Peace studies & conflict resolution
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Peace studies & conflict resolution
Paperback. This comprehensive introuction covers the development of peace psychology in the Balkans, a region marked by conflict and transitional turmoil. The book is written by scholars from Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Editor(s): Simic, Olivera; Volcic, Zala; Philpot, Catherine R. Series: Peace Psychology Book Series. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVW; GTJ; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 409.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493900244
- ISBN
- 9781493900244
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This book situates social relations and conflicts within Australian history to current issues in the country and other nations. Contributors feature international pairing of scholars with early career peace psychologists, facilitating a dynamic dialogue. Editor(s): Bretherton, Diane; Balvin, Nikola. Series: Peace Psychology Book Series. Num Pages: 358 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; GTJ; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 587.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 358
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781493900374
- ISBN
- 9781493900374
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Condition: New
€ 128.65
€ 128.65
The New Counter-insurgency Era in Critical Perspective
Ward Gventer, Celeste; Smith, M. L. R.. Ed(S)...
paperback. The notion of counter-insurgency has become a dominant paradigm in American and British thinking about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This volume brings together international academics and practitioners to evaluate the broader theoretical and historical factors that underpin COIN, providing a critical reappraisal of counter-insurgency thinking. Editor(s): Jones, D. Series: Rethinking Political Violence. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPA; JPS; JPSD; JPWL; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349463626
- ISBN
- 9781349463626
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Condition: New
€ 150.14
€ 150.14
Open Source Intelligence in the Twenty-First Century: New Approaches a...
. Ed(S): Hobbs, C.; Moran, M.
paperback. This edited book provides an insight into the new approaches, challenges and opportunities that characterise open source intelligence (OSINT) at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It does so by considering the impacts of OSINT on three important contemporary security issues: nuclear proliferation, humanitarian crises and terrorism. Editor(s): Hobbs, C.; Moran, M. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFD; JPS; JPWL; JW; RNQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349469666
- ISBN
- 9781349469666
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Condition: New
€ 137.58
€ 137.58
Hardcover. Northern Ireland's Belfast Agreement has faced continual crises of implementation over a variety of security related issues. This book places the implementation of the Belfast Agreement in a wide context to provide an analysis of why implementation has been so difficult. Editor(s): Farrington, Christopher. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; GTJ; JPSN2; JPWL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019959
- ISBN
- 9780230019959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.88
€ 66.88
Hardcover. Do international institutions really contribute to building a lasting peace? As diplomats, practitioners with these institutions, and experts on their processes, the authors underline the strengths and weaknesses that international actors have created and won't abandon. Editor(s): Devin, Guillaume. Translator(s): Leverdier, Roger. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; JPWH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230116528
- ISBN
- 9780230116528
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Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardcover. This book provides an insight into some of the main issues that arise in post-conflict economic and social reconstruction, and offers examples of what works, and what does not. It will be of interest to all working on economic and social reconstruction in post-conflict countries, as well as those working on peace and development. Editor(s): Addison, Tony; Bruck, Tilman. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222458
- ISBN
- 9780230222458
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Condition: New
€ 128.81
€ 128.81
Hardcover. This volume investigates the role of the transnational terrorist and criminal organizations in the peace-building processes, with a particular focus on the Western Balkan region. Conducted within the framework of human security analysis, the research focuses on the security of the human being. Editor(s): Benedek, Wolfgang; Daase, Christopher; Dimitrijevic, Vojin; Van Duyne, Petrus. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JKVM; JPVH; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234628
- ISBN
- 9780230234628
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Condition: New
€ 68.01
€ 68.01
Hardcover. This compendium looks at Asian and European policies for dealing with climate change, and possible impacts on conflicts and security. It clarifies the impacts of climate change on natural resources, on the frequency and expansion of natural disasters and the repercussions for environmentally-induced migration. Editor(s): Marquina, Antonio. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 528 pages, 53 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; GTJ; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 165 x 34. Weight in Grams: 760.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237711
- ISBN
- 9780230237711
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Condition: New
€ 129.98
€ 129.98
Hardcover. Thirty-four outstanding scholars write about the etymological meaning and the religious, legal and political connotations of the concept of 'peace'. They provide firm evidence to show how adopting a multi-faceted approach to 'peace' could ultimately contribute to the search for a more authentic understanding of 'peace' across the world stage. Editor(s): Dietrich, Wolfgang; Echavarria Alvarez, Josefina; Esteva, Gustavo; Ingruber, Daniela; Koppensteiner, Norbert. Num Pages: 655 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 656
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237865
- ISBN
- 9780230237865
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Condition: New
€ 253.54
€ 253.54
Hardcover. Based on original empirical research, this book explores retributive and gender justice, the potentials and limits of agency, and the correlation of transitional justice and social change through case studies of current dynamics in post-violence countries such Rwanda, South Africa, Cambodia, East Timor, Columbia, Chile and Germany. Editor(s): Buckley-Zistel, Susanne; Stanley, Ruth. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSJ; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230246225
- ISBN
- 9780230246225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.87
€ 67.87
Hardcover. This book evaluates the extent to which post-conflict reconstruction has addressed problems of horizontal inequalities through country case studies on Burundi, Rwanda, Nepal, Peru, Guatemala, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Afghanistan, and four thematic studies on macro-economic policies, privatisation, PRSP's, and employment generation. Editor(s): Langer, Arnim; Stewart, Frances; Venugopal, Rajesh. Series: Conflict, Inequality and Ethnicity. Num Pages: 365 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230251847
- ISBN
- 9780230251847
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Condition: New
€ 129.20
€ 129.20
Hardcover. Understanding Collective Political Violence offers a unique view on contemporary processes of violent political mobilization across continents: Africa, Latin America, South East Asia and the Middle East. It pays particular attention to unconventional combatants such as women or children and details the drivers of their violent engagement. Editor(s): Guichaoua, Yvan. Series: Conflict, Inequality and Ethnicity. Num Pages: 302 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 219 x 23. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285460
- ISBN
- 9780230285460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
Paperback. The book provides critical perspectives that reach beyond the technical approaches of international financial institutions and proponents of the liberal peace formula. It investigates political economies characterized by the legacies of disruption to production and exchange, by population displacement, poverty, and by 'criminality'. Editor(s): Pugh, Michael; Cooper, Neil; Turner, Mandy. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 440 pages, 2 figures, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JWLP; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 25. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285613
- ISBN
- 9780230285613
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Condition: New
€ 128.93
€ 128.93
Hardcover. Gender is not a 'security issue', but it tells us a lot about how, why and when certain subjects are written as security concerns. Thirteen case studies on violent subjects, reason, and emotion demonstrate different ways in which we understand political violence, security, resistance, power, and agency, and how we make sense of gender. Editor(s): Hall, Linda A.; Shepherd, Laura J. Series: Rethinking Political Violence. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSJ; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293908
- ISBN
- 9780230293908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Hardcover. This volume brings together international scholars reflecting on the theory and practice of international security, human security, natural resources and environmental change. It contributes by 'centring the margins' and privileging alternative conceptions and understandings of environmental (in)security. Editor(s): Schnurr, Matthew A.; Swatuk, Larry A. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297838
- ISBN
- 9780230297838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. This book challenges the discourses, narrative frames, and systems of beliefs that support and promote violence and conflict, it defines new comprehensive approaches to human security as preventative and empowering to individuals, and it provides conceptual frameworks and methodological tools for enhancing the processes of communicating peace. Editor(s): Korostelina, Karina V. Num Pages: 295 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JHBA; JHMC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340138
- ISBN
- 9780230340138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31
Hardcover. Through detailed case studies ranging from the 18th century until today,this book explores the role of foreign languages in military alliances, in occupation and in peace building. It brings together academic researchers and practitioners from the museum and interpreting worlds and the military. Editor(s): Footitt, Hilary; Kelly, Michael. Series: Palgrave Studies in Languages at War. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; GTJ; HBW; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230365513
- ISBN
- 9780230365513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Cities have emerged as the epicentres for many of today's ethno-national and religious conflicts. This book brings together key themes that dominate our current attention including emerging areas of contestation in rapidly changing and modernising cities and the effects of extreme and/or enduring conflicts upon ordinary civilian life. Editor(s): Pullan, Wendy; Baillie, Britt. Num Pages: 288 pages, 15 maps, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSG; JFSL; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230368903
- ISBN
- 9780230368903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.03
€ 151.03
Hardcover. The quality of the peace arrived at via liberal peacebuilding approaches has been poor. The related statebuilding praxis has generally been unable to respond to its critics. What is at stake is a recognition of peacebuilding's everyday political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics. This indicates the emergence of a post-liberal form of peace. Editor(s): Richmond, Oliver P. Series: Palgrave Advances. Num Pages: 487 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230555228
- ISBN
- 9780230555228
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.61
€ 129.61