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Hardback. This book offers a critical reassessment of the 'Asian values' debate, which dominated the human rights discourse in the late 1990s, and a reappraisal of the human rights situation in Asia since then. The chapters in this book contextualize the debate and examine in what ways the issues raised then continue to trouble Asian societies. Editor(s): Kingsbury, Damien; Avonius, Leena. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JPVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606395
- ISBN
- 9780230606395
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Condition: New
€ 67.04
€ 67.04
Hardback. This book compares the Communist parties of India and South Africa in their pursuits of socialist democracy. Williams looks at their organizational characteristics, party history, and their competing tendencies, as well as how they have pushed forward their similar ideologies within their unique political and economic environments. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1HFMS; JPFC; JPHV; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606401
- ISBN
- 9780230606401
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Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Hardback. This book traces the themes within the East Timor independence movement and notes how these have contibuted to post-independence issues, in particular the political tensions that almost saw East Timor collapse as a viable state in 2006. It concludes with an assessment of the 2007 elections. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; HBJF; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606418
- ISBN
- 9780230606418
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Condition: New
€ 67.04
€ 67.04
Hardcover. The main focus of the contributors of this volume is to analyze closely major aspects of energy security, energy diplomacy, and maritime security in East and Southeast Asia. Specifically, they examine the current state of energy security and maritime security of China and Japan, as well as Southeast Asia. Num Pages: 236 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JPS; KNB; RNF; TRLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606425
- ISBN
- 9780230606425
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Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Paperback. Can a person be Christian and Feminist at the same time? In eight extended essays, authors explore the various intersections of feminism, feminist theory and practice, and Christian tradition as it is lived out in the lives of Christian academics. Editor(s): Jule, Allyson; Pedersen, Bettina Tate. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRC; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606449
- ISBN
- 9780230606449
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Condition: New
€ 65.90
€ 65.90
Hardback. A collection of original case studies of different types of political violence in the 20th and 21st century inspired by the pioneering work of Robert Conquest. It focuses on the origins, manifestations and legitimation of such violence and includes the former Soviet Union, Mao's China, Castro's Cuba and radical-militant Islam. Editor(s): Hollander, Paul. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 267
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606463
- ISBN
- 9780230606463
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Condition: New
€ 67.52
€ 67.52
The Political Economy of Hemispheric Integration. Responding to Global...
. Ed(S): Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Shadlen, Ke...
Hardback. Benefiting from a truly Pan-American perspective, these essays evaluate the economics and politics of the new patterns of North-South integration in the particular context of the Americas, questioning if regional and bilateral trade agreements like NAFTA, CAFTA or the FTAA are appropriate mechanisms to promote economic development. Editor(s): Sanchez-Ancochea, Diego; Shadlen, Kenneth C. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1K; JFFS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606579
- ISBN
- 9780230606579
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Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28
Hardback. This collection uses the transnational activities of municipal urban governments to historicize the origins and development of the global city, focusing on how urban problems were addressed with concepts that emerged from the "world in between" nations and cities. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606630
- ISBN
- 9780230606630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardback. Unhistorical Shakespeare argues against the ideas of difference that underpin historicist studies of the past and its desires, offering, instead, the idea of homo-history to engage with issues of narcissism, anachronism, and recursiveness in conjunction with sexual desire. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; APFA; DSGS; JFSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606708
- ISBN
- 9780230606708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.59
€ 149.59
Hardback. This original analysis of correspondence between E.M. Forster and Christopher Isherwood illuminates how these two influential writers grappled with WII, their personal relationships, and their creative works. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: BJ; DSBH; DSK; JFSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606753
- ISBN
- 9780230606753
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Condition: New
€ 127.33
€ 127.33
Hardback. An introductory and analytical look into the essence of Marxian economics that begins the process of divorcing Marxian economics from Stalinism. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPFC; KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606791
- ISBN
- 9780230606791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.80
€ 66.80
Hardback. Taking a new look at two controversial topics, American anti-Communism and the Cold War, this book reveals the little known history of anti-Communism in the US from the point of view of ethnic refugee/emigre groups, and also offers insight into the lives of minority groups that have hitherto not received scholarly attention. Editor(s): Zake, Ieva. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFD; JFFN; JPFC; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230606814
- ISBN
- 9780230606814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28
Hardback. Political parties and democratic politics go hand in hand. Since parties matter, it matters too when elected politicians change party affiliation. This book shows why, when, and to what effect politicians switch parties in pursuit of their goals, as constrained by institutions and in response to their environments. Editor(s): Heller, William; Mershon, Carol. Num Pages: 329 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607552
- ISBN
- 9780230607552
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.41
€ 139.41
Hardcover. This book casts a critical look at the dominant position that fashion has come to occupy in contemporary society. It addresses various aspects of fashion in postmodern culture including makeup, cosmetic surgery, tattoos, ornament in dress and the blurring of gender boundaries. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSJ; JHBA; PNN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607620
- ISBN
- 9780230607620
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.52
€ 127.52
The Impact of 9/11 on Politics and War. The Day That Changed Everythin...
Matthew J. . Ed(S): Morgan
Hardback. The Impact of 9/11 on Politics and War is the first volume of the six-volume series The Day that Changed Everything? edited by Matthew J. Morgan. The series brings together from a broad spectrum of disciplines the leading thinkers of our time to reflect on one of the most significant events of our time. Editor(s): Morgan, Matthew J. Series: The Day That Changed Everything?. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; JPWL2; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607637
- ISBN
- 9780230607637
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Hardback. This book brings together historians, political scientists, social anthropologists and legal scholars from Turkey and the EU. The authors address questions such as the role of religion in EU membership debates, religious parties in Turkey and Europe, religion and European security, freedom of religion and minority rights in Turkey and the EU. Editor(s): Jung, Dietrich; Raudvere, Catharina. Series: Governance, Security and Development. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; HRA; JPH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607644
- ISBN
- 9780230607644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.01
€ 67.01
Hardback. The collapse of communism in 1989 paved the way for the reunification of the continent. This book analyzes the impact of the different dynamics of change since 1989 on public policy and on various economic and political sectors. Translator(s): Turner, Chris. Series: The Sciences Po Series in International Relations and Political Economy. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; JPFC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 162 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607712
- ISBN
- 9780230607712
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Hardback. Bringing together Chinese and Western scholars of diplomacy, this book highlights the view that China's 'new' diplomacy is an instrument of foreign policy, a socialising process that fosters both positive and negative change and an important indicator of China's future role. Editor(s): Kerr, P. Series: Palgrave Series in Asian Governance. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JPSD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607729
- ISBN
- 9780230607729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Hardback. Offers an in-depth examination of the strategic use of State sovereignty in contemporary European and international affairs and the consequences of this for authority relations in Europe and beyond. This book suggests a different approach to the study of state sovereignty from a selection of internationally renowned scholars. Editor(s): Adler-Nissen, Rebecca; Gammeltoft-Hansen, Thomas. Series: Governance, Security and Development. Num Pages: 265 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607750
- ISBN
- 9780230607750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
The Soviet Union. Internal and External Perspectives on Soviet Society...
Shiraev, Eric; Carroll, Eero; Shlapentokh, Vl...
hardcover. The book analyzes Soviet society as a 'hard reality', emphasizes the varying perceptions of it in the Soviet Union and the US, and insists that, while glorifications of the Soviet reality have been useful, the most accurate descriptions of this reality were critical. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JF; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2008th Edition
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607774
- ISBN
- 9780230607774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48