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Hardback. This book shows why contests over intellectual property rights and access to affordable medicines emerged in the 1990s and how they have been 'resolved' so far. It argues that the current arrangement mainly ensures wealth for some rather than health for all, and points to broader concerns related to governing intellectual property solely as capital Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQB; JPVH; KNDP; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235298
- ISBN
- 9780230235298
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Hardback. Political scientists by and large ignore cultural industries and technologies whereas they are prominent in other disciplines. This book provides insights from local, societal, national, and international levels in understanding cultural industries, technologies, and policies and integrates these perspectives into the study of political science. Editor(s): Singh, J. P. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235274
- ISBN
- 9780230235274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. A political and managerial brief on Chinese global power, this new book puts into a modern context the Chinese opportunities created by the West's chaotic and destructive capitalism. It examines China's attitudes towards the West, its capacity for strategic change and its plans for expanding its global influence. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 figures, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234031
- ISBN
- 9780230234031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.90
€ 62.90
Hardback. This book is about how the WTO functions as a public organization. It analyzes and evaluates the WTO from a public administration perspective which is absent from the current debate on WTO reforms dominated by the traditional view that only nation states matter, not international organizations. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 240 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232570
- ISBN
- 9780230232570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.43
€ 62.43
Hardcover. This book focuses on the construction of the economic policies of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and its institutions. It reviews the faltering economic performance of the EMU countries before and after the onset of the financial crisis. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCC; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230232228
- ISBN
- 9780230232228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardback. Globalization has pushed China and India to the centre of the stage but what has been the impact on workers in these countries? This book demonstrates the complexity of the processes and responses at play. There are signs that both states are shifting their role in a 'counter movement from above'. But will this be enough to quell the social unrest? Editor(s): Bowles, Paul; Harriss, John. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPC; JFFS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230880
- ISBN
- 9780230230880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.20
€ 63.20
Hardback. This new study maps and synthesizes existing research on the ways in which journalism deals with death. Folker Hanusch provides a historical overview of death in the news, looks at the conditions of production, content and reception, and also analyzes emerging trends in the representation of death online. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230460
- ISBN
- 9780230230460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.15
€ 62.15
Hardback. These essays address one of the most challenging debates in contemporary European media studies: the transition of the traditional Public Service Broadcasters into Public Service Media, as they widen their remit to produce and distribute public service content across more delivery platforms to meet the requirements of the digital age. Editor(s): Iosifidis, Petros. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229679
- ISBN
- 9780230229679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Hardback. This sequel to the author's earlier well-received Euro On Trial, shows how European Monetary Union became a main engine of the global credit bubble and puts forward a set of remedies which would reduce the danger of further economic debacle emanating from serious flaws in the present policy-making framework of the European Central Bank. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KCBM; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229105
- ISBN
- 9780230229105
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
The Post 'great Recession' US Economy. Implications for Financial Mark...
Arestis, Philip; Karakitsos, Elias
Paperback. The US is slowly recovering from the aftermath of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble - which was one of the worst in monetary history. In this updated edition, Philip Arestis and Elias Karakitsos examine the causes and consequences of the burst of the 'new economy' bubble and investigate the impact on financial markets. Num Pages: 351 pages, 118 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229075
- ISBN
- 9780230229075
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.17
€ 50.17
Macroeconomics, Finance and Money: Essays in Honour of Philip Arestis
Fontana, Giuseppe; McCombie, John; Sawyer, Ma...
Hardback. This volume focuses on current issues of debate in the area of modern macroeconomics and money, written from (a broadly interpreted) post Keynesian perspective. The papers connect with Philip Arestis' contributions to macroeconomics and money, and pay tribute to his distinguished career. Num Pages: 367 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCBM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 367
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229068
- ISBN
- 9780230229068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.00
€ 120.00
Hardback. Poverty and inequality are among the most significant determinants of health. Increased inequality gaps associated with globalization have serious implications for global health. Global changes in political economy shape global health influencing who bears the burden from epidemics, unhealthy environments and lack of access to health care. Editor(s): MacLean, Sandra J.; Brown, Sherri A.; Fourie, Pieter. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS; KCP; MBN; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224247
- ISBN
- 9780230224247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardback. Talent management is 'the hot topic' for HR managers and chief executives in organizations today. Based on over two years of research, this book draws out key ideas to draw on in the future. It presents case studies of public, private and multinational organizations, as well as commentary on defining and developing talent. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224193
- ISBN
- 9780230224193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 120.36
€ 120.36
Hardback. In the setting of twenty-first century globalization this volume focuses on emerging societies, rather than emerging markets or powers. Adopting a sociological perspective, each chapter focuses on development and social inequality in emerging societies, with contributions from renowned international scholars. Editor(s): Nederveen Pieterse, Jan; Rehbein, Boike. Series: Frontiers of Globalization. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCL; KCP; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224056
- ISBN
- 9780230224056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardback. Exploring three rich cases across three countries, this book shows how government organizations need their clients to contribute time and effort to co-producing public services, and how organizations can better elicit this work from them, by providing good client service and appealing to their intrinsic needs and social values. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223769
- ISBN
- 9780230223769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.70
€ 129.70
Hardback. A new contribution to the debate on the evolution of European employment and social models. These models need to adjust to meet new challenges, including globalization, ageing societies, and new governance approaches at national, EU and international level. This book explores these issues through the experiences of nine EU countries. Editor(s): Rubery, Jill; Bosch, Gerhard; Lehndorff, Steffen. Num Pages: 299 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JHBL; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 299
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223554
- ISBN
- 9780230223554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Hardback. This book offers both an introduction to the vibrant field of literary tourism studies and a selection of cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research. Indispensable for students and scholars of nineteenth-century literature and culture, it provides fascinating insights into the reception of, amongst others, Shakespeare, Dickens, Byron and Wordsworth. Editor(s): Watson, Nicola J. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; DSBF; KNSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222816
- ISBN
- 9780230222816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardcover. A book which brings together world-class experts in HR Management to work with top HR directors to overcome the most pressing issues facing senior HR specialists today. The book captures the dual edged challenge facing HR Directors; the need to lead their functions towards effective performance but also to assess leading practice. Num Pages: 317 pages, 139 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222595
- ISBN
- 9780230222595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.54
€ 63.54
Hardcover. This book addresses the multi-facet competitiveness of firms in China from an angle of strategic management of technology and innovation. The Chinese vanguard companies have been excellent in identifying strategic position and appropriately making strategic decisions, and effectively making strategy in action. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJC; KJF; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222465
- ISBN
- 9780230222465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. We have witnessed a revolution in the way consumers relate to a product; increasingly tending to reject brands which offer over-extensive lines in favour of those which are able to offer a lifestyle. Brand Storming sets out to provide a guide for business people to meet consumer expectations. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222434
- ISBN
- 9780230222434
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.26
€ 78.26