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Australian Aboriginal Portraits
$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling volume, Australian Aboriginal Portraits, presents a profound photographic and ethnographic study of Indigenous Australians. It chronicles the lives,...
Designs for an Anthropology of the Contemporary
In this compact volume two of anthropology's most influential theorists, Paul Rabinow and George E. Marcus, engage in a series of conversations about the past, present, and future of anthropological...
Natural Experiments of History
Some central questions in the natural and social sciences can't be answered by controlled laboratory experiments, often considered to be the hallmark of the scientific method. This impossibility holds for...
Aku-Aku: The Secret Of Easter Island
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling non-fiction narrative chronicles Thor Heyerdahl's groundbreaking expedition to Easter Island, presenting his audacious theories regarding the island's enigmatic...
Trial By Sasswood
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis compelling narrative, Trial By Sasswood, transports readers to the heart of West Africa, presenting a vivid account of traditional...
Arnhem Land: Places And People
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the unique landscapes and vibrant cultures of Arnhem Land. It presents a detailed...
The Salvado Memoirs: Historical Memoirs Of Australia And Particularly Of The Benedictine Mission Of New Norcia And Of The Habits And Customs Of The Australian Natives
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis compelling historical account chronicles the establishment and development of the Benedictine Mission of...
Going Into The Past
$20.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: DamagedPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: significant damage to dust jacket, binding and pages otherwise fine. This compelling historical work, Going Into...
Margaret Mead And Samoa: The Making And Unmaking Of An Anthropological Myth
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis academic work critically examines Margaret Mead's influential study of Samoan culture, Coming of Age in Samoa. It meticulously uncovers...
Not From The Apes
$12.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling scientific work, Not From The Apes: Man's Origins And Evolution, presents a rigorous examination of humanity's evolutionary journey....
A Grave For A Dolphin
$750.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards remain in good condition with a tight binding, the dust jacket...
Diagnosis Of Man
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Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Faded spine.This profound examination of the human condition dissects...
Hidden Histories of Science
This volume examines the ways in which science is influenced by culture. It highlights the misleading images that have distorted people's view of the history of life. It explores areas...
Identity and Everyday Life
The notion of "everyday life" is ubiquitous in the contemporary intellectual scene. While scholars frequently use this concept to signal a romantic return to the "common people," Berger and Del...
The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically
An exhilarating new account of how psychology, culture and institutions co-evolved to produce the Western mind Do you identify yourself by your profession or achievements, rather than your family network?...
The Appearance Of Man
$30.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerThe Appearance of Man presents a profound synthesis of scientific inquiry and spiritual contemplation, charting the evolutionary journey...
Drums Of Mer
$50.00 AUD
Edition: 5th edCondition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and cornersPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Faded spine. Worn boards with some marks...
From Ape To Adam: The Search For The Ancestry Of Man
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown and small inscription on copyright page. This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the fascinating...
The Dish: The Story of One Restaurant Meal, from Farm to Kitchen to
"A thorough, lively work of on-the-ground reportage. ... Friedman shares a remarkable story." - Wall Street Journal Acclaimed "chef writer" Andrew Friedman introduces readers to all the people and processes...
Harvests And Harvesting Through The Ages
$20.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive historical account, Harvests & Harvesting: Through The Ages,...
Influence: Understand it, Use it, Resist it
One of the government's former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want. Influence makes you think...
Mexican And Central American Mythology
$12.00 AUD
Edition: repr.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsThis authoritative work presents a comprehensive overview of the rich and complex mythological traditions of pre-Columbian Mexico and Central...
Why We Travel: 12 reasons we travel and what they reveal about
INDEPENDENT BEST TRAVEL BOOK OF 2024 Good Housekeeping Travel Book of the Month A LoveReading Best Book of 2024 Smithsonian Magazine Top Ten Best Travel Books 2024 'Travel at its...
New Roads To Yesterday: Essays In Archaeology
$25.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown and small inscription on copyright page. New Roads To Yesterday presents a compelling...
On The Royal Highways Of The Inca: Civilizations Of Ancient Peru
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis scholarly work chronicles the magnificent Inca civilization, presenting a detailed examination of their sophisticated infrastructure, particularly the renowned royal...
The Dawn Of Civilization: The First World Survey Of Human Cultures In Early Times
$40.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerThe monumental work The Dawn Of Civilization: The First World Survey Of Human Cultures In Early...
Vanished Civilizations: Forgotten Peoples Of The Ancient World
$50.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good , price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerVanished Civilizations: Forgotten Peoples Of The Ancient World presents a compelling historical account of...
Testosterone: An Unauthorized Biography
An Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal Winner A Progressive Book of the Year A TechCrunch Favorite Read of the Year "This subtle, important book forces rethinking not just about...
The Maze of Ingenuity: Ideas and Idealism in the Development of
From cathedrals to star wars, Arnold Pacey looks at the interaction of technologies and society over the last thousand years and uses that survey to argue for a more humane...
Soda Science: Making the World Safe for Coca-Cola
Takes readers deep inside the secret world of corporate science, where powerful companies and allied academic scientists mold research to meet industry needs. The 1990s were tough times for the...
Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City
A long-time Austinite and journalist's exploration of the profound movements that have shaped Austin, Texas-charting the shifts within its vibrant music scene, the impact of rapid urbanization, and the challenges...
The Ten Pains of Death
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or marking Markings: No markingsGavin Maxwell first went to Sicily in 1953 to try to discover the truth about the life and...
Margaret Mead And Samoa: The Making And Unmaking Of An Anthropological Myth
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis academic work critically examines Margaret Mead's influential study of Samoan culture, Coming of Age in Samoa. It meticulously...
A Pageant Of Dolls: A Brief History Of Dolls Showing The National Costumes & Customs Of Many Lands
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsThis captivating volume, A Pageant Of Dolls: An Illustrated History Of Dolls Showing National Costumes Of...
Anthropology For Archaeologists: An Introduction
$20.00 AUD
Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis academic text instructs readers on the fundamental principles of anthropology as they apply directly to archaeological research....
A Study Of Writing: The Foundations Of Grammatology
$60.00 AUD
Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good , price clippedMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work, A Study Of Writing: The Foundations Of Grammatology, chronicles the intricate evolution of...
The Origin Of Man
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Protective covering DJ (removable), some light foxing throughout text blockThis seminal scientific work, The Origin Of...
Ascent To Civilization: The Archaeology Of Early Man
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling work chronicles the fascinating journey of early humanity, presenting a comprehensive archaeological account of our ancestors' development. It...
Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis book explores the wisdom and knowledge of indigenous cultures and how they can inform modern society. David Maybury-Lewis presents...
Making of Mankind
$15.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsIn 'Making of Mankind', Richard E. Leakey provides a comprehensive overview of human evolution, drawing on fossil evidence and archaeological...
My Crowded Solitude
$20.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsMy Crowded Solitude chronicles a remarkable journey of self-discovery, presenting a vivid account of...
Ilan Pasin: This Is Our Way
$30.00 AUD
Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIlan Pasin's This Is Our Way presents a compelling philosophy for navigating contemporary challenges....
Hunting Game: Raiding Politics in the Central African Republic
Northeastern Central African Republic - a vast space bordering Chad, Darfur, and South Sudan - is a quintessential 'stateless' space, where the government has little presence and armed actors operate...
Darby: One hundred years of life in a changing culture
Born in the bush before Whitefellas entered his country, Darby Jampijinpa Ross lived through a time of great change for his people and died the day after his hundredth birthday....
Journey of the Mind: How Thinking Emerged from Chaos
Why do you exist? How did atoms and molecules transform into sentient creatures that experience longing, regret, compassion, and even marvel at their own existence? What does it truly mean...
The Industrialists And The Aborigines: A Study Of Aboriginal Employment In The Australian Mining Industry
$25.00 AUD
Author: Peter H. RogersBinding: HardbackPublisher: Angus & Robertson Sydney, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis academic work, The Industrialists...
Superstitions
$15.00 AUD
Author: Peter HainingBinding: HardbackPublisher: Treasure Press, 1979Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition shown in pictureSuperstitions by Peter Haining presents a fascinating journey through...
To See Ourselves: Anthropology And Modern Social Issues
$30.00 AUD
Author: Thomas WeaverBinding: PaperbackPublisher: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Fair Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Yellowed Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Visible wear and tear front cover, rubbing on edges of...