Social & political philosophy
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Social & political philosophy
Hardcover. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPCF; HPS; JPF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403933676
- ISBN
- 9781403933676
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.93
€ 121.93
Hardback. Editor(s): Primoratz, Professor Igor. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403918161
- ISBN
- 9781403918161
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.18
€ 64.18
Hardback. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403913227
- ISBN
- 9781403913227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardback. This book advances a post-metaphysical model for testing the validity of human rights principles. Specifically, it uses recent research from cognitive linguistics and ethics to ground a deliberative model based upon the Kantian reflective judgment. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; HPQ; HPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 980.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402099854
- ISBN
- 9781402099854
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Condition: New
€ 146.81
€ 146.81
Hardback. The first monograph on the philosophy of game theory, this is a bold attempt to combine insights from epistemic logic and the philosophy of science to assess the applicability of game theory in such fields as economics, philosophy and strategic consultancy. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPL; HPS; KCH; PBW; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1000.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402099052
- ISBN
- 9781402099052
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Condition: New
€ 124.97
€ 124.97
Hardback. This provocative book brings together social problems, philosophy and history of education in a unique way. The editors use 'Educationalization' to identify the trend toward thinking about education as the focal point for addressing larger human problems. Editor(s): Depaepe, Marc. Series: Educational Research. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 530.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402097225
- ISBN
- 9781402097225
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Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. This book explores questions of the nature of law and constitutional interpretation, international law and global justice, and the nature, function, and importance of rights each from a perspective that takes seriously the realities of race and racism. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; LAB; LAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1150.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096518
- ISBN
- 9781402096518
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Condition: New
€ 137.32
€ 137.32
Hardback. This book presents classics of Marxist historiography of science: Boris Hessen's, "The Social and Economic Roots of Newton's Principia;" Henryk Grossman's, "The Social Foundation of Mechanistic Philosophy and Manufacture;" and Descartes' New Ideal of Science. Editor(s): Freudenthal, Gideon; McLaughlin, Peter. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; PDA; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 581.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402096037
- ISBN
- 9781402096037
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Condition: New
€ 191.00
€ 191.00
Hardback. Liberal defences of nationalism have largely neglected the fact that nationalism is primarily about land. This book examines the generic types of territorial claims customarily put forward by national groups as justification for their territorial demands. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402095405
- ISBN
- 9781402095405
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.66
€ 125.66
Hardback. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the debate on democracy, power and globalization. It presents different aspects as a coherent whole and integrates thinking about the principles of democracy with concrete political issues. Editor(s): Tinnevelt, Ronald; Geenens, Raf. Num Pages: 194 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402088483
- ISBN
- 9781402088483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.03
€ 126.03
Hardback. This diverse collection of feminist essays self-consciously develops non-idealizing approaches to either ethics or social and political philosophy (or both), and is a cross-section of current work in both feminist ethics and social and political philosophy. Editor(s): Tessman, Lisa. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 639.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 301
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402068409
- ISBN
- 9781402068409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39
Accessing and Sharing the Benefits of the Genomics Revolution
. Ed(S): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chi...
Hardback. Explores the legal, economic and political debate over intellectual property rights for traditional knowledge and genetic resources, analyzing theory and practice of access and benefits sharing around the world. This title investigates current flashpoints - the battle between Monsanto and Percy Schmeiser over farmers' rights. Editor(s): Phillips, Peter W. B.; Onwuekwe, Chica. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1090.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058219
- ISBN
- 9781402058219
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Condition: New
€ 189.79
€ 189.79
Hardback. What is it to have a right? Previous answers to this question can be divided into two groups. Some hold interest/benefit theories of rights while others hold choice/will theories of rights. This book defends an alternative to both of the traditional views, the justified-constraint theory of rights. Series: Law and Philosophy Library. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1260.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039768
- ISBN
- 9781402039768
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Condition: New
€ 126.62
€ 126.62
paperback. Presenting the work by political philosophers and political theorists in the area of global justice, this volume includes papers that cover both theoretical and applied issues. It also deals with the scope of the field and the direction of the debates, and is meant for those interested in understanding the issues in Global Justice Studies. Editor(s): Brook, Gillian; Moellendorf, Darrel. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402034947
- ISBN
- 9781402034947
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
Hardback. Contains papers that represent the work by political philosophers and theorists in the area of global justice. Covering theoretical and applied issues, these papers give the readers a sense of the scope of the field. This anthology is useful for those interested in understanding the contemporary issues in Global Justice Studies. Editor(s): Brock, Gillian; Moellendorf, Darrel. Series: Studies in Global Justice. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033476
- ISBN
- 9781402033476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.39
€ 190.39
Hardback. Most people, when faced with the fact that some of their cherished moral views lead up to the Repugnant Conclusion, feel that they have to revise their moral outlook. This volume focuses on the problem of modern population ethics, known as 'The Repugnant Conclusion'. It is useful for moral philosophers with an interest in population ethics. Editor(s): Ryberg, Jesper; Tannsjo, Torbjorn. Series: Library of Ethics and Applied Philosophy. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JHBD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 559.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402024726
- ISBN
- 9781402024726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.48
€ 126.48
Hardback. Contains six studies of environmental and environment-oriented technology policy in several EU member states and the extent of inter-policy co-ordination and integration that has been achieved. This book's introductory chapter addresses the issue of 'environmental integration' within the European Union. Editor(s): Schrama, G. J. (University of Twente); Sedlacek, Sabine. Series: Environment & Policy. Num Pages: 243 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402015830
- ISBN
- 9781402015830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Hardback. The possibility to analyse human behaviours taking account of the multiple contexts in which they occur, has opened a new research avenue in social sciences. This book considers, through examples drawn from different social sciences, the methodological challenges multilevel analysis permits to answer and points out the limitations of these models. Editor(s): Courgeau, Daniel. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPS; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 537.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014758
- ISBN
- 9781402014758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.98
€ 126.98
Hardback. Deals with the question of regularities in the course of sociocultural evolution. This book presents a model of cognitive ontogenesis; it can be shown that cognitive ontogenesis and sociocultural evolution are interdependent processes which basically follow the same logic. It is suitable for those in social theory, and evolutionary theory. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402007507
- ISBN
- 9781402007507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. Deals with a fundamental problem in political and moral philosophy: why should an otherwise rational agent comply with norms? This book deals with this question against the background of previously unconnected work in areas as diverse as evolutionary game theory, moral philosophy, action theory, formal decision theory, and social psychology. Series: Theory and Decision Library A:. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402006395
- ISBN
- 9781402006395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardback. Looks from a philosophical perspective, at the role economic theory plays in ecological policy. This book starts from fundamental questions concerning the nature of the problem of sustainability, of politics, and of economic science. It is of interest to environmentalists, environmental economists, and policy people. Editor(s): Deblonde, Marian. Series: The International Library of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Ethics. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402001659
- ISBN
- 9781402001659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.61
€ 126.61
Paperback. Holmqvist presents an original account of the relationship between war and policing in the twenty first century. This interdisciplinary study of contemporary Western strategic thinking reveals how, why, and with what consequences, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq became seen as policing wars. Series: Rethinking Political Violence. Num Pages: 182 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFC; JKV; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349999903
- ISBN
- 9781349999903
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Paperback. Unlike most books on the ethics of war, this book rejects the 'just war' tradition, proposing a virtue ethics of war to take its place. Like torture, war cannot be justified. It answers the question: 'If war is a very great evil, would a leader with courage, justice, compassion, and all the other moral virtues ever choose to fight a war?' Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: GTJ; HPQ; HPS; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349999866
- ISBN
- 9781349999866
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.86
€ 62.86
hardcover. Num Pages: 335 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 335
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- SKU
- V9781349951598
- ISBN
- 9781349951598
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.02
€ 133.02