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Hardcover. An exploration of the ways that multiple inequalities are being addressed in Europe. Using country-based and region-specific case studies it provides an innovative comparative analysis of the multidimensional equality regimes that are emerging in Europe, and reveals the potential that these have for institutionalizing intersectionality. Editor(s): Krizsan, Andrea; Skjeie, Hege; Squires, Judith. Series: Gender and Politics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 14 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; JPA; JPB; JPVH; LAQG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292956
- ISBN
- 9780230292956
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardcover. International in scope, this handbook provides an overview of the historical developments and current status of the terrestrial radio industry in some of the largest and most populated countries throughout the world, with insightful and global perspectives by prominent international media scholars and examinations of over 20 countries. Editor(s): Hendricks, John Allen. Num Pages: 624 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APW; JFD; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1068.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293076
- ISBN
- 9780230293076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.35
€ 198.35
Hardcover. Using an analytical framework based on Foucault's concept of governmentality and through unique case-studies, this volume explores the ongoing transformations taking place in the Swedish welfare state. Editor(s): Larsson, Bengt; Letell, Martin; Thorn, Hakan. Num Pages: 334 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 516.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293410
- ISBN
- 9780230293410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.92
€ 128.92
Hardcover. This book develops a concept of vulnerability in International Relations that allows for a profound rethinking of a core concept of international politics: means-ends rationality. It explores traditions that proffer a more complex and relational account of vulnerability. Editor(s): Beattie, Amanda Russell; Schick, Kate. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293465
- ISBN
- 9780230293465
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. An inter-disciplinary, international collection that examines the mutual influences between law and culture through a series of sophisticated case studies showing how cultural phenomena are brought under legal regulation, how laws are resisted through cultural practices, and how those practices shape the way in which law is understood and applied. Editor(s): Gisler, Priska; Steinert Borella, Sara; Wiedmer, Caroline. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Socio-Legal Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JFC; LAQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293830
- ISBN
- 9780230293830
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.35
€ 67.35
Hardcover. Gender is not a 'security issue', but it tells us a lot about how, why and when certain subjects are written as security concerns. Thirteen case studies on violent subjects, reason, and emotion demonstrate different ways in which we understand political violence, security, resistance, power, and agency, and how we make sense of gender. Editor(s): Hall, Linda A.; Shepherd, Laura J. Series: Rethinking Political Violence. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFSJ; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293908
- ISBN
- 9780230293908
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Hardcover. Blending theory and case studies, this volume explores a vitally important and topical aspect of developmentalism, which remains a focal point for scholarly and policy debates around democracy and social development in the global political economy. Includes case studies from China, Vietnam, India, Brazil, Uganda, South Korea, Ireland, Australia. Editor(s): Chang, Kyung-Sup; Fine, Ben; Weiss, Linda. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230294301
- ISBN
- 9780230294301
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.71
€ 67.71
Paperback. Beech and Lee provide a definitive guide to the coalition's first year in office. Offering compelling insights into their policy agenda, its chances of success, and a thought-provoking analysis of how the coalition government will affect the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour long-term. Editor(s): Beech, Matt; Lee, Simon. Num Pages: 312 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; JPLM; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296442
- ISBN
- 9780230296442
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.36
€ 127.36
Hardcover. An exploration of European integration as seen through a gender lens. This book looks at integration theories, institutional relationships, enlargement, the development of gender law and the role of formal actors, scholars and expert networks in the EU policy-making process. With a focus on gender mainstreaming as a new approach to gender policy. Editor(s): Abels, Gabriele; Mushaben, Joyce Marie. Series: Gender and Politics. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 22. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296459
- ISBN
- 9780230296459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.79
€ 67.79
Hardcover. Timothy Heppell brings together a renowned group of contributors to consider the role of the Leader of the Opposition in British Politics. The book argues that the neglect of opposition studies needs to be addressed, especially given the increasing importance attached to the performance the Leader of the Opposition in the British political system. Editor(s): Heppell, Timothy. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; HBLW; JPH; JPHL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296473
- ISBN
- 9780230296473
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Hardcover. Written by a team of distinguished leadership scholars, this volume explores all the major fields of political leadership, from executive, legislative and party leadership to leadership in social movements and international organizations. The special value and appeal of this volume is the comparative focus which characterizes all chapters. Editor(s): Helms, Ludger. Series: Palgrave Studies in Political Leadership. Num Pages: 343 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296497
- ISBN
- 9780230296497
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.44
€ 128.44
Hardcover. Exploring the most topical issues around migration and integration in relation to Britain, this book, now in paperback, examines people smuggling and the elite labour migration that is becoming a feature of Britain. It also examines the concepts of social capital, social cohesion and Britishness that are being used to critique multiculturalism. Editor(s): Modood, Tariq; Salt, John. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFN; JFSL1; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296879
- ISBN
- 9780230296879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.51
€ 128.51
Hardcover. This collection describes the changing structure of employment during the period of robust employment expansion that preceded the credit crunch and features contributions from a team of leading labour market researchers from Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Fernandez-Macias, Enrique; Hurley, John; Storrie, Donald. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; JHBL; KCF; KCZ; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297791
- ISBN
- 9780230297791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Hardcover. Global crises not only deeply impact the economy and people's livelihoods, they also unsettle basic ideas and assumptions about the meaning and drivers of development. This collection of theoretical and empirical studies explores the substance and politics of policy change following the 2007/8 crisis from the perspective of developing countries. Editor(s): Utting, Peter; Razavi, Shahra; Varghese Buchholz, Rebecca. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 11 black & white tables, 12 figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297821
- ISBN
- 9780230297821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Hardcover. This volume brings together international scholars reflecting on the theory and practice of international security, human security, natural resources and environmental change. It contributes by 'centring the margins' and privileging alternative conceptions and understandings of environmental (in)security. Editor(s): Schnurr, Matthew A.; Swatuk, Larry A. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; GTJ; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297838
- ISBN
- 9780230297838
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Hardcover. This is the most complete and compelling account of idols and celebrity in Japanese media culture to date. Engaging with the study of media, gender and celebrity, and sensitive to history and the contemporary scene, these interdisciplinary essays cover male and female idols, production and consumption, industrial structures and fan movements. Editor(s): Galbraith, Patrick W.; Karlin, Jason G. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; APT; JFCA; JFCK; JFDT; JFDV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298309
- ISBN
- 9780230298309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.78
€ 138.78
Paperback. This topical collection, now in paperback, explores the relationship between violence and performance. The authors offer fresh theoretical perspectives and examine media as diverse as street theatre, performance art, photography and cinema in locations as diverse as Korea and South Africa to India and Israel. Editor(s): Anderson, Patrick; Menon, Jisha. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 405 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AN; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 215 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298392
- ISBN
- 9780230298392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.90
€ 72.90
Hardcover. This collection is the first to examine the life experiences of young adult immigrants in Europe, as transmitted by the young adults themselves, and together with the analytical framework, seeks to uncover mechanisms at work in these individuals' lives. Editor(s): Fangen, Katrine; Johansson, Thomas; Hammaren, Nils. Series: Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFN; JFSL1; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298873
- ISBN
- 9780230298873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Hardcover. This collection addresses the complexity of care arrangements in contemporary Europe, developing new insights into debates about the care crisis, gender equality, the division of work and the reconciliation of care and work. Editor(s): Dahl, Hanne Marlene; Keranen, Marja; Kovalainen, Anne. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSJ; JHBL; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230299696
- ISBN
- 9780230299696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.68
€ 66.68
Hardcover. This book covers the foundations and successes of Neuroergonomics, combining neuroscience and ergonomics to enhance efficiency and safety. An overview of the essential areas within the field is given including chapters on brain networks, perception, attention, and performance. Editor(s): Johnson, Addie; Proctor, Robert. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 black & white tables, 17 figures. BIC Classification: JMM; JMQ; JMRN; TBDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230299726
- ISBN
- 9780230299726
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05