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Hardcover. Over the last two decades the countries of South East Europe have engaged in far-reaching reforms of their health systems. However, overviews of reform efforts in this part of Europe have been sorely lacking. This book addresses this shortage through the analysis of key aspects of health reforms and health workforce mobility in South East Europe. Editor(s): Bartlett, William; Bozikov, Jadranka; Rechel, Bernd. Series: New Perspectives on South-East Europe. Num Pages: 264 pages, 26 black & white tables, 17 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVW; JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 434.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300033
- ISBN
- 9780230300033
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Hardcover. Executive Politics in Times of Crisis brings together leading international scholars to consider key trends and challenges that have defined executive politics over the past decade. It showcases key debates in executive politics and contributes to an understanding of the 'executive factor' in political life. Editor(s): Lodge, Martin; Wegrich, Kai. Series: Executive Politics and Governance. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPP; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304864
- ISBN
- 9780230304864
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Hardcover. Specialists in Conservative Party politics examine the effectiveness of the Cameron led coalition. The contributors examine Cameron as leader and Prime Minister; the Conservatives' modernisation strategy; the level of ideological coherence in 'liberal conservatism'; and the impact of the coalition on a range of policy areas and on 'New' Labour. Editor(s): Heppell, Timothy; Seawright, David. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPFM; JPHL; JPL; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230314108
- ISBN
- 9780230314108
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.43
€ 64.43
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230337145
- ISBN
- 9780230337145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.61
€ 63.61
Hardcover. This volume summarizes the key elements and main features of a subsidiarity-informed model of governance and outlines an analytical framework which can be applied to other subsidiarity-informed models of governance worldwide. Editor(s): Colombo, Alessandro. Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 352.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230338692
- ISBN
- 9780230338692
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.71
€ 63.71
Hardcover. The authors identify conditions under which firms seek higher rather than lower regulation in a context of weak regulatory capacities by engaging in self-regulation or partnering up with the government and/or NGOs. They analyse how firms in the automotive, food, textile, and mining sectors fight environmental pollution and HIV/AIDS. Editor(s): Borzel, Prof.Dr. Tanja A.; Thauer, Christian. Series: Governance and Limited Statehood. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPQB; JPRB; KJR; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 495.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230347779
- ISBN
- 9780230347779
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.14
€ 65.14
Hardcover. This book is about how power communication inrecent years hasbegun to reflect on its own limits in a new way. It focuseson a number of areas within the welfare state and how power desires non-power. It looks at financial policy, voluntary policy, educational policy and public steering technologies. Editor(s): Andersen, Niels Akerstrom; Sand, Inger-Johanne. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348011
- ISBN
- 9780230348011
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39
Hardcover. Leading scholars investigate media policies in Europe, inquiring into the regulatory practices, policy tools and institutional features of media policy-making in 14 countries. The book offers a fresh assessment of the ways European media policies are formulated and identifies the factors that exert an influence throughout the process. Editor(s): Psychogiopoulou, Evangelia. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFD; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348127
- ISBN
- 9780230348127
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34
Hardcover. This collection addresses the ways that Nordic countries have approached the issue of bringing ethnic minorities into the societal mainstream. With multicultural incorporation as an option, the authors explore the potential impact of the politics of identity in societies with social democratic welfare states committed to redistributive politics. Editor(s): Kivisto, Peter; Wahlbeck, Osten. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; JFFN; JFSL1; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230360198
- ISBN
- 9780230360198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.01
€ 65.01
Hardcover. A state-of-the-art analysis of the situation of national television in Arab countries, addressing what Arab national broadcastings today say about public policy and political opening. The essays deal with the reforms of public broadcasting organizations and the evolution, perspectives and issues of national broadcasting. Editor(s): Guaaybess, Tourya. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFDT; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367166
- ISBN
- 9780230367166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.94
€ 63.94
Hardcover. Covers topical issues for Africa's development, economics and politics of climate change, water management, public service delivery, and delivering aid. The authors argue that these issues should be included in the post-MDG paradigm and add an important voice to recent moves by academics and practitioners to engage with each other. Editor(s): Hanson, Kobena T.; Kararach, George; Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 223 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230393288
- ISBN
- 9780230393288
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.42
€ 64.42
Hardcover. The malaise in civil society is seen as a key to understanding anti-social behaviour, the weaknesses of regeneration schemes and the divisions of our societies. Yet the resources hidden away in civil society are seen as the key to effective intervention. This book examines the attempts to re-energize citizenship in a range of contexts. Editor(s): Brannan, Tessa; John, Peter; Stoker, Gerry. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500419
- ISBN
- 9780230500419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.67
€ 121.67
Hardcover. The devastating effects of HIV/AIDS have propelled a multiplicity of activities at global, national and local level. This book is based on in-depth studies of the major global institutions in health, the role of pharmaceutical corporations, the functions of NGOs, and national responses to HIV/AIDS in two key case studies: Brazil and South Africa. Editor(s): Hein, Wolfgang; Bartsch, Sonja; Kohlmorgen, Lars. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBP; MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230517271
- ISBN
- 9780230517271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.99
€ 122.99
Hardcover. This volume reviews Africa's past experiences of social policy, with an eye on the future. Contributions examine a range of social policy issues around healthcare, education, the labour market and social welfare, and highlight important conceptual and policy issues for rebuilding Africa. Editor(s): Adesina, Jimi. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; JH; JPQB; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230520837
- ISBN
- 9780230520837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.55
€ 111.55
Paperback. To mark ten years since Labour's election, the next generation of political thinkers, including MPs and policy specialists have come together to outline what the next phase of the progressive agenda should be and how it can be achieved. This collection of essays considers the future direction of progressive governance, politics and policy. Editor(s): Pearce, Nick; Margo, Julia. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; 3JMG; JPFF; JPQB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230524941
- ISBN
- 9780230524941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.99
€ 122.99
Hardcover. The authors argue that Vladimir Putin and his advisors are committed to re-establishing Russia as a great power and that the existence of nuclear weapons and the revival of the Russian economy have provided the foundations for an expanded Russian role in global affairs. Editor(s): Kanet, Roger E. Series: Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPHC; JPHL; JPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230543041
- ISBN
- 9780230543041
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.99
€ 63.99
Hardcover. The book explores the role of new modes of governance in helping future member states to cope with their accession to the EU. It examines the extent to which civil society and business have assisted the governments of Southern, Central and Eastern European accession countries in taking on the ever more comprehensive body of EU laws and regulations. Editor(s): Borzel, Prof.Dr. Tanja A. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; JPB; JPQB; JPSN2; RNP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230575516
- ISBN
- 9780230575516
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.01
€ 64.01
Hardcover. In this volume, the authors present studies of the emerging pattern of socio-economic segregation in seven major cities of Latin America and, for inter-regional contrast, one in the United States. Editor(s): Roberts, Bryan R.; Wilson, Robert H. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230609600
- ISBN
- 9780230609600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Hardcover. This study of contemporary South Africa focuses thematically on the major political contestants, interest-groups and power-brokers in that country. The book attempts to provide an introduction to aspects of contemporary South African politics and an insight into its many forms of resistance. Editor(s): Johnson, Shaun. Num Pages: 413 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPQ; JPVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 414
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333470954
- ISBN
- 9780333470954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.55
€ 186.55
Hardcover. Takes stock, and evaluates the trade policy measures of Japan, USA and the EC, towards developing countries, with a realistic, "non-dependency" approach. The 1970s and 1980s saw an expansion of manufacturing from developing countries. The response of industrial countries was multi-fold. Editor(s): Hirata, Akira; Yamazawa, Ippei; Ippei Yamazawa (Professor of International Economics, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan). Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 1QFE; 1QFG; JPQB; KCLT; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 30. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333557235
- ISBN
- 9780333557235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.87
€ 185.87
Paperback. Presenting the structure and workings of the national cabinets in Western European countries today, this text compares the origins, structure, composition and activities of these cabinets. Emphasis is placed on the leadership and on the character of coalitions. Editor(s): Blondel, Jean; Muller-Rommel, Ferdinand. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DD; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333683446
- ISBN
- 9780333683446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 184.94
€ 184.94
Hardcover. Scott questions whether the institutions provided for post-1997 Hong Kong are likely to receive public support and are appropriate for continuing political stability, analyses research material on public attitudes and speculates on the role of the Chinese party centres and the PLA on possible alternative institutional arrangements. Editor(s): Scott, Ian. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 3JJP; JPA; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333692455
- ISBN
- 9780333692455
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.19
€ 122.19
Hardcover. In the 1990s the ownership and control of information generated in the UK science was transformed by a combination of regulatory changes designed to promote "the creation of wealth". This text provides a set of perspectives on the different regulatory mechanisms set out to achieve this. Editor(s): Lawton Smith, Helen. Series: Studies in Regulation. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQB; KCP; PDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 555.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333790458
- ISBN
- 9780333790458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.17
€ 64.17
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333794845
- ISBN
- 9780333794845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.92
€ 121.92