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Hardcover. Senator Thomas Hart Benton was a towering figure in Missouri politics. Elected in 1821, he was the new state's first senator, and he served in Washington, DC for thirty years. This book provides a portrait of Senator Benton. It evaluates his career in light of his attitudes toward slavery, Mexican borderlands, and Indian removal, among others. Series: Early American Places. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; BGH; HBJK; HBLL; JPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 28. Weight in Grams: 576.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875804798
- ISBN
- 9780875804798
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Condition: New
€ 138.17
€ 138.17
Paperback. Proposals for reform have dotted the federal management landscape in the United States. Yet these efforts by public management professionals have frequently failed to produce lasting results. This book examines basic sets of contradictions between the strategies of the reformers and the reality of the US federal system. Series: Public Management and Change Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 1 figure, 5 tables. BIC Classification: JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 272.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589018921
- ISBN
- 9781589018921
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Condition: New
€ 69.91
€ 69.91
paperback. What ethical considerations should guide war's settlement and its aftermath? In cases of protracted conflicts, recurring war, failed or failing states, or genocide and war crimes, is there a framework for establishing an enduring peace that is pragmatic and moral? This title provides answers to these questions from the just war tradition. Editor(s): Patterson, Eric. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589018884
- ISBN
- 9781589018884
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Condition: New
€ 71.29
€ 71.29
paperback. Suitable for human rights scholars, students, and practitioners, as well as those interested in the UN, international relations, treaties, and governance, this title examines the factors contributing to commitment and compliance among post-Soviet states such as Slovakia, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Num Pages: 224 pages, 18 figures, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 1DV; 1FC; JPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 352.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589018877
- ISBN
- 9781589018877
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Condition: New
€ 71.14
€ 71.14
paperback. Based on analysis of public opinion data since the 1970s, this title examines how Black opinions on welfare, affirmative action, crime control, school vouchers, civil rights for other minorities, immigration, the environment, and US foreign policy have changed. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017023
- ISBN
- 9781589017023
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Condition: New
€ 70.98
€ 70.98
Paperback. Provides an introduction and overview of church-state relations in the United States. Exploring the inherent tension between the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment, this work discusses how the fragmented nature of political authority in the US provides the basis for continuing conflict concerning church-state relations. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589016378
- ISBN
- 9781589016378
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Condition: New
€ 70.33
€ 70.33
Paperback. Helps you to understand reasons behind support of and disdain for interspecies research in such areas as chimerism, hybridization, cross-species embryo transfer, and transgenics. This title highlights two claims critics make against early interspecies studies: that the research can violate human dignity and that it can lead to procreation. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBGR; PSAD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 249.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589015746
- ISBN
- 9781589015746
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Condition: New
€ 69.58
€ 69.58
Paperback. After World War II, the US and Canada struck out on divergent paths to public health insurance. This work probes the historical development of health care in each country, honing in on the social and political aspects of each country, and the politics of race in the US and territorial politics in Canada. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; JPB; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012066
- ISBN
- 9781589012066
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Condition: New
€ 70.70
€ 70.70
The Education Mayor: Improving America's Schools (American Governance ...
Wong, Kenneth K.; Shen, Francis X.; Anagnosto...
paperback. In 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act rocked America's schools with new initiatives for results-based accountability. This work takes a critical look at mayoral control of urban school districts, beginning with Boston's schools in 1992 and examining more than 100 school districts in 40 states. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589011793
- ISBN
- 9781589011793
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Condition: New
€ 70.70
€ 70.70
paperback. Examines reasons why environmental laws seldom work out exactly as planned. Casting federal-state working relationships as 'pulling together,' 'coming apart,' or somewhere in-between, this title provides dozens of observations from federal and state officials. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; JPR; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition, Revised and Updated
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011007
- ISBN
- 9781589011007
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Condition: New
€ 70.57
€ 70.57
Ten Thousand Democracies: Politics and Public Opinion in America's Sch...
Berkman, Michael B.; Plutzer, Eric
paperback. Begins with educational reforms from the Progressive era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the civil rights movement and ending with Pennsylvania's 2004 tax relief measure. This title explores what factors determine education spending levels in school districts. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 27 figures, 23 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589010765
- ISBN
- 9781589010765
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Condition: New
€ 71.43
€ 71.43
Paperback. Alongside war, there has always been diplomacy; alongside the warlord, the diplomat seeking a nonmilitary solution. Diplomatic efforts have shortened some of our worst wars and exacerbated others. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps, charts, tables. BIC Classification: HBG; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574889444
- ISBN
- 9781574889444
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.27
€ 30.99
€ 27.27
paperback. Over the last sixty years, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been marred by ideological conflict, imbalances of power, and economic disparity. The U.S. Series: Issues in the History of American Foreign Relations. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 b&w photographs and maps. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781574888768
- ISBN
- 9781574888768
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 21.11
€ 21.99
€ 21.11
hardcover. Over the last sixty years, the relationship between the United States and Latin America has been marred by ideological conflict, imbalances of power, and economic disparity. The U.S. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 b&w photographs and maps. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Potomac Books United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781574888751
- ISBN
- 9781574888751
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.61
€ 45.99
€ 38.61
Hardback. Argues that the following points' implications for Russian strategy are profound: the leading military and economic powers are market-based economies and political democracies; the revolution in military affairs is driving both civil and military technology innovation; and the Cold War's fundamental war-fighting premises have changed radically. Num Pages: 192 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JMC; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574888133
- ISBN
- 9781574888133
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 40.23
€ 48.99
€ 40.23
Hardback. Closed to conventional passage, the Arctic Ocean and peripheral seas have nevertheless known European explorers since the sixteenth century. Systematic observation, however, dates only from the last years of the nineteenth century, with the epic drift of Fridtjof Nansen's ice ship Fram (1893-1896), the first scientific expedition of the modern era. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QSR; HBT; JPSH; PD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574887716
- ISBN
- 9781574887716
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.10
€ 40.99
€ 36.10
Paperback. Series: Pitt Latin American Series. Num Pages: 340 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JPFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822962038
- ISBN
- 9780822962038
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.27
€ 60.27
Paperback. This text examines Bill Clinton's role in redefining the institution of the presidency, and his effect on future presidents' economic and foreign policies. The contributors highlight the president's gained "celebrity status", his impeachment and his style of presidency. Editor(s): Schier, Steven E. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822957423
- ISBN
- 9780822957423
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.52
€ 65.52
Hardcover. While some students need more writing instruction than others, this text looks at how that need also pertains to the institutions themselves. The author argues that universities may need remedial English to alleviate their own crises in admission standards, enrollment and curriculum. Series: Pittsburgh Series in Composition, Literacy and Culture. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; CFG; CJCW; JNM; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822941866
- ISBN
- 9780822941866
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.12
€ 60.12
Paperback. The benefits of using technology to remake government seem almost infinite. The promise of such programs as user-friendly ""virtual agencies"" and portals where citizens can access all sections of government from a single website has excited international attention. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Brookings Institution United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815700777
- ISBN
- 9780815700777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.65
€ 26.99
€ 26.65