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Paperback. "Combining the study of animal minds, artificial minds, and human evolution, this book examine the advances made by comparative psychologists in explaining the intelligent behavior of primates, the design of artificial autonomous systems, and the cognitive products of language evolution"-- Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFD; HPK; HPM; JMC; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320158
- ISBN
- 9781349320158
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€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Paperback. Constructive empiricism is not just a view regarding the aim of science; it is also a view regarding the epistemological framework in which one should debate the aim of science. This is the focus of this book not with scientific truth, but with how one should argue about scientific truth." Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320073
- ISBN
- 9781349320073
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€ 66.08
€ 66.08
Conceptions of Critique in Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
. Ed(S): Boer, Karin De; Sonderegger, Ruth
paperback. Does philosophical critique have a future? What are its possibilities, limits and presuppositions? This collection by outstanding scholars from various traditions, responds to these questions by examining the forms of philosophical critique that have shaped continental thought from Spinoza and Kant to Marx, Foucault, Derrida and Ranciere. Editor(s): Boer, Karin de; Sonderegger, Ruth. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- SKU
- V9781349318971
- ISBN
- 9781349318971
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. "This book explores the intriguing idea that there is much more democracy in human history than is generally acknowledged. It establishes that democracy was developing across greater Asia before classical Athens, clung on during the 'Dark Ages', often formed part of indigenous governance and is developing today in unexpected ways"-- Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318872
- ISBN
- 9781349318872
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€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Paperback. Series: International Political Theory. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318858
- ISBN
- 9781349318858
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Based on the research of the EU-6th framework funded research consortium on 'New Modes of Governance in the European Union', this volume explores the roots, execution and applications of new forms of governance and evaluates their success. Editor(s): Heritier, Adrienne; Rhodes, M. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318339
- ISBN
- 9781349318339
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
paperback. "How can we strengthen the capacity of governments and parties to manage arrivals and departures at the top? Democracy requires reliable processes for the transfer of power from one generation of leaders to the next. This book introduces new analytical frameworks and presents the latest empirical evidence from comparative political research"-- Editor(s): Hart, Paul 't; Uhr, John. Series: Understanding Governance. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- SKU
- V9781349318148
- ISBN
- 9781349318148
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€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Paperback. This book explores the uses and limits of Max Weber's work for thinking sociologically about capitalism today. The books argues that through Weber, a network of concepts can be developed that can frame a sociological analysis of the present. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JHBA; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 161
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349317745
- ISBN
- 9781349317745
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€ 65.40
€ 65.40
Paperback. Integrating continental and Anglo-American traditions, the author exposes empathy as the foundation of the being-with-one-another of human beings. The interpretation of empathy is applied to story telling, literature, and self psychology, rescuing empathy from the margins and revealing its role in the understanding of the other and human community. Series: Renewing Philosophy. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349317547
- ISBN
- 9781349317547
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. "The idea of international political theory after Hobbes is a timely and lively focus through which to raise questions about international politics. Contributors explore Hobbes views on contemporary international political theory and on international relations in the context of the history of political thought and Hobbesian realism"-- Editor(s): Prokhovnik, Raia; Slomp, Gabriella. Series: International Political Theory. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316878
- ISBN
- 9781349316878
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. An intense genealogical reconstruction of Camus's political thinking challenging the philosophical import of his writings as providing an alternative, aesthetic understanding of politics, political action and freedom outside and against the nihilistic categories of modern political philosophy and the contemporary politics of contempt and terrorisms Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316717
- ISBN
- 9781349316717
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€ 65.72
€ 65.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Corlett, J. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKVP; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 261.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316694
- ISBN
- 9781349316694
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Written by leading scholars in the field, this book provides new insights, based on original research, into the full spectrum of modern Japanese political-religious activity: from the prewar uses of Shinto in shaping the modern imperial nation-state to the postwar 'new religions' that have challenged the power of the political establishment. Editor(s): Starrs, R. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJF; HBL; HBTB; HPC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 347
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316595
- ISBN
- 9781349316595
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€ 128.75
€ 128.75
Paperback. Critical and scientific realism have emerged as important perspectives on international relations in recent years. The attraction of these approaches lies in the claim that they can transcend the positivism vs postpositivism divide. This book demonstrates the vitality of this approach and the difference that 'realism' makes. Editor(s): Joseph, J.; Wight, C. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFS; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316380
- ISBN
- 9781349316380
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€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Paperback. How do mainstream film, television, advertising, videogames and newspapers engage with topics such as vivisection, hunting, animal performance, farming, meat eating and animal control? This book explores social, economic, ethical and cultural aspects of relationships between popular media forms and key animal issues. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AS; HPQ; HPS; JFC; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316175
- ISBN
- 9781349316175
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€ 149.87
€ 149.87
Paperback. Combining case studies with normative theory, this bookanalyzes the democratic credentials of transnational actors participating in global governance, ranging from corporations and philanthropic foundations to NGOs andsocial movements. This leads to innovative interpretations of democratic legitimacy in a transnational context." Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFS; JHB; JPA; JPHV; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316137
- ISBN
- 9781349316137
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€ 66.00
€ 66.00
Democracy and Public-Private Partnerships in Global Governance
. Ed(S): Bexell, Magdalena; Morth, Ulrika
paperback. There has been rapid proliferation of public private partnerships in areas of human rights, environmental protection and development in global governance. This book demonstrates how different forms of partnership legitimacy and accountability interact, and pinpoints trade-offs between democratic values in partnership operations." Editor(s): Bexell, Magdalena; Morth, Ulrika. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; JPS; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- SKU
- V9781349316113
- ISBN
- 9781349316113
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€ 66.14
€ 66.14
Paperback. The nature of global governance is changing, as are the standards by which we judge its legitimacy. We are witnessing a gradual and partial shift from inter-state co-operation to more complex forms of governance, involving participation by transnational actors, such as NGOs, party associations, philanthropic foundations and corporations. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; JPHV; JPS; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316090
- ISBN
- 9781349316090
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349316014
- ISBN
- 9781349316014
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€ 65.81
€ 65.81
paperback. This volume brings together twelve papers by linguists and philosophers contributing novel empirical and formal considerations to theorizing about vagueness. Three main issues are addressed: gradable expressions and comparison, the semantics of degree adverbs and intensifiers (such as 'clearly'), and ways of evading the sorites paradox. Editor(s): Egre, Paul; Klinedinst, Nathan. Series: Palgrave Studies in Pragmatics, Language & Cognition. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBX; CFA; CFGA; HPM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349315741
- ISBN
- 9781349315741
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Condition: New
€ 67.31
€ 67.31