Social issues & processes
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Social issues & processes
Paperback. Rumour has it that globalisation is doing serious damage to the nation-state at the present historical juncture. The author focuses on this global-national nexus in some of its many differing manifestations, offering theoretical, historical and analytical thoughts and perspectives on a problem which dominates academic and public debates. Editor(s): Hedetoft, Ulf. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 166 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788773076842
- ISBN
- 9788773076842
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.02
€ 10.02
Hardback. Editor(s): Koskinen, Ulla. Series: World Histories of Crime, Culture and Violence. Num Pages: 312 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3JB; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; JFFE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319406879
- ISBN
- 9783319406879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.78
€ 129.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFC; CJ; JFFN; JFSP; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 13. Weight in Grams: 329.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Germany
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783658146726
- ISBN
- 9783658146726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.64
€ 61.64
Migration and Worker Fatalities Abroad (Mobility and Politics)
Ullah, Akm Ahsan, Hossain, Mallik, Islam, Kaz...
Hardcover. This book investigates the alarming of fatalities among migrant workers. The authors argue that migrant workers are often powerless and unprotected by national laws, unearthing new truths on migrant workers as significant economic players. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FM; JFFN; KCM; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137451170
- ISBN
- 9781137451170
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.98
€ 61.98
paperback. Series: Bildung und Gesellschaft. BIC Classification: JFF. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften
- Edition
- 2., überarbeitete Aufl. 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531181899
- ISBN
- 9783531181899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.91
€ 36.91
Hardcover. Num Pages: 254 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 184 x 22. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594549052
- ISBN
- 9781594549052
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.48€ 116.71
€ 173.48
€ 116.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Beck, Ulrich. Series: SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice. Num Pages: 208 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; KCS; TGPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319049892
- ISBN
- 9783319049892
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.90
€ 71.90
Hardback. In this new book, Ulrich Beck develops his now widely used concepts of second modernity, risk society and reflexive sociology into a radical new sociological analysis of the cosmopolitan implications of globalization. Num Pages: 212 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745633985
- ISBN
- 9780745633985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 71.25
€ 71.25
Hardback. This brilliant new book by one of Europe's leading social thinkers throws light on the global power games being played out between global business, nation states and movements rooted in civil society. Num Pages: 388 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 153 x 32. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745632308
- ISBN
- 9780745632308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
Hardback. aeo A clear and exciting introduction to the globalization debate. aeo Examines the meaning of globalization and explores political responses to it. aeo Argues that a decisive critique of globalism is necessary to make space for the primacy of politics. Translator(s): Camiller, Patrick. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745621258
- ISBN
- 9780745621258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.17
€ 72.17
Hardcover. * This new book by one of the world s leading sociologists reflects on the major events of our time, from the financial crisis to the chaos in the eurozone, from the Arab uprisings to protests in Athens, Barcelona, New York and elsewhere. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFF; JP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745653969
- ISBN
- 9780745653969
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.34
€ 53.34
Paperback. * This new book by one of the world s leading sociologists reflects on the major events of our time, from the financial crisis to the chaos in the eurozone, from the Arab uprisings to protests in Athens, Barcelona, New York and elsewhere. Num Pages: 140 pages. BIC Classification: 3JM; JFF; JP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Polity
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745653976
- ISBN
- 9780745653976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.29
€ 19.29
Hardcover. Num Pages: 514 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 117 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFU; JKSR; RNF; RNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 246 x 33. Weight in Grams: 934.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319206745
- ISBN
- 9783319206745
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.30
€ 132.30
Hardcover. Covering a period from the late 18th century to today, this volume explores the phenomenon of urban violence in order to unveil general developments and historical specificities in a variety of Middle Eastern contexts. By situating incidents in particular processes and conflicts, the case studies seek to counter notions of a violent Middle East.. Editor(s): Freitag, Ulrike; Fuccaro, Nelida; Lafi, Nora. Series: State & Place. Num Pages: 324 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; JFFE; JFSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 27. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782385837
- ISBN
- 9781782385837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.78
€ 163.78
Hardback. Terms such as risk, disaster, indeterminacy and uncertainty are discussed in this book. Furthermore, disasters and risks are categorized and then major disasters in these categories are listed. The book clearly shows the interdependence of risk measures. Num Pages: 509 pages, 206 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 912.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 509
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783540795544
- ISBN
- 9783540795544
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.91
€ 121.91
Paperback. Terms such as risk, disaster, indeterminacy and uncertainty are discussed in this book. Furthermore, disasters and risks are categorized and then major disasters in these categories are listed. The book clearly shows the interdependence of risk measures. Num Pages: 509 pages, 206 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 509
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642098482
- ISBN
- 9783642098482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.11
€ 199.11
Paperback. Winner of the 2007 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise! Num Pages: 306 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AB; HPQ; HRA; HRAM; JFFK; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349534937
- ISBN
- 9781349534937
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardcover. Num Pages: 306 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; HRLB; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403974358
- ISBN
- 9781403974358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.99
€ 62.99
Paperback. Segal analyzes Asian immigration to the U.S., including immigrants' reasons for leaving their countries, their attraction to the U.S., the issues they face in contemporary U.S. society, and the history of public attitudes and policy toward them. Num Pages: 480 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231120838
- ISBN
- 9780231120838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.61
€ 50.61
Hardback. Editor(s): Ozkirimli, Umut. Num Pages: 167 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPFN; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 167
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403917133
- ISBN
- 9781403917133
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.90
€ 61.90