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Society & culture: general
Paperback. Why do governments still negotiate with trade unions and employers in the design of labour market and welfare reforms despite the steady decline of trade union membership almost everywhere in Europe? Social Concertation in Times of Austerity investigates the political underpinnings of social concertation in this new context with a focus on the regu Series: Changing Welfare States. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DFA; 1DFH; JFF; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 181 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789089643957
- ISBN
- 9789089643957
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Condition: New
€ 59.12
€ 59.12
Paperback. This study presents a critique of social constructionist identity politics, which is distinguished from specific identity-based political positions, from within and with social constructionist commitments. Gupta examines the institutionalization of social constructionist identity politics in literary studies, considering the notions of canonicity. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; HBTB; JFC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349352647
- ISBN
- 9781349352647
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Condition: New
€ 66.24
€ 66.24
Hardback. This volume is devoted to post-communist Central Europe and is divided into three parts. The first part covers some general issues of social theory and politics, ranging from the chances for social-liberalism under post-communism to the birth of neo-socialism in the region. Series Editor(s): Mercuro, Nicholas. Series: International Review of Comparative Public Policy. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DF; JFF; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780762301539
- ISBN
- 9780762301539
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.57
€ 119.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Flynn, Clif. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Lantern Books,US United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590561232
- ISBN
- 9781590561232
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.65
€ 53.99
€ 44.65
Paperback.
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814723760
- ISBN
- 9780814723760
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.90
€ 32.99
€ 29.90
Paperback. This groundbreaking book applies the concept of social determinants of health to the health of African- American men. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JFSL3; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470931103
- ISBN
- 9780470931103
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 103.75
€ 103.75
Hardcover. Editor(s): Elling, Lynda R. Num Pages: 341 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 264 x 184 x 28. Weight in Grams: 942.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607416128
- ISBN
- 9781607416128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.03€ 98.71
€ 141.03
€ 98.71
Paperback. The text shows, through in depth case studies, how some low income countries have made enormous strides in overcoming problems of adult literacy, lack of schooling, high child mortality, rapid population growth, mass poverty and gender inequalities. Editor(s): Ghai, Dharam. Num Pages: 379 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JP; K. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 379
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333779125
- ISBN
- 9780333779125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28
Hardcover. Introduces students to the main forms of social division and difference that characterise contemporary societies. Drawing on a range of examples from the UK and US, the authors consider a series of challenging questions relating to the primary divisions of class, gender, 'race' and ethnicity. Editor(s): Braham, Peter; Janes, Linda. Series: Sociology & Society S. Num Pages: 360 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 199 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631233091
- ISBN
- 9780631233091
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.40
€ 134.40
Paperback. This book employs social dominance theory to understand social hierarchy and oppression. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521805407
- ISBN
- 9780521805407
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.24
€ 69.24
Paperback. All behaviours, indeed all forms of agency, are viewed as emotionally-driven. This book provides an approach to emotional experience and agency which drastically nuances the commonly held view that fear has predominantly irrational, morally, or ideologically suspect effects which thwart the exercise of autonomy. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JHB; JHBA; JHBS; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349341733
- ISBN
- 9781349341733
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
paperback. Editor(s): Fontan, Jean-Marc; Shragge, Eric. Num Pages: 205 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JKS; KCL; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Black Rose Books Canada
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551641621
- ISBN
- 9781551641621
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.61
€ 18.99
€ 17.61
Hardback. Carter illuminates and validates the vital role of visioning in social education. The book features peace in social education with instructional recommendations, planning resources and descriptions of transdisciplinary learning. It elaborates mindful citizenship across social, environmental, ethical, geographic, economic and political realms. Num Pages: 183 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JNA; JNAM; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 183
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137542731
- ISBN
- 9781137542731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.36€ 46.68
€ 53.36
€ 46.68
Paperback. Merges' program is based on the concept that there are 10 hurdles that make it challenging for people with ASD to enjoy social interaction. This book guides the reader through planning, running, and assessing group sessions designed to help participants overcome these hurdles, and ultimately enjoy more independent and fulfilling lives. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JFFP; JNSG2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058346
- ISBN
- 9781849058346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.90
€ 29.90
Hardcover. Social Exclusion and the Way Out focuses on the key issues which promote an understanding of the development of integrative models of care and resettlement. Consideration is given to the role of statutory and non-statutory agencies in facilitating the development of the individual to become included in the community. Num Pages: 284 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470019351
- ISBN
- 9780470019351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 156.00
€ 156.00
Hardback. This book is a comparative study of the different distributional and poverty outcomes in South Korea, Chile, and Mexico. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 534. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804778251
- ISBN
- 9780804778251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.31
€ 129.31
Paperback. The main argument of this book is that the revival of European integration in the mid-1980s and the emergence of a "New Europe" have to be analyzed against the background of globalization and the transnational restructuing of social forces since the early 1970s. Editor(s): Morton, Adam David. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JFFS; JHBA; JP; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan 01/1//2001
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920671
- ISBN
- 9780333920671
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. The politics of multiculturalismfaces challenges in Western democratic states.Arguing that this setback is based on the notion of culture as separate and distinct, this bookexplores how tofacecurrent challenges to multiculturalism without reifying culture, group and identity." Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL; JHB; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349326310
- ISBN
- 9781349326310
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Hardcover. The politics of multiculturalism faces challenges in Western democratic states. Arguing that this setback is based on the notion of culture as separate and distinct, this book explores how to face current challenges to multiculturalism without reifying culture, group and identity. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFFN; JFSL1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484. Towards a Theory of Intercultural Justice. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. 288 pages, 0. The politics of multiculturalism faces challenges in Western democratic states. Arguing that this setback is based on the notion of culture as separate and distinct, this book explores how to face current challenges to multiculturalism without reifying culture, group and identity. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFFN; JFSL1. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278516
- ISBN
- 9780230278516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.88
€ 67.88
Hardback. Social Functions of Synagogue Song: A Durkheimian Approach by Jonathan L. Friedmann paints a detailed picture of the important role sacred music plays in Jewish religious communities. Drawing upon the work of Emile Durkeim, the book examines how synagogue songs serve disciplinary, cohesive, revitalizing, and euphoric functions. Num Pages: 198 pages. BIC Classification: AVGD; HRJC; JFSR1; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 247 x 19. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Lexington Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739168318
- ISBN
- 9780739168318
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.19
€ 146.19