Politics
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Politics
Paperback. Drawing upon anthropology, political science, environmental history, and political ecology, this study looks at how control over and access to resources have been defined, negotiated, and contested by colonial state agents, the postcolonial Malaysian state, and local people. Series: Culture, Place, and Nature. Num Pages: 232 pages, 11 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMM; JPVH3; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780295987620
- ISBN
- 9780295987620
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€ 33.99€ 33.59
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Paperback. Questioning why India and Pakistan have not fought another major war, this book gives a crisp answer: nuclear weapons. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; GTB; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986357
- ISBN
- 9780295986357
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€ 32.99€ 31.23
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Paperback. Probes the underlying causes of the conflict that has pitted Aceh against Jakarta, explaining why the Acehnese entered the Indonesian republic in 1945 with a determination to resist outside domination, and how these attitudes have shaped Aceh's relations with the Indonesian state. Editor(s): Reid, Anthony. Num Pages: 0 tables. BIC Classification: 1FM; GTB; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Annotated
- SKU
- V9780295986333
- ISBN
- 9780295986333
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€ 34.99€ 33.45
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Paperback. Examines the origins and evolution of world communism and explores how its legacies have shaped the post-Cold War world order. This book uses divergent case studies to document the ways in which the work on Leninism's evolution and consolidation is relevant in analyzing contemporary post-communist and post-authoritarian political transformations. Editor(s): Tismaneanu, Vladimir; Howard, Marc Morje; Sil, Rudra. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 427.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295986289
- ISBN
- 9780295986289
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Paperback. Maurice Rosenblatt was one of the behind-the-scenes engineers of the 1954 overthrow of Senator Joseph McCarthy, the anti-Communist chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. This book tells the story of the rise of McCarthy's power and Rosenblatt's role in effecting McCarthy's eventual censure by the Senate. Num Pages: 136 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 255.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780295985947
- ISBN
- 9780295985947
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.23
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Paperback. A study of international efforts to contain missile proliferation. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliog., index. BIC Classification: JPSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 409.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295985077
- ISBN
- 9780295985077
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€ 32.99€ 31.23
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Paperback. Offers a re-evaluation of the history of the Vietnamese Communist Party and an analysis of the inner workings of Vietnamese historiography. This book challenges core assumptions about the history of the Vietnamese Communist Part and attempts to shed light on divisions within the revolutionary movement along regional, class, and ideological lines. Series: Critical Dialogues in Southeast Asian Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMV; GTB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 382.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295984292
- ISBN
- 9780295984292
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.45
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Paperback. Portrayed in visual images and words, the landscape played a vital role in expressing and promoting ideology in the former Soviet Union during the Stalin years, especially in the 1930s. This title explores the expression of Bolshevik Party ideology through the lens of landscape, or, more broadly, space. Editor(s): Dobrenko, Evgenii; Naiman, Eric. Series: Studies in Modernity and National Identity. Num Pages: 344 pages, 35 illus. BIC Classification: JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 463.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295983417
- ISBN
- 9780295983417
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.75
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Paperback. Presents a description of the legislative process by tracing the drafting and passing of a single piece of legislation. This book offers a picture of the bureaucratic infighting, political prerogatives, and Congressional courtesies that is necessary to make something happen on Capitol Hill. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; LN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295980232
- ISBN
- 9780295980232
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.33
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Paperback. Covering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and, Tajikistan, these 12 essays (drawn from a 1998 conference sponsored by the Center for Civil Society International) explore the prospects of and dangers facing the growth of Western-style democracy in Central Asia. Reflecting a range of disciplines Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCD; 1FCT; 1FCU; 1FCZ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 518.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295977959
- ISBN
- 9780295977959
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.41
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Paperback. Num Pages: 349 pages, Ill.1M. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- SKU
- V9780295974446
- ISBN
- 9780295974446
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.41
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Paperback. At the age of 48, the author sold his pig farm and joined the Peace Corps. This title presents his story. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JKSR; JPS; WT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295969282
- ISBN
- 9780295969282
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.27
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Paperback. Offers a synthesis of the evolution of the people of southeastern Europe up to their national independence. Series: A History of East Central Europe (HECE). Num Pages: 374 pages, M. BIC Classification: 1DVWY; HBJD; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780295964133
- ISBN
- 9780295964133
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.30
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Paperback. Offers a vivid and nuanced picture of working for social justice while trying to remain true to people's traditions Series: Louann Atkins Temple Women & Culture Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 34 b&w and 10 color photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFSL9; JPVH1; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reprint
- SKU
- V9780292745261
- ISBN
- 9780292745261
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€ 26.99€ 25.02
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Paperback. Taking an unprecedented, counterintuitive look at America's conflict over sexuality, this book reveals how the attack on the exotic dance industry by the activist Christian Right threatens the separation of church and state and undermines civil liberties Num Pages: 350 pages, 27 photos, 1 illus., 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; HRC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 661. Weight in Grams: 681.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292735767
- ISBN
- 9780292735767
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€ 27.05
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Paperback. Presents the history of League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC). This book also provides evidence that perceptions of LULAC as a petite bourgeoisie, assimilationist, conservative, anti-Mexican, anti-working class organization belie the realities of the group's early activism. Num Pages: 330 pages, 25 b&w photos, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLCM; JFSL4; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 448.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 330
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292721326
- ISBN
- 9780292721326
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€ 32.99€ 29.35
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Paperback. Tells the true story of one woman's struggle to secure political prisoners' rights and defend herself against an unjust imprisonment.This work condemns the lack of laws to protect prisoners' basic human rights. Translator(s): Kamal, Mustapha; Slyomovics, Susan. Series: CMES Modern Middle East Literatures in Translation Series. Num Pages: 120 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; BG; JKVP1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 10. Weight in Grams: 171.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292719156
- ISBN
- 9780292719156
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Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.34
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Paperback. An assessment of the ways in which the US government has failed to protect the youngest generation from toxic exposure and harm, and what can be done to correct these failures. Num Pages: 280 pages, 4 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; RNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 511.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292716902
- ISBN
- 9780292716902
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€ 29.99€ 29.23
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Paperback. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 was a landmark event in Egyptology that was celebrated around the world. This title reveals how nationalists in Iraq and Iran observed the success of their counterparts in Egypt and Turkey, and were able to hold onto discoveries at legendary sites such as Khorsabad and Persepolis. Num Pages: 307 pages, 34 b&w photos, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; HDD; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 508. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292714984
- ISBN
- 9780292714984
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.29
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Paperback. Since the early twentieth century, technological transfers from the United States to Latin American countries have involved technologies of violence for social control. This title includes essays that addresses the topic of state-sponsored terrorism in a variety of ways. Editor(s): Menjivar, Cecilia; Rodriguez, Nestor P. Num Pages: 388 pages, 1 graph, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KL; JKV; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 388
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292706798
- ISBN
- 9780292706798
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.59
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Paperback. Examines the evolution of terrorism in the context of a global disorder. This book categorizes three generations of terrorist organizations and shows how each arose in response to the global conditions of its time. It includes an assessment of the efforts to combat trans-national terrorism in the post-September 11 period. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 509. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292702653
- ISBN
- 9780292702653
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Condition: New
€ 27.05
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paperback. Explores how Israelis and Palestinians have used postcards and greeting cards to present images of the national self, to build national awareness and reinforce nationalist ideologies, and to gain international acceptance. This work discusses and displays the works of various postcard/greeting card manufacturers, artists, and photographers. Num Pages: 255 pages, 15 color and 68 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; ACX; AFH; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 509. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292702158
- ISBN
- 9780292702158
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Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.96
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Paperback. Anthropologists have a long tradition of prescient diagnoses of world events. This title collects over fifty commentaries by noted anthropologists such as Margaret Mead, Franz Boas, and Marshall Sahlins who seek to understand and explain the profound repercussions of US involvement in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Editor(s): Gonzalez, Roberto J. Num Pages: 304 pages, 12 cartoons. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHMC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 509. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292701694
- ISBN
- 9780292701694
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.54
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Paperback. This volume contains Guillermo O'Donnell's qualitative theoretical study of the quality of democracy and Vargas Cullell's description and analysis of the empirical data he gathered on the quality of democracy in Costa Rica. Editor(s): O'Donnell, Guillermo; Cullell, Jorge Vargas; Iazzetta, Osvaldo M. Series: Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 146 x 22. Weight in Grams: 431.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268037208
- ISBN
- 9780268037208
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.80
€ 36.99
€ 35.80