Comparative politics
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Comparative politics
Paperback. This revised and expanded edition of a benchmark collection compares how civil services around the world have adapted to cope with managing public services in the 21st century. The volume provides insights into multi-level governance, juridification and issues of efficiency and responsiveness as well as exploring the impact of fiscal austerity. Editor(s): Van der Meer, Frits M.; Raadschelders, Jos C. N.; Toonen, Theo A.J. Num Pages: 392 pages, 3 figures, 14 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 3JMC; 3JMG; JPB; JPH; JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Second Edition,New edition,2nd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137325785
- ISBN
- 9781137325785
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Condition: New
€ 95.68
€ 95.68
Hardcover. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; JPB; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403935793
- ISBN
- 9781403935793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.04
€ 123.04
Paperback. Updated through 2012 with all-new material in every chapter, Schain's book provides a detailed, comparative look at the policies that drive and inform immigration politics in three Western countries, and shows how immigration policy has political sources far beyond labor market needs. Series: Perspectives in Comparative Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 3 figures, 56 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DDF; 1KBB; JFFN; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Revised, Update
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230341173
- ISBN
- 9780230341173
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Paperback. This book seeks to renew and refocus the debate on the use of governance networks in public policy making. It raises and answers a series of questions about the dynamics, conditions and functions of governance networks and also considers the democratic implications of network governance. Editor(s): Sorensen, Eva; Torfing, Jacob. Num Pages: 342 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 372
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220362
- ISBN
- 9780230220362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.79
€ 132.79
Agenda Setting, Policies, and Political Systems: A Comparative Approac...
Green-Pedersen, Christoffer, Walgrave, Stefaa...
Paperback. Before making significant policy decisions, political actors and parties must first craft an agenda designed to place certain issues at the center of political attention. This book features essays that make clear the efficacy of the agenda-setting approach for understanding not only how policies evolve, but also how political systems function. Editor(s): Green-Pedersen, Christoffer; Walgrave, Stefaan. Num Pages: 272 pages, 28 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226128306
- ISBN
- 9780226128306
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 25.76
€ 32.99
€ 25.76
Paperback. In the global era, religion has leapt onto the world stage, often in contradictory ways. Some religious activists are antagonistic and engage in protests, violent acts, and political challenges. This book explores all of these directions, based on a five-year Luce Foundation project that involved religious leaders, scholars, and public figures. Num Pages: 176 pages, 6 b/w photos. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRAM2; JPB; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 11. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520283473
- ISBN
- 9780520283473
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.82
€ 23.99
€ 17.82
Paperback. Features four distinguished scholars in political science who analyze American democracy from a comparative point of view, exploring how the US political system differs from that of thirty other democracies and what those differences ultimately mean for democratic performance. Num Pages: 392 pages, 17 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPB; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300198089
- ISBN
- 9780300198089
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 20.40
€ 26.99
€ 20.40
Paperback. The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics offers a critical survey of the field of empirical political science through the collection of a set of chapters written by 48 top scholars in the discipline of comparative politics. Editor(s): Boix, Carles; Stokes, Susan C. Series: Oxford Handbooks of Political Science. Num Pages: 1040 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 171 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1590.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1040
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199566020
- ISBN
- 9780199566020
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 44.78
€ 46.99
€ 44.78
Paperback. Framed around economic democracy and public participation in economic decision-making, Cumbers argues that a reconstituted public ownership is central to the creation of a more just and sustainable society. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPB; KCA; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780320069
- ISBN
- 9781780320069
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.69
€ 35.99
€ 30.69
Paperback. This book exposes the anxieties of loss of control and missed opportunities for freedom of expression resulting from changes in technologies and geopolitics. Num Pages: 286 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFS; JPB; JPVH2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107420939
- ISBN
- 9781107420939
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Condition: New
€ 46.91
€ 46.91
Hardback. Translation of: La mutazione antiegualitaria. Translator(s): Thom, Martin. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPS; JPA; JPB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Revised, Expanded
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231169844
- ISBN
- 9780231169844
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.24
€ 40.99
€ 29.24
Hardback. A comparison of Singapore and Taiwan presents an interesting case for those wishing to understand how small states struggle to overcome their strategic disadvantage. This book assesses their progress, from humble beginnings to their distinct development in the post-Cold War era, and includes both military and non-military factors. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMS; 1FPCW; JPB; JPS; JWA; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137497154
- ISBN
- 9781137497154
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.50
€ 143.50
Hardback. The Euro crisis catapulted the EU into its most serious political crisis since its inception, leaving it torn between opposing demands for more sovereignty and solidarity. This volume focuses on the key themes of disunion, sovereignty and solidarity. It assesses the main EU institutions: member states, civil society actors and policy areas. Editor(s): Hayward, Jack; Wurzel, Rudiger. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 5 black & white tables, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1D; JPB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367739
- ISBN
- 9780230367739
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Paperback. Lindberg, University of Florida; Sara Meerow, University of Amsterdam; James Raymond Vreeland, Georgetown University; Sharon L. Wolchik, George Washington University Editor(s): Brown, Nathan J. Num Pages: 344 pages, 11, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JPB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400099
- ISBN
- 9781421400099
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.46
€ 42.46
Hardback. The Handbook provides a broad introduction to Swedish politics, and how Sweden's political system and policies have evolved over the past few decades. Editor(s): Pierre, Jon. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Politics & International Relations. Num Pages: 736 pages. BIC Classification: 1DNS; JPA; JPB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 171. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 736
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199665679
- ISBN
- 9780199665679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.13
€ 233.13
Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSL1; JPA; JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190633691
- ISBN
- 9780190633691
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.84
€ 121.84
Paperback. The first comprehensive, authoritative study of the political, economic and social forces which led to Brexit and its likely consequences. Num Pages: 250 pages, 50 b/w illus. 21 tables. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHC; JPHF; JPVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781316605042
- ISBN
- 9781316605042
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Condition: New
€ 33.40
€ 33.40
Hardback. Series: Politics, Economics, and Inclusive Development. Num Pages: 231 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPB; JPP; JWT; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 218 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137592699
- ISBN
- 9781137592699
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.23
€ 143.23
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107615106
- ISBN
- 9781107615106
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Condition: New
€ 32.13
€ 32.13
Paperback. The first book in the series Rethinking Community Development is entitled Politics, Power and Community Development. As such it highlights and critically examines key political issues, and the associated power relationships, that are shaping contemporary community development. Editor(s): Meade, Rosie; Shaw, Mae; Banks, Sarah. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JPB; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447317371
- ISBN
- 9781447317371
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Condition: New
€ 36.36
€ 36.36
Hardback. Editor(s): Hager, Carol; Stefes, Christoph H. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPQB; KCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 275 x 21. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137442871
- ISBN
- 9781137442871
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Condition: New
€ 122.12
€ 122.12
Paperback. An accessible interdisciplinary introduction to contemporary France providing coverage of culture, society, economy, and politics set in a historical and global context. A central theme is the relationship between popular images of France and the often contradictory realities of French society as it faces up to the challenges of the 21st century. Series: Contemporary States and Societies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 142 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333792445
- ISBN
- 9780333792445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.35
€ 51.35
Paperback. This is a book about conflicts and fears: how domestic reasons are drawing countries in Europe into international events. Raymond Taras explains why France, Poland and Sweden have become engaged in outside conflicts and tells the story of when and why xenophobia at home is converted into xenophobia abroad. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JPB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748699032
- ISBN
- 9780748699032
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
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
€ 47.24
€ 47.24