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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 - $A22
A CHOSEN DEATH. The Dying Confront Assisted Suicide. Shavelson, Lonny. New York, Simon & Schuster, octavo hardcover, 1995, 240 pages, illustrated. A very unusual look at the process of dying and the issues of hospice care and voluntary euthanasia. The author does not 'push' any view and, indeed, provides one of the most thoughtful studies I have seen on this vexed topic. The narrative is enhanced by some very clear, frank and somewhat confronting photographs of some of the people mentioned in the text. Except for a repaired tear to the dust-jacket this is a very good copy. ISBN 0684801000. Keywords: society death dying euthanasia hospices gerontology age Cat nr 17537 - $A27
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 - $A25
A GOOD DEATH. A guide for patients and carers facing terminal illness at home. Lee, Dr Elizabeth. Stirling Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), Aust Edition, 1996, 143 pages. Tendency for cover card to curl, both otherwise good copy. ISBN 0949142255. Keywords: death illness psychology philosophy beliefs Cat nr 17373 - $A19
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 - $A22
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 - $A15
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 - $A15
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 17417 - $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 - $A15
A QUESTION OF BALANCE. Natural Resources Conflict Issues in Australia (3rd Edition). Mercer, David. The Federation Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd (revised) Edition, 2001, 366 pages, illustrated. 'The key themes of the 3rd edition of this established text are the rise of the globalized economy and the free-traders' current dominance if the economic agenda.' Discusses such topics as - exports, tourism, forestry resources, mining, energy, agriculture, etc. Very good clean solid copy - looks almost new. ISBN 1862873429. Keywords: australia environment ecology politics economics resources society Cat nr 17826 - $A32
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 - $A32
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA WHERE? How We've Changed, Why We've Changed, and What Will Happen Next. Mackay, Hugh. Hachette (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 356 pages. An important study by one of Australia's finest social researchers, authors and thinkers. Some light corner and edge wear but fairly good and solid. ISBN 9780733622199. Keywords: society sociology australia future history Cat nr 17455 - $A25
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 - $A13
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 - $A27
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 - $A37
ALCOHOL AND ROAD TRAFFIC. Proceedings of the Third International Conference, London 1962. Havard, J.D.J. (editor). Lon, BMA, large octavo hardcover, 1963, 362p, illsts. Green boards and gilt lettering fairly good, some light staining and foxing from age. Dust-jacket frayed and grubby, especially at back. Keywords: health medicine medical healing treatment therapy alcohol alcoholism vehicles cars roads transport Cat nr 9315 - $A27
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 - $A25
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 - $A15
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 - $A15
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 - $A17
ANNA'S STORY. Anna Wood: The facts, the fury, the future. Donaghy, Bronwyn. Angus & Robertson paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2001 reprint, 254 pages, illsts. She was 15 years old, At a party she took an ecstasy tablet. Three days later she was dead. This is a very good clean solid copy. ISBN 0207191840. Keywords: drugs teens teenagers girls youth society biography parties Cat nr 18149 - $A15
ANYTHING SHE CAN DO I CAN DO BETTER. The Truth About Female Competition. Oakes-Ash, Rachael. Random 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 - $A19
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 - $A32
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 - $A15
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 - $A19
AUSTRALIA AND NUCLEAR WAR. Denborough, Michael (editor). Croom Helm Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1983, 270 pages, illustrated. Very good copy. ISBN 0949614092. Keywords: war warfare nuclear atomic holocausts conflict opinions Cat nr 17155 - $A22
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 - $A19
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 - $A17
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 - $A17
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 - $A13
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 - $A15
BABY-MAKING. The TECHNOLOGY and ETHICS. Downie, Susan. Bodley head paperback (card), 1988, 398p, illsts. Bit grubby on edges and has some creased pages, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 037031137X. Keywords: babies birth pregnancy mothers females women health Cat nr 16348 - $A25
BACKLASH. The Undeclared War 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 - $A21
BAD ABORIGINAL ART: Tradition, Media and Technological Horizons. Michaels, Eric. Allen & Unwin (Australia), small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 204 pages, illustrated. An extraordinary account by the author of a period when he lived with with the Warlpiri Aborigines of western Central Australia, where he studies the impact of television on remote Aboriginal societies. Name inside front, otherwise very good clean copy. ISBN 1863735755. Keywords: art artists painters paintings aborigines aboriginals australia sociology society tv television Cat nr 17784 - $A37
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 - $A32
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A25
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 - $A16
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 - $A17
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 - $A17
BITTER YEARS (The). Wollongong During the Great Depression. Richardson, Len. Hale & Iremonger (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 256 pages, illustrated. Age-stained inside front and back and a little worn on edges but fair. ISBN 0908094957. Keywords: australia nsw cities history trade business thirties depression crisis Cat nr 17097 - $A15
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A19
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 - $A15
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
CALLED TO ACCOUNT. The story of one family's struggle to say no to abuse. Switzer, M'Liss, and Hale, Katherine. The Seal Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987 reprint, 145 pages. After twenty years of being battered by her husband, M'Liss Switzer decided one day the abuse had to stop and, aided by change sin the law, she won through to a new life. This copy is rather worn and battered, with permanent plastic over cover, but is all there. ISBN 0931188555. Keywords: women wives females children families abuse cruelty marriage Cat nr 17788 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A27
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 - $A32
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 - $A15
CENTRELINK EXPOSED - AUSTRALIA'S ARTFUL DODGER. 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 - $A42
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 - $A37
CHILD-FREE (childfree) ZONE. Why more people are choosing not to be parents. Moore, Susan J. and David L. Chequered Gecko (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 140 pages. Slight wear, good. A scarce book (kids bought up all the copies)! ISBN 0646394940. Keywords: children families marriage relationships men women Cat nr 17333 - $A27
CHILDREN AND THE STATE. Social Control and the Formation of Australian Child Welfare. Van Krieken, Robert. Allen & Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, Small name in front, otherwise good solid clean copy. ISBN 1863730958. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles government society care Cat nr 17805 - $A27
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 - $A22
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 - $A15
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 - $A52
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 - $A27
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 - $A25
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A17
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURAL LITERACY. An Introduction. Schirato, Tony, and Yell, Susan. Allen & Unwin (Australia), 1997, 252 pages. Minor wear, good copy. No obvious underlining, marginal notes or highlighting. ISBN 1864480408. Keywords: culture society people communication communications Cat nr 18169 - $A19
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 - $A25
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 - $A12
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 - $A15
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 - $A17
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 - $A17
CULTURE SHOCK USA. A Guide to Customs and Etiquette. Wanning, Esther. Time Books International, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996 reprint of Revised Edition, 248 pages, illustrated. A very interesting and useful book, with numerous photos. A must-have for anyone contemplating taking up residence in the USA, or just visiting. The book is a bit bent from poor storage but is otherwise o.k. ISBN 9812041931. Keywords: culture customs america usa people society Cat nr 17377 - $A19
DAMAGED. The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child. Glass, Cathy. HarperElement (UK), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 309 pages. A foster carer takes on a very 'difficult' young child and eventually unlocks the dark secrets in her past, which include abuse by a pedophile ring. Light edge wear, good solid clean copy. ISBN 9780007236350. Keywords: children child girls abuse pedophiles pedophilia crime sex Cat nr 17078 - $A22
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 - $A15
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 - $A12
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 - $A22
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 - $A32
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 - $A15
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 - $A15
DEATH BY ADOPTION. Shawyer, Joss. Auckland, Cicada Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 291 pages. Warning: This is a very poor copy of the book with covers insect-eaten and with some staining and bent corners, also a name in front BUT is quite intact, all there. And a very important and exceedingly scarce book. The author is a New Zealand feminist and is herself a single mother of twins born in 1969. In 1973 she founded the Council for the Single Mother and Her Child. She is also a foundation member of Jigsaw, an organization working to change adoption laws. The book includes many interviews with victims of adoption procedures. ISBN 0908599021. Keywords: children families boys girls juveniles adoption adoptees Cat nr 18165 - $A207
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 - $A13
DENIAL OF THE SOUL. Spiritual and Medical Perspectives on Euthanasia and Mortality. Peck, M. Scott. New York, Harmony Books, octavo hardcover, 1997, 242 pages. Mr Peck appears to cling to the notion that human beings have a soul; being someone who has long ago abandoned such a strange idea, I find the concept of voluntary euthanasia not only acceptable but highly desirable, but that's my view. Not being a censor (and happy to take the purchaser's cash) I'm listing Mr Peck's doubtless worthy book for your consideration. It is in near-pristine condition with like dust-jacket. certainly nowhere near the point of needing euthanizing. ISBN 0517708655. Keywords: beliefs euthanasia soul death afterlife morals morality suicide society Cat nr 17101 - $A23
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 - $A13
DEVELOPMENT AND DEPENDENCY. The Political Economy of Papua New Guinea. Amarshi, Good and Mortimer. Melbourne, Oxford University Press, octavo hardcover, 1979, 287 pages, illustrated, endpaper maps. Some general wear, large greeting inside front, otherwise fairly good with fair dust-jacket. ISBN 0195505824. Keywords: papua new guinea history society culture philosophy Cat nr 17601 - $A22
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 - $A17
DIFFICULT LOVE. Twenty-Six Intimate Stories by Contemporary Queensland Writers. Neilsen, Philip, and Horton, Helen (editors). Central Queensland University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 128 pages. Difficult love takes many forms - humorous, dramatic, satirical, fantastic, and more. Very good copy. ISBN 1875998683. Keywords: opinions views relationships Cat nr 17010 - $A27
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 - $A22
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 - $A25
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 - $A26
DOING YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT. A Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education and Social Sciences (2nd Ed). Bell, Judith. Open University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995 reprint of 1993 2nd Edition, Very good copy, with permanen clear plastic over covers. Small crossed-out name inside front. ISBN 0335190944. Keywords: research education sociology Cat nr 17611 - $A27
DON'T TELL MUMMY. A True Story of the Ultimate Betrayal. Maguire, Toni. HarperElement, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 343 pages. A little girl thought her mother would tell her father to stop abusing her, but she didn't. True story but with names and dates, etc, changed to protect people. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 9780007223763. Keywords: children child girls abuse parents families crime sex memoirs Cat nr 17081 - $A22
DRESSING UP. Tranvestism and Drag: The History of an Obsession. Ackroyd, Peter. Thames and Hudson, quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 160 pages, illustrated. 'Tranvsestism is a universal condition, a phenomenon which can be traced in many cultures from the most "primitive" to the most "sophisticated". The book has 148 B&W interesting illustrations. Some creasing to front cover and a little edge wear, but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0500271690. Keywords: transvestism dress clothing costume drag sex sexuality Cat nr 5565 - $A42
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 - $A22
DRUG PRECIPICE. Moffitt, Athol; Malouf, John, and Thompson, Craig. University of NSW Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 222 pages. Topics include: Illicit Drugs, Organized Crime, fallacies of Legalisation, Worsening Problems, Solutions, and Education. Light wear, good copy. ISBN 0868405523. Keywords: drugs health society crime Cat nr 18173 - $A30
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 - $A14
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 - $A22
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 - $A42
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 - $A15
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 - $A25
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 - $A21
ECONOMICS AND MAN. Prelude to a Christian Critique. Vickers, Douglas. The Craig Press, paperback (stiff pictorial linen-finish card), 1976, 372 pages. The author is Professor of Economics at the University of Western Australia. Bumped towards back and a bit stained on edges but fair and quite solid. Keywords: mankind economics society business trade religion christianity Cat nr 17162 - $A27
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 - $A27
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 - $A17
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 - $A15
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 - $A15
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 - $A22
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 - $A13
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 - $A12
FASHION BABYLON. From High Fashion to High Street - Looking up the Skirts of the World's Most Glamorous Industry. Edwards-Jones, Imogen, with Anonymous. Bantam, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 330 pages. A compilation of recollections and real facts woven into a readable form. 'Anonymous' stands for a number of people in the fashion industry. The author also wrote 'Hotel Babylon'. Minor wear, very good solid copy. ISBN 9780593056219. Keywords: fashion business trade garments Cat nr 18143 - $A22
FATHERS AFTER DIVORCE. Building a New Life and Becoming a Successful Separated Parent. Green, Michael. Finch Publishing (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 306 pages. One corner is bumped but otherwise the book is a good solid copy. ISBN 1876453009. Keywords: divorce separation relationships families parents children Cat nr 18152 - $A20
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
FEMINISM AND THE FAMILY IN ENGLAND 1880-1939. Dyhouse, Carol. Basil Blackwell, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1989, 204 pages. Small name in front, light wear, small sun-fading effect on front, otherwise good. ISBN 0631167366. Keywords: feminism women females families marriage relationships Cat nr 17789 - $A27
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 - $A17
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 - $A15
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A17
FIRST STONE (The). Some Questions About Sex and Power. Garner, Helen. Picador, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 222 pages. A study of sex and power - a study triggered by an event involving a female student's accusations against the Master of Ormond College, Melbourne. A couple of creased pages, some browning inside covers (storage in sun?), otherwise fairly good. ISBN 033035583X. Keywords: sex sexuality authority relationships male female men women law Cat nr 8851 - $A15
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
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 - $A67
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 - $A19
FOR THE RECORD. 160 Years of Aboriginal Print Journalism. Rose, Michael (editor). Allen & Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1996, 219 pages, illustrated. Very good copy with just tiny wear an a small name in front. ISBN 1864480580. Keywords: australia aborigines aboriginals journals journals newspapers publishing society Cat nr 17800 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A12
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
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 - $A17
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 - $A25
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 - $A19
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A19
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 - $A15
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 - $A17
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 - $A25
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 - $A14
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 - $A19
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 - $A47
HEART OF THE CIRCLE: Photographs by Edward S. Curtis of Native American Women. Curtis, Edward. Pomegranate Artbooks, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 128 pages, illustrated. The photographer spent about 30 years between 1900 and 1930 among the Indian races. Minor marks to cover and a bit of staining bottom edge, otherwise good. Keywords: american indians women females photography society culture history usa Cat nr 8956 - $A37
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 - $A14
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 - $A22
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 - $A32
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 - $A19
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A42
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 - $A12
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 - $A14
IN HER OWN NAME. A History of Women in South Australia from 1836. Jones, Helen. Wakefield Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised & Updated Ed, 1994, 428 pages, illustrated. Includes the Story of Women's Suffrage. A wide-ranging social history with much detail and many interesting historic illustrations. Light wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 1862343216. Keywords: women females society politics suffrage rights Cat nr 18135 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
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 - $A15
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 - $A25
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE, The. An Evocative Study of Erotic Notions and Practices Through the Ages. Gelb, Norman. Lon, Paddington Press, large octavo hardcover, 1979, 208p., illsts. Discusses various aspects of the sexual impulse from the dawn of time to the present day. An interesting chapter titled 'Turbulent Undercurrents' deals with the byways of sexuality, e.g. fetishes, flagellation, et al. Red cloth is a little degraded but fairly good. No dj. Keywords: erotica sex sexuality psychology male female fetishes prostitution history Cat nr 1634 - $A22
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 - $A12
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 - $A22
JUSTICE IN JEOPARDY. Twelve Witnesses Speak Out. Boyd, Guy. Kingfisher (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 206 pages, illustrated. The campaign to free Lindy Chamberlain, accused of the murder of her daughter Azaria, in the so-called ''dingo case'. This is a fascinating document tracing events behind the scenes, especially in relation to witnesses. Lindy Chamberlain nearly fell victim to a faulty justice system. Has a messy price sticker and a few spots on covers and edges but is quite solid. ISBN 0959114203. Keywords: justice jurisprudence australia courts trials juries judges contempt Cat nr 17460 - $A19
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
KILL OR CURE. Lotions, Potions, Characters and Quacks of Early Australia. Phillips, Peter J. Greenhouse Publications, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1984, 156 pages, illustrated. Has a wealth of illustrations - reproductions of old engravings, photos, advertising, etc. Some light edge and corner wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0909104662. Keywords: australia history cures medicines quacks society Cat nr 17841 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
LAST OF THE HUNTER GATHERERS (The). Fisheries Crisis at Sea. Wigan, Michael. Shrewsbury, Swan Hill Press, octavo hardcover, 1998, 270 pages, illustrated. The author has consulted with fisherfolk, scientists, economists and others to produce this considered study of the vast problem of declining fish stocks. There is some light staining of the back endpaper and inside back cover but has no serious effect and the book is otherwise good with a fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 1853107719. Keywords: fish fisheries resources trade seafarers Cat nr 17988 - $A27
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 - $A19
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 - $A27
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 - $A27
LAYING DOWN THE LAW. The foundations of legal reasoning, research and writing in Australia. Morris, Cook, Greyke, Geddes and Holloway. Butterworths (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 4th Edition, 1996, 396 pages, illustrated. The front cover has a heavy crease, otherwise the book has minor wear and is fairly good. ISBN 0409309524. Keywords: law australia documents writing research Cat nr 17361 - $A27
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 - $A17
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 - $A27
LEGALIZING GENDER INEQUALITY. Courts, Markets, and Unequal Pay for Women in America. Nelson, Robert L., and Bridges, William P. Cambridge University Press, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 393 pages. Minor wear, good clean solid copy. ISBN 0521627508. Keywords: society women females gender inequality wages salaries law Cat nr 17498 - $A42
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 - $A15
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 - $A19
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 - $A27
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
LIVING FOR THE CITY. Urban Australia: Crisis or Challenge? Collins, Tony. ABC (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 158 pages, illustrated. Bit bent from poor storage but otherwise fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0733303242. Keywords: cities urban life society culture people Cat nr 17363 - $A17
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 - $A52
LOUISE SULLIVAN STORY: Australian Nanny's Nightmare. Hix, Pru. Lothian Books (Australia), paperback, 222 pages. Louise was the nanny who was accused of murder when the baby she cared for died. Her story reminds me once again of Rumpole's wise dictum: 'Never plead guilty!' Louise maintained her innocence throughout the exhaustive investigation. However, despite lost evidence, inconclusive autopsy results and medical controversy of Shaken Baby Syndrome, the prosecution built a strong case. After being advised that a guilty verdict and jail sentence were likely, Louise reluctantly accepted a plea of involuntary manslaughter. This is the other side of her story. Very good copy - looks like new. ISBN 0734404247. Keywords: crime justice injustice females women nannies children infants Cat nr 17959 - $A17
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 - $A13
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 - $A15
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. Large name in front, some damp affectation and edge staining but fairly good. ISBN 0947277447. Keywords: courts family families marriage children parents wives husbands law legal separation divorce Cat nr 12985 - $A13
MAKING THE DIFFERENCE. Schools, Families and Social Division. Connell, Ashenden, Kessler & Dowsett. Allen & Unwin (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990 reprint, 228 pages. Draws on a detailed study of the schools and the homes of the wealthy on one hand and of ordinary wage-earners on the other. Name in front, light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0868671328. Keywords: education school schooling families society Cat nr 17496 - $A17
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 - $A19
MANGGARAIANS (THE). A Guide to Traditional Lifestyles. Erb, Maribeth. Times Editions (Singapore), A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999, 'Vanishing Cultures of the World' series. Note, Ex-Library ith the usual cancelled stamps, etc. But fairly good condition. With numerous B&W photos. ISBN 9812040595. Keywords: society culture anthropology people history geography Cat nr 17697 - $A37
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 - $A16
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 - $A27
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 - $A27
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 - $A22
MATHEMATICS AND GENDER. Fennema, Elizabth, and Leder, Gilah C. University of Qld Press paperback,1993, 214 pages. Deals with the attitudes of various people - men, woman, teachers, etc - to the learning of science and maths by women. Very good copy. ISBN0702224545. Keywords: maths mathematics gender sex women females males science Cat nr 4095 - $A27
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A19
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 - $A27
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 - $A27
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 - $A25
MEDICAL HISTORY OF CONTRACEPTION. Hines, Norma E. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins, large octavo hardcover, 1st Ed, 1936, 521p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Front endpaper missing, otherwise fairly good copy. No dust-jacket. Keywords: birth control contraception sex sexuality babies infants embryos mothers fathers intercourse health medicine Cat nr 1391 - $A37
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A14
MINING AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN AUSTRALASIA. Connell, John, and Howitt, Richard. Sydney University Press. Paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993 reprint, 205 pages, illustrated with maps. Includes a number of maps. Minor wear. Good condition. ISBN 0424001772. Keywords: mines mining australia aborigines aboriginals Cat nr 6226 - $A32
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 - $A14
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A14
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 - $A15
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 - $A17
NATURAL ADVANTAGE OF NATIONS (The). Business Opportunities, Innovation and Governance in the 21st Century. Hargroves, Karlson, and Smith, Michael H. (editors). Earthscan, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 527 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Minor corner and edge wear, small name inside front, otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1844073408. Keywords: history business innovation trade strategy tactics philosophy Cat nr 17048 - $A37
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 - $A22
NEW GAMES NEW RULES. Work in Competitive Enterprises. Hilmer, Frederick G. Angus & Robertson, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 296 pages. Lighht wear, fairly good. ISBN 0207166269. Keywords: society work business employment emplyees employers enterprises Cat nr 17161 - $A17
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 - $A12
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
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 - $A32
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 - $A19
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 - $A25
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 - $A15
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 - $A32
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 - $A22
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 - $A15
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 - $A27
OPEN STREET (The). Public Transport, Motor Cars and Politics in Australian Cities. Manning, Ian. Transit Australia, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 112 pages, illustrated. The author is editor of the National Economic Review. Very good copy. ISBN 0909459096. Keywords: transport cities australia travel government policy vehicles cars roads Cat nr 17176 - $A37
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 - $A12
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
PAST & FUTURE PEOPLE, The. McSwain, Romola. Oxford University Press (Australia), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 213 pages. A study of the social and intellectual system of the Karkar Islanders of New Guinea. Cover car rather worn and grubby but internally good. ISBN 0195505638. Keywords: society people history papua new guinea Cat nr 17967 - $A12
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 - $A25
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 - $A17
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 - $A15
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 - $A12
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 - $A17
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 - $A22
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 - $A15
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
PLEASE DADDY, NO. A Boy Betrayed. Howarth, Stuart. HarperElement, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2006, 306 pages. Another story of appalling abuse in a family, a step-father sent to prison, and the aftermath. Minor edge wear, good. ISBN 9780007236398. Keywords: children child boys girls abuse crime families fathers parents memoirs Cat nr 17080 - $A19
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 - $A15
POLICING IN AUSTRALIA HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES. Finnane, Mark (editor). NSW University Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 238 pages. The social history of crime and policing since the convict era. Apart from small name in front this is a good copy. ISBN 086840330X. Keywords: australia history society police justice crime Cat nr 17804 - $A22
POLITICAL CORRECTNESS EXPOSED. A Piranha in Your Bathtub. Sprouse, Marvin. Starburst, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1995, 202 pages. A conservative view of society today. Has occasional bit of pencilling but is otherwise very good. ISBN 0914984624. Keywords: society issues politics views opinions Cat nr 17932 - $A17
POLITICS OF CHILD ABUSE, The. Parton, Nigel. Macmillan, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986 reprint, 245 pages. Child abuse is top priority for social workers but is an area of work that gives rise to the greatest anxieties. Some edge and corner wear and a little grubbiness, small name in front and a little marked on edge but otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0333363175. Keywords: children boys girls juveniles sex abuse crime psychology families society Cat nr 17795 - $A27
POOR DIE YOUNG (The). Housing and Health in Third World Cities. Hardoy, Cairncross and Satterthwaite. Earthscan Publications (UK), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 308 pages. Ex-library but with only minimal marks and usage. Basically a very good copy of this scarce book. Has a wealth of statistical information, background data and charts, etc. ISBN 1853830194. Keywords: society sociology poverty third world people Cat nr 17145 - $A37
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 - $A22
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 - $A12
POSTMODERNISM: A READER. Docherty, Thomas. Harvester Wheatsheaf, small quarto paperback, 1993, 528 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) No obvious underlinings, highlighting or marginal notes. Minor corner wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0745012434. Keywords: postmodernism society sociology philosophy views opinions Cat nr 17039 - $A37
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 - $A27
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 - $A15
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 - $A27
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 - $A25
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 - $A17
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 - $A12
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 - $A22
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 - $A22
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 - $A17
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE UNWANTED CHILD, The. Bowley, Agatha H. Edinburgh, Livingstone, small hardcover, 1947, 112 pages. The book itself is generally very good with excellent cloth, etc, although the dust-jacket is a bit worn and grubby. Keywords: children boys girls relationships families parents psychology Cat nr 8954 - $A25
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 - $A14
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 - $A37
REALITIES OF RACE. An Analysis of the Concepts of Race and Racism and their Relevance to Australian Society. McConnochie, Keith R. ANZ Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1973, 166 pages. Small name in front and paper tending to brown but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0855520159. Keywords: race racism society australia Cat nr 17808 - $A19
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 - $A22
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 - $A27
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 - $A32
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 - $A25
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 - $A22
REVOLUTION FROM WITHIN. A Book of Self-Esteem. Steinem, Gloria. Little, Brown paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1993, 421 pages. Minor marks, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 0316812471. Keywords: women females society psychology self help feminism Cat nr 18138 - $A17
RIGHT TO BE DIFFERENT, The. Deviance and Enforced Therapy. Kittrie, Nicholas N. Penguin paperback, 1977 reprint, 443 pages. Minor edge wear and light edge staining, good copy. ISBN 0140215387. Keywords: deviant deviance psychology difference society sociology Cat nr 3660 - $A19
RIGHT TO PRIVACY, The. Alderman, Ellen, and Kennedy, Caroline. Vintage, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 413 pages. Police strip-searches (with some appalling stories involving women), publishing embarassing photos, bosses reading your emails, off-job lifestyles affecting employment, these and many issues of mdoern life discussed by two female attorneys, well-known for their advocacy in human rights areas. Near-new copy (spine not creased). ISBN 0679744347. Keywords: psychology society privacy abuse Cat nr 17749 - $A27
RING OF LIBERATION. Deceptive Discourse in Brazilian Capoeira. Lewis, J. Lowell. University of Chicago Press, paperback, 1992, 263p., illsts. Foreword by Robert Farris Thompson. Except for tine crease at back this is a near-fine copy. ISBN 0226476839. Keywords: liberation brazil latin south america society sociology Cat nr 2658 - $A27
ROBERT MENZIES' FORGOTTEN PEOPLE. Brett, Judith. Sun Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 313 pages, illustrated. The starting-point of this book is Menzies' speech in 1941 to 'The Forgotten People' - Australia's Middle Class. With two sections B&W photos. Some writing inside front and covers sun-browned (stored in hot place), otherwise good. ISBN 0725107219. Keywords: society australia people politics government Cat nr 17770 - $A22
ROCKING CHAIR BOOK, The. Denker, Ellen and Bert. Main Street Press Books, A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1979, 192 pages, illustrated. The history and sociology of the rocking chair. Well illustrated with a large number of B&W photos. Covers a bit grubby and worn, edges a little worn. There is also a damaged area on front cover. OK within. ISBN 831774185. Keywords: furniture furnishings chairs rockers culture artefacts artifacts history Cat nr 6299 - $A27
ROMANTIC STORY OF SCENT, The. Trueman, John. Aldus/Jupiter, octavo hardcover, 1975, 127p, illsts. The history and sociology of perfume. Near-fine with nice brown cloth and excellent gilt spine lettering. Dust-jacket has just the slightest of wear. The dust-jacket flaps have 18 scratch-and-smell patches featuring different perfumes. They have not been touched but whether they still work after such a long time is another matter! No guarantees. ISBN 0904041026. Keywords: scent scents perfume perfumes fragrances odours cosmetics history society Cat nr 1390 - $A25
ROSE SCOTT. VISION AND REVISION IN FEMINISM. Allen, Judith A. Melbourne, Oxford University Press, large octavo hardcover, 1994, 331p.(Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Near-fine copy with like dust-jacket. ISBN 0195548469. Keywords: sociology women females biography autobiography feminism rights Cat nr 1394 - $A22
ROYAL CHILDREN. Courtney, Nicholas. London, J.M. Dent, quarto hardcover, 1982, 216 pages, illustrated. The dust-jacket is a bit worn but the book is otherwise good with good black cloth and spine lettering, etc. Includes a great selection of B&W photographs - and not all formal! Also some colour plates. ISBN 0460045679. Keywords: royalty children juveniles families photography britain england Cat nr 17950 - $A27
SAVAGE GOD (The). A Study of Suicide. Alvarez, Al. Bloomsbury paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 320 pages. The author uses the death of his friend, the poet Sylvia Plath, as the launching-pad for this meditation and examination of the topic. Very good copy. ISBN 0747559058. Keywords: suicide self-harm death psychology Cat nr 8696 - $A19
SAVING JESSIE. A Mother's Moving Story of her Daughter's Battle with Heroin. Clark, Imogen. Doubleday Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000 reprint, 277 pages. The moving story told by a mother, from her first realization of her teenage daughter's addiction through the weeks and months that followed. Tiny corner damage but generally fairly good solid copy. ISBN 1864710020. Keywords: biography families drugs heroin narcotics psychology Cat nr 17941 - $A22
SCENT OF POWER, The. On the trail of women and power in Australian politics. Mitchell, Susan. Sydney, A & R, paperback, 1996, 247p, illst. Has a large greeting written inside front, otherwise it is a very good copy. ISBN 0207186812. Keywords: australia women females politics government sociology Cat nr 8081 - $A12
SEASIDE HOLIDAY (The). The History of the English Seaside Resorts. Hern, Anthony. London, Cresset Press, octavo hardcover, 1967, 209 pages, illustrated. Some edge staining, especially top edge, and also endpapers, but the cloth is good and the book otherwise solid with good spine lettering. Dust-jacket bit worn but fair. Keywords: history society culture manners beaches seaside holidays travel tourism people customs Cat nr 17744 - $A27
SEASONAL FEASTS AND FESTIVALS. James, E.O. Lon, Thames and Hudson, octavo hardcover, 1961, 336p, illsts. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Ex-library, with cancelled stamps, plastic over dust-jacket, some grubbiness and general wear but solid. Keywords: history customs beliefs festivals feasts observances religion society culture Cat nr 5323 - $A32
SEX IN THE FUTURE. The Reproductive Revolution and How It Will Change Us. Baker, Robin. New York, Arcade Publishing, large octavo hardcover, 2000 reprint, 320p. Near-fine with near-fine dust-jacket. ISBN 1559705213. Keywords: sex gender sexuality birth people society Cat nr 2984 - $A17
SEXUAL SHAKEDOWN: The Sexual Harassment of Women on the Job. Farley, Lin. NY, McGraw Hill, octavo hardcover, 1978, 228p. I still recall the surprise and embarrassment I had one day visiting a fellow-wholesaler years back (before I was in books), to see him fondling a female worker. She was obviously trying to fend him off and he was doing it in front of visitors! The lady later left him and joined our business! This book details many actual cases, some far worse than this one. Light edge staining, otherwise good copy with worn dust-jacket. ISBN 0070199574. Keywords: sex sexuality men women females males harassment work jobs employment employees employes employers law crime legal workplace Cat nr 4723 - $A15
SEXUAL VIOLENCE. THE REALITY FOR WOMEN. London Rape Crisis Centre. Women's Press paperback (stiff card), Revised Ed, 1988, 143 pages. The myths and realities, reacts to rape and sexual assault, the law and courts, medical, and more. Some wear and light marks, fairly good. ISBN 0704339102. Keywords: crime sex sexuality women females law trials justice courts shelters Cat nr 6191 - $A22
SHATTERED DREAMS. An Abused Wife's Escape to Freedom. Stewart, Susan. Mainstream Publishing paperback, 1998, 172p. 'Devastating account of five years in the life of an ordinary woman and her initial struggle to keep her abusive marriage above suspicion, her unconventional escape and her time spent in a 1990s refuge. Through her personal diary the reader glimpses communal life in a refuge with three other families'. Near-new copy. ISBN 1851589902. Keywords: marriage wives husbands families abuse cruelty divorce weddings Cat nr 2470 - $A22
SILENCE KILLS. Events Leading up to the Vietnam Moratorium on 8 May. Cairns, J.F. 1970, quarto hardcover, 104p, illsts. The anti-war movement in Australia. The author was a federal Labor MP. Book somewhat worn but fair with loss colour board edges. Dust-jacket frayed on edges. Keywords: war warfare vietnam asia far east politics dissent dissenters conscientious objectors Cat nr 4705 - $A15
SIMPLE STATISTICS. A course book for the social sciences. Clegg, Frances. Cambridge University Press large paperback, 1990 reprint, 200p, illsts. Some corner damage but fairly good. ISBN 0521288029. (02) 65857202Keywords: statistics numbers maths mathematics sociology Cat nr 2481 - $A27
SINGLE FATHERS. Australian Men Take On a New Role. Wilson, John. Sun Books (Australia) paperback (stiff pictorial card with foldover flaps, 1990, 174 pages. Good condition. ISBN 0725105917. Keywords: men males fathers parents families children Cat nr 6245 - $A17
SLAVE POWER CONSPIRACY AND THE PARANOID STYLE, The. Davis, David Brion. Louisiana State Uni Press, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1982, 97 pages. Conspiracy theories in relation to slavery. Very good copy. ISBN 0807110345. Keywords: slavery conspiracies abolition politics society america usa Cat nr 6430 - $A22
SLAVE. The True Story of a Girl's Lost Childhood and her Fight for Survival. Nazer, Mende, with Damien Lewis. Virago large paperback (stiff card), 2004, 325 pages. This story is but one of many. A 12-year-old girl abducted by Mujahidin who hacked down the villagers. She was sold to an Arabn woman in Khartoum and for the next seven years lived the miseable life of a slave - fed with food scraps from the family plates, receiving no pay, sleeping on the floor, and locked up each night. And more. This is the graphic story. Some corner bending and general edge wear but fair and solid within. ISBN 1844081141. Keywords: biography girls women females slaves slavery crime abuse Cat nr 5255 - $A22
SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY. Western, John S. Macmillan paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1988 reprint, 385 pages. Name in front, permanent plastic over cover. Some edge wear. Fair only but solid. ISBN 0333338952. Keywords: australia society sociology people inequality Cat nr 7085 - $A17
SOCIAL MEANING OF HUMAN SEXUALITY, THE. (2nd Edition) Petras, John W. Boston, Allyn and Bacon paperback, 2nd Edition, 1978, 234 pages. There is some damage to the cover of this book and some light stains on edge, bit worn at corners, small name in front. Otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0205060137. Keywords: sex sexuality erotica psychology society sociology Cat nr 11380 - $A22
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ACROSS CULTURES. Analysis and Perspectives. Smith, Peter B., and Bond, Michael Harris. Harvester/Wheatsheaf paperback, 1993, 274 pages, illustrated. Tiny corner damage but otherwise very good and solid. No obvious underlining or marginal nots, etc. ISBN 0745011713. Keywords: society culture psychology Cat nr 5686 - $A32
SOCIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FEMININE CHARACTER, The. Farganis, Sondra. Rowman & Littlefiield, octavo hardcover, 1986, 260 pages. A collection of essays that examine moral theory in light of women's experiences. The central impetus of the work is Carol Gilligan's psychological work on moral development that describes two gender-related moralities: a morality of care prevalent among women, and a morality of justice prevalent in men's thinking. Very good copy with excellent cloth and sine lttering and a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0847673251. Keywords: society sociology females women character Cat nr 7435 - $A27
SOCIETY AND CHANGE. A Sociological Introduction to Contemporary Australia (2nd Ed). Stafford, Christine, and Furze, Brian. Macmillan paperback, 2nd Edition, 1997, 429 pages. Minor defects and some wear but fairly good. ISBN 0732945798. Keywords: society sociology australia Cat nr 3341 - $A32
SOCIETY AND CHANGE. A Sociological Introduction to Contemporary Australia (2nd Edition). Stafford, Christine, and Furze, Brian (editors). Macmillan Australia, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2nd Edition, 2003 reprint, 420 pages. A little light edge wear and a small amount of highlighting, otherwise good. ISBN 0732945798. Keywords: society people australia Cat nr 6127 - $A32
SOCIOLOGY FOR AUSTRALIANS. Sargent, Margaret. Longmans Cheshire paperback (card), 1984, 254p. Browned paper, some edge stains, fair only but solid. ISBN 0582714788. Keywords: society sociology people australia Cat nr 3154 - $A15
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION. Possibilities and Practices. Allen, Jennifer (editor). Social Sciences Press (Aust), paperback, 1999 reprint, 371 pages. No obvious underlinings or marginal notes. Minor edge wear, good solid copy. ISBN 1876033010. Keywords: society sociology education schooling Cat nr 6435 - $A22
SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION, The (3rd Edition). Banks, Olive. Batsford Books, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977 reprint of 3rd Edition (1976), 294 pages. Light edge wear, otherwise good. ISBN 0713431733. Keywords: sociology education Cat nr 17693 - $A22
SOUL MURDER. Persecution In the Family. Schatzman, Morton. Pelican paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1976, 173 pages, illustrated. This book deals with a truly bizarre history - detailing the personal story of an eminent German judge who went mad and the part played in his madness by his father's repressive regime when he was a child. Includes sketches of such implements of torture as the head-holder designed to force the child's head straight, a shoulder band to keep the shoulders pulled back, a belt to keep the child stretched taut while asleep and a device worn by the child while working at a table, etc. This copy is falling apart but all pages have been checked and are present. It is also disfigured in many places by notes and underlinings. Priced accordingly. ISBN 0140216448. Keywords: madness schizophrenia family life fathers children abuse discipline punishment bizarre Cat nr 6897 - $A37
SOULS OF BLACK FOLK, The. Du Bois, W.E.B. Dover Thrift Edition, Paperback, 1994, 165p. Unabridged. 'A founding work in the literature of black protest.' This collection of essays was first published in 1903. Near-fine copy. Keywords: america usa united states society essays Cat nr 11543 - $A13
SPIRITUAL AND MENTAL CONCEPTS OF THE MAORI. Best, Elsdon. Dominion Museum Monograph, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1986 reprint of New Edition, 57 pages, illustrated. Good. Keywords: new zealand aoterea maoris maories psychology sociology society culture religion Cat nr 5027 - $A19
STEP RIGHT UP (Revised Edition). McNamara, Brooks. University Press of Mississippi, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), Revised Ed, 1995, 249 pages, illustrated. The fascinating though at times shady history of the medicine show - an American show-business institution. With numerous B&W photos, reproductions of old adverts, etc. Good copy. ISBN 087805832X. Keywords: show business entertainment medicine shows chrlatans fraud cures Cat nr 5848 - $A22
STORIES IN THE NIGHT. Reflections of a Radio Priest. McLaren, Father Jim. Collins Dove paperback, 1987, 120p. The author ran a Sunday night radio talkback program in Sydney and tells some of the stories here. Writing inside front, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0859244733. Keywords: radio talkback priests advice psychology Cat nr 4721 - $A17
STRANGE CASE OF POT, The. Schofield, Michael. Pelican paperback, 1971 reprint, 205p. The author, a social psychologist, considers the escalation theory (from cannabis to harder drugs), cannabis and crime, the law and police, and other aspects. Brown paper and aged-looking but fair except for some childish pencil scribbling inside front and back. Doesn't affect main text. Keywords: pot marijuana hemp cannabis drugs smokes smoking psychology law legal crime Cat nr 1496 - $A17
STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE AND WORKBOOK to accompany ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR. Leading & Managing in Australia and New Zealand. Wrathall, Jeffrey P. Prentice Hall, approx. A4 paperback (stiff pictorial card), 3rd Edition, 2001, 200 pages. Unused copy. Very good. ISBN 1740095820. Keywords: sociology organizations organisations psychology Cat nr 7481 - $A31
STUDY OF POPULATIONS, The. Messel, H. (editor). Pergamon Press, small quarto paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985, 255 pages, illustrated. Extensive coverage - a course of lectures in the 23rd International Science School for High School Students. Sponsored by the Science Foundation of Physics within the University of Sydney. Hel at Sydney Aug-Sep 1985. With an extensive section of colour photographic plates. The book is rather ancient-looking with edge wear, etc, but is generally fair and intact. ISBN 008029877X. Keywords: population statistics geography sociology history biology Cat nr 17696 - $A47
STUPID WHITE MEN. And Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation. Moore, Michael. Penguin paperback, 2002, 281p. Little bent towards upper edge but fairly good. ISBN 0141011904. Keywords: america usa politics government society people Cat nr 2752 - $A15
SUBORDINATION. Feminism and Social Theory. Burton, Clare. Geo Allen & Unwin, paperback (stiff pictorial card), Surveys some of the most important ideas developed within feminism in the past 40 years. Showing some signs of age and sunburnt inside covers but otherwise fair and quite solid. ISBN 0868617105. Keywords: women feminism philosophy females society gender class Cat nr 17801 - $A22
TAKEN IN CONTEMPT. When parents abduct their own children. Bowles, Robin. Macmillan Australia, paperback, 2001, 356 pages, illustrated with photo plates. Has a good section of interesting B&W photos in centre. Has some edge and corner wear and a little grubbiness but is fairly good. ISBN 073291101X, Keywords: children parents families mothers fathers boys girls abduction crime marriage divorce disputes Cat nr 3585 - $A19
TEENAGE ALCOHOLISM & SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Causes, Consequences and Cures. Bartimole, Carmel, and Bartimole, John. Frederick Fell Publishers (USA), paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 125 pages. This copy is a bit damaged - has some badly creased pages towards front and general external wear to covers and edges, etc. But it is all there and it is scarce! ISBN 0936320184. Keywords: teens teenagers youth alcohol alcoholism drugs narcotics abuse health psychology Cat nr 7841 - $A31
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (4th Edition). Corey, Gerald. Brooks Cole Publishing, large octavo hardcover, pictorial boards, 4th Edition, 1991, 475 pages. (Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details.) Has some pencilling here and there but is otherwise a good solid copy. ISBN 0534133142. Keywords: counselling counseling psychology psychiatry sociology mind Cat nr 7444 - $A31
THERE'S ALWAYS BEEN A WOMEN'S MOVEMENT THIS CENTURY. Spender, Dale. Pandora paperback (stiff card), 1983, 200 pages, illustrated. Paper browned, a little damage to front cover, but fairly good. ISBN 00863580025. Keywords: women females feminists feminism society sociology Cat nr 5278 - $A12
TIMESHIFT ON VIDEO CULTURE. Cubitt, Sean. Comedia/Routledge, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1991, 206 pages. The author argues that video, rather than film or TV, has the potential to become a uniquely democratic medium. 'Through electronic recording - video rental, off-air recording, music video, community, campaign or artists' video.' And this was written well before the YouTube phenomenon! ISBN 0415016789. Keywords: video culture society sociology philosophy electronics Cat nr 7984 - $A27
TINKER, TAILOR . . . the Myth of Cultural Deprivation. Keddie, Nell (editor). Penguin paperback, 1975 reprint, 149p. Browned paper but fairly good. Keywords: culture sociology society psychology Cat nr 11012 - $A13
TO BE OR NOT TO BE A VIRGIN. De Lys, Claudia. Tandem paperback, 1966 reprint, 224 pages. More thoughtful and useful book than might appear from the title! Often referred to in studies of sexuality. With useful references and bibliography. Heavily worn, browned paper, etc, but intact. Keywords: sex sexuality women females virgins virginity Cat nr 5227 - $A12
TO RENEW AMERICA. Gingrich, Newt. HarperCollins octavo hardcover, 1995, 260 pages. The former conservative Speaker of the US House of Representatives writes. The books has a couple of small marks on edge but is otherwise very good. The dust-jacket is damaged at back and creased front flap. ISBN 006017336X. Keywords: usa america philosophy sociology Cat nr 6240 - $A17
TOMORROW BELONGS TO US. How the International Drugs Trade Fuels the New Nuclear Arms Race. Collins, Larry. HarperCollins, oversize Paperback, 1999, 452p. Startling facts about the drug trade and the arms race. Some cover creases and wear to edges. Fair but solid. ISBN 0002259265.Keywords: society sociology drugs narcotics crime criminals trade nuclear atomic weapons Cat nr 1272 - $A17
TRIAL AND ERROR. Mordechai Vanunu and Israel's nuclear bomb. Gilling, Tom, and McKnight, John. Monarch Paperback, 1991, 199p, illsts. Mordechai Vanunu had worked on Israel's nuclear weapons program. He left the country and moved to Australia, converting to Christianity. Mossad agents kidnapped the defector and he was tried in secret and sent to jail for 18 years. This copy bent rather badly but is intact. Keywords: atomic nuclear weapons bombs power israel palestine crime christianity kidnap abduction trials jail gaol prison Cat nr 13328 - $A15
TRIAL BY CONSPIRACY. The Lies, Cover-Ups and Injustices Behind the Neil Hamilton Affair. Hunt, Jonathan Boyd. GreenZone Publishing (NZ), large octavo hardcover, 1998, 336 pages, illsts. Neil Hamilton, Tory MP and one-time minister in the Major government, was tried and found guilty by the British press as 'Mister Sleaze'. But a freelance TV reporter, Jonathan Hunt, spent 12 months studying the case and this book is his exposé of what he found. Near-fine with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0473051230. Keywords: trials justice jurisprudence politics politicians sleaze government britain england westminster parliament Cat nr 3699 - $A25
UGLY TRUTH ABOUT THE ADL (Anti-Defamation league). The. Editors of Executive Intelligence Review. Executive Intelligence Review, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 152 pages, illustrated. The authors claim that the League 'is a leading agent spreading the evils of drugs, dirty money and New Age perversions' in society today. Phew! Paper browned as is card inside covers (from sun), otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0943235073. Keywords: defamation law drugs finance society history Cat nr 7325 - $A27
UNDER THE SNOW. Testimony of a Tibetan Prisoner. Gyatso, Palden. Harvill paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1998, 234 pages, illustrated. Writing inside front and minor defects, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 1860465099. Keywords: tibet human rights abuses china asia far east crime Cat nr 5824 - $A14
UNEQUAL EXCHANGE, IMPERIALISM AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT. An Essay on the Political Economy of World Capitalism. Sau, Ranjit. Calcutta, Oxford Press Paperback, 1984 reprint, 1984 reprint, 202p. Some corner and edge wear but fairly good copy. Keywords: society history economy capitalism money politics trade wealth business Cat nr 11578 - $A19
UNEQUAL WORK (Questions for Feminism). Beechey, Veronica. Verso, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1987, 240 pages. Small amount pencilling and name in front but otherwise good copy. ISBN 0860918529. Keywords: women employees work employment remuneration society Cat nr 17787 - $A19
UNEXPECTED LEGACY OF DIVORCE (The). A 25 Year Landmark Study. Wallerstein, Lewis and Blakeslee. HarperCollins, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2000, 147 pages. 'As seen on Oprah'. A unique study begun 25 years earlier when the author began talking to children whose parents were divorcing. She followed seven children in particular into their adult lives and reports here in detail how they fared. A fascinating landmark study. Minor defects, very good copy. ISBN 073227043X. Keywords: marriage relationships parents children divorce separation Cat nr 17090 - $A37
UNEXPURGATED PENTHOUSE, The. Guccione, Bob. NEL paperback, 1972, 191p. No illustrations! But a fascinating collection of articles by various contributors on controversial issues, e.g. public nudity. This is a rather ratty copy but intact. It is, however, a very scarce book. Keywords: erotica sex sexuality nudes nudity nakedness morals morality society sociology Cat nr 11937 - $A22
URANIUM. ENERGY SOURCE OF THE FUTURE? Titterton, E.W., and Robotham, E.P. Abacus paperback, 1979, 202p, illsts. The Case For by Professor Titterton of the ANU, and the Case Against by Mr Robotham of the University of Melbourne. Some creasing to pages and back of book, browned paper, but fair. Keywords: uranium atomic energy physics power society policy science Cat nr 1392 - $A17
US MOB. History, Culture, Struggle: An Introduction to Indigenous Australia. Mudrooroo. Angus & Robertson paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1999 reprint, 242 pages. 'A leading writer, activist and commentator voices the demands and views of indigenous Australians.' The book is a bit bent but is otherwise good and solid. ISBN 0207188181. Keywords: australia aborigines aboriginals history people culture society Cat nr 6593 - $A17
VACCINATION AGAINST PREGNANCY - Miracle or Menace? Richter, Judith. Spinifex Press/Zed Books paperback, 1996, 182 pages, illsts. Ex-library with usual cancelled stamps, plastic over cover, etc, but fairly good. ISBN 1875559574. Keywords: pregnancy birth mothers women babies health contraceptives Cat nr 4106 - $A22
VEILED KINGDOM (The). A unique insight into Saudi society and the Bin Ladin family. Bin Ladin, Carmen. Virago paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2004, 209 pages, illustrated. The author, of Swiss-Persian origins, married into the Bib Ladin clan. After the Twin Towers episode she moved back to Switzerland with her daughters. Her she tells us about the inner workings of the Bin Ladin family and of the Saudi kingdom - one of the most repressive societies in the world. Black remainder line top edge, otherwise very good. ISBN 1844081028. Keywords: biography autobiography islam muslims saudi arabia oppression women females girls terrorism religion morals Cat nr 7397 - $A22
VIOLENCE IN HUMAN SOCIETY. Gunn, John. David & Charles (UK), octavo hardcover, 1973, 200 pages. Some light edge staining and some ink marks in a few margins, otherwise fairly good with fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0715359282. Keywords: society sociology violence crime Cat nr 5297 - $A22
VOICES OF THE SURVIVORS. Powerful and moving stories from survivors of sexual assault. Easteal, Patricia. Spinifex Australia, Paperback, 1994, 262p. The author, from the Australian Institute of Criminology, has drawn together responses of women to a national survey about rape and sexual abuse. Includes tables from survivor surveys and suggested sources of help for abuse victims. Minor corner, edge wear, basically good solid copy. Scarce. ISBN 1875559248. Keywords: children teenagers youths sex sexual abuse crime Cat nr 1178 - $A22
WEDDING ETIQUETTE. McCarthy, Anne-Marie. Penguin (Australia) Pocket series, mini paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1992, 134 pages. For Australian conditions. One could comment but I refrain! Card covers sun-affected, otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0140128042. Keywords: weddings ceremonies etiquette manners customs Cat nr 7298 - $A13
WHALEBONE TO SEE-THROUGH. A History of Body Packaging. Colmer, Michael. Cassell Australia, large Paperback (A4-plus), 1979, no pagination, circa 96p, illsts. The fascinating history of what lies beneath! From chastity belts to see-through blouses and peek-a-boo bras. Packed with bw and colour photos, sketches and information. Near-fine copy. ISBN 0726913944. Keywords: underwear undies undergarments bras slips teddies corsets nudes nudity dress clothes clothing deshabillé dishabille Cat nr 5401 - $A32
WHAT ABOUT US? An Open Letter to the Mothers Feminism Forgot. Freely, Maureen. London, Bloomsbury, large octavo hardcover, 1995, 225 pages. Good copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0747523045. Keywords: women females mothers feminists feminism society Cat nr 5320 - $A22
WHAT AUSTRALIA MUST DO TO SURVIVE THE DEPRESSION. Citizens Electoral Council. Citizens Electoral Council of Australia. Paperback, 2001 reprint, 330 pages, illsts. Dedicated to Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr. The Council wants globalisation dumped, wants fixed exchange rates, and much more. Bent a bit on one corner, otherwise good. ISBN 0957911904. Keywords: politics government economics philosophy society sociology Cat nr 3359 - $A22
WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDA HAYES? Euthanasia, murder or an act of God. Bowles, Robin. Pan Macmillan (Australia), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2002, 332 pages, illustrated. A couple of marks on edge, minor wear, but otherwise good and solid. ISBN 0732911494. Keywords: health medicine doctors death euthanasia suicide crime law society australia Cat nr 17247 - $A22
WHAT IS TO BE DONE ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN? Wilson, Elizabeth. Penguin paperback, 1983, 256p. Published in association with the Socialist Society. A little bent and worn but fair. Keywords: society women females abuse violence relationships crime Cat nr 3780 - $A13
WHAT SHALL WE TELL THE KIDS? What Kids Want to Hear from Their Parents. Olshaker, Bennett. Schwartz & Wilkinson paperback,1989, 239p. 'About Sex, About Drugs, Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, Injuries, Racism, Death, Violence.' A useful book for any parent. Minor creases and edge wear, fairly good solid copy. ISBN 1863370072. Keywords: children boys girls problems education parents Cat nr 5248 - $A17
WHAT SOCIETY DOES TO GIRLS. Nicholson, Joyce. Virago oversize paperback, 1984 reprint, 72p, illsts. Light crease front cover, minor wear, fairly good copy. ISBN 0860680215. Keywords: girls females women society education gender sex roles youth children teens teenagers Cat nr 5351 - $A17
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FIND OUT THAT YOUR WIFE WAS SEXUALLY ABUSED. With discussion Questions. Courtright, John, and Rogers, Dr Sid. Zondervan (USA) paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1994, 159 pages. A book about history and recovery. Finding the healing path. The authors (one of whom is a pastor) have both dealt in their own marriages with past sexual abuse and now conduct seminars on the topic. One page creased, minor wear, otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0310442915. Keywords: husbands wives families marriage relationships sex sexuality abuse psychology Cat nr 7961 - $A37
WHEN DADDY COMES HOME. Maguire, Toni. HarperElement (UK), large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2007, 312 pages. Abused by her own father as a child, Antoinette (not her real name) thought the abuse had ended when her father went to prison to pay for his horrific acts. But one day her father came out of prison and Antoinette found herself once again living under the same roof as her abuser. Said to be a true story with only names, dates, etc, changed to protect people. Very good copy. ISBN 9780007243990. Keywords: children child girls teenagers teens abuse fathers parents families crime sex memoirs Cat nr 17077 - $A22
WHEN MOTHERS WORK. Loving Our Children Without Sacrificing Ourselves. Peters, Joan K. Hodder large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1997, 251 pages. Draws on latest research from psychologists and others. Minor defects, good solid copy. ISBN 0733608205. Keywords: mothers families marriage children homes work employees employment Cat nr 8263 - $A22
WHEN THE LUCK RUNS OUT. The Future for Australians at Work. Hilmer, Frederick G. Harper & Row paperback, 1985, 163p. Minor creases to front, paper tending to browning, otherwise good. ISBN 006312064X. Keywords: australia society people work business trade employment employees employers Cat nr 5888 - $A14
WOMAN AND LABOUR (labor). Schreiner, Olive. Virago paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1985 reprint, 283 pages. Paper a little browned, permanent clear plastic over cover, otherwise good copy. ISBN 0860680460. Keywords: women females labour labor psychology society work history Cat nr 6598 - $A15
WOMAN HERSELF. A Transdisciplinary Perspective on Women's Identity. Rowland, Robyn. Oxford Paperback, 1988, 232p. 'How men, through patriarchal society, have imposed upon women an identity based in biological difference and defined as inferior.' Slight corner wear, good solid copy. ISBN 0195544757. Keywords: women females psychology Cat nr 1536 - $A19
WOMEN AND EVIL. Noddings, Nel. University of California Press (Berkeley), octavo hardcover, 1989, 284 pages. A feminist perspective. The author shows how women historically have been victims of male attempts to associate abstract evil with femininity. Ex-library with cancelled stamps but otherwise good with good dust-jacket. ISBN0520065700. Keywords: history women females philosophy society religion ethics theology sociology Cat nr 4896 - $A25
WOMEN IN THE THIRD WORLD. Fisher, Maxine P. NY, Franklin Watts, large octavo hardcover, 1989, 176p, illsts. Good copy with worn but fairly good dust-jacket. Keywords: women females society sociology Cat nr 10842 - $A15
WOMEN, MEN & RAPE. Wyre, Ray, and Swift, Anthony. Headway paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1990, 78 pages. The psychology of rape and the rapist. Includes transcripts of interviews with offenders providing disturbing insights into their mindsets. Also covers child abuse and obscene phone calls. Light wear, fairly good. ISBN 0340529245. Keywords: men males women females rape sex crime psychology Cat nr 6151 - $A22
WOMEN'S CHOICES. Philosophical Problems Facing Feminism. Midgley, Mary, and Hughes, Judith. Weidenfeld & Nicolson Paperback, 1983, 242p. Some edge grubbiness, front endpaper missing, name in front. Otherwise solid. ISBN 0297782223. Keywords: feminism women females gender p;politics society sociology philosophy Cat nr 8132 - $A12
WOMEN'S SILENCE, MEN'S VIOLENCE. Sexual Assault in England 1770 - 1845. Clark, Anna. Pandora paperback (stiff card), 1987, 180 pages, frontispiece illst. An interesting aspect of history. But, alas, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Thus our Government has to run TV ads against such violence. Browned paper, some edge stains, but solid. ISBN 086358103X. Keywords: women females violence relationships society true crime assaults abuse Cat nr 5166 - $A22
WORD OF A WOMAN (The). Feminist Dispatches (despatches) 1968-1992. Morgan, Robin. W.W. Norton, octavo hardcover, 1992, 304 pages. Small area of damage to cloth at head of spine, otherwise very good. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0393034275. Keywords: women females feminists feminism Cat nr 3732 - $A17
WORLD FROM ISLAM (The). A Journey of Discovery Through the Muslim Heartland. Negus, George. HarperCollins, large paperback (stiff pictorial card), 2003, 294 pages, illustrated. Well-known Australia broadcaster tells all. With some excellent colour photos. Bit of wear to page corners, etc, but fair and solid. ISBN 0732276233. Keywords: islam muslims mohammedans people society culture history religion Cat nr 8347 - $A17
WORLD MOVES SLOWLY (The). A Documentary History of Australian Women. Kingston, Beverley. Cassell Australia, paperback (stiff pictorial card), 1977, 202 pagesSmall name in front and some light edge wear but fairly good. ISBN 0726947024. Keywords: women females society australia people history documents Cat nr 17793 - $A17
WORLD OF SEX (The). Volume One: SEXUAL EQUALITY. Hoshii, Iwao. Paul Norbury Publications (UK), octavo hardcover, 1986, 179 pages. Very good clean copy but lack dust-jacket. ISBN 0904404545. Keywords: ex sexuality equality males females men women psychology erotica society sociology Cat nr 5069 - $A22
YOUTH EXPECTATIONS AND TRANSITIONS. Poole, Millicent E. Melbourne, Routledge and Kegan Paul, paperback, 1983, 339p. Grapples with the question: 'What does society expect of the 15 to 18-year-olds as they move from adolescence to adulthood? The author is Associate Professor of Education at Macquarie University, Sydney. Some small edge wear and a small crease to front cover. Basically solid copy. ISBN 0710092830. Keywords: youth teens teenagers boys girls adolescents psychology personality development philosophy society Cat nr 2770 - $A27
ZINACANTECOS OF MEXICO (The). A Modern Maya Way of Life. Vogt, Evon Z. Holt, Rinehart, Winston, Paperback, 1970, 113p, illsts. Light pencilling couple of pages, else good copy. Keywords: society native life beliefs religion shamanism mayas culture mexico mexican Cat nr 8042 - $A15
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