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The End of the French Exception?. Decline and Revival of the 'French M...
. Ed(S): Chafer, Tony; Godin, Emmanuel
Analyzes the notion of the French exception and the ways in which it has informed both academic analysis and political commentary on France today. Adopting a comparative and interdisciplinary approach it examines the resilience of the notion of French exceptionalism and evaluates its relevance in a changing domestic and global context. Editor(s): Chafer, Tony; Godin, Emmanuel. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; HBJD; JPB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220782
- ISBN
- 9780230220782
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Hardcover. This book explains how issues of governance lie at the heart of understanding and combating the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. It reviews the debates surrounding the root causes of the pandemic and its continuing proliferation and examines the local and global socio-political forces that have contributed to the spread and impact of the disease. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; GTB; GTF; JFFH2; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221420
- ISBN
- 9780230221420
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Hardcover. This book is a history of the emergence and development of the concept of proportional representation and its relation to political theory within the context of nineteenth-century British party politics focusing on Thomas Hare (1806-1891). Series: Studies in Modern History. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; JPHF; JPQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478. Series: Studies in Modern History. 304 pages. This book is a history of the emergence and development of the concept of proportional representation and its relation to political theory within the context of nineteenth-century British party politics focusing on Thomas Hare (1806-1891). Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBLL; HBTB; JPHF; JPQ. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 21. Weight: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221994
- ISBN
- 9780230221994
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.33
€ 67.33
Hardcover. A lively account of the general election of 2008 and of its profound significance for Italy and beyond. It gets to grips with the complexities of Italian politics in an exceptionally clear way. Covering the background to the election, the campaign, the parties, voting and the outcome, it is comprehensive in approach and tells a fascinating 'story'. Editor(s): Newell, James L. Num Pages: 281 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JPB; JPHF; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224070
- ISBN
- 9780230224070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.36
€ 67.36
Hardcover. Drawing on case studies of budget groups in Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia this book is the first comprehensive study of the impact and significance of civic initiatives aimed at enhancing budget transparency and the poverty focus of government expenditure priorities, arguing that it leads to greater democratization. Editor(s): Robinson, Mark. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFA; JPP; JPQB; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224780
- ISBN
- 9780230224780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardcover. Explores the history and challenges of nuclear energy development in China, across five main areas: politics, economics, environment, technology transfer and the nuclear fuel cycle. It emphasizes the political challenges in developing a set of long-term national strategies to ensure speedy, safe and secure nuclear energy development. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPQ; RNF; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228900
- ISBN
- 9780230228900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Italian Military Operations Abroad: Just Don't Call it War
Ignazi, Piero, Giacomello, Giampiero, Coticch...
Hardcover. Peace support operations are one of the most important tools in the foreign policy of Western democracies. This book is a study of Italian military operations in the last twenty years. Italy's operations are examined through an analysis of parliamentary debates and interviews with leading policy-makers. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; GTJ; JPQB; JPS; JWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 216 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228917
- ISBN
- 9780230228917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.39
€ 128.39
Hardcover. This book builds the case for a comprehensive social security system to be developed in all countries - to eliminate desperate conditions of poverty, reverse growing inequality and sustain economic growth. It gives the history of the rich countries in meeting poverty and shows how the strategies in the poor countries can be greatly improved. Editor(s): Townsend, Peter. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 29. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235250
- ISBN
- 9780230235250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.68
€ 129.68
Hardcover. Policies to increase the level of enterprise and entrepreneurship, in many countries and regions, have often failed. This book explores this and gives alternative views to derive a different model, based on social influence, which is consistent with the evidence and which might therefore lead to better policy. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJH; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 394. Can Failure Trigger New Understanding?. 248 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 31 figures, 13 black & white tables. Policies to increase the level of enterprise and entrepreneurship, in many countries and regions, have often failed. This book explores this and gives alternative views to derive a different model, based on social influence, which is consistent with the evidence and which might therefore lead to better policy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJH; KJV. Dimension: 226 x 149 x 21. Weight: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235588
- ISBN
- 9780230235588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
Hardcover. Since the first edition there have been fundamental changes in the Irish growth model. The sudden collapse of the Irish economy in 2008 raises questions such as: why the sudden and deep decline in economic growth? What are the prospects for a return to growth? Answering these questions and more, this book is the definitive work on the Celtic Tiger. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JPQB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237438
- ISBN
- 9780230237438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. Since the first edition there have been fundamental changes in the Irish growth model. The sudden collapse of the Irish economy in 2008 raises questions such as: why the sudden and deep decline in economic growth? What are the prospects for a return to growth? Answering these questions and more, this book is the definitive work on the Celtic Tiger. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237445
- ISBN
- 9780230237445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Shared Society or Benign Apartheid?: Understanding Peace-Building in D...
Nagle, John, Clancy, Mary Alice
Hardcover. This book analyses the role power sharing, social movements, economic regeneration, urban space, memorialisation and symbols play in transforming divided societies into shared peaceful ones. It explains why some projects are counterproductive while others assist peace-building. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPQB; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432. Understanding Peace-Building in Divided Societies. 264 pages, 0, 2 black & white tables, 4 figures. This book analyses the role power sharing, social movements, economic regeneration, urban space, memorialisation and symbols play in transforming divided societies into shared peaceful ones. It explains why some projects are counterproductive while others assist peace-building. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPQB; JPWS. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 21. Weight: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240049
- ISBN
- 9780230240049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.03
€ 67.03
Hardcover. Based on the research of the EU-6th framework funded research consortium on 'New Modes of Governance in the European Union', this volume explores the roots, execution and applications of new forms of governance and evaluates their success. Editor(s): Heritier, Adrienne; Rhodes, Martin. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPQ; JPSN2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243408
- ISBN
- 9780230243408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. In 2008, the economic relationship between the United States and China almost collapsed due to a crisis at two American mortgage corporations, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This book explains how that crisis came about, and analyzes the consequences and implications. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPQ; JPS; KCL; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230243590
- ISBN
- 9780230243590
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardcover. Dyson explains the convergence and divergence between British, French and German defence reforms in the post-Cold War era. He engages with cultural and realist theories and develops a neoclassical realist approach to change and stasis in defence policy, bringing new material to bear on the factors which have affected defence reforms. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 348 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230246232
- ISBN
- 9780230246232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in ...
Hazell, Robert; Worthy, Ben; Glover, Mark
Hardcover. Based on interviews with officials, requesters and journalists, as well as a survey of FOI requesters and a study of stories in the national media, this book offers a unique insight into how the Freedom of Information Act 2000 really works. Series: Understanding Governance. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQ; JPVH2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250345
- ISBN
- 9780230250345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
Hardcover. This book explores how the European Commission faced the challenge of enlargement. Based on extensive interviews, the work provides a lively and readable picture of life within the Commission, exploring how thousands of newcomers were recruited and socialized and how they changed the organization, including its gender balance. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPP; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252219
- ISBN
- 9780230252219
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardcover. Examines the debates and developments about House of Lords reform since 1911, and notes that disagreements have occurred within, as well as between, the main political parties and governments throughout this time. It draws attention to how various proposals for reform have raised a wider range constitutional and political problems. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JPHC; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230271661
- ISBN
- 9780230271661
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.48
€ 67.48
Hardcover. Explores how the framing of issues on the EU agenda affects policy-making. In a study that traces the highly contested developments in biotechnology policy over twenty years, the book introduces the conceptual and theoretical tenets of policy framing and shows how this analytical lens offers a unique perspective on issues in EU policy-making. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPH; JPQB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277786
- ISBN
- 9780230277786
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Hardcover. In the US and UK there has been a transformation in child care, family leave, social assistance and tax credits over the last twenty years. This book explores the factors behind these changes. With detailed case studies, it shows that ideas and the power to wield them are crucial factors in the transformation of family policy. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; JHBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277816
- ISBN
- 9780230277816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Hardcover. An original combination of theoretical innovation and a detailed empirical analysis of the ideas, language and policy of New Labour. Politicians often appeal to moral principles and arguments in their efforts to win support for new policy programmes. Yet the question of how politicians use moral language has until now been neglected by scholars. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HPQ; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279117
- ISBN
- 9780230279117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Hardcover. How should political community be seen in the context of European integration? This book combines a theoretical treatment of political allegiance with a study of ordinary citizens, examining how taxi-drivers in Britain, Germany and the Czech Republic talk politics and situate themselves relative to political institutions and other citizens. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPB; JPQ; JPSN2; JPVK; LNDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230279780
- ISBN
- 9780230279780
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.63
€ 67.63
Feeling the Heat: The Politics of Climate Policy in Rapidly Industrial...
Bailey, Ian, Compston, Hugh
Hardcover. To avoid uncontrolled climate change, greenhouse gas emissions will have to be brought under control by major emitters outside the affluent West. The authors investigate the political obstacles in BRIC countries and what their governments could do to strengthen climate policies without incurring serious political damage. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 214 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280403
- ISBN
- 9780230280403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.82
€ 127.82
Hardcover. The historical response to bank crises has always been more regulation. A pattern emerges that some may find surprising: regulation often contributes to bank instability. It suppresses competition and effective response to market changes and encourages bankers to take on additional risk. This book offers a valuable history lesson for policy makers. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCP; KCX; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280663
- ISBN
- 9780230280663
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.72
€ 128.72