The Americas
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The Americas
Hardcover. This book demonstrates that the United States, whether we like it or not, is a theolegal nation - a democracy that simultaneously guarantees citizens the right to free expression of belief while preventing the establishment of a state religion. Editor(s): Walker, Nathan C.; Blair, Tony; Greenlee, Edwin J. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230117839
- ISBN
- 9780230117839
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Addresses the representation of the economic, political, and cultural interrelations between agents involved in the process of intellectual activity. Analyzes the transformation in intellectual production and the changing role of academics themselves. Editor(s): Nagy-Zekmi, Silvia; Hollis, Karyn L. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JNA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230118201
- ISBN
- 9780230118201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 43.91
€ 54.99
€ 43.91
Hardcover. Adapting Poe is a collection of essays that explores the way Edgar Allan Poe has been adapted over the last hundred years in film, comic art, music, and literary criticism. A major theme that pervades the study concerns the more recent re-imaginings of Poe in terms of identity construction in a postmodern era. Editor(s): Perry, Dennis R.; Sederholm, Carl H. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; DSBF; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230120860
- ISBN
- 9780230120860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.12
€ 109.12
Hardcover. Exploring the 'promise' and 'peril' associated with the opening two years of the presidency of Barack Obama, this book is a comparative look at the various aspects of his presidential strategy including the impact of his legislative agenda, his use of executive power, and the burgeoning disillusionment within the African American community. Editor(s): Davis, John. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; 3JMG; JPQ; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230120907
- ISBN
- 9780230120907
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. This book addresses a diverse set of challenges facing Latin American economies. These range from the role of neo-liberal policies, deficit targeting, import substitution, role of institutions, trade and regional development and human capital and poverty. Editor(s): Esfahani, Hadi Salehi; Facchini, Giovanni; Hewings, Geoffrey J. D. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223813
- ISBN
- 9780230223813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.69
€ 119.69
Hardcover. This is the only book of its kind devoted to exploring contentious politics from a North American perspective, including protests, social movements, transnational contention, and emergent regional governance processes, between Canadian, U.S. and Mexican state and civil society actors. Editor(s): Ayres, Jeffrey M.; MacDonald, Laura. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224278
- ISBN
- 9780230224278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.18
€ 63.18
Hardcover. For centuries, African and Irish people have traversed the Atlantic, as slaves, servants, migrants, exiles, political organizers and cultural workers. Their experiences intersected; their cultures influenced one another. These essays explore the connections that have defined the 'Black and Green Atlantic' in culture, politics, race and labour. Editor(s): O'Neill, Peter D.; Lloyd, David. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1K; GTB; HBJD1; HBJH; HBJK; HBLL; JFC; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228184
- ISBN
- 9780230228184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.50
€ 150.50
Hardcover. Housing finance structures and Institutional and regulatory/fiscal aspects in housing have changed significantly in recent years. This book examines the development in housing markets in Europe and the US, and looks at ways to make housing more affordable and housing market developments more stable. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Mooslechner, Peter; Wagner, Karin. Num Pages: 288 pages, 39 figures, 28 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; KCB; KCX; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229037
- ISBN
- 9780230229037
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.77
€ 119.77
Hardcover. Fifteen years after the first Summit of the Americas, the world and the Americas have changed enormously. Competing strategies for economic development and political representation have shattered the hemispheric consensus of the 1990s. This book analyzes these developments and points towards a future for inter-American co-operation. Editor(s): Mace, Gordon; Cooper, Professor Andrew F.; Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243613
- ISBN
- 9780230243613
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.98
€ 62.98
Hardcover. Some categorisations of US power have long governed analyses of American foreign policy - concepts such as 'empire', 'decline', 'superpower', 'the Cold War' and 'the War on Terror' - and have led to a distortion that sees US policy measured by broad labels, rather than on its own terms. This fresh new approach seeks to challenge these terms. Editor(s): Sewell, Bevan; Lucas, Scott. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249899
- ISBN
- 9780230249899
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.46
€ 63.46
Hardcover. This book examines race, ethnicity, crime and criminal justice in the Americas and moves beyond the traditional focus on North America to incorporate societies in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Editor(s): Kalunta-Crumpton, Anita. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JFSL; JKV; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230251984
- ISBN
- 9780230251984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Hardcover. A study of the attempts by the US and EU to develop meaningful political relations with Islamist movements in the Middle East and Balkans. The contributors draw on extensive research on Islamist parties and movements and Western policy towards them over the past decade. Editor(s): Pace, Michelle. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; 1QFM; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252059
- ISBN
- 9780230252059
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Hardcover. The authors explore the complex dynamics of mining and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Latin America, including a reflection on the African continent, presenting arguments and case studies based on new research on a set of urgent and emerging questions surrounding mining, development and sustainability. Editor(s): Sagebien, Julia; Lindsay, Nicole Marie. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS; KCP; KNAT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277649
- ISBN
- 9780230277649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.99
€ 63.99
Hardcover. This book examines the outlook for Latin American entrepreneurs in the new global environment. Using case studies from across the region, the book highlights liberalization measures nations are adopting to facilitate small and medium size enterprise (SME) creation and growth, and existing barriers that are threatening SME sector gains. Editor(s): Brenes, Esteban R.; Haar, Jerry. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, 59 figures, 26 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFS; KJH; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2012 ed.
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279186
- ISBN
- 9780230279186
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.07
€ 63.07
Hardcover. Following the 2010 earthquake catastrophe, this book examines the economic and political challenges facing Haiti. It presents an overview of the country's economic history, and seeks new prospects for economic growth and development in the future. Editor(s): Lundahl, Mats. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJH; 3JMC; JFFC; KCM; KCP; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 196 x 145 x 24. Weight in Grams: 480. Essays on Underdevelopment and Post Disaster Prospects. 304 pages, 2. Editor(s): Lundahl, Mats. Following the 2010 earthquake catastrophe, this book examines the economic and political challenges facing Haiti. It presents an overview of the country's economic history, and seeks new prospects for economic growth and development in the future. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1KJH; 3JMC; JFFC; KCM; KCP; KCZ. Dimension: 196 x 145 x 24. Weight: 480.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289413
- ISBN
- 9780230289413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
Hardcover. This collection describes the changing structure of employment during the period of robust employment expansion that preceded the credit crunch and features contributions from a team of leading labour market researchers from Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Fernandez-Macias, Enrique; Hurley, John; Storrie, Donald. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; JHBL; KCF; KCZ; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297791
- ISBN
- 9780230297791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardcover. This book investigates entrepreneurial initiatives in the three largest economies of the world: China, Japan and the USA. It brings together historical, institutional, and ethnographic approaches and highlights entrepreneurial patterns that result from cultural, legal, and political forces that facilitate and constrain entrepreneurship. Editor(s): Usui, Chikako. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; 1KBB; KJD; KJH; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298811
- ISBN
- 9780230298811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.00
€ 151.00
Hardcover. When the global financial system crashed, governments in America and Britain perfomed the greatest bailout in history. The legacy is record government debt, low growth and a new era of austerity. A stellar cast of contributors, including Tim Bale, Wyn Grant and Graham Wilson provide a sophisticated account of how the administrations are faring. Editor(s): Casey, Terrence. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBB; JPB; JPHF; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304581
- ISBN
- 9780230304581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Hardcover. Citizen's Income and Welfare Regimes in Latin America promotes the Basic Income (BI) proposal as a model to reform policies of income transfers in Latin America. Editor(s): Lo Vuolo, Ruben. Series: Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JKSB; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230338210
- ISBN
- 9780230338210
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.35
€ 119.35
Hardcover. Revealing twenty-first century contexts, ground-breaking scenarios, and innovative mediums for this highly contested life writing genre, this volume showcases a new generation of testimonio scholarship. Editor(s): Detwiler, Louise; Breckenridge, Janis. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; HBJK; JPA; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230338470
- ISBN
- 9780230338470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74