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Warfare & defence

Paperback. Editor(s): Caldwell, D.; Krepon, Michael. Num Pages: 494 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; HBG; HBJK; JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
494
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349605859
ISBN
9781349605859
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 105.41
€ 89.28

Paperback. This book interrogates Foucault's controversial genealogy of modern biopolitics. Editor(s): Dillon, M.; Neal, A. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349547586
ISBN
9781349547586
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.13

Paperback. The book turns the 'democratic peace' theme on its head: rather than investigating the reasons for the supposed pacifism of democracies, it looks for the causes of their militancy. In order to solve this puzzle, the authors look across International Relations, political theory, political philosophy and sociology. Editor(s): Geis, A.; Brock, L.; Mueller, H. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPS; JPSD; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
242
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349544554
ISBN
9781349544554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.13

Paperback. This book explores internal security challenges for the Kuwaiti leadership including terrorism, sabotage and subversion, and details how turmoil in neighbouring states like Iraq and Iran, and deep ethnic and religious tensions inside Kuwait, shape the Kuwaiti threat environment. Series: St Antony's. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349544264
ISBN
9781349544264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.06

Paperback. Scientific and technological is currently transforming the problem of preventing biological warfare and biological terrorism. Examples from the areas of immunology, the neurosciences and the neuroendocrine-immune system are used to show the magnitude of the problem. The book outlines the measures required to control biochemical weapons today. Series: Global issues series. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW; PSA; PSAN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
215
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349544141
ISBN
9781349544141
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.62

Paperback. Once a model "Europeanist," Germany has become increasingly reluctant to support European integration; this book offers a new framework for analysis capable of grasping the causes and effects of Germany's "de-Europeanization by default." Editor(s): Hellmann, Gunther. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349541812
ISBN
9781349541812
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.65

Paperback. This study provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary survey that investigates the motivations, reasons and causes of terrorism at all levels in society, and more specifically in the context of the Middle East. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPS; JPWL; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
258
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349541256
ISBN
9781349541256
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.56

Paperback. The end of the Cold War, the Revolution in Military Affairs, 9/11 and the War on Terror have radically altered the nature of conflict and security in the Twenty-first Century. This book considers how developments in technology effect the prosecution of war and what the changing nature of warfare means for human rights and civil society. Editor(s): Halpin, Edward F.; Trevorrow, Philippa; Webb, David C.; Wright, Steve. Num Pages: 253 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; JPWL; JW; TGB; UKN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
253
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349541232
ISBN
9781349541232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.28

Paperback. A critical study of incentives commonly used to induce non-state armed groups to engage in peace negotiations. Offers a closer analysis of these incentives, which offer such groups a place or a stake in governance, suggesting that not only are they frequently ineffective, but that they can have unintended and dangerous side effects. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
227
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349540266
ISBN
9781349540266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. An analysis of Vietnam, 9/11 and the Iraq War from patriotism to dissent through various visual and written signs among which the US flag, ribbons, car-stickers, cartoons, movies, the media and presidential war rhetoric. Num Pages: 286 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JPA; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349539833
ISBN
9781349539833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. This book provides a unique account of the pursuit of security at the edge of the global order. It sheds light on reform of state police and armed forces, and analyses the alternative security structures that emerge in the absence of the state. This book remains open-minded as to which 'model' for security is better. Editor(s): Moller, B. Series: Governance, Security and Development. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349539284
ISBN
9781349539284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.25

Paperback. This book argues that a major reason for America's propensity to 'lose the peace' is the way the nation defines war and how the U.S. military is currently organized for warfare. The author offers new propositions and operational approaches to war-planning that give new hope and practical solutions to overcoming the paradox of American Way of War. Num Pages: 338 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS; JPSD; JPWL; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
338
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349538935
ISBN
9781349538935
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 139.14

Paperback. This book looks at U.S.-Korea relations and argues that military alliances depend upon a combination of power distribution, material assets, and identities. The author asserts that beyond being mere tools of power balancing, alliances are also impacted by material and institutional practices that constitute the identity of allies and adversaries. Num Pages: 301 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPS; JPSD; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 387.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349538188
ISBN
9781349538188
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. This book analyzes recent alterations in African security politics, focusing on regionalization of civil wars, transnational aspects of African conflicts, African regional peacekeeping efforts, the privatization of security in Africa, and the role of the UN in peacekeeping. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349537679
ISBN
9781349537679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.18

Paperback. This book focuses on the September 2000 confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians, examining the characteristics of a confrontation that developed into a protracted low-intensity conflict. Topics addressed include the strategies adopted by both sides, the reasons for the failure of moderation, and the phenomenon of unilateral disengagement. Editor(s): Bar-Siman-Tov, Yaacov. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
287
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349537389
ISBN
9781349537389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.52

Paperback. This study makes northeast Asia the focus of analysis on how the nuclear crisis in 2002-2006 affected strategic thinking. While all those in the Six-Party Talks are included, the author explores in particular debates about the standoff in four countries on the front lines (South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia). Series: Strategic Thought in Northeast Asia. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 353.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349536238
ISBN
9781349536238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. This project advances the existing theoretical work on the CNN effect, a claim that innovations in the speed and quality of technology create conditions in which the media acts as an independent factor with significant influence. It provides a novel interpretation of the factors that drove Western policy towards military intervention in this area. Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
259
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349535804
ISBN
9781349535804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. This is the first scholarly study of soldiers and guerrillas demobilized after the civil war in Mozambique (1979-1992). The book examines former soldiers' - from both sides - return to civilian life, and how their identity as veterans plays out in the political sphere. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFC; JHB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349535712
ISBN
9781349535712
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.49

Paperback. To what extent does the failing strategy of nonproliferation pose serious challenges for Northeast Asia's security environment? Are there alternative strategies for managing nuclear weapons in the region? Should the presence of nuclear weapons in Northeast Asia necessarily be seen in exclusively negative terms, as many experts believe? Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 275.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349535408
ISBN
9781349535408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. This book explores the apparent contradictions behind Japan's stated goal of nuclear disarmament and its tacit acceptance of being protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
281
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349534739
ISBN
9781349534739
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.40

Paperback. A fascinating, first-hand account of the bureaucratic and public struggles that lead to the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty, Glitman focuses on debates among American negotiators and between them and the Europeans and Soviets. This is an important look at policy making and negotiations all the more relevant in an age of proliferation. Series: Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349534036
ISBN
9781349534036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.28

Paperback. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the historical, social, psychological, technological, and political aspects that form the broad arena of homeland defence and security. The text provides a view of past events and their evolution, allowing the audience to gain a detailed knowledge of government response and policy implications. Num Pages: 229 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 345.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2007
Number of pages
229
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349533718
ISBN
9781349533718
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Paperback. In this straightforward exploration of core problems facing humanity, Harold Saunders outlines how concerned citizens can bring about social and political change. Using examples from the U.S. to South Africa, Tajikistan to China, this book is full of real stories of how building 'relationship' among people can empower citizens outside government. Num Pages: 325 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2005
Number of pages
325
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349532995
ISBN
9781349532995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.91

Paperback. A telling analysis of the pre-war media debate around the globe which set the stage for the 2003 Iraq war. By concentrating on the pre-war coverage, this group of scholars engages in a more open discussion of the issues than would take place during wartime, and uncovers the implications for each country's position on international concerns. Editor(s): Hakanen, Ernest. Num Pages: 290 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JPA; JPB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349532803
ISBN
9781349532803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.42

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