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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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137341563
- ISBN
- 9781137341563
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€ 67.11
€ 67.11
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137343802
- ISBN
- 9781137343802
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€ 128.17
€ 128.17
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. 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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€ 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. 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. 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 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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Condition: New
€ 53.36€ 46.71
€ 53.36
€ 46.71
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. 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. 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. This book explores how technological change is influencing the dynamics of relations between mainland China and Taiwan. Using the latest research, it examines the acceleration of technology-led and how it shapes three key dimensions of the cross-Strait relationship: the overarching security context; the economic context; and the cultural context. Editor(s): Crookes, Paul C. Irwin; Knoerich, Jan; Irwin Crookes, Paul. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCW; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137391414
- ISBN
- 9781137391414
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Condition: New
€ 66.56
€ 66.56
Hardcover. Destructive conflicts have thwarted growth and development in South Asia for more than half a century. This collection of multi-disciplinary essays examines the economic causes and consequences of military conflict in South Asia from a variety of perspectives embracing fiscal, social, strategic, environmental and several other dimensions. Editor(s): Webb, Matthew; Wijeweera, Albert. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; GTJ; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137397430
- ISBN
- 9781137397430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. Media Evolution on the Eve of the Arab Spring brings together some of the most celebrated and respected names in Arab media research to reflect on the communication conditions that preceded and made the Arab uprisings possible. Editor(s): Hudson, Leila; Iskandar, Adel; Kirk, Mimi. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 304 pages, 4 black & white tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; GTC; JFD; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137403148
- ISBN
- 9781137403148
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Condition: New
€ 116.72
€ 116.72
Hardcover. This book focuses on decision-making by non-state justice institutions at the interface of traditional, religious, and state laws. The authors discuss the implications of non-state justice for the rule of law, presenting case studies on traditional councils and courts in Pakistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Bolivia and South Africa. Editor(s): Kotter, Matthias; Roder, Tilmann J.; Schuppert, Gunnar Folke; Wolfrum, Rudiger. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKP; 1HBS; 1HFGA; 1KLSL; JPVH; LAQ; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137403278
- ISBN
- 9781137403278
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Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Hardcover. India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world. However, high economic growth is accompanied by social stratification and widening economic disparity between states. This book illustrates some important aspects of underdevelopment and the process by which the underclass is left behind by focusing on the country's most neglected regions. Editor(s): Tsujita, Yuko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCG; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137408730
- ISBN
- 9781137408730
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Corporate Social Disclosure focuses on China and Japan as two countries for critical observations of the latest CSD issues. This volume consists of 12 chapters written by scholars from these two countries, addressing the latest observation of CSD in general as we as in different industries based on their latest research findings. Editor(s): Noronha, Carlos. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; KJK; KJM; KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137414670
- ISBN
- 9781137414670
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Condition: New
€ 128.56
€ 128.56
Hardcover. How do we define the globalized cinema and media cultures of Bollywood in an age when it has become part of the cultural diplomacy of an emerging superpower? Bollywood and Its Other(s) explores the aesthetic-philosophical questions of the other through, for example, discussions on Indian diaspora's negotiations with national identity. Editor(s): Kishore, Vikrant; Sarwal, Amit; Patra, Parichay. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137426499
- ISBN
- 9781137426499
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Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. Employment Relations in South Korea provides readers with an overarching view of Korean employment relations and insight into recent changes, and also to help the general public understand more easily the various phenomena and changes in Korean employment relations. Editor(s): Bae, Kiu Sik; Kim, Jung-Wook; Kim, Ki Min. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; KCFM; KJU; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137428066
- ISBN
- 9781137428066
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. This study assesses the current state of economic integration in Asia - in particular in East and South East Asia- and analyzes the prerequisites for a sustainable path of economic integration, using the background of the EU experience as a benchmark. Editor(s): Andreosso-O'Callaghan, Bernadette; Jaussaud, Jacques; Zolin, Bruna Maria. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KCG; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137432926
- ISBN
- 9781137432926
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Indian Writing in English and the Global Literary Market delves into the influences and pressures of the marketplace on this genre, which this volume contends has been both gatekeeper as well as a significant force in shaping the production and consumption of this literature. Editor(s): Dwivedi, Om Prakash; Lau, Lisa. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 2AB; DSB; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 169 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137437709
- ISBN
- 9781137437709
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Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Hardcover. The volume brings together cutting-edge political economy analyses of the Palestinian people: those living in the occupied territory of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, those living within Israel, and refugees in Arab states. It is a must-read for those who wish to understand the historical origins and contemporary realities that face Palestinians. Editor(s): Turner, Mandy; Shweiki, Omar. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 maps, 3 tables, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 1FBP; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137448743
- ISBN
- 9781137448743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. In EFL contexts, an absence of chances to develop fluency in the language classroom can lead to marked limitations in English proficiency. This volume explores fluency development from a number of different perspectives, investigating measurements and classroom strategies for promoting its development. Editor(s): Muller, Theron; Adamson, John; Brown, Philip Shigeo; Herder, Steven. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 2AB; CFB; EBAL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449399
- ISBN
- 9781137449399
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Condition: New
€ 128.80
€ 128.80
Hardcover. This book investigates the ways in which new developments in areas of language teaching practice, such policymaking, planning, methodology and the use of educational technology spread globally and are adopted, rejected or adapted locally. Editor(s): Darasawang, Pornapit; Reinders, Hayo. Series: New Language Learning and Teaching Environments. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMT; CJA; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137449740
- ISBN
- 9781137449740
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36