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Paperback. This text explores the key questions of the future reform of education in contemporary Britain with contributions from the leading experts in education, education policy, politics and sociology. Editor(s): Demaine, Jack. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682517
- ISBN
- 9780333682517
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€ 127.00
€ 127.00
Hardback. This work examines directions on issues of selection and educational opportunity, gender and racism and the question of school effectiveness and school improvements. The politics for the National Curriculum and its assessment are explored, alongside issues of lifelong learning and IT policy. Editor(s): Demaine, Jack. Num Pages: 217 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNK; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 435.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682500
- ISBN
- 9780333682500
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€ 127.64
€ 127.64
Hardback. By focusing on processes of social construction, stigmatization and categorization, the authors offer new insights into the development of government policies towards itinerants in general and the ethnicization of some in particular. They analyze the western images and representations of gypsies focusing on their functions for the labour market. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; HBTB; JFSL; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682418
- ISBN
- 9780333682418
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Condition: New
€ 127.72
€ 127.72
Hardback. Describing the steps made by Russia towards WTO membership, and underlining the present and expected difficulties, this work warns against a fundamentalist approach by WTO which may result in Russia's isolation in political and economic matters which would represent a danger to the whole world. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPSN; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 415.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333682180
- ISBN
- 9780333682180
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€ 127.48
€ 127.48
The Nature of Party Government. A Comparative European Perspective.
Blondel, Jean. Ed(S): Cotta, Maurizio
Hardback. Examines relationships between governments and supporting parties on a comparative European basis. It explores conflicts between governments, which should govern, and parties, which, being representative, wish to shape the way governments operate. Editor(s): Cotta, Maurizio. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPA; JPH; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681992
- ISBN
- 9780333681992
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Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
The Hollow Crown. Countervailing Trends in Core Executives.
. Ed(S): Weller, Patrick; Bakvis, Herman; Rho...
Paperback. This first volume in a set of comparative studies within the ESRC's Whitehall Programme focuses on core executives in five parliamentary democracies comparing the Westminster model as in Australia, Canada and Britain with the continental democracies of Germany and the Netherlands. Editor(s): Weller, Patrick; Bakvis, Herman; Rhodes, R. A. W. Series: Transforming Government. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDN; 1DFG; 1KBC; 1MBF; JPHC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681954
- ISBN
- 9780333681954
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
The Hollow Crown. Countervailing Trends in Core Executives.
. Ed(S): Bakvis, Herman; Rhodes, R. A. W.; We...
Hardback. This first volume in a set of comparative studies within the ESRC's Whitehall Programme focuses on core executives in five parliamentary democracies comparing the Westminster model as in Australia, Canada and Britain with the continental democracies of Germany and the Netherlands. Editor(s): Bakvis, Herman; Rhodes, R. A. W.; Weller, Patrick. Series: Transforming Government. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDN; 1DFG; 1KBC; 1MBF; JPHC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681947
- ISBN
- 9780333681947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23
Hardback. From 1955 to 1964 Britain was increasingly having to adapt its international commitments to the financial limitations, technological progress, and external challenges of the bipolar post-war world. This book examines British foreign policy during that period. Editor(s): Kaiser, Wolfram; Staerck, Gillian. Series: Contemporary History in Context S. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681930
- ISBN
- 9780333681930
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Condition: New
€ 227.94
€ 227.94
Hardback. In the STUDIES IN DIPLOMACY series, a study of the nature of middle power diplomacy in the post-Cold War era. The form and scope of this niche-building diplomatic activity are examined through case studies which include Canada, Australia, South Africa, Turkey, Malaysia, Argentina and Mexico. Editor(s): Cooper, Professor Andrew F. Series: Studies in Diplomacy. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW3; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681862
- ISBN
- 9780333681862
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Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardcover. This text argues that the British Prime Minister has become a president in the eyes of the electorate but remains a Prime Minister according to the constitution, and so prime ministers have been forced to stretch the constitutional rules about advice, and presidentialize their advisory systems. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPL; JPHC; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681855
- ISBN
- 9780333681855
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. This text surveys the fields of theories of postmodernism and criticizes some of the most common claims found in them about philosophy, science, and the relationship and literary techniques to metaphysics, epistemology, and political ideologies. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSA; DSB; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681640
- ISBN
- 9780333681640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardback. This text examines both the normative and the descriptive approaches to decision theory. Special emphasis is laid on "offshoots" of both theories to cognitive psychology, theoretical biology, and philosophy. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPQ; JMAL; JMR; PBB; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 39. Weight in Grams: 788.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681473
- ISBN
- 9780333681473
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Condition: New
€ 196.16
€ 196.16
hardcover. The book traces the end of hostilities and the laboured negotiations towards peace and elections in Mozambique. The motivations of the guerrilla movement and government are examined, as well as international responses. The lessons for conflict resolution and peacekeeping for Africa and beyond are discussed. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMQ; GTJ; HBJH; JPSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1998th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333681350
- ISBN
- 9780333681350
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Condition: New
€ 193.99
€ 193.99
Hardcover. A comparative study of British and French responses to the European Single Financial Market initiative. A policy network approach is applied to financial services and regional integration and detailed case studies compare the different regulatory regimes in the two countries. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPS; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333681091
- ISBN
- 9780333681091
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Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39
Hardback. This text examines the relations between Haiti and the United States through the literature of both countries. The West's mythification of Haiti is a strategy used to justify either ostracism or domination, a process traced here from the 19th century until it emerges strongly in the 1960s. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KJH; 2ABM; DSBF; DSBH; JFC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 269.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 199
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333680179
- ISBN
- 9780333680179
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Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Paperback. This text makes a contribution to considering leisure as a primary aspect of cultural life. Chris Rojek treats modern culture as performative, that is, there are strong pressures on us to keep busy, even if we are busy doing nothing. Leisure is analyzed as a "status placing" activity. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333680018
- ISBN
- 9780333680018
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 126.88
€ 126.88
Hardback. This text makes a contribution to considering leisure as a primary aspect of cultural life. Chris Rojek treats modern culture as performative, that is, there are strong pressures on us to keep busy, even if we are busy doing nothing. Leisure is analyzed as a "status placing" activity. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 243
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333680001
- ISBN
- 9780333680001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Hardback. Economic globalization has produced austere social jeopardy in extended parts of post-communist Europe with former Yugoslavia and its successor states as the most conspicuous example. This text is concerned with social reconstruction in the world's increasing number of complex emergencies. Editor(s): Schierup, Carl-Ulrik. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JH; JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333679029
- ISBN
- 9780333679029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. A study of the impact of globalization on political institutions and concepts. This book includes an analysis of the global economy, and examinations of the impact of the currents of globalization on national sovereignty, national identity, and the structure and role of government. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- MacMillan
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333678701
- ISBN
- 9780333678701
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.06
€ 127.06
Hardback. This work focuses on the way in which the European Community has transformed from a traditional international regime, based on classical international law, to a semi-federal polity where Community law and regulations trump national law and constitutions. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333678435
- ISBN
- 9780333678435
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93