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Paperback. The dynamics, politics, and richness of knowledge production in social movements and social activist contexts are often overlooked. This book contends that some of the most radical critiques and understandings of dominant ideologies and power structures, and visions of social change, have emerged from those spaces. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JNA; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310774
- ISBN
- 9781137310774
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Condition: New
€ 97.04€ 79.98
€ 97.04
€ 79.98
Hardcover. Human embryos and foetuses are highly public and contested figures. Their visual images appear across a wide range of forums. They have become commercial commodities as part of the IVF industry and are the focus of intense debates regarding concepts of personhood. This book discusses these issues, drawing on social and cultural theory and research. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBF; MBS; MFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310712
- ISBN
- 9781137310712
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€ 66.29
€ 66.29
Hardcover. Russia remains among the top-5 greenhouse gas emitters in the world and thus an important player in the field of international climate politics. To gain a deeper understanding of how Russian climate politics is formed, the changing and somewhat unexpected role scientists and scientific knowledge play in shaping Russian policymaking is explored. Num Pages: 130 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPQ; JPS; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310514
- ISBN
- 9781137310514
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Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Hardcover. This book combines the two most important typologies of capitalist diversity; Esping-Andersen's welfare regime typology and Hall and Soskice's 'Varieties of Capitalism' typology, into a unified typology of capitalist diversity. The author shows empircally that certain welfare states bundle together with certain production systems. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPA; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310293
- ISBN
- 9781137310293
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Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardcover. Ralf Emmers assesses whether the joint exploration and development of resources can act as a means to reduce tensions in contested territories. Num Pages: 96 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQB; JPS; RND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 278.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310132
- ISBN
- 9781137310132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.84
€ 65.84
Hardcover. Jim Armstrong explores emerging approaches to the capacity development of developing nations. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JKSR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 213 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137310101
- ISBN
- 9781137310101
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Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. This book provides an in-depth look into the cognitive and argumentative nature of political discourse with a focus on the role and place of conceptual metaphors in practical argumentation. Neagu's empirical investigation centres on the corpus of the American Presidential debates in 2008 and speeches by Barack Obama from 2009-2011. Num Pages: 139 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFGR; JPA; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137309891
- ISBN
- 9781137309891
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Condition: New
€ 66.12
€ 66.12
Hardcover. Katherine Tonkiss offers a succinct account of constitutional patriotism theory, specifically arguing that it involves a commitment to free migration. She draws on qualitative research to explore the implications of this claim for the dynamics of post-national identity and belonging in local communities. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPFM; JPL; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137309075
- ISBN
- 9781137309075
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Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. This book offers the first multi-case analysis of the politics of ethnic remixing in an expanding EU, including studies on Central Europe, the Balkans and Cyprus. Tesser explains the politics of minority return in a post-national Europe, with particular attention to the long-term aftermath of minority removal as a conflict resolution policy. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL1; JHMP; JPSN2; RGCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 466.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308764
- ISBN
- 9781137308764
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Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. Jeffreys explores the spiritual consequences and ethics of modern solitary confinement and emphasizes how solitary confinement damages our spiritual lives. He focuses particularly on how it destroys one's relationship to time and undermines our creativity, and proposes institutional changes in order to mitigate profound damage to prisoners. Series: Content and Context in Theological Ethics. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAM1; HRLP5; JKVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308610
- ISBN
- 9781137308610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Native American Communities on Health and Disability: Borderland Dialo...
Lovern, Lavonna L., Locust, Carol
Hardcover. This volume offers a unique and real dialogue between Western/Academic and Native American/Indigenous voices on the concepts of disability and wellness. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL9; JHB; MBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308603
- ISBN
- 9781137308603
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Condition: New
€ 139.11
€ 139.11
Hardcover. This anthology is a symposium on queer space and queer utopias. Through the presentation of empirical work by contemporary queer theorists this book aims to create a critical dialogue about the emergence of queer spaces and the ways in which they aim to further queer futurity. Editor(s): Jones, Angela. Series: Critical Studies in Gender, Sexuality, and Culture. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JFSJ; JFSK; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308597
- ISBN
- 9781137308597
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardcover. Investigations into how the brain actually works have led to remarkable discoveries and these findings carry profound implications for interpreting literature. This study applies recent breakthroughs from neuroscience and evolutionary psychology in order to deepen our understanding of John Donne's Songs and Sonnets. Series: Cognitive Studies in Literature and Performance. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBD; DSC; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308337
- ISBN
- 9781137308337
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Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardcover. This book traces the rise of the political dynasty in the Middle East and, in the process, provides the context for the current Arab uprising. The author shows that a father-to-son transfer of power has no basis in Islam, and yet the idea of dynastic power became entrenched in the Middle East. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBJF1; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137308115
- ISBN
- 9781137308115
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Tony Heron examines recent global policy responses to the erosion of non-reciprocal tariff and quota preferences caused trade liberalizing by focusing on a sample of small, middle income countries which have historically enjoyed favourable access to OECD markets. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 174 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307910
- ISBN
- 9781137307910
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Paperback. This book shows how France and Britain are leaders in EU security and defence policy, explaining why both states need each other in this policy area. The lack of relevant military capacity in Europe today implies that the US favours a strong EU in this field. The paperback provides an update on the EU's position as an international security actor. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 247 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307620
- ISBN
- 9781137307620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.14
€ 66.14
Hardcover. This study investigates the various extreme-rightist leagues in Algeria, with particular attention to certain key themes, among them the rabid xenophobia directed at the Jewish population and local Muslims. It demonstrates that fascism helped to construct a racial hierarchy to preserve European hegemony and a pool of cheap labor. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBA; 3JJG; HBJH; HBLW; HBTQ; JPFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137307088
- ISBN
- 9781137307088
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Paperback. Realism and the Audiovisual Media constitutes a major original contribution to contemporary scholarship on realism, one of the most fundamental concepts in audiovisual studies. Editor(s): Nagib, Lucia; Mello, Cecilia. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; APT; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137306739
- ISBN
- 9781137306739
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.48
€ 66.48
Hardcover. Bad Presidents seeks to interpret the meaning of presidential 'badness' by investigating the ways in which eleven presidents were 'bad.' The author brings a unique, and often amusing perspective on the idea of the presidency, and begins a new conversation about the definition of presidential success and failure. Series: The Evolving American Presidency. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137306586
- ISBN
- 9781137306586
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Paperback. A different approach to French liberalism which, rather than beginning with an a priori definition of liberalism, focuses on the political thought of Benjamin Constant and Germaine de Stael, to advance a new interpretation of the timing and character of French (and more broadly European) liberalism. Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural and Intellectual History. Num Pages: 290 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HPCD; HPS; JPA; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137306432
- ISBN
- 9781137306432
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.41
€ 66.41