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Paperback. Based on his personal experience at the heart of government and the voluntary sector, Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, explores making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an 'insider's view' on a range of events, some not previously made public, making a fascinating bridge across the policy and practice divide. Num Pages: 224 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPP; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 289 x 22. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447331926
ISBN
9781447331926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.55

Paperback. Which human rights ought to be the first honored and the last sacrificed? This title addresses the issue of human rights as it relates to US foreign policy. It proposes an original conception of basic rights that illuminates both the nature of moral rights generally and the determination of which specific rights are the basic ones. Num Pages: 256 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
254
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691029290
ISBN
9780691029290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.61

Paperback. Explains how governments are structured. This book shows why an increase in the number of 'veto players', or an increase in their ideological distance from each other, increases policy stability, impeding significant departures from the status quo. Num Pages: 344 pages, 44 line illus. 16 tables. BIC Classification: JPA; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691099897
ISBN
9780691099897
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.48

Hardback. This book examines and studies the 1990s Britain in world politics and the academic perspectives that bear upon it. Editor(s): Freedman, Lawrence; Clarke, Michael. Num Pages: 190 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB. Dimension: 236 x 157. Weight in Grams: 41. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
190
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KI20002060
ISBN
9780521375665
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This is a case study of how three developing countries, Brazil, Uganda and India, all developed broadly similar political devices to combat poverty. It argues that poverty reduction is politically feasible, even under the most daunting of circumstances. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; JPQB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849041195
ISBN
9781849041195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.89

Hardback. A political science perspective on higher education reform in Central and Eastern Europe. Examines the impact of historical institutions and transnational networking on institutions of higher education and assesses whether Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania are converging towards a common model of market-based governance. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 248 pages, 31 black & white tables, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; JNM; JPB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2011 ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230291393
ISBN
9780230291393
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.94
€ 17.34

Paperback. A comprehensive history of parliament in the British Isles from the earliest times, covering all aspects of parliament as an institution. Editor(s): Jones, Clyve. Num Pages: 402 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3J; HBJD1; HBLL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 638. England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scotland. 400 pages, ill. Editor(s): Jones, Clyve. A comprehensive history of parliament in the British Isles from the earliest times, covering all aspects of parliament as an institution. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3J; HBJD1; HBLL; JPQ. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 30. Weight: 658.
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843837176
ISBN
9781843837176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.60

Paperback. A topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament, in both theory and practice. Series: Politics Study Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300. Series: Politics Study Guides. 240 pages. A topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament, in both theory and practice. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQ. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight: 294.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748622610
ISBN
9780748622610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.22

Hardback. .
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284883
ISBN
9780230284883
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.06
€ 15.75

Paperback. .
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784787264
ISBN
9781784787264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.44

Paperback. For anyone new to the subject of Citizen's Income, or who wants to introduce friends, colleagues or relatives to the idea, this valuable guide will be essential reading, offering a convincing case for a Citizen's Income and a much needed resource for all interested in the future of welfare in the UK. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB; JPQB; KCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447326120
ISBN
9781447326120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.57

Hardback. The book focuses on how to enhance the political incentives on democratically-elected governments to protect the interests of future generations. Editor(s): Boston, Jonathan. Series Editor(s): Berman, Evan. Series: Public Policy and Governance. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV; JPQB; KJR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 239 x 38. Weight in Grams: 952.
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786350565
ISBN
9781786350565
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.83

Hardback. Editor(s): Wheeler, Oliver. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; 3JMG; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 183 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
300
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781624177514
ISBN
9781624177514
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 389.77
€ 261.43

Paperback. This timely book critically examines the capabilities and limitations of new areas of biology, especially epigenetics and neuroscience, that are used as powerful arguments for developing social policy in a particular direction, exploring their implications for policy and practice. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 black & white tables, 8 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JPQB; PSAK; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Critical
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447322344
ISBN
9781447322344
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.86

Paperback. The transformation of state and society, the violent transference of power and property, and the establishment of Augustus' rule and that of the Empire are presented in a narrative which quotes from ancient evidence, refers seldomly to modern authorities, and states controversial opinions openly. Num Pages: 592 pages, 6 family trees. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; BGH; HBJD; HBLA; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 37. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192803207
ISBN
9780192803207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.49

Hardcover. Editor(s): McClay, Wilfred M.; McAllister, Ted V. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JPA; JPQB; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 628.
Publisher
Encounter Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781594037160
ISBN
9781594037160
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 25.57

Hardback. As time banking has received increased attention from policy makers as a means for promoting welfare reform in the wake of austerity, this book is the first to look at the concept of time within social policy to examine time banking theory and practice. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBA; JKSN1; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 172 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447318293
ISBN
9781447318293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.10

Paperback. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Urban Institute Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780877667230
ISBN
9780877667230
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.96

Paperback. Series: Human Horizons S. Num Pages: 320 pages, 31ill. BIC Classification: JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 215. Weight in Grams: 453. Keywords: "Subjects - Society, Politics & Philosophy - Social Sciences,Education Resources - Books - Social Sciences"
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Main
Publisher
Souvenir Press Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
SKU
KHS0058972
ISBN
9780285648524
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Like all of us, though few so visibly, Alan Greenspan was forced by the financial crisis of 2008 to question some fundamental assumptions about risk management and economic forecasting. How had our models so utterly failed us? Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCA; KCJ; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141978130
ISBN
9780141978130
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. .
Publisher
Paths International Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844644087
ISBN
9781844644087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 8.82

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9788120326088
ISBN
9788120326088
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.95

Paperback. Sheds new light on the ways that policy is communicatively created, conveyed, understood, and implemented Editor(s): Fischer, Frank; Gottweis, Herbert. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JPQB; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570. Public Policy as Communicative Practice. 400 pages, 2 tables. Editor(s): Fischer, Frank; Gottweis, Herbert. Sheds new light on the ways that policy is communicatively created, conveyed, understood, and implemented. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JFF; JPQB; JPR. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 24. Weight: 574.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822352631
ISBN
9780822352631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.51

Paperback. This book re-assesses the benefits and failures of competition, how public and private prisons compare, the impact of competition on the public sector's performance, and how well Government has managed this 'quasi-market'. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKVP1; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447313229
ISBN
9781447313229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.10

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