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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

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Modern period, c 1500 onwards

Hardback. Draws connections between the works of authors such as Elizabeth Bowen, Dorothy L. Sayers, Olivia Manning, Iris Murdoch and A.S. Byatt, who dramatize darkness in wartime, gothic terror, madness and romantic betrayal, yet celebrate the triumph of rationality and "the higher common sense". Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBH; DSK; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
203
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333614204
ISBN
9780333614204
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.64

Hardback. '..a tightly argued and excellent book.' - William D. Wray, Journal of Japanese Studies How did Japan, despite her lack of natural resources, become the world's leading iron and steel producing country? This book examines how the collaboration between government and industry created this economic miracle. Series: Studies in the Modern Japanese Economy. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; KCC; KCZ; KNJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 591.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
346
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333611319
ISBN
9780333611319
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.94

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333610688
ISBN
9780333610688
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.54

Hardback. This text traces the development of reading tastes during the 19th century, and describes how Sir Walter Scott defined the parameters of the historical novel. It features nine other novelists in addition to Scott, among them, Walter Besant, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rafael Sabatini. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JH; 3JJ; DSBF; DSBH; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333607626
ISBN
9780333607626
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.40

Hardcover. This text concerns a particular area in the history of the book. It demonstrates developments in the sociology of texts, the practice of literary biography, and textual criticism relating to 19th-century literature. Editor(s): Willison, Ian. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJ; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 31. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan London
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333606599
ISBN
9780333606599
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.65

Hardcover. An exploration of key texts "Howards End", "The Rainbow", and the poetry of Owen, Sassoon and Edward Thomas to show the mingled continuation and rejection of convention as their characteristic achievement It also discusses the writing's increasing concern with inadequacies of language. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; CF; DSBH; DSC; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 459.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333605400
ISBN
9780333605400
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.64

Hardback. Based on new archival research, this is a study of the failure of international co-operation to combat the Great Depression. The text explores the impact of protectionism, reparations and war debts, as well as the more well-known disagreements on monetary issues. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DFG; 1KBB; 3JJG; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLW; KCL; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 521.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
289
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333605301
ISBN
9780333605301
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 249.76

Hardback. This text analyzes the management of human resources covering the period from 1949 to the present, particularly focusing on the period of economic reforms in the 1980s and early 1990s. The study examines these developments in the north-eastern cities, China's industrial heartland. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJP; JHBL; KCF; KCL; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
233
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333605240
ISBN
9780333605240
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.70

Hardback. This study examines the impact of the Industrial Revolution upon the family and questions the extent to which ordinary working men and women shared the "Victorian values" of the middle-class. The book focuses on Bradford as its case study. Series: Studies in Gender History. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 601.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
353
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333604793
ISBN
9780333604793
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.69

Hardback. Following World War I, a unique experiment in state-building took place between two closely kindred nations in Eastern Europe. An attempt was made to build up a composite ethnic - Czechoslovak - nation and provide it with an adequate political framework. This volume analyzes the experiment. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DVK; 3JJG; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333604755
ISBN
9780333604755
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.56

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333604731
ISBN
9780333604731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.06

Hardcover. Northern Irish Literature, 1956-1975 and its companion volume, Northern Irish Literature 1975-2006, examine the contexts for literary production over the past fifty years, addressing the troubled intersections of literature, history and politics. These volumes explore the diversity that is Northern Irish literature. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPG; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 139 x 27. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333604151
ISBN
9780333604151
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 184.16

Hardback. This collection of essays present a wide and varied picture of the period. The authors use new materials to investigate different aspects of Soviet-East European relations - party affairs, military and political co-ordination, cultural and mass media policies. Editor(s): Westad, Odd Arne; etc.; Holtsmark, Sven G. (Senior Research Associate, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies, Norway); Neumann, Iver B. (Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute for International Affairs, Oslo, Norway). Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; HBJD; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333602300
ISBN
9780333602300
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.17

Hardback. Using 150 years of women's history, this book details how women have organized into global movements which have shaped and challenged how international organizations consider gender. It argues that traditional ways of analyzing international relations have ignored women's contributions. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; JFFK; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
217
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333599655
ISBN
9780333599655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.58

Hardback. This text looks at the main factors which have contributed to the strong growth of Asian economies since 1970. It considers the economic policies adopted to promote such growth, arguing that it will become increasingly difficult to sustain this. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JPH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
267
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333599549
ISBN
9780333599549
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.29

Paperback. A study of the last 100 years of Japan's economic growth from the Meiji period up to the present day. The book makes a comprehensive survey of the Japanese experience in the pre- and post-war periods and points out lessons not only for developed countries, but also for developing countries. Translator(s): Thompson, Ralph; Fumimori, Kumie; Minami, Ryoshin; Merriman, David. Series: Studies in the Modern Japanese Economy. Num Pages: 386 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; KCB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
386
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333596005
ISBN
9780333596005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.99

Paperback. Providing an introductory account of the Labour Party from its foundation, this book covers the whole period up to the General Election of 1992 and the subsequent choice of John Smith to succeed Neil Kinnock as party leader. It also discusses the role of labour unions within the party. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; JFCX; JPFF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
10 Rev ed
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333594766
ISBN
9780333594766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.98

Hardcover. Updated to cover events between 1986 and 1992, including the destruction of the mosque at Ayodhya in December 1992, this book analyzes the secessionist crisis in Punjab which led to Indira Ghandhi's murder and examines larger themes of ethnic conflict and threats to Indian unity. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBJF; HBLW3; JFF; JFSL1; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333594438
ISBN
9780333594438
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.15

hardcover. This is a description of the fate of hundreds of thousands of Poles - men, women and children - deported to Soviet territory by Stalin's security agencies between 1939 and 1948. Amnestied in 1941, recruited to Polish units formed on Soviet soil, thousands made their exit into Persia in 1942. Series: Studies in Russia and East Europe. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVU; 3JJH; 3JJP; HBJD; HBLW3; HBWQ; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1996th Edition
Number of pages
283
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333593769
ISBN
9780333593769
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.32

Hardback. Examines the effect of various public policies on economic performance in Japan. This text covers such public policies as: tax policy; regulation; macroeconomic policy; and labour policy. Many fields regarding economic performance are also covered, such as savings, portfolio choice and housings. Series: Studies in the Modern Japanese Economy. Num Pages: 327 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPN; KCB; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333589236
ISBN
9780333589236
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.31

Hardback. Based upon interviews and a comprehensive survey of the domestic press and Chinese-language legal journal materials, this book places pre- and post-Tiananmen Square legal reform in political context. It considers the concept of "rule of law" and the debate surrounding it. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JPH; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 535.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333586730
ISBN
9780333586730
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.27

Hardback. Offering an examination of the phenomenon of political marketing in Britain, this book presents an analysis of the increasingly influential role of the image-makers and casts a critical eye over the debate concerning the impact of marketing on political conduct and governance. Num Pages: 354 pages, tables, plates, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; GTC; JPVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
354
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333586716
ISBN
9780333586716
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.87

Hardback. Series: Studies in Modern History. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBJD1; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
323
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333586686
ISBN
9780333586686
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.51

Paperback. Explores the history surrounding Irish convict transportation to New South Wales. These events are related against the background of Dublin's burgeoning crime rate in the 1780s, the critical insecurity of its prison system and the troubled political relationship between Ireland and Britain. Num Pages: 393 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1MBFN; 3JF; HBJD1; HBJM; HBLL; HBTB; JKVP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
393
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333584590
ISBN
9780333584590
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.07

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