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Paperback. This book examinesthe efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for social equity.It argues for an integrated approach to economic and social objectives, and discusses the ways in which welfare states andinstitutions can contribute to equity and efficiency objectives." Editor(s): Costabile, Lilia. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPQB; KCA; KCB; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359653
- ISBN
- 9781349359653
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€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. This bookexplorestrends of inequality and poverty in China, identifies their causes and assesses their consequences, analyzing in detailthe regional/personal variation in incomes, measures of human wellbeing, the gap between the coastal regions and the interior regions, and urban rural disparity." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359615
- ISBN
- 9781349359615
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€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Paperback. Inequalities of wealth and income have a significant impact for the achievement of economic, political and human development in developing counties. This book argues that a high level of economic inequality undermines a country's growth potential, retards the development of social capital, and encourages corruption. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359486
- ISBN
- 9781349359486
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Drawing on the concept of hermeneutics the book argues that the successes and setbacks of conflict transformation in Teso can be understood through analyzing the impact of memory, identity, closure and power on social change and calls for a comprehensive effort of dealing with the past in war-torn societies. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AP; GTF; JHB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359301
- ISBN
- 9781349359301
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€ 66.10
€ 66.10
paperback. Exploring the relationships between qualitative research and social change, this bookasks how social change is informed and influenced by research. Examples discussed are from research practice and experiences in the fields of sociology, social work, professional practice, education, criminal justice and anthropology." Editor(s): Cox, P.; Geisen, Thomas. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JHBC; JKSN; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358991
- ISBN
- 9781349358991
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book looks ahead to consider the most likely results of the encounter between China and the international system.Environmental, cultural and perceptual matters are considered as well as more traditional economic and military issues. Underpinning the book is the question will the 21st century be 'China's Century', for China and the world?" Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HBJF; JFC; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358823
- ISBN
- 9781349358823
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Condition: New
€ 65.94
€ 65.94
Paperback. Thisvolumeoffers a wide-reaching exploration of foreign direct investmentand developmental impacts through case studies from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Central Europe, also examining the role of'new players' such as Chinese, Indian and South African TNCs." Editor(s): Rugraff, Eric; Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Sumner, Andy. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358809
- ISBN
- 9781349358809
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Condition: New
€ 67.36
€ 67.36
Paperback. This book traces changes in development in East Asia since the financial crisis of 1997-8. Editor(s): Woo, Meredith Jung-En. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358106
- ISBN
- 9781349358106
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Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Paperback. This collection examines anti-corruption campaigns and argues that they have often resulted in perverse and unintended consequences. The book examines how corruption has been addressed (and sometimes tolerated) in Africa, Asia, Latin America and East & Central Europe to interrogate government policy and question development discourse and practice. Editor(s): Bracking, Sarah. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPA; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349357697
- ISBN
- 9781349357697
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. Uprootedness, exile and forced displacement, be they due to conflict, persecution or so-called 'development', are conditions which characterise the lives of millions across the globe.This book analyses a range of displacement situations, including development 'oustees', refugees and internally displaced persons." Editor(s): Grabska, Katarzyna; Mehta, Lyla. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JFFN; JFSL; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349356973
- ISBN
- 9781349356973
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Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Paperback. This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa. Editor(s): Adesina, Jimi. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JHBA; JPQB; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349355884
- ISBN
- 9781349355884
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Condition: New
€ 127.10
€ 127.10
Paperback. The book explores the relationship between embodiment and the production of the key structures which frame agency to map out potential for social change. It uses modalities of ageing embodiment in the context of sport participation in later life, specifically Master athletics, including barriers, opportunities and physiological dimensions. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSP; JFSP31; JHB; JHBK; JHBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349355198
- ISBN
- 9781349355198
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€ 65.62
€ 65.62
Paperback. This book explores the role of horizontal inequalities--inequalities that exist between ethnic, religious or racial groups--as a source of violent conflict. Editor(s): Stewart, F. Series: Conflict, Inequality and Ethnicity. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JHB; JPS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349354627
- ISBN
- 9781349354627
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Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
paperback. In 2000 the European Union and its 78 African-Caribbean-Pacific partners signed the Cotonou Agreement, heralding a new era in developmental politics. This comprehensive book draws attention to the limitations in the EU's approach to implementing pro-poor, environmentally sustainable development amongst its African-Caribbean-Pacific partners. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JP; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- SKU
- V9781349354580
- ISBN
- 9781349354580
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Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Rethinking Development Challenges for Public Policy
. Ed(S): Shaw, T.; Shaw, Professor Timothy M....
Paperback. Covers topical issues for Africa's development, economics and politics of climate change, water management, public service delivery, and delivering aid. The authors argue that these issues should be included in the post-MDG paradigm and add an important voice to recent moves by academics and practitioners to engage with each other. Editor(s): Shaw, T.; Shaw, Professor Timothy M.; Kararach, George. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPP; KCP; RND; RP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349352296
- ISBN
- 9781349352296
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Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Paperback. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPS; JPVH; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349352258
- ISBN
- 9781349352258
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Condition: New
€ 65.68
€ 65.68
Paperback. Designed as a critique of the key failures of international development, this bookbrings together practitioners, policy-makers, researchers, activists, and academics inan attempt to work toward a shared conceptualisation of development by outlining and critically reflecting on their own understanding of development." Editor(s): Kingsbury, D.G. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JHB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349351039
- ISBN
- 9781349351039
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Condition: New
€ 66.18
€ 66.18
Paperback. This book brings a fresh, original approach to understand social action in China and Vietnam through the conceptual lens of informal environmental and health networks. It shows how citizens in non-democratic states actively create informal pathways for advocacy and the development of functioning civil societies. Series: Non-Governmental Public Action. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349351015
- ISBN
- 9781349351015
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Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Paperback. Editor(s): Tornquist, Olle; Stokke, Kristian. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPA; JPS; JPSN; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349350674
- ISBN
- 9781349350674
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Condition: New
€ 66.54
€ 66.54
paperback. Drawing on insights from international organization and securitization theory, the author investigates the World Health Organization and how its approach to global health security has changed and adapted since its creation in 1948. He also examines the organization's prospects for managing global health security now and into the future. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPQB; JPSN; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- SKU
- V9781349350438
- ISBN
- 9781349350438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.86
€ 126.86