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The Americas
Hardback. The House of Representatives - the people's House - is supposed to most closely reflect the needs and desires of ordinary citizens. This title shows how we have come to the point where average Americans have little say over what happens in the House, and what can be done about it. Series: Hoover Studies in Politics, Economics, and Society. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL; JPQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742551183
- ISBN
- 9780742551183
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.01
€ 25.99
€ 23.01
Hardback. Using the story of George Preston Marshall's ownership of the Washington Redskins, and in particular his holdout against the integration of black players, Fight for Old DC chronicles the pivotal years when the NFL began its ascent to the top of the US's sporting interest. Num Pages: 264 pages, 24 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; 3JJ; WSBT; WSBX; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 26. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780803299351
- ISBN
- 9780803299351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.48
€ 35.48
Paperback. Fight Like a Girl introduces readers to the history of feminist activism in the U.S. through profiles of fifty incredible women, including Hillary Clinton, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Roxane Gay, and more. Num Pages: 224 pages, 50 one colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 5AP; YNH; YXZ. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 210 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Zest Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781936976966
- ISBN
- 9781936976966
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.07
€ 16.07
Paperback. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJH; HBJK; HBLL; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 232 x 41. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143189558
- ISBN
- 9780143189558
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.16
€ 21.99
€ 21.16
Num Pages: 400 pages, over 850 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJD; HBWQ; JWG; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 310 x 233 x 36. Weight in Grams: 2730.
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Edition
- New, Revised and Expanded ed
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764303487
- ISBN
- 9780764303487
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.67€ 49.59
€ 64.67
€ 49.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 298 pages, 17 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JFSJ1; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199376438
- ISBN
- 9780199376438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.99
€ 60.99
Paperback. Series: ILR Press Book. Num Pages: 288 pages, 13. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; JPQB; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801489471
- ISBN
- 9780801489471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.80
€ 36.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. This book reveals contributions of two men who dedicated their lives to freeing Africa from colonialism and racism. An ideal text for university and legal audiences, this book chronicles the development of the concept of Pan-Africanism and applies its tenets to the processes of de-colonization and nationalism (nation-building) in Africa. Editor(s): Johnson, Robert. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 157 x 4. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761847915
- ISBN
- 9780761847915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.23
€ 48.23
hardcover. Focusing on cases of asymmetric US encounters with smaller powers since the end of the Cold War, Harvey and Mitton reveal that reputations matter for credibility in international politics. This dynamic and deeply documented study successfully brings reputation back to the table of foreign diplomacy. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBW; JPSD; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781487500757
- ISBN
- 9781487500757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 80.67
€ 80.67
Paperback. Shows how the experiences of African American soldiers during World War II and the Korean War influenced many of them to challenge white supremacy in the South when they returned home. Focusing on the motivations of individual black veterans, this book explores the relationship between military service and political activism. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, 13 line illus. 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691140049
- ISBN
- 9780691140049
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.68
€ 40.99
€ 28.68
Hardback. Integrating social history and civil rights movement studies, Fighting for Hope examines the ways in which political meaning and identity were reflected in the aspirations of these black GIs and their role in transforming the face of America. Series: War/Society/Culture. Num Pages: 352 pages, 11, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; 3JJP; JFSL3; JPVH1; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801888281
- ISBN
- 9780801888281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.79
€ 68.79
Paperback. Explores the political dimensions of North American agriculture. Editor(s): Adams, Jane. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GT; HBTB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780812218305
- ISBN
- 9780812218305
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.80
€ 36.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. Diverse collection of articles includes eyewitness reports, interviews, and political and economic analyses dealing with the 1994 elections, the impeachment of President Collor, the subculture of abandoned street children, changes in Amazonia, and popular protest--Handbook of Latin American Studie Editor(s): Shellenberger, Michael. Num Pages: 272 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HBJK; HBLW3; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Monthly Review Press,U.S. New York
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780853459248
- ISBN
- 9780853459248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.23
€ 17.99
€ 16.23
Hardback. Shows how the speakership began as a relatively weak office, and how votes for Speaker prior to the Civil War often favored regional interests over party loyalty. This title reveals how struggles over House organization prior to the Civil War were among the most consequential turning points in American political history. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 496 pages, 22 line illus. 68 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691118123
- ISBN
- 9780691118123
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.20€ 81.45
€ 108.20
€ 81.45
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive history of how Speakers have been elected in the US House since 1789, arguing that the organizational politics of these elections were critical to the construction of mass political parties in America and laid the groundwork for the role they play in setting the agenda of Congress today. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 496 pages, 22 line illus. 68 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691156446
- ISBN
- 9780691156446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.99
€ 36.99
€ 26.99
Paperback. Scot Brown presents a history of the US organization, a Black nationalist group that played a leading role in Black Power politics and culture during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Founded in 1965 by Maulana Karenga, US established alliances with activists, artists, and organizations to establish an African American cultural revolution. Num Pages: 228 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780814798782
- ISBN
- 9780814798782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.18
€ 28.18
Paperback. Using the proven principles of the PREP program as outlined in the "Fighting For Your Marriage", this book shows African American couples how to enhance and preserve their marriage. It presents the racial, social, and personal issues that challenge the black couples. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JHBK; MMH; VFVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787955519
- ISBN
- 9780787955519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.63
€ 27.99
€ 22.63
Fighting Foreclosure: The Blaisdell Case, the Contract Clause, and the...
Derek S. Hoff John A. Fliter
Paperback. The first book-length study of the landmark 1934 Supreme Court decision that validated efforts by states to offer legislative relief to Depression-era citizens struggling to keep their farms and homes. The close 5-4 decision remains a touchstone for debates over the constitutionality (and benefits) of state intervention to the economy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Univ Pr of Kansas
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700618729
- ISBN
- 9780700618729
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.15
€ 35.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ortiz, Ian M. Num Pages: 180 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 188 x 18. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616682217
- ISBN
- 9781616682217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.90€ 160.74
€ 239.90
€ 160.74
Paperback. Describes how Filipino exiles and immigrants in the United States played a crucial role in overthrowing the dictatorship of former president Ferdinand Marcos. Series: Asian American Experience. Num Pages: 184 pages, 9 black and white photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FMP; 1KBB; 3JJPN; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTV; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252079122
- ISBN
- 9780252079122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.73
€ 23.73