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Hardcover. In this book, Safinaz El Tarouty provides a detailed account of the role of Egyptian businessmen in the survival of Mubarak's regime until its collapse in 2011. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBE; JPA; JPHX; JPZ; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137493378
- ISBN
- 9781137493378
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.40
€ 127.40
Hardback. Series: Information Technology and Global Governance. Num Pages: 366 pages, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JM; DNJ; HBTV; JFD; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 606.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137497895
- ISBN
- 9781137497895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.75
€ 67.75
Hardcover. A scholarly perspective of a soldier's own challenges working in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). This work examines how regional/cultural knowledge and language ability contribute to improved leadership in a UN operation, based on the author's own experiences as a staff officer in South Sudan. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBS; BM; GTJ; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137501820
- ISBN
- 9781137501820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.05
€ 105.05
Hardback. Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HB; JFD; JHB; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137532152
- ISBN
- 9781137532152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.93€ 46.61
€ 52.93
€ 46.61
Paperback. This historical ethnography from Central Sudan explores the century-old intertwining of zar, spirit possession, with past lives of ex-slaves and shows that, despite very different social and cultural contexts, zar has continued to be shaped by the experience of slavery. Series: Contemporary Anthropology of Religion. Num Pages: 314 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HRK; HRQM2; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137534798
- ISBN
- 9781137534798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.61
€ 66.61
Egyptian Revolution 2.0: Political Blogging, Civic Engagement, and Cit...
El-Nawawy, Mohammed, Khamis, Sahar
Paperback. This book sheds light on the growing phenomenon of cyberactivism in the Arab world, with a special focus on the Egyptian political blogosphere and its role in paving the way to democratization and socio-political change in Egypt, which culminated in Egypt's historical popular revolution. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 252 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 3JMG; HBJH; HBLX; JFD; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137543561
- ISBN
- 9781137543561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.42
€ 71.42
Hardcover. Islahi explores the state of Arab Muslim economic thinking in the 19th century. Investigating the works of nine distinguished Arab writers from various fields, Islahi concludes that the intellectual, economic and Islamic awakening seen in the 19th century paved the way for the development of Islamic economics in the 20th century. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Economic Thought Series. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; 3JH; JFSR2; KCA; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137553201
- ISBN
- 9781137553201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.06
€ 127.06
Hardcover. Collective remittances, that is to say development initiatives carried out by immigrant groups for the benefit of their place of origin, have been attracting growing attention from both academics and policy makers. Focusing on hometown organisations, this book analyses the social mechanics that are conducive to collective transnationalism. Series: Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1HB; JFFP; JFSL1; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137567208
- ISBN
- 9781137567208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
State and Entrepreneurs in Egypt: Economic Development since 1805 (The...
Sherbiny, Naiem A., Hatem, Omaima M.
Hardcover. The state and entrepreneurs are two players that have shaped both economic activity and economic history throughout the world since the Industrial Revolution. This book analyzes the history of economic development in Egypt to show the impact of the relationship between state and entrepreneurs on development performance since 1805. Series: The Political Economy of the Middle East. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBE; JPH; KCM; KJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137567536
- ISBN
- 9781137567536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardcover. The book tells the story of the Gezira Scheme, a large-scale irrigation scheme started in 1925 under British colonial rule in Sudan. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBS; 3JJ; GTF; HBTQ; RNK; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137568175
- ISBN
- 9781137568175
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.77
€ 67.77
Hardcover. Christians in the Middle East have come under increasing pressure in recent years with the rise of radical Islam. In Egypt, the large Coptic Christian community has traditionally played an important political and historical role. This book examines Egyptian Christians' responses to sectarian pressures in both national and local contexts. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HRC; JFSR; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137568687
- ISBN
- 9781137568687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.88
€ 66.88
Hardcover. A state-of-the-art analysis of the situation of national television in Arab countries, addressing what Arab national broadcastings today say about public policy and political opening. The essays deal with the reforms of public broadcasting organizations and the evolution, perspectives and issues of national broadcasting. Editor(s): Guaaybess, Tourya. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFDT; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367166
- ISBN
- 9780230367166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.88
€ 66.88
Hardcover. This is the first book dealing with competition and efficiency issues in the Arab world. Combining quantitative analysis and field surveys to assess the degree of competition, the degree of efficiency and their relationships in the manufacturing sector, this book provides a unique insight into Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. Editor(s): Sekkat, Khalid. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 1HBE; 1HBM; 1HBT; KJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 224 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230524989
- ISBN
- 9780230524989
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Paperback. This title examines the contribution of eminent American anthropologist Clifford Geertz's contributions to sociocultural theory and symbolic anthropology in relation to Islam, urban studies, and the anthropology of North Africa. Editor(s): Slyomovics, Susan. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1HBM; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415518161
- ISBN
- 9780415518161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.09
€ 40.09
Hardcover. The 2011 Libyan Uprisings is a thematic investigation of how pre-existing social, regional, tribal, and religious fissures influenced the trajectory of the 2011 Libyan Uprisings and an analysis of what this means for the post-Qadhafi future. Editor(s): Pack, Jason. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBL; 3JMG; HBJF1; HBJH; HBLX; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308085
- ISBN
- 9781137308085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardcover. Moving beyond the current fixation on "state construction," the interdisciplinary work gathered here explores regulatory authority in South Sudan's borderlands from both contemporary and historical perspectives. Taken together, these studies show how emerging governance practices challenge the bounded categorizations of "state" and "non-state." Editor(s): Vaughan, Christopher; Schomerus, Mareike; De Vries, Lotje. Series: Palgrave Series in African Borderlands Studies. Num Pages: 260 pages, 5 maps, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HBTR; JPHC; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137340887
- ISBN
- 9781137340887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Hardcover. For states in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, the "Arab Spring" has had different implications and consequences, stemming from the politics of identity and the historical and political processes that have shaped development. This book focuses on how these factors interact with globalization and affect state formation. Editor(s): Christie, Kenneth; Masad, Mohammad. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137369598
- ISBN
- 9781137369598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardcover. This book focuses on decision-making by non-state justice institutions at the interface of traditional, religious, and state laws. The authors discuss the implications of non-state justice for the rule of law, presenting case studies on traditional councils and courts in Pakistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Bolivia and South Africa. Editor(s): Kotter, Matthias; Roder, Tilmann J.; Schuppert, Gunnar Folke; Wolfrum, Rudiger. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKP; 1HBS; 1HFGA; 1KLSL; JPVH; LAQ; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137403278
- ISBN
- 9781137403278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. This book presents an in-depth exploration of the impact of the Arab Uprisings on the relationship between constructions of (in)security, narratives of threat and patterns of socio-political change within the Middle East and North Africa region. It also offers insights into the study of regional security and the operation of threat perceptions. Editor(s): Monier, Elizabeth. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JPB; JPSL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137503961
- ISBN
- 9781137503961
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.52
€ 116.52
Hardcover. Much has been made of the role of various media in the shaping of conflicts and political agendas in today's Arab world. This volume examines this topic with interdisciplinary contributions that range across media studies, anthroplogy, religious studies, and political science and explore both new and older media forms. Editor(s): Jayyusi, Lena; Roald, Anne-Sofie. Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFD; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137525222
- ISBN
- 9781137525222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.31
€ 128.31