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Hardcover. Imagine planning an event like the Olympics. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, or how many will attend. This is what humanitarian logisticians are up against. Oversights result in serious consequences for the victims of disasters. So they have to get it right, fast. Series: Insead Business Press. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSR; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205758
- ISBN
- 9780230205758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.54
€ 83.54
Hardcover. Arguing that metaphor and the figurative are central to constructions and narrations of adolescence in America, this book uses a wide array of fictional and critical work, including texts by important authors such as Sylvia Plath, Joyce Carol Oates and Jeffrey Eugenides, to provide original and provocative new readings of adolescence. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; DSBH; DSK; JFSP2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205512
- ISBN
- 9780230205512
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. Examines the Labour Party's approach to constitutional reforms in historical context, and how these have been pursued more to 'modernize' political institutions, rather that radically transform them. Explains the reasons for this constitutional conservatism, and the debates which specific reform proposals have prompted in the Party. Num Pages: 417 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 655.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205352
- ISBN
- 9780230205352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.27
€ 68.27
Globalization and the State: Volume II: Trade Agreements, Inequality, ...
Peláez, Carlos M., Peláez, Carlos A.
Hardcover. This book analyzes the issues surrounding globalization and explores the prospects of the global economy, as well as the potential vulnerabilities. Issues covered include trade agreements, poverty and inequality, financial globalization, the environment, international economic law and threats to the future of globalization. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205314
- ISBN
- 9780230205314
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.32
€ 128.32
Globalization and the State: Volume I: International Institutions, Fin...
Peláez, Carlos M., Peláez, Carlos A.
Hardcover. The process of globalization is dynamic in the direction of increasing integration. The effects of economic events in one part of the world affect economic affairs in other parts of the world. This book focuses on the role of the state in IEFP and also explores how institutions and trade affect globalization. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205291
- ISBN
- 9780230205291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardcover. The book evaluates alternative policy options for the African countries to overcome the food crisis and the changing structure of world trade to sustain their impressive growth of the early 2000s.These policies must go beyond economic reforms and seek a solution to the entrenched political problems that divided the continent. Num Pages: 351 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFA; JPHV; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205284
- ISBN
- 9780230205284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardcover. This book uses the work of Jurgen Habermas to interrogate leisure as a meaningful, theoretical concept. Drawing on examples from sport, culture and tourism, and going beyond concerns about the grand project of leisure, Spracklen argues that leisure is central to understanding wider debates about identity, postmodernity and globalization. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHBA; JHBS; W. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205253
- ISBN
- 9780230205253
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.70
€ 116.70
Hardcover. The antibureaucratic revolution was the most crucial episode of Yugoslav conflicts after Tito. Drawing on primary sources and cutting-edge research, this book explains how popular unrest contributed to the fall of communism and the rise of a new form of authoritarianism, competing nationalisms and the break-up of Yugoslavia. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWYS; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; HBTV; JPFC; JPVR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205215
- ISBN
- 9780230205215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Hardcover. Ten essays on the nature of fascism by a leading scholar in the field, focusing on how to understand and apply fascist ideology to various movements since the twentieth century, Mussolini's prophesied 'fascist century'. Includes studies of fascism's attempted temporal revolution; Nazism as extended case-study; and fascism's postwar evolution. Editor(s): Feldman, Matthew; Griffin, Roger. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPFQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205185
- ISBN
- 9780230205185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.77
€ 128.77
Hardcover. Applying research into assessments of community theatre, epidemiology, and young people's shared and private stories using a wide range of methodologies, this book explores the potential efficacy of community theatre to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania with reference to several other comparable sites in Africa. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFGT; AN; JFFH2; MBNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230205154
- ISBN
- 9780230205154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Paperback. How do European states adjust to international markets? Why do French governments of both left and right face a public confidence crisis? In this book, leading experts on France chart the dramatic changes that have taken place in its polity, economy and society since the 1980s and develop an analysis of social change relevant to all democracies. Editor(s): Culpepper, Pepper D.; Hall, Peter A.; Palier, Bruno. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; JP; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230204478
- ISBN
- 9780230204478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. This cutting-edge handbook, written by foremost authoritative scholars, presents the main theoretical and empirical issues involved in current Europeanization research. It evaluates the achievements and shortcomings of the growing literature. As an advanced reference book it also sets the parameters for Europeanization research in the coming years. Editor(s): Graziano, Paolo R.; Vink, Maarten Peter. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 668.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230204317
- ISBN
- 9780230204317
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.31
€ 68.31
Organizational Stress Management: A Strategic Approach
Cooper, Cary L., Sutherland, Valerie J, Weinb...
Hardcover. Including practical advice on how to conduct a stress audit and how to target stress 'hot spots' within an organization, Organizational Stress Management provides a fresh strategic model for the manager concerned with the negative effects stress can have both on company performance and the quality of life of individuals at work. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMJ; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203921
- ISBN
- 9780230203921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.91
€ 67.91
The Northern Ireland Question: The Peace Process and the Belfast Agree...
Barton, Brian, Roche, Patrick J.
Hardcover. The book examines how the Belfast Agreement came about and its effect on unionism, nationalism, the paramilitaries, electoral support for local parties and the constitutional position of Northern Ireland. It also considers the extent to which the Agreement may be regarded as an exercise in political cynicism or the basis for lasting peace. Num Pages: 298 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; GTJ; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203808
- ISBN
- 9780230203808
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardcover. Herbert Spencer remains a significant but poorly understood figure in 19th century intellectual life. His ideas on evolution ranged across the natural sciences and philosophy, and he pioneered new ideas in psychology and sociology. This book comprehensively examines his work and strips away common misconceptions about his sociology. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203792
- ISBN
- 9780230203792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.60
€ 68.60
Hardcover. International researchers examine the interplay between gender and metaphor in political language in the UK, USA, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Singapore. They draw on a variety of corpus data to determine to what extent conceptual metaphors used by women in political power differ with, or remain the same as that of men. Editor(s): Ahrens, Kathleen. Num Pages: 288 pages, 40 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: CFG; CFP; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203457
- ISBN
- 9780230203457
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.00
€ 128.00
Paperback. This comprehensive guide to research and debate centres around language learning in childhood, the age factor and the different contexts where language learning happens, including home and school contexts. The scope is wide, capturing examples of studies with different age groups, different methodological approaches and different languages. Series: Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics. Num Pages: 312 pages, 7 tables. BIC Classification: CFDC; CFDM; CJA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203426
- ISBN
- 9780230203426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.47
€ 138.47
Hardcover. An exploratory study, based on group discussions and in-depth interviews of real managers, that examines different aspects of the life cycle to clarify why so few women get to the top. It offers advice on how to establish priorities, and explores existing stereotypes within organizations regarding women in upper management. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; KJM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202993
- ISBN
- 9780230202993
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.44
€ 66.44
Hardcover. Martin Flanagan uses Bakhtin's notions of dialogism, chronotope and polyphony to address fundamental questions about film form and reception, focussing particularly on the way cinematic narrative utilises time and space in its very construction. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APFA; HPCF3; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202962
- ISBN
- 9780230202962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. This day by day account of the Dreyfus Affair chronicles for the first time in English the drama that destabilized French society (1894-1906) and reverberated across the world. Meticulous research, new translations of key documents, a wealth of primary sources and illustrations and a select bibliography make this an indispensable reference work. Num Pages: 560 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; HBLW; HBTB; JFSR1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 856.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202856
- ISBN
- 9780230202856
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01