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  • Why We Runby Bernd Heinrich

    HarperCollins 2009; US$ 9.99

    In Why We Run, biologist, award-winning nature writer, and ultramarathoner Bernd Heinrich explores a new perspective on human evolution by examining the phenomenon of ultraendurance and makes surprising discoveries about the physical, spiritual -- and primal -- drive to win. At once lyrical and scientific, Why We Run shows Heinrich's signature blend of biology, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, infused with his passion to discover how and why we can achieve superhuman abilities. more...

  • Crossing the Lineby Simon J. Bronner

    Amsterdam University Press 2006; US$ 12.50

    Lively analyses on the changing meanings of elaborate ceremonies when crossing the equator more...

  • Glamourby Carol Dyhouse

    Zed Books 2010; US$ 19.95

    Glamour: Women, History, Feminism explores the changing meanings of the word glamour, its relationship to femininity and fashion, and its place in twentieth-century social history. Using a rich variety of sources – from women's magazines and film, to social surveys and life histories – Carol Dyhouse examines with wit and insight the history and meaning of costume, cosmetics, perfume and fur. more...

  • Beyond Backpacker Tourismby Kevin Hannam; Anya Diekmann

    Multilingual Matters 2010; US$ 54.95

    Building on previous work on backpacking, this book takes the analysis of backpacker tourism further by engaging both with new theoretical debates into tourism experiences and mobilities as well as with new empirical phenomena such as the rise of the 'flashpacker' and alternative destinations. more...

  • Statussymbol Modeby Julia K Weber

    Diplomica Verlag 2008; US$ 53.01

    Hauptbeschreibung Die Funktionen und Bedeutungen von Kleider-Mode gehen über die reine Demonstration von Status und Prestige weit hinaus; sie reichen von Zeitkultur-Aspekten, dem momentanen "Style", über komunikative bis hin zu kulturellen Aspekten und Funktionen. Mode erfüllt also ganz unterschiedliche Zwecke, sie ist Mittel zur Selbstdarstellung und -inszenierung ebenso wie Ausdruck der Lebens- und Denkweise einer Gruppe von Menschen in einer Zeit, also eine Art "moderne Kultur". Seit den 70er Jahren stößt man in der Soziologie wie in der Konsumentenforschung verstärkt auf die Fehlannahme, Statussymbole und demonstrativer Konsum würden, aufgrund der allgemeinen Wohlstandszunahme, zunehmend an Relevanz verlieren. Zwar verlieren Statussymbole... more...

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