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Paperback. 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, E.; Haar, Jerry. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCP; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349326907
ISBN
9781349326907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. The contributors link innovative analytical concepts and ethnographic in-depth case studies from the Arab world. Based on the debates on politics from below and dynamic concepts of state, all the chapters focus on informal institutions, non-elite actors, and the dynamic and contradictory relationship between state and society. Editor(s): Bouziane, Malika; Harders, Cilja. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
257
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349464104
ISBN
9781349464104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.16

paperback. This book presents the latest evidence from Young Lives, a unique international study of children and poverty. It shows how the persistence of inequality amid general economic growth is leaving some extremely poor children behind, despite the promises of the Millennium Development Goals. Editor(s): Bourdillon, Michael; Boyden, Jo. Series: Palgrave Studies on Children and Development. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSN; JPQB; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2014
SKU
V9781349487165
ISBN
9781349487165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.52

Paperback. Religion is playing an increasingly central role in African political and developmental life. This book offers an empirical and theoretical reflection on the relationships between religion, politics and development in Africa; the meanings of religion in non-Western contexts and the way that is embedded in the everyday life of people in Africa. Editor(s): Bompani, Barbara; Frahm-Arp, Maria. Series: Non-Governmental Public Action. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSY; GTF; HRAM; JP; KCM; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349315161
ISBN
9781349315161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.25

Paperback. This book explores the ambiguous role played by civil society in the processes of state-building, democratization and post-conflict reconstruction in the Western Balkans challenging the assumption that civil society is always a force for good by analysing civil society actors and their effects in post-communist and post-conflict transition. Editor(s): Bojicic-Dzelilovic, Vesna; Ker-Lindsay, James; Kostovicova, Denisa. Series: New Perspectives on South-East Europe. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349332588
ISBN
9781349332588
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.18

For postcolonial Africa, modernization was seen as a necessary outcome of the struggle for independence and as crucial to the success of its newly established states. This book includes 15 essays that address governance, production, and social life; and the role of media. Editor(s): Bloom, Peter J.; Miescher, Stephan F.; Manuh, Takyiwaa. Num Pages: 378 pages, 4 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253012258
ISBN
9780253012258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 92.36

paperback. For postcolonial Africa, modernization was seen as a necessary outcome of the struggle for independence and as crucial to the success of its newly established states. This book includes 15 essays that address governance, production, and social life; and the role of media. Editor(s): Bloom, Peter J.; Miescher, Stephan F.; Manuh, Takyiwaa. Num Pages: 378 pages, 4 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253012296
ISBN
9780253012296
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.45

Hardback. Exploring a wide variety of case studies and developmental issues from a capability perspective, this book is an original contribution to both development and children's studies that raises a strong case for placing children's issues at the core of human development. Editor(s): Biggeri, Mario; Ballet, Jerome; Comim, Flavio. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 580.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284814
ISBN
9780230284814
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.29

Hardback. This volume addresses the changing nature of the international aid system and the challenges it poses for the multilateral system, donors and aid recipients, centring on new regional and national relationships developing in the multilateral system, economic and social forces, and national and global policy making. Editor(s): Besada, Hany; Kindornay, Shannon. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137297754
ISBN
9781137297754
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.22

Paperback. Editor(s): Besada, Hany; Kindornay, Shannon. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349452194
ISBN
9781349452194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.64

hardcover. Editor(s): Bergamaschi, Isaline; Moore, Phoebe; Tickner, Arlene B. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 334 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Number of pages
334
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137539687
ISBN
9781137539687
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.69

Paperback. Editor(s): Belt, John; Goris, Wim. Num Pages: 104 pages, colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 6. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
KIT Publishers Netherlands
Number of pages
104
Condition
New
SKU
V9789460221798
ISBN
9789460221798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 25.45

Hardback. Social protection is fast becoming an important theme in development policy. This book examines the political processes shaping social protection policies; compares the key conceptual frameworks available for analyzing social protection; and provides a comparative discussion on social protection policies focused on the poor and the poorest. Editor(s): Barrientos, Armando; Hulme, David. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JKSB; JKSR; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
371
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230525306
ISBN
9780230525306
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.00

Hardback. Editor(s): Bangura, Yusuf; Stavenhagen, Rodolfo. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 22. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403949165
ISBN
9781403949165
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.48

Paperback. Editor(s): Bangura, Yusuf; Stavenhagen, Rodolfo. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JFSL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
325
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349525461
ISBN
9781349525461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.49

Paperback. This book explores migration experiences of African families across two generations in Britain, France and South Africa. Global processes of African migration are investigated, and the lived experiences of African migrants are explored in areas such as citizenship, belonging, intergenerational transmission, work and social mobility. Editor(s): Attias-Donfut, C; Cook; Hoffman, J; Waite, L. Series: Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFN; JFSL; JHB; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 285.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
233
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349322404
ISBN
9781349322404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. "Prepared under the auspices of the Pacific Basin Research Center. Soka University of America." Editor(s): Ascher, William; Mirovitskaya, Natalia. Series: Politics, Economics, and Inclusive Development. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JP; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 429.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349470624
ISBN
9781349470624
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.54

paperback. This book aims to provide for a path-breaking cross-regional comparison of the capabilities and readiness of Asia-Pacific countries to contribute to peace support missions, with an eye to identifying emerging trends and policy implications. Editor(s): Aoi, Chiyuki; Heng, Yee-Kuang. Series: Asia Today. Num Pages: 306 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPA; JPB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
306
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349474356
ISBN
9781349474356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.30

Paperback. This book aims to further the understanding of migration processes and policies in a European context with a particular focus on evaluating integration and the gendered aspects of migration, integration and citizenship. Integration is regarded as a contested concept and as entailing a variable and problematic set of discourses and practices. Editor(s): Anthias, Floya; Pajnik, Mojca. Series: Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HPS; JFFN; JFSJ; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 359.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349451418
ISBN
9781349451418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.10

Hardback. Editor(s): Andrews, Nathan; Khalema, Nene Ernest; Assie-Lumumba, N'Dri T. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 345 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JFF; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
345
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319161655
ISBN
9783319161655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.11

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