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Paperback. Young seventeen-year-old Joelito Filartiga was taken from his family home in Asuncion, Paraguay, brutally tortured, and murdered by the Paraguayan police. This title tells the inside story of the quest for justice by his father - the true target of the police - Paraguayan artist and philanthropist Dr Joel Filartiga. Series: Advancing Human Rights S. Num Pages: 320 pages, Mostly Joel Filartega's line drawings; also includes poster. BIC Classification: JPVH; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589012240
ISBN
9781589012240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.72

Paperback. Trends in the number and scope of peace operations since 2000 evidence heightened international appreciation for their value in crisis-response and regional stabilization. This title addresses national and institutional capacities to undertake such operations. It focuses on developments across regions and countries. Editor(s): Donald, C. F. Daniel; Taft, Patricia; Wiharta, Sharon. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JPSD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589012097
ISBN
9781589012097
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.00

Paperback. Examines the arguments and tactics that the influential confessional Christian congregations in the United States - dispensational millenialists, Calvinists, Lutherans, and, to a lesser extent, Methodists, Episcopalians, and Christian Restorationists - used to undermine domestic support for the proposed international body. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC9; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011915
ISBN
9781589011915
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 70.65

Hardback. Looks at human rights and Islam as a religious issue rather than a political or legal one and draws on three revered Islamic scholars to offer a broad range of perspectives that challenge our assumptions about the role of religion in human rights. Series: Advancing Human Rights S. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HRH; HRLP5; JPVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011854
ISBN
9781589011854
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 201.18

Hardback. Covers a mosaic of religious and ethnic perspectives with considerable breadth by examining evangelical Christians, the religious left, Catholics, Mormons, African Americans, Latinos, Jews, and Muslims. This book takes a look at the role of secular and antifundamentalist positions, adding an even wider outlook to the critical concerns. Editor(s): Wilson, J. Matthew. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRLP5; JP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011731
ISBN
9781589011731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 115.65

Paperback. Uses examples from history to demonstrate the genesis of political and religious "whirlwinds." This title explores contemporary case studies, such as conflicts between Mormons and Evangelicals in the United States, liberation theology in Latin America, Islam and the state in Uzbekistan, and radical Christian reconstructionism. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011625
ISBN
9781589011625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.35

Hardback. Serves as a comparative study of how and why IGOs integrate human rights standards into their development operations. This book focuses on the process of policy innovation in three UN-related IGOs: the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Bank, and the World Health Organization (WHO). Series: Advancing Human Rights S. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011588
ISBN
9781589011588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.17

hardcover. The Christian Right never ceases to surprise professional observers of American politics. With the Christian coalition in disarray, many expected that the movement would play less of a role in the 2004 elections. This title provides an assessment of the role of the religious right in 2004. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; HRCX6; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
282
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011090
ISBN
9781589011090
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.75

Paperback. Explores public administration's ideas and issues and questions whether contemporary efforts to "reinvent government", promote privatization, and develops public management approaches that constitute a coherent political theory capable of meeting the challenges of governing in a democracy. Editor(s): Rosenbloom, David H.; McCurdy, Howard E. Series: Public Management and Change Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010932
ISBN
9781589010932
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.35

Hardback. Explores public administration's ideas and issues and questions whether contemporary efforts to "reinvent government", promote privatization, and develops public management approaches that constitute a coherent political theory capable of meeting the challenges of governing in a democracy. Editor(s): Rosenbloom, David H.; McCurdy, Howard E. Series: Public Management and Change Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010925
ISBN
9781589010925
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.68

Paperback. American political institutions are frequently challenged by the significant conflict between those who embrace religious traditionalism and those who embrace progressive cultural norms. This title investigates the politics of that conflict as it is manifested in the proceedings of the US House of Representatives. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010710
ISBN
9781589010710
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.35

Hardback. How are we to reconcile the language of rights with the reality? Do we live in an age of rights after all? This book provides a quantitative analysis of the marked gap between the principle and practice of human rights. Series: Advancing Human Rights S. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVH; LBBR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010642
ISBN
9781589010642
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 200.05

Hardback. If, as Kent argues, everyone has a human right to adequate food, it follows that those who can empower the poor have a duty to see that right implemented, and the obligation to be held morally and legally accountable for seeing that that right is realized for everyone, everywhere. Editor(s): Twiss, Sumner B.; Kelsay, John; Coonan, Terry. Series: Advancing Human Rights S. Num Pages: 290 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVH; LBBR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010550
ISBN
9781589010550
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 202.75

Paperback. Although the linking of 'ethics' and 'politics' may seem more like the ingredients for a comedian's monologue, it is a sober issue and one that affects every American. This title offers an exploration with that moment when New York became the first state to enact a general ethics law, setting standards and guidelines for behavior. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPQ; JPA; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589010451
ISBN
9781589010451
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 69.23

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMV; HBWS2; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 241.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Frog Ltd United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583942093
ISBN
9781583942093
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 209 x 14. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583672372
ISBN
9781583672372
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

paperback. Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-116) and index. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: JPS; JWK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 143 x 9. Weight in Grams: 156.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Monthly Review Press United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583671092
ISBN
9781583671092
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.47

Paperback. Soley shows how as corporate power has grown and come to influence the issues on which ordinary Americans should be able to speak out, so new strategies have developed to restrict free speech on issues in which corporations and property-owners have an interest. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMD; JPVH2; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583670668
ISBN
9781583670668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.51

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: JH; JPHC; KFFD1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 181.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583670149
ISBN
9781583670149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.41

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Monthly Review Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583670033
ISBN
9781583670033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.42

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583229330
ISBN
9781583229330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 15.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 158.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Edition
3 New ed
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583228982
ISBN
9781583228982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.96

Paperback. Editor(s): Worden, Minky. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPVH; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583228432
ISBN
9781583228432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. Editor(s): Zinn, Howard. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 129 x 3. Weight in Grams: 52.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S. United States
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583227695
ISBN
9781583227695
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 8.72

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