia, abortion, brain death, and the much-vaunted 'sanctity of life'. The book is a bit skewed sideways but is otherwise good, solid and clean with a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0312118805. Keywords: philosophy ethics moral