The Americas
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The Americas
Hardcover. Explores capital mobility under globalization by studying some of its salient consequences in agriculture and food in North and South America. This title probes the manner in which capital mobility alters the organization of the temporal and spatial dimensions that characterize the reproduction of capital. Editor(s): Bonanno, Alessandro; Cavalcanti, Josefa Salete Barbosa. Series Editor(s): Marsden, Terry. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1K; JFFS; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857243171
- ISBN
- 9780857243171
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.52
€ 124.52
Paperback. Drawing from extensive historical research into how economic and environmental dynamics interacted in the extraction of different materials in the Amazon, especially in the development of the iron mine of Carajas, the authors illustrate the profound connection between global dominance and control of natural resources. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 288 pages, 4, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DD; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 16. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801882432
- ISBN
- 9780801882432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.66
€ 33.99
€ 28.66
Paperback. An interdisciplinary argument that the concept of cultural creolization must be expanded to encompass cultural productions by vulnerable populations living in situations of modern power inequalities anywhere in the world. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 328 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1KJ; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780822344414
- ISBN
- 9780822344414
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.51
€ 31.99
€ 28.51
Paperback. Examines the economic, political, and social causes and consequences of declining wages in the United States. This title presents a comprehensive analysis of the many factors affecting labor costs and concludes that many of them result from choices made by the states themselves through the laws and policies they enact. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010888
- ISBN
- 9781589010888
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50
Paperback. This study draws on data and surveys to examine the measurable and the perceived effects of globalization on American workers. It explores whether large relative losses will continue to limit US international economic initiatives and then looks at perceptions of globalization's effects. Num Pages: 150 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KCF; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 8. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Peterson Institute
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881322958
- ISBN
- 9780881322958
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. Argues that a firm grasp of globalization requires an understanding of how race has constituted and been constituted by global transformations. Focusing attention on race as an analytic category, this book includes a collection of essays that explores the changing meanings of blackness in the context of globalization. Editor(s): Clarke, Kamari Maxine; Thomas, Deborah. Num Pages: 424 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1H; 1K; GTB; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822337720
- ISBN
- 9780822337720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.72
€ 40.72
Paperback. Explores the effects of global socio-economic forces on the domestic policies and administrative institutions of Japan and the United States. This title explains how these global factors have shifted power and authority downward from the national government to subnational governments. Editor(s): Jun, Jong S.; Wright, Deil S. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JPH; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406197
- ISBN
- 9780878406197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.29
€ 72.29
Hardback. This book will serve as a valuable guide for those unfamiliar with trade policy and provides a challenging critique of trade policy for those already knowledgeable in the field. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KCLT1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 225 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421411682
- ISBN
- 9781421411682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.73€ 59.78
€ 65.73
€ 59.78
Paperback. In 1999, more than 50,000 protesters at the World Trade Organization meeting turned downtown Seattle into a war zone. Windows were smashed, stores were looted, and 500 were arrested. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBT; JFFS; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842050159
- ISBN
- 9780842050159
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.62
€ 59.62
Hardback. In 1999, more than 50,000 protesters at the World Trade Organization meeting turned downtown Seattle into a war zone. Windows were smashed, stores were looted, and 500 were arrested. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; HBT; JFFS; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842050142
- ISBN
- 9780842050142
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 158.44
€ 158.44
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Didou-Aupetit, Sylvie; Mall...
Paperback. Analyzes the relationship between trade liberalisation, post-industrialisation, and higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This study documents the extent of NAFTA's impact on higher education. It is of interest to university professors working in higher education, economics, and political science. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 391.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402018626
- ISBN
- 9781402018626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.98
€ 125.98
Globalisation, Trade Liberalisation, and Higher Education in North Ame...
Barrow, Clyde W.; Mallea, John R.; Didou-Aupe...
Hardback. Through case studies, this title analyzes higher education policy in Canada, Mexico, and the USA using a common theoretical framework that identifies economic globalization, international trade liberalization, and post-industrialization as common structural factors exerting a significant influence on higher education in the three countries. Series: Higher Education Dynamics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JFFS; JNM; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017919
- ISBN
- 9781402017919
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Hardcover. Num Pages: 218 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white halftones, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JWK; KNG; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810886414
- ISBN
- 9780810886414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.79
€ 124.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBW; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 186 x 19. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Progressive Press
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781615774616
- ISBN
- 9781615774616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 20.48
€ 30.99
€ 20.48
Considering economic and political forces, flows of people and materials, and frames that define cultural and market situations as they play out in the artisan communities of these two countries, Wherry uncovers how authentic folk tradition is capitalized or created. Series: Themes in Global Social Change. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13, 6 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 1KLCR; AFT; JFFS; KND. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801887949
- ISBN
- 9780801887949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.43
€ 70.43
Hardcover. Editor(s): Moynihan, Robert N. Num Pages: 175 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MJCJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613245729
- ISBN
- 9781613245729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.86€ 109.50
€ 159.86
€ 109.50
Paperback. Latin America is home to emerging global powers such as Brazil and Mexico and has important links to other titans including China, India, and Africa. This book examines a range of historical events and cultural forms in Latin America that continue to influence peoples' lives far outside the region. Editor(s): Gutmann, Matthew C.; Lesser, Jeffrey. Series: Global Square. Num Pages: 376 pages, 4 maps, 30 b/w. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JM; HBJK; JFFN; JHMC; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780520277731
- ISBN
- 9780520277731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.82
€ 37.99
€ 32.82
Hardcover. Editor(s): Carmody, David R. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MJCJ2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 259 x 183 x 15. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613245682
- ISBN
- 9781613245682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.32€ 167.00
€ 246.32
€ 167.00
Hardcover. Addresses Global Accounting History developments, focusing upon financial reporting, and related institutional aspects of disclosures for accountability and decision making purposes. This title also addresses five countries of the Americas, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United States of America. Editor(s): Previts, Gary J.; Walton, Peter; Wolnizer, Peter. Series Editor(s): Previts, Gary J.; Bricker, Robert. Series: Studies in the Development of Accounting Thought. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: 1K; KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857248114
- ISBN
- 9780857248114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.87
€ 141.87
Hardback. Covering topics from pop music in Korea to TV commercials in Malaysia, this collection shows how imported cultural forms have been invested with fresh meaning and transformed by local artists to result in new forms of assertion and resistance. Editor(s): Craig, Timothy J.; King, Dr. Richard. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; JFCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774808743
- ISBN
- 9780774808743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.38
€ 112.38