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Hardback. State and Society in Post-Socialist Economies focuses on the reform economies of post-socialist Europe. It looks at how various projects of communism that emerged in have been and are still being dismantled and recomposed by alternative visions, institutions and practices of capitalist market economies and democratic polities. Editor(s): Pickles, John. Series: Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPFF; JPHC; JPSN2; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522145
- ISBN
- 9780230522145
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Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardback. This book brings together scholars of political economy, law and sociology to interrogate the seemingly unproblematic notions - the rules of law, good corporate governance, and flexible labour market - that inform neoliberal policy prescriptions. It also discusses how these concepts have been translated and practiced in East Asia. Editor(s): Woo, Meredith Jung-En. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; GTF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230527348
- ISBN
- 9780230527348
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
The Rise of Neoliberalism in Advanced Capitalist Economies. A Material...
Howard, Michael; King, John E.
Hardback. In this unique and dramatic account of the rise of neoliberalism Howard and King consider the major features of historical materialism, the factors which resulted in 19th and 20th century thinkers incorrectly predicting the long-term decline of the market, and the prospects for a reversal of neoliberalism in the 21st century. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCP; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537033
- ISBN
- 9780230537033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.07
€ 68.07
Hardback. Inequalities of wealth and income have a significant impact for the achievement of economic, political and human development in developing counties. This book argues that a high level of economic inequality undermines a country's growth potential, retards the development of social capital, and encourages corruption. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230537798
- ISBN
- 9780230537798
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardback. In a lively critique of how international and comparative political economy misjudge the relationship between global markets and states, this book demonstrates the central place of the American state in today's world of globalized finance. The contributors set aside traditional emphases on military intervention, looking instead to economics. Editor(s): Panitch, Leo; Konings, Martijn. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCLF; KCP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230551268
- ISBN
- 9780230551268
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Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardback. A study of Britain as a capitalism poised between American and European models, exploring themes of legitimation, denial and opportunism via a series of substantial case studies framed by a reinterpretation of Thatcherism's economic contexts and a critical assessment of New Labour. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPP; JPR; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 381.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230553095
- ISBN
- 9780230553095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
hardcover. This book examines the theory and practice of performance budgeting, which aims make government more effective by linking the funding of government agencies to the results they deliver. Combining thematic studies and case studies, it clearly presents the diverse range of contemporary performance budgeting models and examines their effectiveness. Editor(s): Robinson, Marc. Series: Procyclicality of Financial Systems in Asia. Num Pages: 548 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCP; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 231 x 33. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 548
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230553569
- ISBN
- 9780230553569
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.20
€ 131.20
Hardback. This book puts forward a distinctive theoretical approach and analytical framework for studying business as an international actor in the environmental field, and provides detailed case studies of the most important environmental challenges in recent years. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCP; KJK; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230572522
- ISBN
- 9780230572522
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
The Diplomacies of Small States. Between Vulnerability and Resilience....
. Ed(S): Cooper, Professor Andrew F.; Shaw, P...
Hardback. This is an in-depth analysis of the various methods used by small states to overcome their vulnerabilities in the international arena. With its balanced approach and variety of contributions, this book is of interest to researchers and academics who focus on the developing world or multilateral diplomacy. Editor(s): Cooper, Professor Andrew F.; Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSD; KCP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575493
- ISBN
- 9780230575493
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.60
€ 183.60
Paperback. Comparing the UK, US, Germany and Japan, this book draws on innovative concepts of varieties of gender regime as well as varieties of capitalism. The volume re-thinks the processes of de-gendering and re-gendering of working practices in the context of both de-regulation and re-regulation of employment. Editor(s): Walby, Sylvia; Gottfried, Heidi; Gottschall, Karin; Osawa, Mari. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575707
- ISBN
- 9780230575707
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. This is the second volume on the changing nature of state-business relations. This book examines how the dynamics of business have influenced public policy in the context of economic liberalization and democratization. It identifies the circumstances under which business might support progressive policies in developing countries. Editor(s): Marques, Jose Carlos; Utting, Peter. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 345 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576452
- ISBN
- 9780230576452
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Hardback. In Chinese Capitalisms, experts examine the rise of capitalism on China and Taiwan, analyzing impacts exerted by global capitalism, Chinese civilization, and remnants of socialist practice. In focusing on these, they also address longstanding issues such as Weber's China Thesis, state-business relationships, and China's civil society, among others. Editor(s): Chu, Yin-Wah. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 262 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPQ; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576490
- ISBN
- 9780230576490
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
hardcover. While major theories of economic regionalism in the existing literature are primarily constructed to explore institutionalized regional integration, European integration in particular, the analytical framework developed in this work explains the unique process and pattern of regional integration in East Asia. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFS; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 209
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230576544
- ISBN
- 9780230576544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.01
€ 67.01
Paperback. China in the Global Political Economy considers one of the most pressing issues of the Twenty-First century: the relationship between domestic configurations of power and globalized production processes in shaping the process and implications of China's re-engagement with the global economy. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 13. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230577930
- ISBN
- 9780230577930
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Condition: New
€ 126.97
€ 126.97
Hardback. It is widely admitted that markets are the main driving force of the economy but governments' intervention could, in some circumstances, improve on their outcomes. This book provides a structured analysis relating theoretical arguments, implementation approaches and effectiveness of industrial policy. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCP; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230579880
- ISBN
- 9780230579880
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.72
€ 127.72
Paperback. Western patients are increasingly travelling to developing countries for health care and developing countries are increasingly offering their skills and facilities to paying foreign customers. The potential and implications of this international trade in medical services is explored in this book through analysis of the market. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; KCB; KCM; KCP; KNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230600065
- ISBN
- 9780230600065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Hardback. The State Economic Handbook is a new annual reference book profiling the economy, demography, political environment, and business climates for each of the 50 states. This information, gathered from a variety of sources and clearly presented in one volume, will be of great value to researchers, businesses, news media, and government agencies. Num Pages: 278 pages, 259 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KCZ; KFF; KFFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 21. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230600492
- ISBN
- 9780230600492
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.44
€ 69.44
Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society: A New Perspective on the Post...
Shlapentokh, Vladimir; Woods, Joshau
hardcover. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230600966
- ISBN
- 9780230600966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Paperback. Based on an analysis of policies in the United States, Britain, Germany and the Netherlands this book explains how the interaction between socioeconomic trends and foreign policy considerations shapes immigration control. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHB; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230602243
- ISBN
- 9780230602243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. This wide-ranging, interdisciplinary analysis blends history, economics, and politics to challenge the prevailing accounts of the rise of U.S. militarism. While acknowledging the contributory role of some of the most widely-cited culprits, this study explores the bigger, but largely submerged, picture: the political economy of war and militarism. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 389.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230602281
- ISBN
- 9780230602281
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Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
hardcover. Using figures from European Union members, the volume highlights the conditional effects of globalization, asset specificity, and domestic institutions. Far from being impotent, democratic states face politically powerful pressures to continue to shield social actors from the vagaries of the global market. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KCLT; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230603790
- ISBN
- 9780230603790
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.53
€ 66.53
The Political Economy of Hemispheric Integration. Responding to Global...
. Ed(S): Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Shadlen, Ke...
Hardback. Benefiting from a truly Pan-American perspective, these essays evaluate the economics and politics of the new patterns of North-South integration in the particular context of the Americas, questioning if regional and bilateral trade agreements like NAFTA, CAFTA or the FTAA are appropriate mechanisms to promote economic development. Editor(s): Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Shadlen, Kenneth C. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JFFS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606579
- ISBN
- 9780230606579
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28
Hardback. The State Economic Handbook is a new annual reference book profiling the economy, demography, political environment, and business climates for each of the 50 states. This information, gathered from a variety of sources and clearly presented in one volume, will be of great value to researchers, businesses, news media, and government agencies. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KCZ; KFF; KFFH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 20. Weight in Grams: 723.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230609556
- ISBN
- 9780230609556
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.72
€ 68.72
Paperback. Can Latin America compete? Many argue that the macroeconomic and trade reforms of the 1990s merely put a handsome coat of paint over education, labour, judicial, and administrative reforms that remain incomplete. This book identifies ten factors that most influence the competitiveness of Latin American nations and will shape their economic futures. Editor(s): Haar, Jerry; Price, J. Num Pages: 309 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPS; KCB; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230612143
- ISBN
- 9780230612143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28