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Hardback. A reconstruction of Henri Poincare's anti-realist philosophy of mathematics. Although Poincare is recognized as the greatest mathematician of the late 19th century, his contribution to the philosophy of mathematics is generally not highly regarded. Series: Macmillan Studies in Contemporary Philosophy. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; JFCX; PBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333558324
- ISBN
- 9780333558324
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
Hardback. This monograph is a study of foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia during both the late-colonial period and in the contemporary period. It examines the leading Southeast Asian countries receiving foreign investment in the 20th century. Series: A Modern Economic History of Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; HBLW; KCL; KCZ; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333558515
- ISBN
- 9780333558515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. Studies real time in economics, a dimension increasingly unused by the edge of the profession. This, it is argued, has serious implications for economics' role as the premier policy-advising source for national governments and international organizations. Num Pages: 339 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBA; KCA; PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 563.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333558539
- ISBN
- 9780333558539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.92
€ 194.92
Hardback. Specially commissioned studies of popular pilgrimages - East and West, past and present, religious and secular - ranging from Shikoku (Japan) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain), Kosovo (Yugoslavia), Glastonbury, Anfield (UK), Flanders Fields, Graceland, and military pilgrimages in the USA). Editor(s): Reader, Ian; Walter, Tony. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRA; HRLF; JFC; JHM; JMH; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333563182
- ISBN
- 9780333563182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Hardback. An analysis and discussion of the nature of time and eternity, focusing on the timelessness of God. After considering two theories of time in the light of modern science and philosophy, the author argues for a "process" notion of time. Series: Library of Philosophy and Religion. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333563199
- ISBN
- 9780333563199
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33
Paperback. In April 1791 the "Queen" sailed from Cobh in Cork with the first cargo of Irish convicts destined for New South Wales. During the next 76 years, Ireland supplied 40,000 of all the convicts transported to Australia. This book looks at what happened to these exiles. Editor(s): Reece, Bob (Senior Lecturer in History, Murdoch University, Australia). Num Pages: 340 pages, illustrations, plates, appendices, index. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1MBF; HBTQ; HBTR; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 447.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333564370
- ISBN
- 9780333564370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.01
€ 67.01
Hardback. Contains essays on aspects of modern Czech and Slovak history which are of contemporary relevance. The essays contained in this book include the tracing of the source of the Czech national movement and the importance of language in the emergence of Slovak national consciousness. Editor(s): Morison, John. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVK; HBJD; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 249
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333566466
- ISBN
- 9780333566466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
hardcover. Many modern scholars believe that the Virgin Queen was a cult figure who replaced the Virgin Mary, yet this seems incongruous with a Protestant state officially opposed to idolatry. This book examines the issue through readings of a wide variety of Elizabethan texts. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; DSBD; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333566640
- ISBN
- 9780333566640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.72
€ 194.72
Hardback. Investigates the nature and effects of the war that has been waged by the Renemo rebels in Mozambique since 1976. The rebel movement's foreign origins and its development into a movement for which the pursuit of power has become paramount is traced, as are its operational tactics and its targets. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMQ; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJH; HBLW3; HBW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 225 x 18. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333568118
- ISBN
- 9780333568118
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Hardback. This volume considers Emerson and Nietzsche primarily as post-theological religious thinkers and treats their understanding of the nature of religion and language. It argues that their critique of Christianity and rejection of transcendence is informed by their emphasis on the humanity of Jesus. Series: Studies in Literature and Religion. Num Pages: 151 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ACG; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333569764
- ISBN
- 9780333569764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04
Hardback. Theologians, philosophers, literary critics and historians of ideas, approach the question of how the Judaeo-Christian tradition of theological reflection has suffered from, and will negotiate, the emergence of postmodern theory and practice in literature and criticism. Editor(s): Jasper, David. Series: Studies in Literature and Religion. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; HRAB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333570623
- ISBN
- 9780333570623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.48
€ 127.48
Paperback. The introduction to a series of interdisciplinary titles, both monographs and essays, concerned with matters of literature, art and textuality within religious traditions founded upon texts and textual study. Series: Studies in Literature and Religion. Num Pages: 177 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; HRAB; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 237.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 177
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333570791
- ISBN
- 9780333570791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.52
€ 65.52
Hardback. Examining the struggles of the Baltic peoples for self-determination, this book explores their nationalist awakening, how the realization of national self-determination during the inter-war years of independent statehood manifested itself and the re-establishment of self-governance in 1990-91. Editor(s): Smith, Graham. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUC; 1DVUE; 1DVUF; HBJD; HBLW; HBTQ; HBTR; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333571019
- ISBN
- 9780333571019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardback. Analyzes English social and occupational behavioural ideals from the courtesy book's demise in 1774 to the Medical Act's passage in 1858. Ideals from conduct and etiquette books mix with those displayed by professional groups, particularly medical practitioners, in this analysis of class relations. Series: Studies in Modern History. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333572238
- ISBN
- 9780333572238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.57
€ 127.57
Hardcover. A biography of Habib Bourguiba intended to be an introduction to the life and work of the man, deliberately aimed at the generally informed reader. No previous knowledge of North African history is assumed. The structure of the book is a mix of straight narrative and analysis by theme. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBT; BGH; HBJH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 169
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333572627
- ISBN
- 9780333572627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.61
€ 193.61
Hardcover. An era of economic globalization and inward investment has seen much interest in Japanese labour management techniques. This is the first English edition of a 1964 Japanese economics text, which sets Japan's economics in historical context, from the Meiji restoration to World War II. Series: Classics in the History and Development of Economics. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333575314
- ISBN
- 9780333575314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Hardcover. This volume represents Yasuma Takata's synthesis of economics and sociology. He published articles on sociology in German, whilst as an economist he remained rather unknown in the West. His scope ranges from a critical analysis of Marx whilst accommodating Veblen, Pareto and Schumpeter. Series: Classics in the History and Development of Economics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFCX; JH; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333575338
- ISBN
- 9780333575338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.55
€ 128.55
Hardback. A study of two controversial topics in Hobbes' philosophy: morality and sovereignty. It distinguishes between the two versions of the covenant provided by Hobbes, one establishes a genuine system of morality based on the golden rule and the other justifies the absolute power of the king. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333576380
- ISBN
- 9780333576380
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardback. The current debate about industrial relations cannot be understood without a knowledge of trade union history. Dr Pelling's book has been updated to take account of recent research and to explain the course of events up to the Thatcher years, the miner's strike and the Employment Acts. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD1; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333577660
- ISBN
- 9780333577660
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.28
€ 195.28
Hardback. Contains a collection of essays by American, Arab and Iranian scholars who seek to analyze the impact of recent historical events on Iranian-Arab relations. The authors examine Iran's relations with the Arab states of the Gulf in detail. An up-to-date analysis including the Allied war against Iraq. Editor(s): Amirahmadi, Hooshang; Entessar, Nader. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJF1; HBLW3; HBTV; JPS; JPWQ; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333579244
- ISBN
- 9780333579244
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05