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Paperback. Democracy is not naturally plausible. Why turn such important matters over to masses of people who have no expertise? This title offers an alternative based on the idea that democratic authority and legitimacy must depend partly on democracy's tendency to make good decisions. Num Pages: 312 pages, 4 line illus. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143248
ISBN
9780691143248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.59

Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Political Economy. Num Pages: 208 pages, 14. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPS; KCLT; KCP; KNBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 238 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801428845
ISBN
9780801428845
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.32

Paperback. This book explains why, when, and how political actors create administrative agencies in such a way as to insulate them from political control, particularly presidential control. Num Pages: 240 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; JPQ; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804745901
ISBN
9780804745901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many questioned whether the large number of political appointees in the Federal Emergency Management Agency contributed to the agency's poor handling of the catastrophe. This book examines how and why Presidents use political appointees and how their choices impact government performance - for better or worse. Num Pages: 312 pages, 25 line illus. 25 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691135441
ISBN
9780691135441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.48

Paperback. Why do more people vote - or get involved in other civic and political activities - in some communities than in others? This book demonstrates that our communities shape our civic and political engagement, and that schools are especially significant communities for fostering strong civic norms. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 280 pages, 31 line illus. 35 tables. BIC Classification: JPHF; JPRB; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691138299
ISBN
9780691138299
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.35

Paperback. Includes bibliography. 128 p. 22 cm. Paperback. Good clean copy. Keywords: Political psychology.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Hutchinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1970
SKU
KEX0069161
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 10.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Since the 1950s, David Apter and Carl Rosberg have been among the leading American scholars in African studies. In this volume they, along with other specialists in the field, explore the new configurations of African politics. Editor(s): Apter, David E.; Rosberg, Carl G. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; JFC; JPH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 599. Good clean copy bound in original cloth. Lacking dustjacket. Some shelf wear but a very good copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KLJ0015344
ISBN
9780813914794
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 6.86

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJG; HBJD; HBWQ; JPSD; KCLT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
364
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691648330
ISBN
9780691648330
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 163.26
€ 123.24

Paperback. Introduction to issues shaping new Europe and its citizens, such as the idea of 'Europe', development of the nation state, European identity and challenges posed by citizenship, migration, human rights, regionalism and nationalism. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JPSN2. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408. Good clean copy of an ex library book with small label on spine and one neat library stamp
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd London
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
KEX0225456
ISBN
9780415267786
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Reveals how George W. Bush's religious fundamentalism has been transformed into political policy. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JPQB; JPWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780745323053
ISBN
9780745323053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.84

Hardback. The explosive account of how Republican legislators and political operatives fundamentally rigged our American democracy through redistricting. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JPH; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631491627
ISBN
9781631491627
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.74

Paperback. David Daley's "extraordinarily timely" (New York Times Book Review) account uncovers the fundamental rigging of our House of Representatives and state legislatures nationwide. Num Pages: 288 pages, 5 maps. BIC Classification: JPHF; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9781631493218
ISBN
9781631493218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.41

Paperback. Introduces a new way of building partnerships aimed at solving the civic problems too big for anyone to solve alone, and a new kind of leadership based on bringing together diverse stakeholders to solve the community's problems. Num Pages: 304 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JPR; KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 574.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787957193
ISBN
9780787957193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.45

Hardcover. Creating civic will by engaging citizens on the toughest public problems helps break legislative and bureaucratic gridlock and restores trust in public institutions. This book shows you how to do it. ----The Honorable Federico Pena, U.S. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPR; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780787900038
ISBN
9780787900038
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.38

Hardback. Reveals how the EU's policies on health, climate change, armaments and food safety have been tailored to please a corporate elite. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; JPWD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pluto Press
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745333335
ISBN
9780745333335
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.56
€ 84.13

Paperback. Reveals how the EU's policies on health, climate change, armaments and food safety have been tailored to please a corporate elite. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; JPWD; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745333328
ISBN
9780745333328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.94

Paperback. Shows that the EU's close relationship with Israel has legitimised actions such as the ill-treatment of prisoners and the Gaza invasion. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; 1QFE; JPS; JPWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745330655
ISBN
9780745330655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.89

Paperback. .
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745399430
ISBN
9780745399430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.63

Paperback. The powerful evidence-based analysis of current affairs led the author to question the basic myth of Western benevolence: from schoolroom experiments in democracy, exposure to radical ideas at home, and a mercy mission while at sea; to an unexpected encounter with former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook. Num Pages: 329 pages. BIC Classification: JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
329
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780993652
ISBN
9781780993652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.57

Hardcover. 529pp. Index
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Harvester Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1976
Edition
First Edition
SKU
KON0825832
ISBN
9780901759078
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. In Fleeced! David Craig and Matthew Elliott expose the 'guilty men': the politicians, bureaucrats and bankers who have brought this country to its knees. Num Pages: 304 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JP; KCX; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
KTG0021126
ISBN
9781849012867
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. History of Camisard Uprising in 18thc France Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; HBJD; HBLL; HBTV; JPWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Signal Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909930209
ISBN
9781909930209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.68

Paperback. Drawing on socio-legal, economic and broader housing research, this critique of the development of housing law and policy discusses the regulatory crisis affecting each housing tenure, access to housing, and individual housing rights in the context of a shift towards individual responsibility. Num Pages: 544 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB; JPQB; LNS; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 689. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Palgrave
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
SKU
KRA0004383
ISBN
9780333718469
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Analysis and evaluation of post-9/11 multilateral nonmilitary strategies against terrorism, focusing on efforts by the United Nations, the Financial Action Task Force, the European Union, and an array of multilateral institutions. Editor(s): Cortright, David; Lopez, George A. Num Pages: 360 pages, 8 tables; 1 box illus. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 488. Very good clean copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
MIT Press Ltd Massachusetts
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0250020
ISBN
9780262532952
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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