Nick mcdonnell (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From the Chinese Emperors to the Romans and the Byzantines, from British Foreign Office agents in the Great Game to today's hippies, backpackers and aid workers, a long line of 'civilized', sedentary peoples have again and again misunderstood nomads, and nomadism. Caricatured as backward herders, thieving pastoralists, or members of some vast and undifferentiated horde of humanity forever wandering the planet, nomads are usually perceived as anything but modern and almost always as on the verge of obsolescence. 'The Civilization of Perpetual Movement' is the first examination of nomadism as a vital global political practice. Nick McDonell - bestselling novelist and war correspondent - draws upon his years spent with and research into nomads on every continent to illuminate what is, and has always been, a most modern practice. In the lucid, evocative prose which earnt him comparisons with Graham Greene and John Le Carre in the New York Times, McDonell illuminates the ways nomads and states influence each other, historically and today - with surprising consequences, from the plains and mountains of Central Asia to the grasslands of the Rift Valley.Part literary meditation, part reflection on international relations, part original history, 'The Civilization of Perpetual Movement' is an instant and unclassifiable classic, in the tradition of iconoclastic thinkers from Bruce Chatwin to James Scott to T. E. Lawrence. …

Paperback. Zustand: 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. Zustand: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.…

Zustand: Good. : Explora la civilización del movimiento perpetuo y el nomadismo en la política mundial. Este libro de Nick McDonnell examina cómo el nomadismo influye en las dinámicas políticas globales. Con 172 páginas, esta edición de C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd ofrece una perspectiva profunda sobre este tema. EAN: 9781849043984 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: The Civilisation Of Perpetual Movement Nomadism In World Politics Autor: Nick McDonnell Idioma: en Páginas: 172 Formato: Tapa dura.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. Summary:From the Chinese Emperors to the Romans and the Byzantines, from British Foreign Office agents in the Great Game to today's hippies, backpackers and aid workers, a long line of "civilized", sedentary, peoples have again and again misunderstood nomads, and nomadism. Caricatured as backward herders, thieving pastoralists, or members of some vast and undifferentiated horde of humanity forever wandering the planet, nomads are usually perceived as anything but modern and almost always as on the verge of obsolescence. The Civilization of Perpetual Movement is the first examination of nomadism as a vital global political practice. Nick McDonell - bestselling novelist and war correspondent - draws upon his years spent with and research into nomads around the world to illuminate what is, and has always been, a most modern practice. In the lucid, evocative prose which earnt him comparisons with Graham Greene and John Le Carré in the New York Times, McDonell uncovers the ways nomads and states influence each other, historically and today - with surprising consequences, from the plains and mountains of Central Asia to the grasslands of the Great Rift Valley. Part literary meditation, part reflection on international relations, part original history, The Civilization of Perpetual Movement is firmly in the tradition of iconoclastic thinkers from Bruce Chatwin to James Scott to T.E. Lawrence.…

Zustand: New. A gracefully written reflection on nomads and their vulnerability to the whims of politics. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 500. . 2016. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

paperback. 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.…

perfect. Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. Scarce Advance Uncorrected Proof in Fine condition. Full number line on copyright pages. See photos.

Zustand: Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Twelve | Nick McDonnell | Taschenbuch | Reclam Universal-Bibliothek | 237 S. | Englisch | 2005 | Reclam Philipp Jun. | EAN 9783150091272 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Philipp Reclam jun. Verlag GmbH, Siemensstr. 32, 71254 Ditzingen, info[at]reclam[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. …