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Hardcover. This edited volume represents a re-examination of the most central issues in the history of the Iraqi nation state until the American occupation (1920-2003) and, in the light of that history, a re-evaluation of developments under the occupation (2003-2008). Editor(s): Zeidel, Ronen; Baram, Amatzia; Rohde, Achim. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBJF1; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230107106
- ISBN
- 9780230107106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Hardcover. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352. Domestic and Global Political Impacts and Responses. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. 240 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230106642
- ISBN
- 9780230106642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Hardcover. Iran's long history and complex cultural legacy have generated animated debates about a homogenous Iranian identity in the face of ethnic, linguistic and communal diversity. The volume examines the fluid boundaries of pre-modern identity in history and literature as well as the shaping of Iranian national identity in the 20th century. Editor(s): Amanat, Abbas; Vejdani, Farzin. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JFS; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102538
- ISBN
- 9780230102538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.96
€ 183.96
Hardcover. 'Higher education is growing most rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, and policy makers are facing the task of balancing quality and quantity. This book will help readers understand the current situation of higher education not only in this region but everywhere that they may work.' - Shinichi Yamamoto, Hiroshima University, Japan Editor(s): Neubauer, Deane E.; Tanaka, Yoshiro. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; 1M; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230101104
- ISBN
- 9780230101104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.68€ 47.07
€ 53.68
€ 47.07
Hardcover. Asia now offers scope not just for renewed economic activity, but also for research on its recent vicissitudes. In this intriguing analysis of the fluctuations of the contemporary economic system, this book provides a critical perspective through which to interpret business realities on the ground in terms of social and historical contexts. Editor(s): Sharpe, Diana Rosemary; Hasegawa, Harukiyo. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCP; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013650
- ISBN
- 9780230013650
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book assesses China's ambitions to become an innovative society by 2050 and a techno-superpower by the middle of the century. The authors, who are all experts in their own fields, describe the strengths and weaknesses of research being done in four key areas: IT, energy, nano- and biotechnology. Editor(s): Jakobson, Linda. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJMV6; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006928
- ISBN
- 9780230006928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. This book explores what happened in the transition economies of China, Vietnam and Myanmar from both macro and micro perspectives, and questions whether the governments of these countries are capable of implementing effective reform and transformation. Editor(s): Watanabe, Mariko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004740
- ISBN
- 9780230004740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.27
€ 128.27
Hardcover. By examining the issues of environmental policy formation and implementation linked to economic development, and reviewing the Japanese experiences and the examples of other Asian countries, this book reveals factors of dynamism between environmental policy and social change in a domestic, regional and global context. Editor(s): Terao, Tadayoshi; Otsuka, Kenji. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCM; KCN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004702
- ISBN
- 9780230004702
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardcover. This book applies an overarching theme of 'Development, Competition and Co-operation' to container ports in Asia. Major trends are identified and concrete examples offer insights into the nature of relationships between the main ports in the region. It aids understanding of port development within the context of Asian trade and economic growth. Editor(s): Cullinane, Professor Kevin; Song, Dong-Wook. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230001954
- ISBN
- 9780230001954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Brinkgreve, Francine; Stuart-Fox, David J. Num Pages: 336 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FMN; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 219 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- KIT Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789460222528
- ISBN
- 9789460222528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Paperback. The first comprehensive anthology of modern Korean women's poetry. Editor(s): Lee, Peter H. Series: Korean Voices. Num Pages: 303 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPK; DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- White Pine Press United States
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781893996359
- ISBN
- 9781893996359
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.59
€ 19.99
€ 19.59
Hardcover. East by Mid-East provides a multi-disciplinary and trans-regional approach to the historical roots and continued development of ties between the Middle East and Asia, from Muslim-Confucian relations to nuclear technology exchange between China and Saudi Arabia. Editor(s): Wheeler, Brannon; Hoh, Anchi. Series: Comparative Islamic Studies. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 1FB; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539337
- ISBN
- 9781845539337
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.31
€ 136.31
Hardcover. Editor(s): Qi, Ershi. Num Pages: 1134 pages, 250 black & white illustrations, 156 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KJD; KJMV5; TGP; TJFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Atlantis Press
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789462391444
- ISBN
- 9789462391444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 223.80
€ 223.80
Hardcover. Collecting original and high-quality analysis by top scholars from Japan, the United States, Australia, and Europe, this volume analyzes the results of the 2014 election, examining each of the major political parties, central policy issues, campaign practices, and considers how the results were used as a mandate for massive policy reform. Editor(s): Pekkanen, Robert J.; Reed, Steven R.; Scheiner, Ethan. Num Pages: 320 pages, 13 figures, 20 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPB; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137551993
- ISBN
- 9781137551993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
Hardcover. Is naval conflict in the Asia-Pacific becoming more likely? This edited volume explores the reasons for the naval build-up in the region, and analyses its consequences. Editor(s): Till, Geoffrey. Num Pages: 149 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JPS; JWA; JWF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 357.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137506313
- ISBN
- 9781137506313
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.84
€ 66.84
Hardcover. Once the world's largest ODA provider, contemporary Japan seems much less visible in international development. However, this book demonstrates that Japan, with its own aid philosophy, experiences, and models of aid, has ample lessons to offer to the international community as the latter seeks new paradigms of development cooperation. Editor(s): Kato, Hiroshi; Shimomura, Yasutami. Num Pages: 408 pages, 15 black & white tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JKSR; JPS; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137505378
- ISBN
- 9781137505378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 206.99
€ 206.99
Hardcover. This book focuses on both North-South and South-South relations to reveal an understanding of major climate change and climate change management issues through practices and narratives of environmental security in a specific regional context. Editor(s): Watson, Iain; Pandey, Chandra Lal. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QRP; RND; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137494108
- ISBN
- 9781137494108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardcover. Using cases on individual countries, Economic Development in the Middle East and North Africa offers diverse theoretical and empirical evidence on a variety of issues facing policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders in the region. Editor(s): Ben Ali, Mohamed Sami. Num Pages: 248 pages, 13 black & white tables, 100 figures. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137486462
- ISBN
- 9781137486462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.60
€ 127.60
Paperback. Translator(s): Tsubui, N. Num Pages: 144 pages, 1port. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBLL; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 247.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Weatherhill Inc
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780834801929
- ISBN
- 9780834801929
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 18.09
€ 21.99
€ 18.09
Paperback. Carries readers into Chinese and American elementary and high school classrooms, and highlights the big differences between schooling in China and the United States. Nancy Pine reveals how these two countries need to extract themselves from outmoded practice and learn from each other's strengths. Num Pages: 205 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 206
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230339071
- ISBN
- 9780230339071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.68€ 47.16
€ 53.68
€ 47.16