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Paperback. Owens provides a historical analysis of the ideological movements and reform efforts leading to the Common Core State Standards, beginning with conservative criticism of public schools in the 1930s and culminating in a convergence of the political right and left in efforts to systemically reform education based on free market principles. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNB; JNF; JNK; JNKC; JNLA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349503179
- ISBN
- 9781349503179
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Condition: New
€ 50.61€ 44.30
€ 50.61
€ 44.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 538 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 538
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226769622
- ISBN
- 9780226769622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 45.65
€ 53.10
€ 45.65
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
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Condition: New
€ 68.44€ 53.22
€ 68.44
€ 53.22
Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of the Welfare State is the authoritative and definitive guide to the contemporary welfare state. Editor(s): Castles, Francis G.; Leibfried, Stephan; Lewis, Jane; Obinger, Herbert; Pierson, Christopher. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Politics & International Relations. Num Pages: 912 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JPB; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1362.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 906
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199650514
- ISBN
- 9780199650514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 44.66
€ 46.99
€ 44.66
Paperback. Containing state-of-the-art contributions on the various domains of European media policies, this Handbook deals with theoretical approaches to European media policy: its historical development; specific policies for film, television, radio and the Internet; and international aspects of the fragmented policy domain. Editor(s): Donders, Karen; Pauwels, Caroline; Loisen, Jan. Num Pages: 586 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; JPA; JPQB; LNJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 866.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349441020
- ISBN
- 9781349441020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.86
€ 187.86
Paperback. An authoritative, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together international experts to examine the key issues and core debates related to gender and healthcare. A vital resource for a wide range of academics, researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Editor(s): Kuhlmann, Ellen; Annandale, Ellen. Num Pages: 503 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPQB; MBS; VFD; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 737.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 503
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349311354
- ISBN
- 9781349311354
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Condition: New
€ 187.11
€ 187.11
Hardcover. This handbook offers a comprehensive picture of the European activities of national parliaments in all 28 member states of the European Union. In the aftermath of the Lisbon Treaty, it assesses the extent to which national legislatures actually matter in European governance. Editor(s): Hefftler, Claudia; Neuhold, Christine; Rozenberg, Olivier; Smith, Julie. Num Pages: 792 pages, 46 black & white tables, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPH; JPQ; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 242 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1332.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137289124
- ISBN
- 9781137289124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 274.22
€ 274.22
Paperback. A comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference collection, bringing together an authoritative and international line-up of scholars to examine key social and political issues related to the Olympics. An essential, 'one-stop' volume for a wide range of academics, students and researchers. Editor(s): Lenskyj, Helen Jefferson; Wagg, Stephen. Num Pages: 605 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFD; JFSR; JHBS; JPQB; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 253 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1128.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319657
- ISBN
- 9781349319657
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.60
€ 189.60
Paperback. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference work provides the first systematic review to date of how sociologists have studied the relationship between race/ethnicity and educational inequality over the last thirty years in eighteen different national contexts. Editor(s): Dworkin, A. Gary. Num Pages: 676 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSL; JHB; JNF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 676
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349338498
- ISBN
- 9781349338498
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Condition: New
€ 124.31
€ 124.31
Paperback. This wide-reaching handbook offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counselling and the rising problems of obesity. Editor(s): Collyer, Fran. Num Pages: 710 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBA; JPQB; MBN; MBS; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 286 x 2. Weight in Grams: 1104.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349470228
- ISBN
- 9781349470228
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Condition: New
€ 273.20
€ 273.20
paperback. Editor(s): Scott, J.; Holmwood, Mr John. Num Pages: 644 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HR; JFF; JFSL; JHBA; JHBC; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 644
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- SKU
- V9781349335480
- ISBN
- 9781349335480
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Condition: New
€ 187.88
€ 187.88
Hardcover. Editor(s): Van de Graaf, Thijs; Sovacool, Assoc Prof. Benjamin K.; Ghosh, Arunabha. Series: Palgrave Handbooks in IPE. Num Pages: 766 pages, 24 black & white illustrations, 22 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; RND; RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 162 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1322.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137556301
- ISBN
- 9781137556301
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Condition: New
€ 357.60
€ 357.60
The Palgrave International Handbook of Healthcare Policy and Governanc...
. Ed(S): Kuhlmann, Ellen; Blank, R.; Bourgeau...
Paperback. Starting with more general issues of healthcare policy and governance in a global perspective and using the lens of national case studies of healthcare reform, this handbook addresses key themes in the debates over changing healthcare policy. Editor(s): Kuhlmann, Ellen; Blank, R.; Bourgeault, Ivy Lynn; Wendt, C. Num Pages: 696 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JKSN; JPP; JPQB; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 1086.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349481125
- ISBN
- 9781349481125
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.46
€ 240.46
Hardback. Woodrow Wilson cannot remain silent on the single great issue of the campaign - American membership in the League of Nations. Not many people heed Wilson's appeals, however, and on November 2, the voters seemingly repudiate Wilson and all he stands for in a landslide majority for Harding and Coolidge. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S.; Little, J. E. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 604 pages, 8 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BG; HBJK; HBLW; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 604
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691047980
- ISBN
- 9780691047980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 209.68
€ 209.68
Hardback. Begins with the controversy over ratification of the Versailles Treaty as it enters its climactic stage. Wilson refuses the advice of supporters who beg him to accept Republican reservations in order to put the Treaty through the Senate, and he puts heavy pressure on those Democratic senators who want to consent to reservations. Editor(s): Link, Arthur S.; Little, J. E. Series: The Papers of Woodrow Wilson. Num Pages: 646 pages, 8 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; BG; HBJK; HBLW; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1171.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 646
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691047928
- ISBN
- 9780691047928
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.55€ 125.02
€ 167.55
€ 125.02
Paperback. Offers an analysis of rigorous, empirical evidence that exposes the central paradox of racial representation. Using data on representatives elected to Congress between 1972 and 1994, this work examines the link between the racial composition of a congressional district and its representative's race as well as ideology. Num Pages: 176 pages, 28 line illus. 15 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL1; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691010106
- ISBN
- 9780691010106
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.82
€ 52.99
€ 37.82
Paperback. Series: Policy Analyses in International Economics. Num Pages: 170 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCBM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Publisher
- The Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780881327199
- ISBN
- 9780881327199
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.43
€ 26.99
€ 20.43
Paperback. Saudi Arabia remains a closed society with its own interpretation of Islamic Law, an insistence on royal privilege and an uneven record on human rights. This study examines the paradoxes and considers the pressure for reform. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; JPH; JPQB; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781850656685
- ISBN
- 9781850656685
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.23
€ 29.99
€ 27.23
Hardback. Num Pages: 133 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319535401
- ISBN
- 9783319535401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.44
€ 68.44
Paperback. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 168 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JPA; JPHF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2014
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349349715
- ISBN
- 9781349349715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPQB; KCBM; KCLF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 279 x 23. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231173469
- ISBN
- 9780231173469
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.20
€ 49.20
Hardback. Maclachlan analyzes the institutions, interest groups, and leaders involved in the evolution of Japan's postal system from the early Meiji period until 2010. At the crux of her analysis is Prime Minister Koizumi Jun'ichiro's crusade to privatize Japan's postal services, one of the most astonishing political achievements in postwar Japanese history. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 378 pages, 13 halftones, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JMC; HBTB; JPQB; KNTT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 163 x 30. Weight in Grams: 678.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674062450
- ISBN
- 9780674062450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 37.63
€ 45.99
€ 37.63
paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPFC; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Hong Kong University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9789888208944
- ISBN
- 9789888208944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.01
€ 19.99
€ 18.01
paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 5. Weight in Grams: 335.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801494260
- ISBN
- 9780801494260
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.80
€ 37.99
€ 35.80