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Central government
Paperback. Governments spend huge amounts of public money on public services such as health, education, and social care, and yet the services that are delivered are often low quality, inefficiently run, and inequitable in their distribution. This book argues that the solution is to offer choice to users and to encourage competition among providers. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691129365
- ISBN
- 9780691129365
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.74€ 52.52
€ 67.74
€ 52.52
Hardback. With Deng Xiaoping s blessing, Mao s successors scoured the globe for fresh ideas to launch domestic prosperity and global economic power. Yet China s government did not publicize its engagement with Western-style innovations, claiming instead that economic reinvention was the Party s achievement alone. Julian Gewirtz sets forth the truer story." Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPQB; KCM; KCP; KCZ; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674971134
- ISBN
- 9780674971134
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 41.28
€ 49.99
€ 41.28
Hardback. Editor(s): Brown, Julia L. Num Pages: 94 pages. BIC Classification: JFFB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634829953
- ISBN
- 9781634829953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.53€ 142.65
€ 191.53
€ 142.65
Hardback. This book is a comparative study of the different distributional and poverty outcomes in South Korea, Chile, and Mexico. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 534. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804778251
- ISBN
- 9780804778251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.53
€ 135.53
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Oryx Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781573560245
- ISBN
- 9781573560245
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.25€ 46.00
€ 71.25
€ 46.00
Hardback. A provocative examination of how unequal access to reproductive technology replays the sins of the eugenics movement Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKS; JPQB; LNTM; MFKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300137156
- ISBN
- 9780300137156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.55
€ 36.99
€ 26.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Bartfeld, Judith; Gundersen, Craig; Smeeding, Timothy; Ziliak, James P. Series: Studies in Social Inequality. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JFFB; JFSC; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804796835
- ISBN
- 9780804796835
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.27
€ 32.99
€ 31.27
Hardback. Presents a cultural history of science and engineering (SandE) policymaking in the United States, from World War II to the post 9/11 era. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; PD. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761831563
- ISBN
- 9780761831563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.81
€ 111.81
Hardback. Noted political scientist and public policy expert John J. Pitney, Jr., explains how autism has evolved into a heated political issue disputed by scientists, educators, social workers, and families. Num Pages: 190 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 tables. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSM; JMP; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442249608
- ISBN
- 9781442249608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.15
€ 63.15
Paperback. As the only American city under direct congressional control, Washington has served historically as a testing ground for federal policy initiatives. Well-intentioned efforts to introduce measures of social justice for the district's black population have failed. This book addresses the revitalization and the aftereffects of an urban sports arena. Num Pages: 320 pages, 34 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; JFF; JFSL3; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812219586
- ISBN
- 9780812219586
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.80
€ 36.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. Sometime in the first half of the twentieth century, a coterie of fire ants came ashore from South American ships docked in Mobile, Alabama. They invaded the South, damaging crops, harassing game animals and hindering harvesting methods. The US Dept of Agriculture developed a campaign that failed to eradicate the ants . Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, maps, 1 port. BIC Classification: JPQB; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226079820
- ISBN
- 9780226079820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.01
€ 42.99
€ 33.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 222 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1FP; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- 1 New ed
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801473494
- ISBN
- 9780801473494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.80
€ 36.99
€ 35.80
Paperback. Drawing on original research, case studies of policy-making in Congress and portraits of American law-makers, this book argues that the institutional framework created by the founding fathers continues to foster a government that is both democratic and deliberative. Series: American Politics & Political Economy S. Num Pages: 256 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 231 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226044248
- ISBN
- 9780226044248
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.01
€ 40.99
€ 31.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; HBTZ; HBWS5; JPQ; JWXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Progressive Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781615777921
- ISBN
- 9781615777921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.93
€ 13.99
€ 10.93
Paperback. Series: Kenneth J. Arrow Lecture Series. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JHBA; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reader's Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231175494
- ISBN
- 9780231175494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.19
€ 26.99
€ 20.19
Paperback. Eminent political theorist Joseph Carens tests the limits of democratic theory in the realm of immigration, arguing that any acceptable immigration policy must be based on moral principles even if it conflicts with the will of the majority. Series: Oxford Political Theory. Num Pages: 386 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFN; JPA; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190246792
- ISBN
- 9780190246792
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.13
€ 58.13
Paperback. "First published in Brazil as A formaocao das almas, by Companhia das Letras, 1990"--T.p. verso. Translator(s): Lander, Clifford. Series: Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JPHL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268035266
- ISBN
- 9780268035266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 29.10
€ 29.99
€ 29.10
Hardback. Provides the 1st detailed examination of the practice of policy analysis in Mexico. Contributors study the nature of policy analysis at different sectors and levels of government as well as by non-governmental actors, such as unions, business, NGOs and the media to promote the use of evidence-based policy analysis, leading to better policy results. Editor(s): Mendez, Jose Luis; Dussauge-Laguna, Mauricio I. Num Pages: 312 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, 30 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JPH; JPP; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 181 x 248 x 23. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447329152
- ISBN
- 9781447329152
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.12
€ 133.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJD; 1KLCR; JFFA; JPQB; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780271020280
- ISBN
- 9780271020280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 33.71
€ 43.99
€ 33.71
Hardcover. Editor(s): Valenca, Marcio Moraes; Cravidao, Fernanda. Num Pages: 473 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 260 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1052.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 473
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614708766
- ISBN
- 9781614708766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 331.69€ 223.97
€ 331.69
€ 223.97
Paperback. There have been major shifts in the framework of social policy and welfare across Europe. Adopting a multi-level, comparative and interdisciplinary approach, this book develops a critical analysis of policy change and welfare reform in Europe. Editor(s): Andersen, Jorgen Goul; Guillemard, Anne-Marie; Jensen, Per H.; Pfau-Effinger, Birgit. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345912
- ISBN
- 9781861345912
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.12
€ 41.99
€ 39.12
paperback. Social marginalisation due to changing labour markets in a global, knowledge-intensive economy poses a major challenge to international welfare states. Addressing the problem from a citizenship perspective, this book contributes significantly to the understanding of policy problems and the development of appropriate strategies. Editor(s): Andersen, Jorgen Goul; Jensen, Per H. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6fig.15tabs. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBL; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342720
- ISBN
- 9781861342720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.25
€ 41.99
€ 39.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 382 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1KJC; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Edition
- 1St Edition
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674893252
- ISBN
- 9780674893252
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.55€ 85.69
€ 94.55
€ 85.69
Paperback. The transformation of the Cuban economy over the last decade is only likely to accelerate. In this edited volume, prominent Cuban economists and sociologists present a clear analysis of Cuba's economic and social circumstances and suggest steps for Cuba to reactivate economic growth and improve the welfare of its citizens. Editor(s): Dominguez, Jorge I.; Villanueva, Omar Everleny Perez; Espina Prieto, Mayra; Barberia, Lorena. Series: Series on Latin American Studies. Num Pages: 338 pages, 25 black and white illustrations, 45 tables. BIC Classification: 1KJC; GTF; JPQB; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University, The David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062436
- ISBN
- 9780674062436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.41
€ 27.99
€ 24.41