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Hardback. This book explores the Soviet attempt to propagandise the 'new Soviet woman' through the magazines Rabotnitsa and Krest'yanka from the 1920s to the end of the Stalin era. Balancing work and family did not prove easy in a climate of shifting economic and demographic priorities, and the book charts the periodic changes made to the model. Series: Studies in Russian and East European History and Society. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; HBLW; JFD; JFSJ; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333772751
- ISBN
- 9780333772751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardback. Globalization, it is argued, can yield frustration and disappointment as well as welfare gains for consumers; it may, but does not necessarily, displace local products and via the rapid recent expansion of the mass media, it offers policymakers new opportunities to deal with acute social problems. Num Pages: 151 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 151
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333772669
- ISBN
- 9780333772669
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.04
€ 127.04
Hardback. This work re-introduces a feminist analysis of child sexual assault. The introductory chapter provides an overview of historical developments whilst following chapters offer critical analyses of interrelated topics. It concludes with a proposal of a new model for social work intervention. Editor(s): Cox, Pat; etc.; Kershaw, Sheila (Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Liverpool John Moores University); Trotter, Joy (Senior Lecturer, School of Health, University of Teeside). Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JFSP1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333771532
- ISBN
- 9780333771532
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.48
€ 67.48
Hardback. This study analyses the problems and prospects of the Third World through a general economic and political theory the author calls the "global strategic transition" (GST) model. Num Pages: 409 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 671.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 409
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333771471
- ISBN
- 9780333771471
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.17
€ 129.17
Hardcover. An analysis of the emergence, consolidation and development of the Irish women's movement, as a social movement, during the course of the 20th century. It suggests that, historically, the Irish women's movement is characterized by its inter-connectedness and continuity. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; HBTB; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333771327
- ISBN
- 9780333771327
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.69
€ 67.69
Hardcover. A multidisciplinary analysis of the jurisprudence and related law underlying the modern Chinese transition to the "socialist market economy". The authors examine the changing approach in law to the adjustment of social interests in the context of profound economic change. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFC; JP; KCS; LAB; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770900
- ISBN
- 9780333770900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. This book argues that the uniqueness of US regulation derives from its success in promoting four principles of competitive fairness that US players demand from financial markets. An understanding of the evolution of US regulation, including recent reform, is also included. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; KCP; LNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 501.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770863
- ISBN
- 9780333770863
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Globalization and Educational Restructuring in the Asia Pacific Region
. Ed(S): Mok, K.; Welch, Anthony
Hardback. Examining the growing impact of globalization on education policy and development in the Asia Pacific region, this volume analyses the reactions and strategies of selected countries and their governments in response to marketization, corporization, commercialization and privatization. Editor(s): Mok, K.; Welch, Anthony. Num Pages: 388 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; GTB; JFFS; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 646.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770733
- ISBN
- 9780333770733
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.99
€ 128.99
Hardback. This work examines the outbreak of print in late-Victorian Britain. Chapters focus on authorship, production, and gender in relation to Dickens, Pater, Ruskin, Eliot, Symons, and James and and serials such as "Master Humphrey's Clock", the "Westminster Review", and "Artist". Num Pages: 356 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DNF; DSBF; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770474
- ISBN
- 9780333770474
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Hardback. This title summarizes the UNU/WIDER international research project on the formation of world regions, especially as far as the important issues of peace and development are concerned. This last volume in a series of five focuses on comparative research, covering all important regions of the world. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; JFFS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333765418
- ISBN
- 9780333765418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
paperback. This text provides an introduction to debates about inequality, exclusion and the nature of citizenship, while also presenting an exploration of popular beliefs and values in Britain. Editor(s): Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DB; JFC; JFFA; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333764985
- ISBN
- 9780333764985
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.18
€ 66.18
Paperback. This is a collection of theoretical discussion and empirical evidence on the way people think about, and cope with, the risks and uncertainties of late 1990s life. It concludes that policies that assume people are self-interested rational actors are unlikely to succeed. Editor(s): Taylor-Gooby, Peter. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333764930
- ISBN
- 9780333764930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.63
€ 60.63
Hardcover. In this text, the authors show how the Roman-Jewish wars were precipitated partly by Jewish demographic and religious expansion and by conflict with the Greeks and their culture. They argue that the trauma and humiliation of defeat, stimulated Jewish cultural growth, particularly in Hebrew. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QDA; HBJF; HBLA; HBTB; JFC; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333764589
- ISBN
- 9780333764589
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.40
€ 66.40
Paperback. This 25th anniversary reader brings together a group of thinkers from both sides of the Atlantic with an introductory overview from the editors which considers the development of theory and scholarship since 1980. Editor(s): Heath, Stephen; MacCabe, Colin. Series: Language, Discourse, Society. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; DSA; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 216 x 23. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333763728
- ISBN
- 9780333763728
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39
Hardback. This 25th anniversary reader brings together a group of thinkers from both sides of the Atlantic with an introductory overview from the editors which considers the development of theory and scholarship since 1980. Editor(s): Heath, Stephen; McCabe, Colin; MacCabe, Colin. Series: Language, Discourse, Society. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; DSA; DSB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333763711
- ISBN
- 9780333763711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.20
€ 129.20
Hardback. Democracy and Interest Groups assesses the contribution that interest groups make to the democratic involvement of citizens and the generation of social capital. The authors draw on new surveys of groups and members and more unusually with non-participants. It also makes use of in-depth interviews with campaign group leaders and organizers. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333763339
- ISBN
- 9780333763339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardback. Based on original research, this text attempts to fill a number of gaps in the "community and crime" literature and make important theoretical contributions. It covers the urban environment, housing provisions, community safety, urban policies and the response of community groups. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333761496
- ISBN
- 9780333761496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover. This work examines women's experiences in Britain during the World War II, drawing on women's own memories and archival sources. It explores the myths and silences surrounding women's contribution to the war effort. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBWQ; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760864
- ISBN
- 9780333760864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.37
€ 127.37
Hardback. Social policy and political theory are based upon rationalist models of the human subject. Drawing particularly upon contemporary Kleinian and feminist political theory the author explores the powerful role that emotions such as love, hate and fear play in the development of the human subject. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760710
- ISBN
- 9780333760710
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. This work examines four organizations (including the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition) where women have been active. It discusses the processes and structures created by these groups in order to work democratically across differences. Editor(s): Davies, Celia; Roulston, Carmel. Series: Women's Studies at York Series. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFFK; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 339.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760666
- ISBN
- 9780333760666
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.77
€ 65.77
Hardcover. This work looks at the obstacles faced by women in the nursing and banking professions when they migrate between member states. Basing her analysis on the personal accounts of migrants and discussions with regulatory bodies, the author sheds light on one of the major challenges confronting the EU. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSJ1; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760390
- ISBN
- 9780333760390
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardcover. The changing concept of "virtue" during the 18th century is followed here, from the Roman ideals of personal integrity which was lacking in the political corruption of the time, to the idea of virtue prevailing only in the unpoliticized, to the questioning of the very concept of "virtue" itself. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JF; HBJD1; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 25. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760314
- ISBN
- 9780333760314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Hardcover. This book addresses the controversy over abortion. Covering interesting topics, including the claim that certain items (paintings, people) have 'intrinsic value' and should not be destroyed; the thought that young human beings do not have a good of their own; and the question whether the objection to murder turns on the violation of right to life. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 611.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760185
- ISBN
- 9780333760185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.99
€ 67.99
Paperback. Provides an account of the abortion controversy globally. This book examines how this issue is being played out beyond the established western liberal democracies and how the Catholic Church and other groups engage it worldwide. Num Pages: 246 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333754641
- ISBN
- 9780333754641
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73