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Hardcover. A brutal gang-rape of a young woman in India in 2012 caused a global outcry against rising brutal violence against women. In response to the young woman's death and the protests that followed, the contributors analyze the position of women in South Asia, the issue of violence, women's political activism and gender inequalities. Editor(s): Alston, Margaret. Series: Gender, Development and Social Change. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; JFFJ; JFSJ1; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 209 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137390561
- ISBN
- 9781137390561
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. Natural disasters in Asian countries have brought global attention to the work of local Buddhist communities and groups. Here, the contributors examine local Buddhist communities and international Buddhist organizations engaged in a variety of relief work in countries including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan. Editor(s): Kawanami, Hiroko; Samuel, Geoffrey. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FM; 1FP; HRE; JFSR; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137380227
- ISBN
- 9781137380227
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Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
Hardcover. While remapping the region by examining enduring historical and cultural connections, this study discusses multiple traditions and practices of theatre and performance in five South Asian countries within their specific political and socio-cultural contexts. Editor(s): SenGupta, Ashis. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 272 pages, 10 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FK; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137375131
- ISBN
- 9781137375131
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Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. For states in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, the "Arab Spring" has had different implications and consequences, stemming from the politics of identity and the historical and political processes that have shaped development. This book focuses on how these factors interact with globalization and affect state formation. Editor(s): Christie, Kenneth; Masad, Mohammad. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137369598
- ISBN
- 9781137369598
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Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
Hardcover. Successful reform of the security sector has been regarded as pivotal for a successful transition from authoritarianism to democracy by Western donors. A global cast of contributors examines SSR in a variety of policy fields in Southeast Asia, paying specific attention to the adaption of 'Western' reform concepts by local actors. Editor(s): Heiduk, Felix. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137365484
- ISBN
- 9781137365484
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Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
Hardcover. Social Media and the Politics of Reportage explores the journalistic challenges, issues and opportunities that have risen as a result of social media increasingly being used as a form of crisis reporting within the field of global journalism, with a focus on the protests during the 'Arab Spring'. Editor(s): Bebawi, Saba; Bossio, Diana. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JMG; JFD; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 310.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137361394
- ISBN
- 9781137361394
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Condition: New
€ 115.95
€ 115.95
Hardcover. This book examines four theses regarding Asian higher education and development: interplay between cultural traditions, economic development, globalization, and the evolution of the 'hybrid' university. Top scholars evaluate these hypotheses and determine the elements shaping the history and present circumstances of Asia-Pacific higher education. Editor(s): Neubauer, Deane E.; Shin, Jung Cheol; Hawkins, John N. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358264
- ISBN
- 9781137358264
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€ 53.68€ 46.71
€ 53.68
€ 46.71
Hardcover. Basic Income in Japan discusses the potential of an unconditional basic income (UBI) in the context of a transforming Japanese welfare state. Editor(s): Vanderborght, Yannick; Yamamori, Toru. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 275 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JKSB; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137356574
- ISBN
- 9781137356574
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. This volume provides theoretical treatments of remittance on how its development potential is translated into reality. The authors meticulously delve into diverse mechanisms through which migrant communities remit, investigating how recipients engage in the development process in South Asia. Editor(s): Rahman, Md Mizanur; Tan, Tai Yong; Ullah, Ahsan. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137350794
- ISBN
- 9781137350794
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. The rise in popularity of South Korean entertainment and culture began and is promoted as an official policy of the Korean government to revive the country's economy. This study examines cultural production and consumption, glocalization, the West versus. Asia, global race consciousness, and changing views of masculinity and femininity. Editor(s): Kuwahara, Yasue. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JFCA; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 220 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137350275
- ISBN
- 9781137350275
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Condition: New
€ 149.63
€ 149.63
Hardcover. The 2012 election in Japan ejected the governing DPJ and returned the LDP overwhelmingly to power while brand new parties pulled in millions of voters. This book explains what happened, why it happened and what it means. International experts analyze the election results, parties strategies, gender issues, policy implications and more. Editor(s): Pekkanen, Robert; Reed, Steven R.; Scheiner, Ethan. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JMG; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137348517
- ISBN
- 9781137348517
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Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
Hardcover. The Economics of Urban Diversity explores ethnic and religious minorities in urban economies. Editor(s): Salzbrunn, Monika; Reuschke, Darja; Schonharl, Korinna. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 1FB; JFSL; KCF; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137346506
- ISBN
- 9781137346506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Hardcover. This volume addresses new tendencies related to migration from a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean perspective and with an emphasis on security and citizenship. Contributors aim not only to intervene in scholarly debates surrounding citizenship and migration but also to contribute to policy-oriented discussions related to migration. Editor(s): Seeberg, Peter; Eyadat, Zaid. Series: The Modern Muslim World. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFFN; JPS; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137345400
- ISBN
- 9781137345400
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. Updating the papers from the 2011 Asan Conference to cover the end of 2011, this book reflects the state of analysis on the eve of the important 2012-13 transition to China's fifth-generation leaders. Editor(s): Rozman, Gilbert. Series: Asan-Palgrave Macmillan Series. Num Pages: 343 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPH; JPQB; JPSD; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137344090
- ISBN
- 9781137344090
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Condition: New
€ 139.23
€ 139.23
Hardcover. Rural poverty remains widespread and persistent in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. A group of leading experts critically examines the impact of land tenure reforms on poverty reduction and natural resource management in countries in Africa and Asia with highly diverse historical contexts. Editor(s): Holden, Stein; Otsuka, Keijiro; Deininger, Klaus. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; KCM; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137343802
- ISBN
- 9781137343802
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
Hardcover. China is an increasingly influential emerging economy that is currently attracting the attention of academics, practitioners, and policy makers. This book is a collection of cutting edge research findings on issues relating to the experiences and challenges of China's capital market development. Editor(s): Cumming, Douglas; Guariglia, Alessandra; Hou, Wenxuan; Lee, Edward. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KFFH; KFFK; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137341563
- ISBN
- 9781137341563
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. Engaging with feminist focussed studies of development, this edited collection places the household at the centre of understandings of the gendered nature of economic development in Asia. Editor(s): Elias, Juanita; Gunawardana, Samanthi J. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; GTF; JHBK; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137338891
- ISBN
- 9781137338891
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Hardcover. The contributors link innovative analytical concepts and ethnographic in-depth case studies from the Arab world. Based on the debates on politics from below and dynamic concepts of state, all the chapters focus on informal institutions, non-elite actors, and the dynamic and contradictory relationship between state and society. Editor(s): Bouziane, Malika; Harders, Cilja; Hoffmann, Anja. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; GTF; JPQB; JPRB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137338686
- ISBN
- 9781137338686
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. Bringing together important contributions from leading Israeli Jewish and Palestinian scholars, this comprehensive and multi-disciplinary volume addresses the most recent developments and outcomes of the labor market integration of the Palestinian minority inside Israel. Editor(s): Khattab, Nabil; Miaari, Sami. Series: Middle East Today. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; JFFJ; JFSL; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 294
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137336446
- ISBN
- 9781137336446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.51
€ 67.51
Hardcover. This collection of essays by major scholars analyze the religious diversity in Chinese religion, bringing together topics from traditional and contemporary contexts and Chinese religions' encounters with Western religion. Editor(s): Schmidt-Leukel, Perry; Gentz, Joachim. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HRAX; HRKN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137333193
- ISBN
- 9781137333193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.95
€ 67.95