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Paperback. What comes next for a former leader in a democracy - a Prime Minister or President obliged to leave office because they have lost an election, come to the end of their constitutionally-fixed term, lost the backing of their party, or chosen to leave? This book analyses the role and political influence of former leaders in Western democratic states. Editor(s): Theakston, Kevin; Vries, J.De; De Vries, Jouke. Series: Palgrave Studies in Political Leadership. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPB; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349339716
- ISBN
- 9781349339716
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Demonstrating that the family is both distinctive in its own right and deeply interwoven with other institutions, this title examines the roles of education, work, leisure, consumption, legal regulation, public administration, and biology in shaping the ways we court and marry, bear and raise children, and make and break family bonds. Editor(s): Tipton, Steven M.; Witte, John, Jr. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBK; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010666
- ISBN
- 9781589010666
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€ 76.10
€ 76.10
Paperback. How can human capabilities be articulated and promoted in practice? How can the challenges encountered in its application be addressed? This volume answers these research questions through nine country case studies from the Global North and the Global South. Editor(s): Tiwari, Meera; Ibrahim, Solava. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHBC; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 369.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349433636
- ISBN
- 9781349433636
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€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. While tracing the historical emergence of the cafe as a social institution and noting its multiple faces and functions in the modernity of the occident, three themes run like threads of varying texture through the chapters: the social connectivity and inclusion of cafes, cafe as surrogate office, and cafe as site of exchange for news and views. Editor(s): Tjora, Aksel; Scambler, Graham. Num Pages: 208 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFSR; JHB; JHBS; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349446438
- ISBN
- 9781349446438
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€ 137.55
€ 137.55
Paperback. Japanese leaders and often the media too have substituted symbols for strategy in dealing with Asia. This comprehensive review of four periods over twenty years exposes the strategic gap in viewing individually and collectively China, Taiwan, the Korean peninsula, Russia, Central Asia, and regionalism. Editor(s): Togo, K.; Ferguson, J. Series: Strategic Thought in Northeast Asia. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 287
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349536177
- ISBN
- 9781349536177
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. Focuses on the most basic of human interactions - love and attachment in all of their permutations and the barriers that exist to achieving closeness. This work addresses specific topics such as: gender, class, race, and ethnicity. It presents a comprehensive understanding of love in all of its various configurations. Editor(s): Tosone, Carol; Aiello, Theresa. Num Pages: 236 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBK; JMAL; JMH; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 535.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765701855
- ISBN
- 9780765701855
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€ 138.63
€ 138.63
Paperback. Editor(s): Tosse, Falkencrone; Puurula, Bergstedt; Tosese, Sigrart. Num Pages: 276 pages, charts. BIC Classification: 1DN; JHBC; JNP; JNRV; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Tapir Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788251913072
- ISBN
- 9788251913072
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€ 24.99€ 18.88
€ 24.99
€ 18.88
Paperback. This collection provides a comprehensive insight into disabled children and youth in Nordic countries. It seeks to understand the experiences of children from their own perspectives and takes a multidisciplinary approach grounded in the new social studies of childhood and the Nordic relational approach to disability. Editor(s): Traustadottir, Rannveig; Ytterhus, Borgun; Egilson, S.; Berg, B. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFSP; JHB; JHBK; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349441181
- ISBN
- 9781349441181
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Condition: New
€ 149.87
€ 149.87
Paperback. This book offers a comprehensive view of 'expertise' and how it is developed and applied by organizations and workers. Chapters explore how expertise can be viewed as constituted through various forms of communication and how we can use this perspective to better understand the role of expertise in processes of organizing. Editor(s): Treem, Jeffrey W.; Leonardi, Paul M. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JHBL; KJP; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198739234
- ISBN
- 9780198739234
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Condition: New
€ 61.00
€ 61.00
Hardback. Examines diverse aspects of second language education, ranging from a focus on the basic contributions of linguistic theory and research to our understanding of second language learning and teaching, to a series of reviews of innovative language education practices in selected regions of the world. Editor(s): Tucker, G. Richard; Corson, David. Series: Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CF; JHBC; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Second Language Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792346401
- ISBN
- 9780792346401
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Condition: New
€ 72.62
€ 72.62
Paperback. Examines diverse aspects of second language education, ranging from a focus on the basic contributions of linguistic theory and research to our understanding of second language learning and teaching on the one hand, to a series of reviews of innovative language education practices in selected regions of the world on the other. Editor(s): Tucker, G. Richard; Corson, P. (The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada). Series: Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBG; JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 534.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349310
- ISBN
- 9780792349310
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Condition: New
€ 67.49
€ 67.49
Childhoods at the Intersection of the Local and the Global
. Ed(S): Twum-Danso Imoh, Afua; Ame, Robert K...
Paperback. Editor(s): Twum-Danso Imoh, Afua; Ame, Robert Kwame. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JFSP; JHBK; JPQB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 285.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349344444
- ISBN
- 9781349344444
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
The Social Construction of Death. Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
. Ed(S): Van Brussel, Leen; Carpentier, Nico
Paperback. Editor(s): Van Brussel, Leen; Carpentier, Nico. Num Pages: 278 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AN; APF; HBTB; JHB; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349483136
- ISBN
- 9781349483136
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€ 104.89
€ 104.89
Paperback. "Intense globalization, rapidly changing workplaces and family patterns have renewed the international interest in quality of life. This book examines different institutional arrangements, work-place conditions and gendered work and care that affect the conditions for achieving quality of work and life in European countries"-- Editor(s): Van der Lippe, Tanja; Den Dulk, Laura; Back-Wiklund, Margareta. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFF; JHB; JHBL; JKSN; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 359.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349313785
- ISBN
- 9781349313785
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
paperback. A diverse and comprehensive dialogue between sex workers, advocates, and researchers that looks at sex work in a new way. Editor(s): van der Meulen, Emily; Durisin, Elya M.; Love, Victoria. Series: Sexuality Studies. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK5; JKV; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774824491
- ISBN
- 9780774824491
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€ 40.99€ 36.50
€ 40.99
€ 36.50
Paperback. Global crises not only deeply impact the economy and people's livelihoods, they also unsettle basic ideas and assumptions about the meaning and drivers of development. This collection of theoretical and empirical studies explores the substance and politics of policy change following the 2007/8 crisis from the perspective of developing countries. Editor(s): Varghese Buchholz, Rebecca; Utting, Peter; Razavi, Shahra. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPB; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349334186
- ISBN
- 9781349334186
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€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. By examining the various policy subfields of European economic integration such as agriculture, trade, banking, economic governance and sustainability this book offers a comprehensive and wide-ranging analysis of developments that have taken place in the past five years aimed at exploring the path of economic integration in Europe. Editor(s): Verdun, Amy; Tovias, Alfred. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; JPP; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349347353
- ISBN
- 9781349347353
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Condition: New
€ 66.32
€ 66.32
Paperback. Clumsy Solutions for a Complex World is a powerful and original statement on why well-intended attempts to alleviate pressing social ills too often derail, and how effective, efficient and broadly acceptable solutions to social problems can be found. Editor(s): Verweij, Marco; Thompson, M. Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA; JPA; JPP; RGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349280582
- ISBN
- 9781349280582
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Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Paperback. Clumsy Solutions for a Complex World is a powerful and original statement on why well-intended attempts to alleviate pressing social ills too often derail, and how effective, efficient and broadly acceptable solutions to social problems can be found. Editor(s): Verweij, Marco; Thompson, Michael. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA; JPP; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230319516
- ISBN
- 9780230319516
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Condition: New
€ 66.26
€ 66.26
Hardback. Clumsy Solutions for a Complex World is a powerful and original statement on why well-intended attempts to alleviate pressing social ills too often derail, and how effective, efficient and broadly acceptable solutions to social problems can be found. Editor(s): Verweij, Marco; Thompson, Michael. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230002302
- ISBN
- 9780230002302
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Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23
Paperback. Editor(s): Vira, Bhaskar; Jeffery, R. Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; RNF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349419425
- ISBN
- 9781349419425
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Intended to provide both a stimulus and source materials for the development of a more substantial and systematic literature in the field, this book is suitable for those teaching research methods courses within social science disciplines. Editor(s): Garner, Mark; Wagner, Claire; Kawulich, Barbara. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 504. 256 pages. Editor(s): Garner, Mark; Wagner, Claire; Kawulich, Barbara. Intended to provide both a stimulus and source materials for the development of a more substantial and systematic literature in the field, this book is suitable for those teaching research methods courses within social science disciplines. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: JHBC. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight: 492.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754673545
- ISBN
- 9780754673545
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Condition: New
€ 61.76
€ 61.76
Paperback. Comparing the UK, US, Germany and Japan, this book draws on innovative concepts of varieties of gender regime as well as varieties of capitalism. The volume re-thinks the processes of de-gendering and re-gendering of working practices in the context of both de-regulation and re-regulation of employment. Editor(s): Walby, Sylvia; Gottfried, Heidi; Gottschall, Karin; Osawa, Mari. Num Pages: 336 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBL; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575707
- ISBN
- 9780230575707
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. Editor(s): Walter, Maggie; Martin, Karen L.; Bodkin-Andrews, Gawaian. Num Pages: 327 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 327
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137534347
- ISBN
- 9781137534347
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 183.90
€ 183.90