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Hardcover. Arguing that an equitable US social security solution will be unattainable unless stakeholders are brought together around a common understanding of the facts and of the need to take action to address them, former White House adviser Charles Blahous presents some often misunderstood, basic factual background about social security. Num Pages: 436 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures,. BIC Classification: JKSB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 862.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780817911942
ISBN
9780817911942
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.11

Hardback. The danwei (workunit) has been the fundamental social and spatial unit of urban China under socialism. With particular focus on the link between spatial forms and social organization, this book traces the origins and development of this critical institution up to the present day. Num Pages: 296 pages, 1 table, 12 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHBL; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804750387
ISBN
9780804750387
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.52

Paperback. Tests the effects of socialization in international relations-to help explain why players on the world stage may be moved to cooperate when doing so is not in their material power interests. This book looks at China's participation in international security institutions during two crucial decades of the "rise of China," from 1980 to 2000. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 280 pages, 26 line illus. 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691134536
ISBN
9780691134536
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Paperback. Num Pages: 293 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original
Number of pages
293
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349516520
ISBN
9781349516520
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.36

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 342 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHB; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
342
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691622033
ISBN
9780691622033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.89
€ 42.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: JPFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 576. 432 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JPFC. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 34. Weight: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583672044
ISBN
9781583672044
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.81

hardcover. Editor(s): Kowarick, Lucio. Translator(s): Fisher, William; Mundy, Kevin. Num Pages: 269 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HBTV; JFSG; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Monthly Review Press United States
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
SKU
V9780853458623
ISBN
9780853458623
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.09

Paperback. Editor(s): Blau, Joseph Leon. Series: American Heritage S. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
383
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872206892
ISBN
9780872206892
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.54

Editor(s): Blau, Joseph Leon. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 148 x 28. Weight in Grams: 596.
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
383
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872206908
ISBN
9780872206908
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.77
€ 46.96

Hardback. Presents a study of the implications of post-communism for sociological theory. This book discusses the thesis that the fall of communism has decimated alternative conceptions of social organizations other than capitalism. It also analyzes the implications of the fall of communism on social theory. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JH; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 23. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631211112
ISBN
9780631211112
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.60

Paperback. Undertakes a study of the implications of post-communism for sociological theory. This book discusses the thesis that the fall of communism has decimated alternative conceptions of social organizations other than capitalism. It covers state/civil society, globalization, the future of 'modernity', and post-socialism. Num Pages: 264 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JH; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631211129
ISBN
9780631211129
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.41

Paperback. aeo Political identity is becoming the key issue within social and cultural theory at the centurya s end. aeoThis groundbreaking volume is an excellent introduction to the debates around identity politics. Editor(s): Calhoun, Craig. Num Pages: 352 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFC; JFS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557864734
ISBN
9781557864734
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.98

Paperback. This textbook introduction to Social Theory is unique in addressing key issues in sociological, political and cultural analysis through an examination of modern theories of social conflict, cohesion and consent. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748617920
ISBN
9780748617920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.50

Hardcover. Challenges the democratic peace and diversionary war theories by emphasizing the importance of social trust, its origin as a by-product of effective governance exercised by strong states, and influence on international conflict. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230113176
ISBN
9780230113176
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.56

Hardback. Medellin, Colombia, used to be the most violent city on earth, but in recent years, allegedly thanks to its 'social urbanism' approach to regeneration, it has experienced a sharp decline in violence. The author explores the politics behind this decline and the complex transformations in terms of urban development policies in Medellin. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFE; JPA; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137397355
ISBN
9781137397355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.29

Paperback. Includes bibliographical references and index. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPQB; KCA; KJG; KJR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 305.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349324484
ISBN
9781349324484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.95

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 35 black & white illustrations, 102 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KCA; KCH; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137583246
ISBN
9781137583246
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.65

Paperback. This book examines the purpose and structure of social policy and presents the various domains of policy required for the course (child welfare, housing, social security, income, and more). Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 190 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781452240312
ISBN
9781452240312
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 246.97

Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 204 x 18. Weight in Grams: 948.
Publisher
Pearson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
8th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780205959136
ISBN
9780205959136
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 281.14

Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231149921
ISBN
9780231149921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 128.11
€ 98.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 illus. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 14. Weight in Grams: 394.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231149938
ISBN
9780231149938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Hardback. An overview of human rights concepts and laws for social workers that stresses the need to infuse human rights into social work policy and practice. The volume covers the history and development of human rights from the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 onwards. Num Pages: 304 pages, six figures. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JKSN; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231123082
ISBN
9780231123082
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.82
€ 102.15

Paperback. An overview of human rights concepts and laws for social workers that stresses the need to infuse human rights into social work policy and practice. The volume covers the history and development of human rights from the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 onwards. Num Pages: 304 pages, six figures. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JKSN; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231123099
ISBN
9780231123099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847429735
ISBN
9781847429735
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.70

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