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Hardcover. This book challenges the widely held conjecture that gangs represent 'the new face of youth crime', repudiating claims which situate the gang at the heart of sexual violence, mass shooting and control of the illegal drugs trade and examining how better we might understand the violence of the street and the organisations that inhabit it. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFFE; JKVC; JKVJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358080
- ISBN
- 9781137358080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.30
€ 127.30
Hardcover. This collection brings together international contributors from multiple disciplines to discuss the current public, social and governmental understandings and responses to sexual violence. Exploring issues such as how to manage sex offenders, the volume provides recommendations for how to reduce offending and improve community engagement. Editor(s): McCartan, Kieran. Series: Palgrave Studies in Risk, Crime and Society. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKVQ; JMU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358127
- ISBN
- 9781137358127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardcover. As the National Park Service prepares for its 2016 centennial, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the role of philanthropy and the national parks - exploring the challenges faced when working with non-profit philanthropic partners. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPW; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358202
- ISBN
- 9781137358202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Hardcover. Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner have been partners in life and work for more than 40 years. Over those years they have been comedic pioneers in television, sound recording, film, theater, and animation. This book explores the ways they have used and expanded notions of queer to make their unique impact on American culture. Num Pages: 202 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; ASZB; JFCA; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358233
- ISBN
- 9781137358233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.35
€ 138.35
Hardcover. A study of US-Syria relations, this book analyzes the legacy of mistrust between the two states and continuities and discontinuities over time. It challenges the purely realist and power-political explanation that is dominant and points to a politically embedded set of ideas rooted in anti-colonial Arab nationalist ideology. Series: Middle East Today. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 220 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358349
- ISBN
- 9781137358349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. This book analyzes the origins of conflicts and wars in the Persian Gulf, assesses the common factor(s) that have been their essential fuel, determines their fallout for the political, economic, and human development of the region, and provides insight into how they may be better contained. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPS; JW; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358370
- ISBN
- 9781137358370
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Drawing on work in social psychology, narrative ethics, and feminist philosophy, the author presents a new account which answers the standard objections while also giving practical guidance to individuals who take their group-related responsibilities seriously. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358653
- ISBN
- 9781137358653
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Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. This book analyzes the cultural foundations that underlie interpretations of international conflict and security among French and U.S. political leaders. Num Pages: 126 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1KBB; JPHV; JPSD; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358783
- ISBN
- 9781137358783
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Paperback. Barack Obama has faced many challenges in reversing US policy on the Middle East. This book highlights points of resistance to Obama's efforts regarding US foreign policy and what lessons may be learned from this experience for the remainder of his presidency. Editor(s): Akbarzadeh, Shahram. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; 3JM; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358813
- ISBN
- 9781137358813
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Condition: New
€ 66.38
€ 66.38
Hardcover. Political Performance in Syria, charts the history of a theatre that has sought the expansion of civil society and imagined alternate political realities. In doing so, the manuscript situates the current use of performance and theatre by artists of the Syrian Revolution within a long history of political contestation. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 3JJP; 3JM; AN; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358974
- ISBN
- 9781137358974
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.70
€ 66.70
Business Groups and Transnational Capitalism in Central America: Econo...
Bull, Benedicte, Castellacci, Fulvio, Kasahar...
Hardcover. This book investigates Central America's political economy seen through the lens of its powerful business groups. It provides unique insight into their strategies when confronted with a globalized economy, their impact on development of the isthmus, and how they shape the political and economic institutions governing local varieties of capitalism. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; JPS; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359391
- ISBN
- 9781137359391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book offers an innovative framework for understanding the role of civil society in regional and global policymaking. Using political economy analysis, Gerard demonstrates that ASEAN's people-oriented agenda builds legitimacy, while sidelining its detractors. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPL; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359469
- ISBN
- 9781137359469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardcover. This collection focuses on public sector coordination, key aspect of governments' have sought to tackle contemporary policy challenges. By guiding the reader through 20 case studies of novel coordination instruments from 12 countries, the compendium gives valuable lessons for achieving better coordination of public policies. Editor(s): Laegreid, Per; Randma-Liiv, Tiina; Rykkja, Lise H.; Sarapuu, Kulli. Series: Public Sector Organizations. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPB; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359629
- ISBN
- 9781137359629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.37
€ 67.37
Hardcover. This book defines the Korean development as the moral economy of growth derived from a synergy between strong state and strong society and argues that Confucian cultural orientation has played a critical role in the process. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPK; JPA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359728
- ISBN
- 9781137359728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 46.85
€ 53.37
€ 46.85
Hardcover. Nadine Godehardt analyzes how Chinese experts define Central Asia when they talk and write about policy issues related to China's immediate western neighbourhood. Series: Politics and Development of Contemporary China. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GTF; JPR; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359735
- ISBN
- 9781137359735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book seeks to address the question of how we should understand the impact of Mitt Romney's faith in the 2012 election. As the first Mormon to earn a presidential nomination from a major party, the book provides a comprehensive study of Romney's historic candidacy. Series: Palgrave Studies in Religion, Politics, and Policy. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; HRCZ; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 183 x 19. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137360748
- ISBN
- 9781137360748
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Hardcover. Highlighting the processes and missteps involved in creating and carrying out school desegregation policies in Chicago, Dionne Danns discusses the challenges of using the 1964 Civil Rights Act to implement school desegregation and the resultant limitations and effectiveness of government legislative power in bringing about social change. Series: Historical Studies in Education. Num Pages: 257 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBNC; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; JFSL; JNF; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137360915
- ISBN
- 9781137360915
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 46.85
€ 53.37
€ 46.85
Hardcover. Taking military charter schools as her subject, and drawing on years of research at one school in particular, Brooke Johnson explores the underpinings of a culture based on militarization and neoliberal educational reforms and probes its effects on individual identity and social interactions at the school. Series: New Frontiers in Education, Culture and Politics. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNL; JWT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137360922
- ISBN
- 9781137360922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 46.71
€ 53.37
€ 46.71
Hardcover. This volume demonstrates that Critical Friendship Theory can help distinguish education doctorate (EdD) programs from research doctorates (education PhDs). Drawing on multiple, detailed case studies of CFT implementation at universities, it covers curriculum and implementation, online and in-person education, challenges, and strategies for success. Num Pages: 243 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137360939
- ISBN
- 9781137360939
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.37€ 47.91
€ 53.37
€ 47.91
Paperback. Reviews the foreign policy of eleven Latin American countries and argues that a combination of pragmatism and ideology characterises contemporary Latin American approaches to international relations. Editor(s): Gardini, Gian Luca; Lambert, Peter. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 209 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137361769
- ISBN
- 9781137361769
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.38
€ 66.38