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Paperback. What drives someone to become a suicide bomber? Who are al Qaeda and what do they want? This book answers these and other questions in an exploration that ranges from French Revolution to death squads of Colombia, and reveals how terrorism has become an invasive presence that affects government policy, military actions, and holiday destinations. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851686087
- ISBN
- 9781851686087
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.57
€ 13.99
€ 11.57
Paperback. The face of television broadcasting is changing in ways that are both profound and subtle. This work uncovers the particular processes by which the international circulation of culture takes place, while addressing larger cultural issues such as identity formation. It explores the ways these international co-productions create a global culture. Series: Emerging Media: History, Theory, Narrative. Num Pages: 224 pages, 8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: APT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5346 x 3564 x 407. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781592135042
- ISBN
- 9781592135042
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.58
€ 32.99
€ 29.58
Hardback. Editor(s): Reid, Carol; Major, Jae. Series: Education Dialogues with/in the Global South. Num Pages: 233 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNC; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137532145
- ISBN
- 9781137532145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.92
€ 149.92
Hardback. This book examines how consistent the post-war process of globalization has been with the basic requisites of sustainable development. It argues that the polarization of public opinion into support of either globalization or sustainable development has not helped an understanding of the issues, and that the confrontation should be abandoned. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230546967
- ISBN
- 9780230546967
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.17
€ 128.17
hardcover. Using original research from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book reviews the restructuring of the global agri-food industry and the dramatic rise of global retail chains in developing and transition countries. It also examines the impact of these changes on local producers, particularly poor farmers. Editor(s): Swinnen, J. F. M. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFS; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781845931858
- ISBN
- 9781845931858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.14
€ 134.14
Hardcover. Num Pages: 218 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 19 black & white halftones, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JWK; KNG; RPT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810886414
- ISBN
- 9780810886414
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.27
€ 132.27
Paperback. In this new book, Jean-Franois Bayart offers a radically new account of globalization which challenges the way it is interpreted by neo-liberals and by the anti-globalization movement. He develops an illuminating account of how the social relations constitutive of globalization produce new forms of subjectivity, lifestyles and moral subjects. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636689
- ISBN
- 9780745636689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.00
€ 35.00
Hardback. In this new book, Jean-Franois Bayart offers a radically new account of globalization which challenges the way it is interpreted by neo-liberals and by the anti-globalization movement. He develops an illuminating account of how the social relations constitutive of globalization produce new forms of subjectivity, lifestyles and moral subjects. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745636672
- ISBN
- 9780745636672
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.81
€ 84.81
Hardcover. The world today faces numerous challenges, including the fallout from the financial crisis and varied and diverse examples of violence and conflict across the globe. This book offers an examination of these developments, providing an exploration of the future of the global system and its international powers and organizations. Num Pages: 360 pages, 19 figures, 9 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBX; JFSR2; JPSL; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Publisher
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789948144717
- ISBN
- 9789948144717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 8.34
€ 43.99
€ 8.34
Hardcover. By arguing and detailing the elements of a soft and hard infrastructure approach to the process of global stakeholder relationships governance, this study integrates advanced, flexible and feasible tools to develop an organization's listening culture; integrated reporting as an ongoing process of continued multi-stakeholder reporting. Num Pages: 163 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KJC; KJD; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137396808
- ISBN
- 9781137396808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.32
€ 88.32
Hardback. This book provides a critical approach to sport-for-development, acknowledging the potential of this growing field but emphasising challenges, problems and limitations - particularly if programs are not adequately planned, delivered or monitored. Editor(s): Schulenkorf, Nico. Series: Global Culture and Sport Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHBS; WSBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137289629
- ISBN
- 9781137289629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardback. This book reexamines the historical thinking of Liang Qichao (1873-1929), one of the few modern Chinese thinkers and cultural critics whose appreciation of modernity was based on first-hand experience of the world space. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804725835
- ISBN
- 9780804725835
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.16
€ 76.16
Hardback. 'Solidarity' has been a mobilising word since the mid-19th century, conjuring images of united action in pursuit of social justice. This title explores this concept and raises the question of whether solidarity among strangers is a meaningful aspiration in our globalising age. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748640294
- ISBN
- 9780748640294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.55€ 120.22
€ 129.55
€ 120.22
Paperback. 'Solidarity' has been a mobilising word since the mid-19th century, conjuring images of united action in pursuit of social justice. This title explores this concept and raises the question of whether solidarity among strangers is a meaningful aspiration in our globalising age. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464. 304 pages. 'Solidarity' has been a mobilising word since the mid-19th century, conjuring images of united action in pursuit of social justice. This title explores this concept and raises the question of whether solidarity among strangers is a meaningful aspiration in our globalising age. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Dimension: 165 x 234 x 16. Weight: 464.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748640287
- ISBN
- 9780748640287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.39
€ 40.99
€ 35.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: JFFS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 164 x 12. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education - Europe United States
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780078026706
- ISBN
- 9780078026706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 139.46
€ 139.46
Paperback. Editor(s): Kuhn, Michael; Vessuri, Hebe. Series Editor(s): Kuhn, Michael; Yazawa, Shujiro. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Dimension: 153 x 214 x 19. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783838208930
- ISBN
- 9783838208930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 25.66
€ 34.99
€ 25.66
Paperback. Examines social problems around the world. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742548046
- ISBN
- 9780742548046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.63
€ 63.63
Hardback. * provides an introduction to a wide range of social problems and their relation to the global era, such as AIDS, poverty and racism. * includes chapters written by acknowledged experts in the field of social policy specifically for students. Editor(s): George, Victor; Page, Robert M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745629513
- ISBN
- 9780745629513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.38
€ 72.38
Paperback. * provides an introduction to a wide range of social problems and their relation to the global era, such as AIDS, poverty and racism. * includes chapters written by acknowledged experts in the field of social policy specifically for students. Editor(s): George, Professor Vic; Page, Robert M. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745629520
- ISBN
- 9780745629520
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.80
€ 25.80
Hardback. This book by the world's leading authority on global social policy examines why and how the Social Protection Floor became ILO, UN and G20 policy and how the World Bank and IMF took steps to lay its foundation. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447312338
- ISBN
- 9781447312338
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.87
€ 105.87