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Globalized Labour Markets and Social Inequality in Europe
. Ed(S): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Buchholz, San...
paperback. Based on contributions from international experts, this volume provides an up-to-date account of globalization's influences on individual life courses in nine different modern societies, and of cross-nationally varying political strategies to mediate this influence. Editor(s): Blossfeld, Hans-Peter; Buchholz, Sandra. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JHBL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- SKU
- V9781349317684
- ISBN
- 9781349317684
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. This book is about relating the concepts of rape and murder in both senses of the term; that is the way rape and murder are linked and related and also how stories of rape and murder are related or told. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JKV; JKVQ2; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 201
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349317721
- ISBN
- 9781349317721
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€ 126.50
€ 126.50
Paperback. "University rankings have gained popularity around the world, and are now a significant factor shaping reputation. This book is the first comprehensive study of rankings from a global perspective, making an important contribution to our understanding of the rankings phenomenon"-- Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNM; JPQB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318216
- ISBN
- 9781349318216
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
paperback. Based on a flagship research project for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's Immigration and Inclusion programme, this book argues that social cohesion is achieved through people (new arrivals as well as the long-term settled) being able to resolve the conflicts and tensions within their day-to-day lives in ways that they find positive and viable. Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFF; JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- SKU
- V9781349318476
- ISBN
- 9781349318476
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€ 65.98
€ 65.98
Paperback. The past decade has seen the emergence of new types of trade union representatives attracting new and more diverse activists; this book explores their motivations and values, drawing upon the voices of the activists themselves and capturing the relationship between work, social identity and class consciousness. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBL; JPQB; JPS; KJMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 547.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318759
- ISBN
- 9781349318759
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€ 67.57
€ 67.57
Paperback. This volume explores sporting mega-events, their social, political, and cultural characters, the value systems that they inscribe and draw on, the claims they make on us and the claims the organisers make for them, the spatial and ethical relationships they create, and the responses of civil societies to them. Editor(s): Hayes, G.; Karamichas, John. Series: Global Culture and Sport Series. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBS; JPQB; RN; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349318810
- ISBN
- 9781349318810
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€ 66.30
€ 66.30
Paperback. "Mounting a vigorous critique on existing approaches to transnational policing, this book lays out an argument situating transnational policing within contemporary transformations of the capitalist state and imperialism, looking at the particular case of regional police cooperation against sex trafficking in Southeast Europe"-- Series: Transnational Crime, Crime Control and Security. Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; JKVQ2; JPQB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319299
- ISBN
- 9781349319299
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€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Paperback. This edited collection uses the concept of 'displaying families' as a new way to understand contemporary family and personal life, addressinghow, ina world of fluid relationships, family life must not only be 'done' but also be 'seen to be done'." Editor(s): Dermott, Esther; Seymour, J. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBK; JKSN; JPQB; VFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319312
- ISBN
- 9781349319312
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Condition: New
€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Paperback. Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JHBL; JMS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349319732
- ISBN
- 9781349319732
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€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. This bookanalyses the current debates around national identity and multiculturalism byaddressing three key questions; why do so many people treat as common sense the idea that they live in and belong to nations? And, why, and for whom, might this idea be significant, notably in an era of increasing global uncertainty?" Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320196
- ISBN
- 9781349320196
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Changing Work and Community Identities in European Regions
Kirk, John; Contrepois, Sylvie; Jefferys, Ste...
Paperback. "This book juxtaposes the experiences of regions that have lived or are living through industrial transition in coal-mining and manufacturing centres throughout Europe, opening the wayto a deeper understanding of the intensity of change and of how work helps shape new identities"-- Series: Identity Studies in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFC; JHBL; JPQB; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320813
- ISBN
- 9781349320813
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. A compelling argument of how human health is adversely affected by our poor treatment of non-human animals. The author contents that in order to successfully confront the 21st Century's health challenges, we need to broaden the definition of the word 'public' in public health to include non-human animals. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JHB; JPQB; MBN; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349320912
- ISBN
- 9781349320912
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€ 127.28
€ 127.28
Paperback. This book explore assumptions underpinning contemporary health policy discourses that emphasize personal responsibility for health, consider how they attach to changing information technologies, and discuss their influence on emerging forms of health 'work'. Editor(s): Harris, Roma; Wathen, Nadine; Wyatt, Sally. Series: Health Technology and Society. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB; MBS; VFD; VSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349321582
- ISBN
- 9781349321582
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€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Paperback. "This book explores the origins of the so-called "punitive turn" in penal policy across Western nations over the past two decades. It demonstrates how the context of neoliberalism has informed penal policy-making and argues that it is ultimately neoliberalism which has led to the recent intensification of punishment"-- Num Pages: 252 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV; JKVP; JKVQ2; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 344.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349321605
- ISBN
- 9781349321605
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. During the last decade, many European countries introduced extensive reformsto the way thatincome protection and activation programmes for the unemployed are implemented and delivered. This book analyzes and compares these reforms in nine European countries, focusing on the reforms programmes themselves, as well as on their effects." Editor(s): De Graaf, Willibrord; Van Berkel, Rik (Utrecht University, the Netherlands); Sirovatka, T. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBL; JPB; JPP; JPQB; KCF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349321667
- ISBN
- 9781349321667
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€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Paperback. Will the future be a climate disaster? Will biotechnologies bring huge improvements to lifespan? Predictions vary, but children's status as human embodiments of the future puts them at the centre of attempts to shape the world and the discipline of childhood studies can therefore make a critical and creative contribution to future-making. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 181 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP; JHB; JHBK; JPQB; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 251.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 181
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349321889
- ISBN
- 9781349321889
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€ 65.44
€ 65.44
Paperback. This collection focuses on the real life experiences of conducting emprical research about families and relationships, with an emphasis on the actualities of doing research and the experiences of being a researcher. Editor(s): Simpson, R.; Jamieson, L. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHBC; JHBK; JPQB; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322091
- ISBN
- 9781349322091
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Condition: New
€ 65.92
€ 65.92
Paperback. Exploring the illegal drug issue in international context, this booklooks atwhy harmonization has not already taken place at the European level. Itconsiders the desirability and viability of harmonization, examines the conflict between repressive and liberal drug policies and applies a multi-level governance lens to the issue." Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHB; JKV; JKVQ2; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322817
- ISBN
- 9781349322817
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€ 65.92
€ 65.92
Paperback. Based on original research with self-identified paedophiles in the community, this book challenges assumptions and destroys the sacred cows of both radical and conservative thinking on paedophilia and sexuality. Offering a humane and inspiring vision, the bookgoes beyond previous thinking to develop an inclusive new approach." Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JKSN; JKV; JMU; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322855
- ISBN
- 9781349322855
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Condition: New
€ 149.23
€ 149.23
Paperback. Series: Citizenship, Gender and Diversity. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322879
- ISBN
- 9781349322879
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Condition: New
€ 65.38
€ 65.38
Paperback. Exploring the growing global trend of solo living, this highly original study addresses core debates about contemporary social change in the context of globalization, including individualization and connection, the future of family formation, consumption and identities, belonging and 'community', living arrangements and sustainability. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHB; JHBK; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 305
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349322916
- ISBN
- 9781349322916
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Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Paperback. "This book discusses climate change as a social issue, examining the incompatibility of capitalist development and Earth'sphysical limits and how these have been regulated in different ways. It addresses the links between modes of consumption, energy regimes and climate change during Fordism and finance-driven capitalism"-- Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA; JPQB; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349323289
- ISBN
- 9781349323289
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Condition: New
€ 65.94
€ 65.94
Paperback. Editor(s): Geiger, M; Pecoud, A. Series: Migration, Minorities & Citizenship. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSL; JHB; JPQB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 315
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349323388
- ISBN
- 9781349323388
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Paperback. In India today only35 percent ofpeople have access to medicines. This book examines the rise of drug prices in India, anddevelops a new healthcare model, which if implemented, would extend access to medicines to India's entire population. Sensitivity tests show that the proposed model is affordable, equitable and implementable" Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCA; KCM; KCQ; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349323487
- ISBN
- 9781349323487
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Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27