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Social & political philosophy
Paperback. How can the brutal and costly enterprise of criminal punishment be justified? This book makes a provocative, original contribution to the philosophical literature and debate on the morality of punishing, arguing that punishment is justified in the duties that offenders incur as a result of their wrongdoing. Series: Oxford Legal Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 388 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JKV; LAB; LNFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 197 x 22. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199681914
- ISBN
- 9780199681914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.08
€ 56.08
Hardcover. Using 4 case studies - democratic Athens, the Weimar Republic, contemporary American democracy and China's fledging efforts to democratise - Mark Chou examines why democracy is prone to self-destruction. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748681884
- ISBN
- 9780748681884
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.09
€ 143.09
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 22 black & white halftones, 5 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: AMA; AMVD; AMX; HPS; JPA; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 256 x 16. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138909854
- ISBN
- 9781138909854
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.85€ 109.50
€ 177.85
€ 109.50
Hardcover. How do human beings become human? This question lies behind the so-called human sciences. But these disciplines are scattered among many different departments and hold up a cracked mirror to humankind. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745688534
- ISBN
- 9780745688534
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.84
€ 72.84
Paperback. Briefly: Mill's Utilitarianism is a summarized version of John Stuart Mill's original treatise, which is designed to assist university and sixth-form students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text. Series: SCM Briefly. Num Pages: 96 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPQ; HPS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 127 x 6. Weight in Grams: 70.
- Publisher
- SCM Press
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780334040279
- ISBN
- 9780334040279
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.48
€ 14.48
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198778479
- ISBN
- 9780198778479
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.05
€ 53.05
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages, 6 black & white tables. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 21. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138818354
- ISBN
- 9781138818354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.78
€ 49.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 242 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Liberty Fund
- Number of pages
- 242
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780865972261
- ISBN
- 9780865972261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.71
€ 14.99
€ 12.71
Paperback. Editor(s): Brooks, Dr. Thom; Nussbaum, Martha C. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 227 x 11. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231149716
- ISBN
- 9780231149716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.43
€ 37.99
€ 27.43
Paperback. A new translation of two of Plato's dialogues, Timaios and Kritias, with commentary and critical discussion including an exploration of how the tale of Atlantis has been interpreted throughout history. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 288 pages, N/A. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 01st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472136992
- ISBN
- 9781472136992
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.43
€ 17.99
€ 13.43
Paperback. The hilarious story of one man's search for optimism - the perfect antidote to the January Blues. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 240. One Man's Search for the Brighter Side of Life. 320 pages. The hilarious story of one man's search for optimism - the perfect antidote to the January Blues. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HPS. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 24. Weight: 242.
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847671288
- ISBN
- 9781847671288
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.50
€ 15.99
€ 11.50
Paperback. Translator(s): McCuaig, William. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. 144 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 10. Weight: 210. Translator(s): McCuaig, William.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231152990
- ISBN
- 9780231152990
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.60
€ 25.99
€ 19.60
Paperback. In the late eighteenth century, an array of European political thinkers attacked the very foundations of imperialism, arguing that empire-building was not only unworkable, costly, and dangerous, but manifestly unjust. This book is devoted to the anti-imperialist political philosophies of an age often regarded as affirming imperial ambitions. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JF; HBTQ; HBTR; HPQ; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691115177
- ISBN
- 9780691115177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.37
€ 46.99
€ 33.37
Paperback. Unde malum from where does evil come? That is the question that has plagued humankind ever since Eve, seduced by the serpent, tempted Adam to taste the forbidden fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 264 x 17. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Polity
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745687124
- ISBN
- 9780745687124
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.23
€ 23.23
Paperback. Translator(s): Goshgarian, G. M. Series: The Wellek Library Lectures. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HPS; JFFE; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231153997
- ISBN
- 9780231153997
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.68
€ 25.99
€ 19.68
Hardback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 35. Weight in Grams: 782.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691167718
- ISBN
- 9780691167718
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.32
€ 37.99
€ 27.32
Electronic book text. These 11 essays give you new perspectives on Agamben's recent work on government and his relationship to the revolutionary tradition, opening up new ways of thinking about politics and critical theory in the post-financial crisis world. Editor(s): McLoughlin, Senior Lecturer in the Law School Daniel (University of New South Wales). Series: Critical Connections. BIC Classification: GBC; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474402644
- ISBN
- 9781474402644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 27.80
€ 32.99
€ 27.80
Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFJ; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801488153
- ISBN
- 9780801488153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.20
€ 26.99
€ 25.20
Paperback. A short, radical biography of the author of the classic anti-colonial text Black Skin, White Masks. Series: Revolutionary Lives. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HPS; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745336251
- ISBN
- 9780745336251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.61
€ 24.99
€ 16.61
Paperback. In recent years, feminist and queer theory have effectively disavowed both the human and revolutionary politics. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745690759
- ISBN
- 9780745690759
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.49
€ 24.49