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Paperback. In this groundbreaking book, sociologist Andrew Perrin shows that rules and institutions, while important, are not the core of democracy. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745662336
ISBN
9780745662336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.30

Hardcover. Shows that fundraising mechanisms - ranging from complex transnational gift-giving systems to national bonds - are organizational tools that can be used to bind dispersed groups to the nation. This title examines how the Irish republicans and the Zionist movement secured financial support in US during the first half of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745662640
ISBN
9780745662640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. Shows that fundraising mechanisms - ranging from complex transnational gift-giving systems to national bonds - are organizational tools that can be used to bind dispersed groups to the nation. This title examines how the Irish republicans and the Zionist movement secured financial support in US during the first half of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL1; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745662657
ISBN
9780745662657
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Hardcover. Conservatism has been the most important political doctrine in the United States for nearly four decades. It has dominated the intellectual debate and largely set the policy agenda, even during years of Democratic electoral control. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; 3JM; JPFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745664293
ISBN
9780745664293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.60

Paperback. What is slavery? It seems a simple enough question. Despite the long history of the institution and its widespread use around the globe, many people still largely associate slavery, outside of the biblical references in the Old Testament, to the enslavement of Africans in America, particularly the United States. Series: What is History Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745671512
ISBN
9780745671512
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.94

Paperback. The second edition of Presidential Campaign Communication is designed to help readers understand and appreciate how the people of the United States use human communication to select their presidents. Series: Contemporary Political Communication. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; JFD; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 173 x 24. Weight in Grams: 690.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745680231
ISBN
9780745680231
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.46

Hardcover. Mexican cinema is booming today, a decade after the international successes of Amores perros and Y tu mama tambien. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; APF; APT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745680781
ISBN
9780745680781
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. Mexican cinema is booming today, a decade after the international successes of Amores perros and Y tu mama tambien. Num Pages: 296 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; APF; APT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745680798
ISBN
9780745680798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Hardcover. What is the source of Obama's power? How is it that, after suffering a humiliating defeat in the 2010 mid-term elections, Obama was able to turn the situation around, deftly outmaneuvering his opponent and achieving a decisive victory in the November 2012 presidential election? This book deals with this topic. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745681993
ISBN
9780745681993
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Hardcover. "For more than a century, the United States has been the world s most powerful state. Now some analysts predict that China will soon take its place. Series: Global Futures. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 135 x 198 x 16. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745690063
ISBN
9780745690063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 41.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Lion Hudson Plc United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745952826
ISBN
9780745952826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.36

Paperback. From historical cases that influence the subsequent way of life to explosive controversies that challenge the way Americans think, the decisions of the Supreme Court impact the lives of American citizens every day. "Supreme Court For Dummies" takes the mystery out of its workings. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNAA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 193 x 21. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764508868
ISBN
9780764508868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.35

Paperback. The Lewis and Clark expedition was the greatest camping trip in history. It was one of those irresistible American adventures that many people dream of living. This book shares the details of the journey that historians have gleaned from the group's journals and maps, and also discusses what's known of the Indian perspective of the expedition. Num Pages: 408 pages, illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1KB; HBJK; HBLL; RGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764525452
ISBN
9780764525452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.48

Paperback. This fun, friendly guide takes the mystery out of getting something done in Congress, introducing you to the players and explaining the processes - everything from legislation and lobbying to caucuses and coalitions Num Pages: 384 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 189 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764554216
ISBN
9780764554216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 21.18

Paperback. You hear all sorts of things said or implied about adoption. Some information comes from people who know a lot about it, while some comes from people who don't know anything about it but make assumptions anyway. Some comes from people whose experiences have been good; some from those whose experiences have been bad. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; VFV; VFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 193 x 21. Weight in Grams: 696.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780764554889
ISBN
9780764554889
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; KNTX; ULD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 455.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
IEEE Computer Society Press,U.S. United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780769502007
ISBN
9780769502007
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 96.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 210 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBTB; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Edition
Abridged
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774803922
ISBN
9780774803922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 32.04

Paperback. A discussion of the history, evolution, practice and prospects for regional planning in Canada. The authors identify the intellectual and conceptual foundations of regional planning and review the main modes of planning for different regions, including rural and resource development regions. Num Pages: 470 pages, figures, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774808514
ISBN
9780774808514
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.92

Paperback. Out of print for more than two decades, this book recognizes the unique contribution of these Canadians to the underground war effort in WWII. It is also a study of unstinting personal courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Num Pages: 352 pages, 38 b&w photographs, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3JJH; HBJD; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 142 x 26. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774811002
ISBN
9780774811002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.17

Paperback. Deals with the power of stories to educate and heal the heart, mind, body, and spirit. This book demonstrates how an indigenous knowledge system facilitates a valuable meaning-making process through storywork. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBTD; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774814027
ISBN
9780774814027
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.03

Paperback. This remarkable book argues that neoliberalism, which drives government policy concerning First Nations in Canada, can also drive self-determination -- including the Mikisew First Nation, which successfully exploited opportunities for greater autonomy and well-being that the current political and economic climate has presented. Num Pages: 160 pages, 3 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JPA; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5969 x 4039. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774814065
ISBN
9780774814065
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

Paperback. This book demonstrates how global human rights norms intersected with domestic political identities and institutions to transform Canada and Germany into diverse multicultural societies in the second half of the twentieth century. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBC; JFFN; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774815673
ISBN
9780774815673
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.15

Paperback. This book explores the history of kindergartens and infant schools in three settler colonies, revealing how discourses and developments in the past have shaped early childhood education in the present. Num Pages: 352 pages, 17 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 1MBF; 1MBN; JNLA; JNLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774816601
ISBN
9780774816601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.23

Hardback. An exploration of the role of storytelling in community and nation building that disrupts the assumption in many works that indigenous and immigrant identities fall into two separate streams of analysis. Editor(s): Lessard, Hester; Johnson, Rebecca; Webber, Jeremy. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPA; LAQ; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774818797
ISBN
9780774818797
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.28

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