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Paperback. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; JPA; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691164700
ISBN
9780691164700
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 27.11

Hardback. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; JPA; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 571.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691164694
ISBN
9780691164694
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 107.88
€ 81.36

Paperback. Accounts for the origins of Social Security as we know it. This book tells the story of the Townsend Plan - a political organization that sought to alleviate poverty and end the Great Depression through a government-provided retirement stipend of $200 a month for every American over the age of sixty. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 352 pages, 34 halftones. 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JKSG; JPA; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138268
ISBN
9780691138268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.66

Paperback. Focusing on a contract involving Mexico's National Autonomous University, this book examines the practices through which researchers, plant vendors, indigenous cooperatives, and other actors put prospecting to work. It considers the consequences of linking scientific research and rural 'enfranchisement' to the logics of intellectual property. Series: In-Formation. Num Pages: 304 pages, 6 halftones. 3 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JHM; KNDP; RNC; RNF; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691095578
ISBN
9780691095578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.05

Hardback. What makes news new? This book investigates how news has re-invented itself at different historical moments--from medieval storytellers to 19th century telegraph news agencies to 21st century bloggers. It reaches beyond traditional journalism studies to track the evolution of the news and survey its wider cultural and historical context. Num Pages: 172 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
172
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405175524
ISBN
9781405175524
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.45

Hardcover. This collection of 28 tales are arranged by subjects and themes, such as: Bouki and Malice; stepmothers; animals; kings and princes; ghost, zonbi and tonton makout; and love and courtship. Liliane Nerette Louis includes a variety of traditional recipes and some historical background information. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 188 pages, colour and b&w photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: DNF; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 185 x 17. Weight in Grams: 610.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563085796
ISBN
9781563085796
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.85

paperback. When Norms Collide examines the conditions under which transnational activism leads individuals and communities to abandon local norms and embrace international ones. It investigates the local dynamics of norm conflicts around female genital mutilation and early marriage. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JPB; JPVH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190274924
ISBN
9780190274924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.59

Paperback. A unique book for parents whose relationships with their adolescent or adult children have not turned out as they expected that helps them deal with their pain and sense of loss, and take steps toward healing. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMH; VFJ; VFV; VFVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 20. Weight in Grams: 254.
Publisher
William Morrow Paperbacks
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061148439
ISBN
9780061148439
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.21

Paperback. The state of Israel is often spoken of as a haven for Jewish people, a place rooted in story of a nation dispersed, wandering earth in search of its homeland. Focusing on histories of Israel's marginalized stakeholders, the author demonstrates how these voices provide urgently needed resources for conflict analysis and peace building. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; GTJ; HRAM2; JPFN; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226008103
ISBN
9780226008103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.37

Paperback. A withering analysis of how ill-conceived, poorly-executed interventionist peace deals often precipitate greater long term hostility. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBS; GTJ; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849048316
ISBN
9781849048316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.46

Hardcover. Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) was one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance. He put before society a new ideal of human nature, emphasizing its divine potential. This title features his principles which have formed the basis of good government and inspired statesmen down the ages. Translator(s): Farndell, Arthur. Series: Commentaries by Ficino on Plato's Writings. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Shepheard-Walwyn (Publishers) Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780856832574
ISBN
9780856832574
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.28

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138884540
ISBN
9781138884540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBWX; JFSL9; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 230 x 10. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press United States
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780890134054
ISBN
9780890134054
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 29.66

Paperback. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; VFJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Hampton Roads Publishing Co United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9781571745002
ISBN
9781571745002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.87

Paperback. Based on a nation-wide survey, this text examines the implications of the financial relationship between church and state, whereby hundreds of millions of public dollars flow annually to religiously based non-profit organizations in America. Series: Religious Forces in the Modern Political World. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRC; JKSN1; JPH; KFFD; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 313.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742508187
ISBN
9780742508187
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 246 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; VSB; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 204 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Plume
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780142181928
ISBN
9780142181928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.67

Paperback. A collection of essays from scholars, pundits, activists, and political leaders the world over. It provides a panoramic perspective on an international controversy often marked more by heat than reason. Editor(s): Brooks, Roy L. Series: Critical America Series. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 185 x 255 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Publisher
NYU Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814713327
ISBN
9780814713327
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 33.63

Paperback. Series: Posthumanities. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 588.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816650460
ISBN
9780816650460
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.91

Paperback. Since 1990, more than 10 million people have been killed in the civil wars of failed states, and hundreds of millions more have been deprived of fundamental rights. This book examines how and why states decay and what, if anything, can be done to prevent them from collapsing. Editor(s): Rotberg, Robert I. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 line illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPHC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 235 x 21. Weight in Grams: 498.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691116723
ISBN
9780691116723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 32.94

Paperback. Since the early twentieth century, technological transfers from the United States to Latin American countries have involved technologies of violence for social control. This title includes essays that addresses the topic of state-sponsored terrorism in a variety of ways. Editor(s): Menjivar, Cecilia; Rodriguez, Nestor P. Num Pages: 388 pages, 1 graph, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KL; JKV; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292706798
ISBN
9780292706798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 35.59

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