Bowen elenore smith (50 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This dramatic, revealing novel tells the story of a year with a remote African tribe-a classic of anthropological literature hailed by Margaret Mead as "the first introspective account ever published of what it's like to be a field worker." Simply as a work of ethnographic interest, Return to Laughter provides deep insights into the culture of West Africa-the subtle web of its tribal life and the power of the institution of witchcraft. However, the author's fictional approach gives the book its lasting appeal. She focuses on the human dimension of anthropology, recounting her personal triumphs and failures and documenting the profound changes she undergoes. As a result, her story becomes at once highly personal and universally recognizable. She has vividly brought to life the classic narrative of an outsider caught up and deeply involved in an utterly alien culture.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. This dramatic, revealing novel tells the story of a year with a remote African tribe-a classic of anthropological literature hailed by Margaret Mead as "the first introspective account ever published of what it's like to be a field worker." Simply as a work of ethnographic interest, Return to Laughter provides deep insights into the culture of West Africa-the subtle web of its tribal life and the power of the institution of witchcraft. However, the author's fictional approach gives the book its lasting appeal. She focuses on the human dimension of anthropology, recounting her personal triumphs and failures and documenting the profound changes she undergoes. As a result, her story becomes at once highly personal and universally recognizable. She has vividly brought to life the classic narrative of an outsider caught up and deeply involved in an utterly alien culture.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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

Zustand: 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.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. first edition, light amount of wear along the edges of the cover of the book.

Paper Back. Zustand: Used.

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

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Some minor rubbing along the edges of the cover pages. Pages inside are clean and free from markings or creases. Binding is tight and spine is crease-free. BP/Fiction.

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. ANCHOR #N36. (Literature, Fiction, Drama, Africa) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Unknown. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Complete DJ with some edge wear and surface toned.

paperback. Pictorial wrappers. Paris, 1957.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. 320 pages.

Zustand: Good. 1954. No Edition Remarks. 255 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.…

hardcover. Zustand: 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. A good condition book. Lacking dust jacket with some small marks to the boards.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus. Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1964. 12mo. Paperback. Book is very good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by A Doubleday Anchor Book, 1964. 12mo. Paperback. Code of N36 on cover and spine. Book is very good with previous owner's name on half title page. Covers have some light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. 12mo. 297pp. Paperback rebound into hardcover. Ex-library with the usual markings, good only with wrapper torn off and laminated onto hardcover. An anthropological novel.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 8.00x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.