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Society & culture: general

Paperback. Globalization is characterised by persistent poverty and growing inequality. Conventional wisdom has it that this global poverty is residual - as globalization deepens, the poor will be lifted out of destitution. The policies of the World Bank, the IMF and the WTO echo this belief and push developing countries ever deeper into the global economy. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745635545
ISBN
9780745635545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.89

Hardback. Written by leading scholars in a range of disciplines (from law, philosophy, politics and sociology to media studies and translation studies), this book provides key insights into the globalization of violence and the role of translation in this context, and includes detailed empirical analyses of media representations and translators' accounts. Editor(s): Bielsa, Esperanza; Hughes, Christopher W. Num Pages: 271 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFS; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 218 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230218819
ISBN
9780230218819
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.67

Hardcover. This volume presents a unique examination of Western-led police reform efforts by theoretically linking neoliberal globalization, police reform and development. The authors present seven country case studies based on this theoretical and conceptual approach and assess the prospects for successful police reform in a global context. Series: Transnational Crime, Crime Control and Security. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JKSW1; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230581029
ISBN
9780230581029
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.64

Hardcover. Editor(s): Zia, Rukhsana. Num Pages: 305 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFSR2; JNKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 184 x 26. Weight in Grams: 892.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
305
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594548987
ISBN
9781594548987
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.04
€ 130.67

Hardback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; JFFS; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 482.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312162801
ISBN
9780312162801
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAC; JFSJ; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 375.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312293697
ISBN
9780312293697
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 38.09

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAC; JFSJ; JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 521.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave USA United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312228125
ISBN
9780312228125
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.92
€ 83.23

Hardcover. Fear is ingrained in the history of cities but our short-sightedness prevents us from grasping its evolution over time. Increasingly, risk and fear are experienced, portrayed and discussed as globalized phenomena, particularly since 9/11. This research puts urban insecurity in perspective, with a comparison of world cities in the North and South. Series: Transnational Crime, Crime Control and Security. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKVC; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 425.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284210
ISBN
9780230284210
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.95

Hardcover. An interdisciplinary political economy perspective on globalization, discussing its characteristics, its problems for developing countries, and the relationship between globalization and European integration. A book not to be missed by anyone with an interest in globalization. Editor(s): Della Posta, Pompeo; Uvalic, Milica; Verdun, Amy. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230554016
ISBN
9780230554016
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.87

Hardback. In recent years, under the impression and the burden of globalization and neoliberalism, debates about the relationship between the theory and practice of progress - including the theory and practice of social critique - have gone through an unexpected and momentous revival, renewal and rejuvenation. Series Editor(s): Dahms, Harry F. Series: Current Perspectives in Social Theory. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 161 x 236 x 28. Weight in Grams: 600.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785602474
ISBN
9781785602474
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 145.13

Num Pages: 171 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 259 x 183 x 17. Weight in Grams: 566.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
171
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590330173
ISBN
9781590330173
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.05
€ 75.86

Paperback. Establishing the meaning of globalizations and development and exploring how they interact are crucial to understanding the expansion of the global economy. This text addresses the implication of globalization for economic development in the South in general, including references to Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Jomo, K. S.; Nagaraj, Shyamala. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 346.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave MD
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333919668
ISBN
9780333919668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.87

Hardback. Establishing the meaning of globalizations and development and exploring how they interact are crucial to understanding the expansion of the global economy. This text addresses the implication of globalization for economic development in the South in general, including references to Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Jomo, K. S.; Nagaraj, Shyamala. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTF; JFFS; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 527.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
267
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333919651
ISBN
9780333919651
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 62.64

hardcover. Written with precision and skill, Globalization Unplugged will spark controversy on both sides of the globalization debate and help deflate the rhetoric of both advocates and detractors. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 240 pages, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFFS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
2nd ed.
SKU
V9780802038555
ISBN
9780802038555
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 84.41

Hardcover. Num Pages: 344 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 266 x 181 x 29. Weight in Grams: 930.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604567120
ISBN
9781604567120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.35
€ 79.36

Hardback. This book focuses on elucidating leading theoretical approaches to understanding globalization, both in its current form and potential future shapes. It is divided into two parts: the first examines competing explanatory theories of globalization in its contemporary form; the second looks at competing prescriptions for the future of globalization. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 171 x 26. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745632100
ISBN
9780745632100
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.39

Paperback. This book focuses on elucidating leading theoretical approaches to understanding globalization, both in its current form and potential future shapes. It is divided into two parts: the first examines competing explanatory theories of globalization in its contemporary form; the second looks at competing prescriptions for the future of globalization. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745632117
ISBN
9780745632117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.85

Paperback. Instead of viewing globalization and nation states as two separate and opposed domains of theorization and politics, this volume contextualizes US borders within global processes that are reconstituting the relationship between nation states and private corporations at the site of US borders. Editor(s): Sadowski-Smith, Claudia. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JFFN; JFFS; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 291.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
St Martin's Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312294830
ISBN
9780312294830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 43.35

Paperback. This volume presents research, analysis and reflections on the major issues of Guatemalan development and democracy: the role of the military, the involement of Mayan communities in national development; the possible emergence of more inclusive political institutions; and other issues. Editor(s): Chase-Dunn, Christopher; Amaro, Nelson; Jonas, Susanne. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLCG; GTF; JFFS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742508675
ISBN
9780742508675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.16

Hardback. Globalization of Water is a first-of-its-kind review of the critical relationship between globalization and sustainable water management. It explores the impact of international trade on local water depletion and pollution and identifies "water dependent" nations. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: JFFS; KCLT; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405163354
ISBN
9781405163354
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.61

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