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Hardcover. This book tackles the role of universities in driving economic growth. Their role as providers of talent, technology and new ideas is considered in the light of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. A series of expert authors consider success, opportunity and how national frameworks can be fine-tuned to deliver business success. Editor(s): Greenaway, Professor David; Rudd, Chris D. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; KCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320698
- ISBN
- 9781137320698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardback. Politicians, business leaders and citizens look with hope to the Latin American middle class for political stability and purchasing power, but the economic position of the middle class remains vulnerable. The contributors document the remarkable emergence of this middle group in Latin America, whose measurement turns out not to be an easy task. Editor(s): Dayton-Johnson, Jeff. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTF; JFSC; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 425.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137320780
- ISBN
- 9781137320780
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Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardcover. This book offers a bio-psycho-social approach to evidence-based practice in health and social care. The book presents current evidence on the influence of genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors on behaviour, a survey of developmental factors from childhood to old age, and implications for practice at each stage. Num Pages: 330 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JMC; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321121
- ISBN
- 9781137321121
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Condition: New
€ 119.69
€ 119.69
Hardcover. This book explores the everyday lives of 'lesbian' women in urban Russia. It explores changes and continuities by examining generational differences, and attends to regional variation by considering what 'lesbian' life looks like in different locations, problematising essentialist accounts of Russian sexualities and western-centric theorizations. Series: Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JFSJ1; JFSK1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321237
- ISBN
- 9781137321237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.29
€ 139.29
Hardcover. Domestic violence in adolescent romantic relationships is an increasingly important and only recently acknowledged social issue. This book provides conceptual frameworks for the design and evaluation of interventions with a focus on developing evidence based practice, as well as a research, practice and policy agenda for consideration. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP2; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321398
- ISBN
- 9781137321398
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.15
€ 62.15
hardcover. The Wolfenden Report of 1957 has long been recognized as a landmark in moves towards gay law reform. Less well known are the testimonials and statements of witnesses before the Wolfenden Committee, which provide the most complete and extensive array of perspectives we have on how homosexuality was understood in mid-twentieth century Britain. Series: Genders and Sexualities in History. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; HBJD1; HBLW3; JFSJ; JFSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 660.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321497
- ISBN
- 9781137321497
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Condition: New
€ 64.07
€ 64.07
Hardcover. Happiness, rather than being a private and subjective experience, is shaped, interpreted and articulated via culturally specific ways of thinking, being and acting. This highly original and timely book offers an empirical exploration of the ways in which being 'happy' is understood and articulated in contemporary society. Num Pages: 177 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321527
- ISBN
- 9781137321527
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.54
€ 118.54
Hardcover. Can society operate without gender and even biological sex classifications? Queer Post-Gender Ethics argues that we could exist, formulate our relationships and be sexual in more androgynous ways. Outlining a political vision for how a post-gender sociality might be achieved, it presents queer social practices for a truly gender neutral world. Series: Genders and Sexualities in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321619
- ISBN
- 9781137321619
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.52
€ 149.52
Hardcover. Focusing on the experiences of Russian migrants to the United Kingdom, this book explores the connection between migrations, homes and identities. It evaluates several approaches to studying them, and is structured around a series of case studies on attitudes to homemaking, food and cooking, and clothing. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DVUA; JFCD; JFFN; JFSL; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 15. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321770
- ISBN
- 9781137321770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.95
€ 61.95
Hardback. This cutting-edge volume is the first to address the burgeoning interest in drugs and Africa among scholars, policymakers, and the general public. It brings together an interdisciplinary group of leading academics and practitioners to explore the use, trade, production, and control of mind-altering substances on the continent Editor(s): Klantschnig, Gernot; Carrier, Neil C. M.; Ambler, Charles. Num Pages: 217 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH1; JHB; JHMC; JKVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321893
- ISBN
- 9781137321893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Paperback. This cutting-edge volume is the first to address the burgeoning interest in drugs and Africa among scholars, policymakers, and the general public. It brings together an interdisciplinary group of leading academics and practitioners to explore the use, trade, production, and control of mind-altering substances on the continent Editor(s): Klantschnig, Gernot; Carrier, Neil C. M.; Ambler, Charles. Num Pages: 217 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFFH1; JHB; JHMC; JKVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137321909
- ISBN
- 9781137321909
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.69
€ 61.69
Hardcover. With the rise of the knowledge economy, universities are under pressure to embrace not just their traditional missions of teaching and research but a third mission of serving economic and social development. This book examines the major strategies that governments in East Asia have adopted to promote this kind of innovation in the education sector. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 310 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- PALGRAVE
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322104
- ISBN
- 9781137322104
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 44.25
€ 54.99
€ 44.25
Hardcover. This book draws on a study of student transitions in higher education institutions to both unpack the concept of a learning transition and develop pedagogic strategies to enable learners to develop their learning careers. This book provides an original perspective on teaching and learning in higher education. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322111
- ISBN
- 9781137322111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.23
€ 63.23
Hardcover. This book reviews the period from the unification of Italy to the fascist era through significant Neapolitan performers such as Gilda Mignonette and Enrico Caruso. It traces the transformation of a popular tradition written in dialect into a popular tradition, written in Italian, that contributed to the production of "American" identity. Series: Italian & Italian American Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBBEY; AVGN; HBTB; JFFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322418
- ISBN
- 9781137322418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Hardcover. Informal folk narrative genres such as gossip, advice, rumor, and urban legends provide a unique window into popular formations of AIDS and gender conflict in Africa. The first book on the subject to draw primarily on such narratives, this book shows how they provide rich insights into the struggles of people living in an era of social upheaval. Series: Gender and Cultural Studies in Africa and the Diaspora. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMM; JFFH2; JFSJ1; JHBK5; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322449
- ISBN
- 9781137322449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. Brazil under Construction tracks how Brazil's major public works projects and the fiction surrounding them mark a twofold construction of the nation: the functional construction of the country's public infrastructure and the symbolic construction of nationhood. Series: New Directions in Latino American Cultures. Num Pages: 210 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; DSB; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 137 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322470
- ISBN
- 9781137322470
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.28
€ 108.28
Hardcover. This book argues that Americans' belief in post-racialism, rooted in both ideology and material progress among racial minorities, is wrong because both old and new patterns of racism continue to hinder the acceptance of African Americans as true equals in American society, despite the recent mobility of the black middle class. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFFN; JFSC; JFSL1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322678
- ISBN
- 9781137322678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.12
€ 62.12
Hardcover. Democracy has changed considerably in recent years to the extent that our contemporary understanding differs greatly from long-held democratic values. In this collection, renowned democratic theorists from Noam Chomsky to Francis Fukuyama give their thoughts on 'new democratic theory' and its implications for the study and practice of democracy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 218 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322760
- ISBN
- 9781137322760
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
The Invisible Hands of Political Parties in Presidential Elections. Pa...
Dowdle, Andrew; Limbocker, Scott; Yang, Dr. S...
Hardback. This book looks at networks of individual donors during early stages of presidential primary electons to determine party unity. It directly challenges the commonly-held perception that a "divisive" primary is a problem for the political party in the general election. Num Pages: 155 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JPHF; JPL; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 155
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322791
- ISBN
- 9781137322791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.95
€ 61.95
Hardcover. What according to democratic theorists should the ordinary citizen know about politics? What does several decades of empirical research about citizens' political knowledge tell us? And why should we care? This book offers a comprehensive outline of the vast literature on political knowledge and by providing an analytical framework for its studying Series: The Theories, Concepts and Practices of Democracy. Num Pages: 125 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137322852
- ISBN
- 9781137322852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.64
€ 61.64