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Paperback. The two-month long election day in Florida made one thing clear: we need to find ways to make the American political system more responsive to the demands of all citizens. This book provides a critical assessement of a broad range of electoral reforms proposed to enhance responsive government. Editor(s): Hayduk, Ronald; Mattson, Kevin. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742517509
ISBN
9780742517509
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 68.17

Hardback. The two-month long election day in Florida made one thing clear: we need to find ways to make the American political system more responsive to the demands of all citizens. This book provides a critical assessement of a broad range of electoral reforms proposed to enhance responsive government. Editor(s): Hayduk, Ronald; Mattson, Kevin. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742517493
ISBN
9780742517493
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.65

paperback. In Celebrating Canada, Matthew Hayday and Raymond Blake situate Canada in an international context as they examine the history and evolution of our national and provincial holidays and annual celebrations. Editor(s): Hayday, Mathew; Blake, Raymond B. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781442627130
ISBN
9781442627130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.95

hardcover. Editor(s): Hawkins, Billy J; Carter-Francique, Akilah R; Cooper, Joseph N. Num Pages: 330 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JHBS; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137600370
ISBN
9781137600370
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 205.97

Hardback. It seems to be a tenet of the human condition to perceive "others" as "different" and potentially hostile. In nearly all societies stereotypes are developed to stigmatize suspected enemies within and without. The American case is particularly interesting in this respect because American society consists of nothing but "others"; to be open to "other Editor(s): Hase, Ragnhild Fiebig-Von; Lehmkuhl, Ursula; Fiebig-von-Hase, Ragnhild. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 223 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571810311
ISBN
9781571810311
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.77

Paperback. Editor(s): Hartmann, Rudi; Wang, Jing'ai; Ye, Tao. Series: Geojournal Library. Num Pages: 402 pages, 149 black & white illustrations, 40 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; RGL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401778053
ISBN
9789401778053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.51

Paperback. What is the purpose of talk in a democratic society? Do the American people interact with their government in distinctive ways? In this text, contributors present work on how politics is transacted in American society and how public communication affects those transactions. Editor(s): Hart, Roderick P.; Sparrow, Bartholomew. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JHBA; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 365.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500716
ISBN
9780742500716
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.77

Paperback. This volume presents work from young scholars in two disciplines - communication and political science - on how modern election campaigns are affected by such forces as communication technology, the decline of political parties, a growing culture of cynicism and the rise of the Internet. Editor(s): Hart, Roderick P.; Shaw, Daron R. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTC; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 147 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742500693
ISBN
9780742500693
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.93

Hardback. Editor(s): Hao, Yufan; Wang, Jianwei. Num Pages: 330 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780739143674
ISBN
9780739143674
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 181.56

Hardback. Dual nationality is a contentious issue in both the US and Europe. Contending that theirs is the first volume since Bar-Yaacov's 1961 book to focus primarily on this topic rather than simply on citizenship, Hansen (politics, Oxford U.) and Weil (Centre for Research on the History of Social Movements Editor(s): Hansen, Randall S.; Weil, Patrick. Series: Culture and Society in Germany. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 661.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571818041
ISBN
9781571818041
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.24

Hardback. The idea that American historical development is different from that of other nations - "exceptionalism" - is an old one. The essays in this volume explore the ways in which the process of class formation in the United States can be said to be distinctive. Editor(s): Halpern, Rick; Morris, Jonathan. Num Pages: 335 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
335
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333628102
ISBN
9780333628102
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 194.85

hardcover. No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail. Editor(s): Halpenny, Francess G.; Hamelin, Jean. Series: Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Num Pages: 755 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; 3H; 3JB; 3JD; GBCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 190 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1559.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1966
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Edition
Presumed First Edition
Number of pages
755
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802031426
ISBN
9780802031426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.11

paperback. Discusses the impacts of racial crime, exploring the relationship between the physical or verbal acts to issues of ethnic identity, civil rights of immigrants, Internet racism, sexual violence, language and violence, economic scapegoating, and police brutality. This work offers suggestions for combating hate crime. Editor(s): Hall, Patricia Wong; Hwang, Victor M. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 1KBC; GTB; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 146 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
AltaMira Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780742504592
ISBN
9780742504592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.18

Hardback. These essays, all written by leading immigration experts, consider the philosophical and moral constraints on immigration law and policy, the basic elements of a comprehensive migration policy, and specific policy areas, including family reunification and asylum. Editor(s): Hailbronner, Kay; Martin, David A.; Motomura, Hiroshi. Series: Migration & Refugees S. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; JFFN; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571811264
ISBN
9781571811264
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.64

Hardback. The papers in this volume examine how and why inequality affects the patterns of crime and criminal justice. The contributors evaluate the merits of various theoretical ideas, debates, and controversies and document the dynamics of inequality in varied crime settings. Editor(s): Hagan, John; Peterson, Ruth. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 718.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804724043
ISBN
9780804724043
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 169.89

paperback. Exploring the past, present, and future of ethnic Mexicans in California Editor(s): Gutierrez, Ramon A.; Zavella, Patricia. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8 line drawings; 22 maps/graphs; 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; 1KLCM; JFSL4. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252076077
ISBN
9780252076077
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

hardcover. A century of industrial activity and mining had resulted in acidified lakes and denuded land surrounding Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. This study describes how environmental damage was eradicated in the region to such an extent that Sudbury won a United Nations award for land reclamation in 1992. Editor(s): Gunn, J. M. (Laurentian University, Canada). Series: Springer Series on Environmental Management. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFS; RNK; RNP; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1008.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer United States
Edition
1995th Edition
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387944302
ISBN
9780387944302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.74

Hardback. Editor(s): Grunbaum, F. Alberto; Moerbeke, Pierre van; Moll, Victor H. Series: Contemporary Mathematicians. Num Pages: 425 pages, 59 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; PBKL; PBM; PBT; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 993.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Birkhauser Switzerland
Number of pages
425
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319222363
ISBN
9783319222363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 131.49

Hardback. This book reviews protectionist practices in the United States, the European Community and Japan. It assesses their causes and effects. In coverage, depth of analysis and vantage point this is a study of the new protectionist trends that began in the 1970s and continued in the 1980s. Editor(s): Grilli, Enzo R.; Sassoon, Enrico. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 1QFE; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; JPS; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
201
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333499733
ISBN
9780333499733
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.74

Paperback. The first authoritative look at the history of the prescription itself, Prescribed is a groundbreaking book that subtly explores the politics of therapeutic authority and the relations between knowledge and practice in modern medicine. Editor(s): Greene, Jeremy A.; Watkins, Elizabeth Siegel. Num Pages: 344 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 151 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421405070
ISBN
9781421405070
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.02

The first authoritative look at the history of the prescription itself, Prescribed is a groundbreaking book that subtly explores the politics of therapeutic authority and the relations between knowledge and practice in modern medicine. Editor(s): Greene, Jeremy A.; Watkins, Elizabeth Siegel. Num Pages: 344 pages, 5, 4 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; MBN; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 612.
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421405063
ISBN
9781421405063
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 84.47

Paperback. Early successional habitats are disappearing as abandoned farmland, pastures, and cleared forest patches return to forest. This book synthesizes current knowledge and original research to address key issues such as carbon sequestration and sustainability. Editor(s): Greenberg, Cathryn; Collins, Beverly; Thompson, Frank. Series: Managing Forest Ecosystems. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; RNF; RNKH; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9789400737945
ISBN
9789400737945
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 194.32

hardcover. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011090
ISBN
9781589011090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 215.01

Paperback. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011083
ISBN
9781589011083
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 75.24

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