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Hardcover. This book seeks to explore the development and policy implications of South-South migration, specifically with regard to the role and challenges for social policy. It examines the linkages and impact of migration on gender and care regimes, human resource flows, remittances, poverty, and political organizations by or for migrants. Editor(s): Hujo, Katja; Piper, Nicola. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JHBD; KC; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271586
- ISBN
- 9780230271586
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Condition: New
€ 119.10
€ 119.10
Hardcover. Although we associate the Third Reich above all with suffering, pain and fear, pleasure played a central role in its social and cultural dynamics. This book explores the relationship between the rationing of pleasures as a means of political stabilization and the pressure on the Nazi regime to cater to popular cultural expectations. Editor(s): Swett, Pamela E. (McMaster University, Ontario); Ross, Corey; DAlmeida, Fabrice. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBTB; HBWQ; JHBS; JPFQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 512.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition/First Printing
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271685
- ISBN
- 9780230271685
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€ 120.20
€ 120.20
Hardcover. This book explores understandings and experiences of 'dirty work' - tasks or occupations that are seen as disgusting and degrading. It complicates the 'clean/dirty' divide in the context of organizations and work and illustrates some of the complex ways in which dirty work identities are managed. Editor(s): Simpson, Ruth; Slutskaya, Natasha; Lewis, Patricia; Hopfl, Heather. Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 220 x 13. Weight in Grams: 470.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277137
- ISBN
- 9780230277137
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Condition: New
€ 62.76
€ 62.76
Hardcover. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure? Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Series: Bocconi on Management. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398. Economic and Sociological Perspectives. Series: Bocconi on Management. 232 pages, 1 tables, 1 figures. Editor(s): Amato, Massimo; Doria, Luigi; Fantacci, Luca. Money is an important instrument of calculation: as a unit of account and means of payment, it serves the purpose of exchange. Yet, it is increasingly becoming itself an object of exchange and calculation on financial markets, which tend less to the production and exchange of real goods. The question therefore is: has the economy lost its measure?. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHB; KCA; KCBM; KFF. Dimension: 143 x 223 x 19. Weight: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277779
- ISBN
- 9780230277779
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Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
Hardcover. This book explores and celebrates imaginative and creative approaches to youth research, showcasing a wide range of innovative methods including music elicitation, mental mapping, blog analysis and mobile methods. Editor(s): Heath, Sue; Walker, Charlie. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GPS; JFSP2; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278493
- ISBN
- 9780230278493
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Condition: New
€ 119.43
€ 119.43
Hardcover. This book explores the social and political significance of contemporary recognition contests in areas such as disability, race and ethnicity, nationalism, class and sexuality, drawing on accounts from Europe, the USA, Latin America, the Middle East and Australasia. Editor(s): McLaughlin, Janice; Phillimore, Peter; Richardson, Diane. Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JHBA; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280502
- ISBN
- 9780230280502
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Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardcover. A seminal text in European studies, which addresses issues of research design and causal analysis. The chapters draw on different methodological traditions, notions of causality, and methods and use strong research design to address substantive problems in public policy, party politics, foreign policy and legislative studies. Editor(s): Exadaktylos, Theofanis; Radaelli, Claudio M. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JHBC; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 220 x 13. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285316
- ISBN
- 9780230285316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover. Examining the debate on quality of jobs in Europe, this book focuses on the work-life balance-a central element of the EU agenda. It addresses tensions between work and private life, examining job quality, job security, working conditions and time-use patterns of individuals and households as well as institutional contexts. Editor(s): Drobnic, Sonja; Guillen, Ana M.; Guillen Rodriguez, Ana. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHBL; JPB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 215 x 24. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230289499
- ISBN
- 9780230289499
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Condition: New
€ 63.43
€ 63.43
Hardcover. This volume analyzes and compares seven EU countries' labour market and pension reforms in order to assess whether income security in old age will still be ensured in the future. Editor(s): Hinrichs, Karl; Jessoula, Matteo. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JKSB; JPB; JPSN2; KCR; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230290068
- ISBN
- 9780230290068
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.74
€ 62.74
Hardcover. Offering a comparative perspective, this book examines working poverty - those in work who are still classified as 'poor'. It argues that the growth in numbers of working poor in Europe is due to the transition from a Keynesian Welfare State to a 'post-fordist' model of production. Editor(s): Fraser, Neil; Gutierrez, Rodolfo; Pena-Casas, Ramon. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; JHBL; JKS; JPB; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 138 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230290105
- ISBN
- 9780230290105
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€ 63.87
€ 63.87
Hardcover. This collection describes the changing structure of employment during the period of robust employment expansion that preceded the credit crunch and features contributions from a team of leading labour market researchers from Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Fernandez-Macias, Enrique; Hurley, John; Storrie, Donald. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; JHBL; KCF; KCZ; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297791
- ISBN
- 9780230297791
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Condition: New
€ 63.00
€ 63.00
Hardcover. This collection addresses the complexity of care arrangements in contemporary Europe, developing new insights into debates about the care crisis, gender equality, the division of work and the reconciliation of care and work. Editor(s): Dahl, Hanne Marlene; Keranen, Marja; Kovalainen, Anne. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSJ; JHBL; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230299696
- ISBN
- 9780230299696
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.34
€ 62.34
Hardcover. Across the world, there has been a growing dissatisfaction with the tempo of modern life. Described simply as the 'slow phenomenon', this volume explores this new brand of living that entails not simply slowing down but an embracing of alternative activities that promote meaning, thoughtfulness, engagement and authenticity. Editor(s): Osbaldiston, Nick. Series: Consumption and Public Life. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFT; JHBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230299764
- ISBN
- 9780230299764
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardcover. This book analyzes how the current generation of young adults enters the labour market and tries to create their own autonomous household, with or without children, exploring questions such as what does it mean to be a young adult in Europe today and what social policies help them to combine work and family life? Editor(s): Knijn, Trudie. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFSP2; JHBK; JHBL; JKS; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300255
- ISBN
- 9780230300255
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. This book addresses current debates in the field of social cohesion. It examines the ethics and policy making of social cohesion and explores various means for promoting social cohesion including history education, citizenship education, language, human rights based teacher training and school partnerships. Editor(s): Shuayb, Maha. Series: Education, Economy and Society. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNA; JNF; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300262
- ISBN
- 9780230300262
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. Including a stellar line-up of international scholars, this book is an ambitious analysis of cosmopolitanism that will push the debate into new arenas, open up new lines of inquiry and have an impact on the study of globalization and global processes for years to come. Editor(s): Robertson, Roland; Krossa, Anne Sophie. Series: Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 222 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230302624
- ISBN
- 9780230302624
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Paperback. Including a stellar line-up of international scholars, this book is an ambitious analysis of cosmopolitanism that will push the debate into new arenas, open up new lines of inquiry and have an impact on the study of globalization and global processes for years to come. Editor(s): Robertson, Roland; Krossa, Anne Sophie. Series: Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHBA; JHMC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 139 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230302631
- ISBN
- 9780230302631
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.87
€ 61.87
Hardcover. Beyond Citizenship? Feminism and the Transformation of Belonging pushes debates about citizenship and feminist politics in new directions, challenging us to think 'beyond citizenship', and to engage in feminist re-theorizations of the experience and politics of belonging. Editor(s): Roseneil, Sasha. Series: Citizenship, Gender and Diversity. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFFS; JFSJ; JHB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230320543
- ISBN
- 9780230320543
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.82
€ 62.82
Hardcover. A collection of original articles that explore social aspects of the phenomenon of icon. Having experienced the benefits and realized the limitations of so called 'linguistic turn', sociology has recently acknowledged a need to further expand its horizons. Editor(s): Alexander, Jeffrey C.; Bartmanski, Dominik; Giesen, Bernhard. Series: Cultural Sociology. Num Pages: 271 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; JFD; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340053
- ISBN
- 9780230340053
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.10
€ 63.10
Hardcover. This book challenges the discourses, narrative frames, and systems of beliefs that support and promote violence and conflict, it defines new comprehensive approaches to human security as preventative and empowering to individuals, and it provides conceptual frameworks and methodological tools for enhancing the processes of communicating peace. Editor(s): Korostelina, Karina V. Num Pages: 295 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JHBA; JHMC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340138
- ISBN
- 9780230340138
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Condition: New
€ 62.84
€ 62.84
Hardcover. Written by scholars from both inside and outside China, this wide-ranging collection of essays explores the complexity of the relationship between governance and civil society by combining theoretical exploration and empirical case studies based on the governance practice in China. Editor(s): Yu, Jianxing; Guo, Sujian. Num Pages: 253 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHB; JPA; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230340961
- ISBN
- 9780230340961
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Condition: New
€ 62.56
€ 62.56
Hardcover. Based on the case of the ILO, both as an actor and driver of international social policy, this collection explores the internationalization process of social rights, in a number of national and international contexts. This collection brings together a variety of new scholarship by a group of highly qualified and internationally renowned scholars. Editor(s): Kott, Sandrine; Droux, Joelle. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 361 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBLW; HBTB; JFFS; JHBL; JPSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230343658
- ISBN
- 9780230343658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.82
€ 118.82
Hardcover. Drawing on the writings of Foucault, this book explores the politics and power-dynamics of family life, examining how everyday obligations such as attending school, going to work and staying healthy are organized through the family. The book includes an essay by Foucault, Les desordres des familles, translated here in English for the first time. Editor(s): Duschinsky, Robbie; Rocha, Leon Antonio. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348479
- ISBN
- 9780230348479
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.54
€ 62.54
Paperback. This interdisciplinary book indicates the need to address well-being from individual, community and social perspectives in an integrated manner. The book complements the harm-based focus of much social scientific research into health. Chapters by a wide range of academics present a new dynamic view of well-being for the twenty-first Century. Editor(s): Haworth, John; Hart, Graham. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMS; MBNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230355682
- ISBN
- 9780230355682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 119.25
€ 119.25