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Society & Social Sciences
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Ireland Through a Critical Lense : A Miscellany of Life-Writing on Politics, Culture and Film€51.00
This compendium gathers together his published work and films produced over the last forty years. Sociology of Ireland.
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Religion and the Rise of Sport in England€43.99
Tells the story of the changing relationship between sport and religion from 1800 to the present day Both religion and sport stir deep emotions, shape identities, and inspire powerful loyalties. They have sometimes been in competition for people's resources of time and money, but can also be mutually supportive.
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Painted People : Humanity in 21 Tattoos€24.99
Painted People is a beguiling and intimate look at an untold history of humanity. The earliest tattoos yet identified belonged to OEtzi, the 'iceman', whose mummy allows us a brief glimpse into the prehistory of the practice.
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Sexual/Liberation€9.95
Sexual/Liberation addresses the paradoxes of sexual freedom in contemporary neoliberal Ireland. It invites readers to imagine a revolutionary form of sexual liberation beyond the present objective of achieving equality within a grossly unequal social order.
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The Seed Detective : Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables€23.99
Meet the Indiana Jones of vegetables on his quest to save our heritage produce. Have you ever wondered how everyday staples such as peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and sweetcorn ended up on our plates?
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What We Owe The Future : A Million-Year View (Hardback)Special Price €20.99 Regular Price €24.99
Humanity is in its infancy. Our future could last for millions of years - or it could end tomorrow.
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The Mandela Brief : Sydney Kentridge and the Trials of Apartheid€29.99
Sydney Kentridge carved out a reputation as South Africa's most prominent anti-apartheid advocate - his story is entwined with the country's emergence from racial injustice and oppression.
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How Britain Broke the World : War, Greed and Blunders from Kosovo to Afghanistan, 1997-2021€30.00
Russia is destroying Ukraine. China threatens Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Endless war in the Middle East sends waves of migrants and terrorists washing around the world.
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Eoin MacNeill : The Pen and the Sword€39.99
Eoin MacNeill (1867-1945) was a founding figure in the Gaelic League, the Irish Volunteers, and the government of Ireland. As Professor of Early (including Mediaeval) History at University College Dublin was also one of the foremost Irish historians of his generation.
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In Love : A Memoir of Love and LossSpecial Price €19.99 Regular Price €21.99
In January 2020, Amy Bloom travelled with her husband Brian to Switzerland, where he was helped by Dignitas to end his life while Amy sat with him and held his hand.