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Paperback. Surveying critical episodes in the development of American political parties, this book shows how they address three fundamental problems of democracy: how to regulate the number of people seeking public office, how to mobilize voters, and how to achieve and maintain the majorities needed to accomplish goals once in office. Series: Chicago Studies in American Politics. Num Pages: 392 pages, 24 line drawings, 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 28532nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226012742
- ISBN
- 9780226012742
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 27.05
€ 33.99
€ 27.05
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Second Edition, 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781439907993
- ISBN
- 9781439907993
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Research on the US House of Representatives focuses on the effects of partisanship. In response to the recent increase in senatorial partisanship, this title presents a series of original essays that focus on the effects of parties in the workings of the upper chamber. Editor(s): Monroe, Nathan W.; Roberts, Jason Matthew; Rohde, David W. Num Pages: 272 pages, 40 line drawings, 26 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226534893
- ISBN
- 9780226534893
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 29.91
€ 37.99
€ 29.91
Paperback. This book takes a closer look at the perceptions that Americans develop about foreign countries and the role the press plays in creating those perceptions. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; HBJK; HBLW; JFD; JPHF; JPVL; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523425
- ISBN
- 9780742523425
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Condition: New
€ 75.24
€ 75.24
Hardback. This book takes a closer look at the perceptions that Americans develop about foreign countries and the role the press plays in creating those perceptions. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCN; HBJK; HBLW; JFD; JPHF; JPVL; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523418
- ISBN
- 9780742523418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.55
€ 175.55
Hardback. Mars has captured the human imagination for decades. Since NASA's establishment in 1958, the space agency has looked to Mars as a compelling prize, the one place, beyond the Moon, where robotic and human exploration could converge. This book analyzes the history of the robotic Mars exploration program from its origins to today. Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDK; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421412795
- ISBN
- 9781421412795
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.57
€ 64.57
Paperback. This work argues that common law works far better than commonly understood. It contends that while the system can and does produce "wrong" results, it is very difficult for it to make flatly irrational decisions. It explains why common law may be more necessary than ever. Series: Critical America. Num Pages: 265 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- V9780814799161
- ISBN
- 9780814799161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. Urges people to re-examine the jury experience and act on constitutional principles before, during, and after jury service Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; LAS; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814729038
- ISBN
- 9780814729038
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.44
€ 26.99
€ 25.44
Paperback. Details the major aspect of Brazilian popular music and its relation to the formation of national identity in Brazil includes a wealth of musical history. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; AVG; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Cooper Square Publishers Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815412618
- ISBN
- 9780815412618
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Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.26
€ 18.99
€ 18.26
Paperback. After almost five decades of working in and around public schools, Larry Cuban invites us to think along with him about why it is so hard to get good schools. He offers these reflections to teachers, policymakers, researchers, parents and students, all of whom seek good schooling. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 162 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Teachers' College Press United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780807742945
- ISBN
- 9780807742945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.99
€ 21.99
€ 20.99
Hardback. This book brings together a distinguished group of expert scholars from the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies at Boston University on the main areas of American Jewish life, from colonial Jewish experience to images of Jews in contemporary films. This volume represents the fruit of this collective reflection and interrogation. Editor(s): Katz, Steven T. Num Pages: 420 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761847687
- ISBN
- 9780761847687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.34
€ 151.34
Paperback. If Barack Obama had not won in Iowa, most commentators believe that he would not have been able to go on to capture the Democratic nomination for president. This title offers an account of those early weeks of the campaign season: from how the Iowa caucuses work to the lingering effects that the campaigning had on Iowa voters. Num Pages: 296 pages, 53 line drawings, 40 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; JPHF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 25. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226706962
- ISBN
- 9780226706962
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Paperback. Dwight A. McBride examines the quiet way discriminatory hiring practices and racist ad campaigns seep into and reflect malevolent undertones in American culture. McBride maintains that issues of race and sexuality are often subtle and always messy, and his compelling new book does not offer simple answers. Series: Sexual Cultures. Num Pages: 251 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814756867
- ISBN
- 9780814756867
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
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Paperback. Nine essays explore how gardeners and gardens molded Edmonton's social, cultural, and physical landscape. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781772120486
- ISBN
- 9781772120486
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.43
€ 40.99
€ 29.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 488 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPA; JPP; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 35. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691168531
- ISBN
- 9780691168531
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.68
€ 26.99
€ 20.68
Paperback. A fresh perspective on the issues behind everyday street fighting among urban girls. Num Pages: 198 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSG; JFSJ1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814758410
- ISBN
- 9780814758410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. "This work was first published by Oxford University Press in 2005 as Why Geography Matters: Three Challenges Facing America." Num Pages: 368 pages, 47 maps & charts. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199913749
- ISBN
- 9780199913749
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.63
€ 28.63
Paperback. Series: Everywoman: Studies in History, Literature & Culture. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press Dublin, Ireland
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253204592
- ISBN
- 9780253204592
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.04
€ 21.99
€ 21.04
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812222807
- ISBN
- 9780812222807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.13
€ 34.99
€ 32.13
Paperback. Examines how public finance shapes individual preferences towards immigration policy in the United States. Immigration is an issue capable of dividing otherwise like-minded people. Identify a group whose members tend to agree on political issues and one finds that within the group there is no strong majority opinion about US immigration policy. Num Pages: 73 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 7. Weight in Grams: 154.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881324006
- ISBN
- 9780881324006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 18.04
€ 23.99
€ 18.04