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Hardcover. This book consists of a fundamental deconstruction and reconstruction of the key concepts of Criminology and The Sociology of Law, providing a coherent expression of the relationships between these newly constructed concepts and thus a radically new statement of the relationship between society, crime and the law. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JKV; LAR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230216815
ISBN
9780230216815
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.25

Hardcover. A Critical Humanitarian Intervention Approach explores ways of reconceptualising security in terms of Ken Booth's Theory of World Security. This approach, focusing on human development more broadly can improve upon the theoretical and practical limitations of solidarist theories on the subject of humanitarian intervention. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWYK; GTJ; JPA; JPSF; LBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230216563
ISBN
9780230216563
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.74

Hardcover. Drawing on both Development Studies and post-Soviet literature, this study examines projects in Siberia since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Focusing on critical accounts of development projects in Siberia, managed by the author, this book provides a first-hand account of the successes and failures of development aid. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230216389
ISBN
9780230216389
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.25

Hardcover. Examining the appropriation of transgressive, violent female figures from ancient Greek literature and myth by late Victorian writers, Olverson reveals the extent to which ancient antagonists like the murderous Medea and the sinister Circe were employed as a means to protest against and comment upon contemporary social and political institutions. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSBF; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230215597
ISBN
9780230215597
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardcover. How do African states respond to the mass arrival and prolonged presence of refugees? This book answers this question by drawing on recent case studies and examining the politics behind refugee policy in Africa. The implications of this approach are important not only for the study of asylum in Africa, but also for the future of refugee protection. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFD; JPV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 147 x 18. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230215047
ISBN
9780230215047
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 149.89

Hardcover. This book looks at the provision of finance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by the IMF and World Bank in return for economic liberalization, exploring the political motivations of funding and geo-politics in recipients. The effectiveness of funding is questioned, with evidence from four MENA countries. Num Pages: 237 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JKSR; KCM; KFF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 525.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230211964
ISBN
9780230211964
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.43

Paperback. Chris Cook lifts the lid on the 'third Party;' charting their fascinating journey over the last century, from the landslide victory of 1906 under Asquith, via their descent into divisions and decline in the interwar years, to in-depth analysis of the 2010 British Election and their return to Government in the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JMC; JPFK; JPHF; JPL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
7 Rev ed
Number of pages
370
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210448
ISBN
9780230210448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.07

Hardcover. Chris Cook lifts the lid on the 'third Party;' charting their fascinating journey over the last century, from the landslide victory of 1906 under Asquith, via their descent into divisions and decline in the interwar years, to in-depth analysis of the 2010 British Election and their return to Government in the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JMC; JPFK; JPHF; JPL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Seventh Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210431
ISBN
9780230210431
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.09

Hardcover. The potential of crime prevention, security and community safety is constrained by implementation failure. This book presents a carefully-designed system of good practice, the 5Is, which handles the complexities of real world prevention, this aims to improve the performance of prevention, and advance process evaluation. Series: Crime Prevention and Security Management. Num Pages: 360 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 26. Weight in Grams: 528.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210363
ISBN
9780230210363
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.63

Hardcover. This practical, user-friendly guide examines ethics in research. It helps researchers to manage ethical dilemmas that arise while research is being planned, conducted and reported and includes a unique 'ethical review checklist', as well as other useful features, to aid ethics in practice. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; HPQ; JFM; JHBC; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210356
ISBN
9780230210356
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.78

Paperback. Drawing on recent experience to identify and explore the main components of peace processes, this collection is organized around five main themes: planning for peace during periods of violence, the process of negotiations, the effects of violence on peace processes, peace accords and securing the settlement. Editor(s): Darby, John; Mac Ginty, Roger. Num Pages: 424 pages, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: GTJ; JWLP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 171 x 231 x 25. Weight in Grams: 646.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
401
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210219
ISBN
9780230210219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 117.95

Hardcover. Ronald Dworkin's work on equality has shaped debates in the field of distributive justice for nearly three decades. In this book Alexander Brown attempts to provide a critique but also a defence of that work, and to extend equality of resources globally. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230210158
ISBN
9780230210158
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardcover. The Millennium ushered in renewed interest and investment in global health, in part because of concerns that globalization would intensify the risks of ill-health. But are we taking advantage of emerging opportunities? This book shines a light on the central actors, institutions and mechanisms involved and proposes an agenda for meaningful action. Editor(s): Hein, Wolfgang; Drager, Nick. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 29. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230209923
ISBN
9780230209923
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 162.03

Paperback. Music has extraordinary power to move us, but how and why does it affect us? What is going on, emotionally, physically and cognitively when listeners have strong emotional responses to music? This is a highly readable, original and philosophically important book for anyone who has ever been moved by music. Num Pages: 183 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AV; HPM; HPN; JMR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230209909
ISBN
9780230209909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 72.48

Hardcover. This is the first full-length study of the organization that incubated Britain's most provocative and successful fascist movement. Exploring Sir Oswald Mosley's secession from Labour, his evolving politics and his eventual embrace of fascism, this book examines the process by which he transformed from Labour politician to fascist. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJG; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFQ; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230206977
ISBN
9780230206977
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.82

Hardcover. This book explores how public cultures shape women's military participation within the European Union. It analyzes the way in which different policy options have been elaborated in the United Kingdom, France and Germany and examines patterns of women's military participation across societies. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSJ1; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230206892
ISBN
9780230206892
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.32

Hardcover. Can we rule states through the same means that have been used to rule individuals? Men and States tackles this issue by analyzing the presuppositions of the domestic analogy and provides the tools to assess its validity in different contexts and theories. Num Pages: 187 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 163 x 16. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230206816
ISBN
9780230206816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardcover. Addressing issues related to the physical, cultural, ideological and psychological relocation of English, this volume provides a critical examination of current sociolinguistic study of English in the world and suggests a new approach which focuses more on ideological and psychological aspects of the phenomenon. Series: Language and Globalization. Num Pages: 170 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CFB; CFG; JFFS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230206656
ISBN
9780230206656
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.29

Hardcover. Simon Reich presents an interpretation of the relationship between material (hard) and social (soft) power, with implications for the alternative ways these link and the impact of these linkages on the future of American policy. Global Norms offers a new way of understanding both theory and policy in the 21st Century. Series: Palgrave Studies in International Relations. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 145 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230205932
ISBN
9780230205932
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.47

Hardcover. Queer Writing provides the first full-length study of homoeroticism in Jean Genet's fiction. It shows how the theory of writing elaborated in his work provides a new way to understand homosexual literature, not as the inscription of a stable sexual subjectivity but as the mobilization of a perverse dynamic within the text. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DNF; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 415.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230205857
ISBN
9780230205857
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

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