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East Asia, Far East
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East Asia, Far East
Hardcover. This book is about how China strives to rebuild its soft power through communication. It recounts China's efforts by examining a set of public diplomacy tactics and programs in its pursuit of a 'new' and 'improved' global image. These case studies invites the reader to a more expansive discussion on the instruments of soft power. Editor(s): Wang, Jian. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Series in Global Public Diplomacy. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230108622
- ISBN
- 9780230108622
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352. Domestic and Global Political Impacts and Responses. Series: Environmental Politics and Theory. 240 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Kassiola, Joel Jay; Guo, Sujian. This path-breaking collection covers the significance of China's extreme environmental challenges for both Chinese society and the world, how these challenges are impacting domestic Chinese society and its political institutions, and how these institutions are responding in their efforts to address the environmental problems. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS; RN. Dimension: 217 x 137 x 18. Weight: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230106642
- ISBN
- 9780230106642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover. 'Higher education is growing most rapidly in the Asia-Pacific region, and policy makers are facing the task of balancing quality and quantity. This book will help readers understand the current situation of higher education not only in this region but everywhere that they may work.' - Shinichi Yamamoto, Hiroshima University, Japan Editor(s): Neubauer, Deane E.; Tanaka, Yoshiro. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; 1M; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230101104
- ISBN
- 9780230101104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.91€ 47.05
€ 52.91
€ 47.05
Hardcover. This book assesses China's ambitions to become an innovative society by 2050 and a techno-superpower by the middle of the century. The authors, who are all experts in their own fields, describe the strengths and weaknesses of research being done in four key areas: IT, energy, nano- and biotechnology. Editor(s): Jakobson, Linda. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJMV6; PDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006928
- ISBN
- 9780230006928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
hardcover. Editor(s): Kwan, Stephen K.; Spohrer, James C.; Sawatani, Yuriko. Series: Service Science: Research and Innovations in the Service Economy. Num Pages: 349 pages, 75 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, 75 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCK; KJMV6; KJMV8; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 707.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493935925
- ISBN
- 9781493935925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.25
€ 129.25
Social Issues in China: Gender, Ethnicity, Labor, and the Environment
. Ed(S): Hao, Zhidong; Chen, Sheying
hardcover. Since the start of economic reforms in 1978, the world's most populous nation has witnessed huge social change, including mass urbanization and ecological devastation. This study of gender, ethnicity, labor, and environment examines key modernization issues. Editor(s): Hao, Zhidong; Chen, Sheying. Series: International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice. Num Pages: 332 pages, 28 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461422235
- ISBN
- 9781461422235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 69.19
€ 69.19
The Chinese Face in Australia. Multi-Generational Ethnicity Among Aust...
Ngan, Lucille Lok-Sun; Kwok-Bun, Chan
Paperback. This book explores the many ways that multi-generational Australian-born Chinese (ABC) people negotiate the balance of two cultures. Grounded in ethnography, fieldwork and participant observation, it painte a contrasting picture of ethnic identification. Num Pages: 244 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1MBF; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 379.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781489986047
- ISBN
- 9781489986047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. Chinese Criminal Trials Num Pages: 190 pages, 46 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; LNFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461482048
- ISBN
- 9781461482048
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
Hardback. This book bridges western and eastern traditions to explore theories based on local phenomena, findings and experience. Comparing Confucionism and Western thinking, it examines social exchange, face, achievement motivation, organization and conflict resolution. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461414384
- ISBN
- 9781461414384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.27
€ 196.27
Hardback. This book draws on the narratives of small-to-medium business owners, born on the Chinese mainland, who have immigrated to Hong Kong and then returned to their homes to establish their enterprises. The book highlights critical issues in migrant economics. Series: International Series on Consumer Science. Num Pages: 165 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFN; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441996428
- ISBN
- 9781441996428
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. Does economics conform to the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics? This important and fascinating tour of these laws and their influence on natural, technological, and social evolution uses them to analyze economic growth in Germany, Japan and the USA. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 297 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPJ; 1KBB; KCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441993649
- ISBN
- 9781441993649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.91
€ 117.91
Hardback. Traces the historical roots of the existence of the two Koreas and their ideological divide. This book reviews the consequences of South Korea's alternating policies of 'sternness and sunshine' toward North Korea since World War II, and presents an analysis of their likely relative efficacy in achieving re-unification. Num Pages: 205 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 1FPKS; JPH; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 493.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441915610
- ISBN
- 9781441915610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.93
€ 131.93
Hardback. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFSJ1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 519.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403969460
- ISBN
- 9781403969460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardcover. Editor(s): Low, Morris. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; GTB; HBJF; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 523.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403968326
- ISBN
- 9781403968326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Hardcover. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; DSBH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 557.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403967336
- ISBN
- 9781403967336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Hardback. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 278 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 1FPCW; GTB; JPS; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403965783
- ISBN
- 9781403965783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403964281
- ISBN
- 9781403964281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 43.61
€ 53.99
€ 43.61
Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403962355
- ISBN
- 9781403962355
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 100.87
€ 100.87
Hardback. Editor(s): Clogg, Richard. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCW; GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403935199
- ISBN
- 9781403935199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardcover. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 226 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403932242
- ISBN
- 9781403932242
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.09
€ 128.09