Fairburn Miles (31 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Condition: Good+. 1999 printing. 325pp. Good+ paperback, excellent working copy. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; yellow highlighting scattered throughout text, pen notations on front end page; very minor wear to edges of wraps. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780333615874.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. a colonial labourer's diary -card covers corner wear.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Moderate wear. Binding tight, pages have highlighting. Pictures available upon request.

Condition: Good. Some bumps/wear at edges/corners of cover and some page corner tips. Marks/scratches to text blocks. Crumpling effect at spine cover. Text very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Spine faded, otherwise good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good to Worn. 1st Edition. Spine faded, stain on top edge - otherwise good condition.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 316 pages. Inscription on front end page/inside cover. Some underlining throughout (pencil). Spine worn.In this challenging and provocative study of the nature of settler society in 19th-century New Zealand, Fairburn focuses on the lives of the common people an d presents a rigorous and original description of the place and time which is ra dically different from those of previous historians. An important book that will have a major impact on our understanding of New Zealand's past, it is also a si gnificant contribution to the study of new societies.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 368 pages. Essays . written by Peter Munz's friends and colleagues to celebrate his 75th birthday . themes . [include] history, the philosophy of history, the philo sophy of science and the problems of knowledge . reflect[ing] . Munz's intel lectual interests and achievements--Back cover.…

Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples.Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Paperback. Condition: Good. 275 pages. Cover slightly worn This original and thought-provoking book is based on the 800,000-word diary of J ames Cox, an itinerant laborer living in New Zealand between 1880 and 1925. Cox' s diary is a rare record of the daily life of a permanent member of the colonial working class - nothing like it exists in a New Zealand archive and little else where. Rather than reproducing selections of the somewhat down-to-earth diary en tries, Fairburn uses it more interestingly, taking the life of this obscure and unimportant man to explore in novel and ambitious ways some issues in writing an d understanding nineteenth-century New Zealand history, colonial societies and w orking-class experience.…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover imperial octavo (VG+) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 288p With tables and illustrations, a collection of essays dealing with a quantitative approach to studying New Zealand history, from social questions to ruling the state.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 316p Fading spine With illustrations, a study of the settler society in New Zealand during its first 50-odd years, what were its characteristics and what kind of social organisation was created.

Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Drawing examples from some of the classic works in the discipline, Miles Fairburn examines the nature, varieties, schools and evolution of social history.Intended for advanced students and practising social historians who see social history as a problem-solving discipline, the methodological problems examined include the absence of social categories, fragmenting evidence, the appraisal of rival explanations, the use of socially constructed evidence to substantiate claims about realities, how to avoid presentism and when its practice is justifiable, how to distinguish important causes and how to tell similarities from differences. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good - Near Fine. (frontis) ix (1p) 275p With illustrations, the fascinating study of a fascinating set of diaries written by an apparently common labourer in the Wairarapa at the end of 19th, beginning 20th centuries.

Condition: New. In English.

Near Fine in publishers decorated wrappers. 1st edition, 1st issue. ISBN 1869400283.

Paperback. Condition: New. Drawing examples from some of the classic works in the discipline, Miles Fairburn examines the nature, varieties, schools and evolution of social history.Intended for advanced students and practising social historians who see social history as a problem-solving discipline, the methodological problems examined include the absence of social categories, fragmenting evidence, the appraisal of rival explanations, the use of socially constructed evidence to substantiate claims about realities, how to avoid presentism and when its practice is justifiable, how to distinguish important causes and how to tell similarities from differences. …

Condition: New. [mac ak 1006].

PF. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. A thorough assessment of the literature on the subject and potential solutions to methodological problems Case studies illustrate the problems and guide the student through solutionsMILES FAIRBURN is a practising social historian who also teaches ad.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Drawing examples from some of the classic works in the discipline, Miles Fairburn examines the nature, varieties, schools and evolution of social history.Intended for advanced students and practising social historians who see social history as a problem-solving discipline, the methodological problems examined include the absence of social categories, fragmenting evidence, the appraisal of rival explanations, the use of socially constructed evidence to substantiate claims about realities, how to avoid presentism and when its practice is justifiable, how to distinguish important causes and how to tell similarities from differences. Miles Fairburn examines the nature, varieties, schools and evolution of social history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…