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Hardcover. This book provides a novel approach to unemployment as a contested political field in Europe and examines the impact of welfare state regimes, conceived as political opportunity structures specific to this field, public debates and collective mobilizations in unemployment politics. Editor(s): Giugni, Marco G. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFA; JHBL; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490. Welfare States and Political Opportunities. 304 pages, 37 black & white tables, 1 figures. Editor(s): Giugni, Marco G. This book provides a novel approach to unemployment as a contested political field in Europe and examines the impact of welfare state regimes, conceived as political opportunity structures specific to this field, public debates and collective mobilizations in unemployment politics. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFA; JHBL; JPW. Dimension: 216 x 145 x 23. Weight: 490.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236165
- ISBN
- 9780230236165
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€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardcover. This volume investigates the role of the transnational terrorist and criminal organizations in the peace-building processes, with a particular focus on the Western Balkan region. Conducted within the framework of human security analysis, the research focuses on the security of the human being. Editor(s): Benedek, Wolfgang; Daase, Christopher; Dimitrijevic, Vojin; Van Duyne, Petrus. Num Pages: 385 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JKVM; JPVH; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230234628
- ISBN
- 9780230234628
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€ 65.03
€ 65.03
Hardcover. This book presents the experiences of eleven European countries in the field of territorial reforms. Based on case-studies that outline the basic features of the politics of territorial choice in the respective countries, the focus is on national policies, politics, and cleavages; the strategies employed and the outcomes of the reforms. Editor(s): Baldersheim, Harald; Rose, Lawrence E. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPB; JPR; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 502.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233331
- ISBN
- 9780230233331
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€ 122.24
€ 122.24
Hardcover. New Systems Theories of World Politics uses systems theoretical approaches to analyze the structure and dynamics of the international system. Drawing from different systems theoretical traditions, it argues that the system of world politics can be analyzed in a comprehensive fashion by continuing the pioneering work of theorists like Karl Deutsch. Editor(s): Albert, Mathias; Cederman, Lars-Erik; Wendt, Alexander. Series: Palgrave Studies in International Relations. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 24. Weight in Grams: 612.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233294
- ISBN
- 9780230233294
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€ 65.11
€ 65.11
Hardcover. Interrogates the idea of capacity building theoretically and explores the variety of meanings, constructions and practices of capacity building. This book examines capacity building in both developing and developed countries and takes the position that fragile communities are present in all societies. Editor(s): Kenny, Sue; Clarke, Matthew. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; RP; YQG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230233232
- ISBN
- 9780230233232
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€ 64.17
€ 64.17
Hardcover. A pioneering exploration of the phenomenon of the composite state in Eighteenth-century Europe. Employing a comparative approach, it combines the findings of new research on Ireland with broader syntheses of major composite states in Europe -- those of France, Austria and Poland-Lithuania. Editor(s): Hayton, D. W.; Kelly, James; Bergin, John. Num Pages: 287 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBLL; JPQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230231597
- ISBN
- 9780230231597
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€ 64.26
€ 64.26
Hardcover. An analysis of the 2009 European elections in each of the 27 member states of the newly enlarged European Union, and assessment of the European Parliament in 2004-2009. This book looks at the implications of low turnout for the future of European Union democracy and accountability. Editor(s): Lodge, Juliet. Series: EU Election Studies. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; 3JMC; JPHF; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 223 x 145 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230408
- ISBN
- 9780230230408
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€ 65.24
€ 65.24
Hardcover. This volume examines the protest movements of 1968 from innovative perspectives. With contributions from leading social theorists the book reflects on the untold narratives of race, gender and sexuality and critically addresses the standard theoretical assumptions of 1968 to discuss overlooked perspectives. Editor(s): Bhambra, Gurminder K.; Demir, Ipek. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLW3; JPB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 471.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229327
- ISBN
- 9780230229327
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Condition: New
€ 64.09
€ 64.09
Hardcover. Home/Front examines the gendered exploitation of labor in the household from a postmodern Marxian perspective. The authors of this volume use the anti-foundationalist Marxian economic theories first formulated by Stephen Resnick and Richard Wolff to explore power, domination, and exploitation in the modern household. Editor(s): Cassano, Graham. Num Pages: 332 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JHBA; JHBK; JHBL; JPFC; KCA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229266
- ISBN
- 9780230229266
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€ 122.59
€ 122.59
Hardcover. A timely assessment of loyalist history, identity and community in Northern Ireland today which provides a comprehensive picture of how loyalism has reacted to changes since the Good Friday Agreement. Challenging simplistic stereotypes of loyalism this book provides a complex multi-faceted explanation of the loyalist imagination. Editor(s): McAuley, James W.; Spencer, Graham. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPR; 3JMC; JPF; JPQ; JPV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 488.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228856
- ISBN
- 9780230228856
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Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34
Hardcover. Russian Bureaucracy and the State provides a rich and innovative assessment of Russian bureaucracy from 1881 to the present. From a variety of disciplinary perspectives, the work assesses the organization, personnel, and practices of officialdom across three different Russian regimes -- tsarist, Soviet and postcommunist. Editor(s): Rowney, Don Karl; Huskey, Eugene. Num Pages: 358 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; JPHC; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 546.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230228849
- ISBN
- 9780230228849
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€ 64.57
€ 64.57
Hardcover. Prominent researchers from philosophy and the social studies of science present a collection of articles that together constitute a systematic and comprehensive investigation of how to understand the relation between the social sciences and democracy. Editor(s): Bouwel, Jeroen van. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450. 280 pages, 3 tables. Editor(s): Bouwel, Jeroen Van. Prominent researchers from philosophy and the social studies of science present a collection of articles that together constitute a systematic and comprehensive investigation of how to understand the relation between the social sciences and democracy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV. Dimension: 224 x 147 x 20. Weight: 450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224391
- ISBN
- 9780230224391
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Condition: New
€ 64.14
€ 64.14
Hardcover. This anthology contributes to the still emerging theoretical debates in political theory and philosophy about multiculturalism, nationalism and immigration. It focuses on multiculturalism and nationalism as factual consequences of, and normative responses to, immigration and on the normative significance (or lack thereof) of the notion of culture. Editor(s): Holtug, Nils; Lippert-Rasmussen, Kasper; Laegaard, Sune. Num Pages: 273 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFN; JFFS; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224346
- ISBN
- 9780230224346
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Condition: New
€ 64.17
€ 64.17
Hardcover. This is the only book of its kind devoted to exploring contentious politics from a North American perspective, including protests, social movements, transnational contention, and emergent regional governance processes, between Canadian, U.S. and Mexican state and civil society actors. Editor(s): Ayres, Jeffrey M.; MacDonald, Laura. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 556.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224278
- ISBN
- 9780230224278
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Condition: New
€ 64.43
€ 64.43
Hardcover. Drawn from the results of five seminars this unique book looks at the four areas of: public sector reform; essential features for public leaders; public leadership in action; and the outline of a public leadership approach for the future. It seeks to give public leadership a firm foothold within the study of leadership in general. Editor(s): Brookes, Stephen; Grint, Keith. Num Pages: 384 pages, 39, 19 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224179
- ISBN
- 9780230224179
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Condition: New
€ 154.57
€ 154.57
Hardcover. What does it mean to say you're English, Scottish, British? Does it matter much to people? Has devolution and constitutional change made a difference to national identity? Does the future of the UK depend on whether or not people think they are British? Social and political scientists answer these questions vital to the future of the British state. Editor(s): Bechhofer, Frank; McCrone, David. Num Pages: 222 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHMC; JMH; JPFN; JPHC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224117
- ISBN
- 9780230224117
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Condition: New
€ 64.11
€ 64.11
Hardcover. A decade after the creation of EMU, Italy is still adjusting to the policy environment created by the euro. This book assesses Italy's experience in EMU, identifies the main challenges ahead, outlines key policy issues, and highlights how Italy's experience offers lessons for other euro area members. Editor(s): Buti, Marco. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DST; JPSN2; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223356
- ISBN
- 9780230223356
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Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardcover. This volume presents a range of topical investigations into the human rights field as well as providing an original and provocative investigation of some of the topic through the theoretical lens of 'silence'. Editor(s): Bhambra, Gurminder K.; Shilliam, Robbie. Num Pages: 306 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222762
- ISBN
- 9780230222762
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Condition: New
€ 175.63
€ 175.63
Hardcover. This collection brings together the latest work of some of the world's leading Marxist philosophers and new young researchers. Based upon work presented at meetings of the Marx and Philosophy Society, it offers a unique snapshot of the best current scholarship on the philosophical aspects and implications of Marx's thought. Editor(s): Chitty, Andrew; McIvor, Martin. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPFC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 170 x 22. Weight in Grams: 482.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222373
- ISBN
- 9780230222373
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Condition: New
€ 64.34
€ 64.34
Hardcover. Divisions in the EU are considered, as well as the conflicts that have arisen from enlargement and foreign policy concerns. Leading specialists on European politics and society reflect on the nature of consensus and competition between elites, and whether the EU may be able to provide a sense of common identity and purpose for its citizens. Editor(s): Gamble, Andrew; Lane, David. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPRB; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221499
- ISBN
- 9780230221499
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Condition: New
€ 64.61
€ 64.61
Hardcover. This book addresses essential questions about the determinants and dynamics of the French political system over the long haul. Beyond 'French exceptionalism', this long term perspective allows for the mapping of key institutions of the Fifth Republic both in terms of their evolution and the complex interplay between institutions and politics. Editor(s): Brouard, Sylvain; Appleton, Andrew M.; Mazur, Amy G. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; JPH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221246
- ISBN
- 9780230221246
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Condition: New
€ 123.07
€ 123.07
Paperback. Comprising essays by eleven up-and-coming scholars from across the globe, this collection of essays provides an unparalleled snapshot of new work in political philosophy using such diverse methodologies as critical theory and social choice theory, historical analysis and conceptual analysis. Editor(s): Bruin, Boudewijn Paul de; Zurn, Christopher F. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221239
- ISBN
- 9780230221239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.14
€ 63.14
Hardcover. Comprising essays by eleven up-and-coming scholars from across the globe, this collection of essays provides an unparalleled snapshot of new work in political philosophy using such diverse methodologies as critical theory and social choice theory, historical analysis and conceptual analysis. Editor(s): Bruin, Boudewijn Paul de; Zurn, Christopher F. Series: New Waves in Philosophy. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 221 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221222
- ISBN
- 9780230221222
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Condition: New
€ 63.89
€ 63.89
Hardcover. British Party Politics and Ideology after New Labour brings together academics and politicians to debate the intellectual roots of the ideas that currently drive the main UK political parties. With major players responding to the arguments raised in each chapter, the book will be a must-read for anyone interested in or teaching British politics. Editor(s): Griffiths, Simon; Hickson, Kevin. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; 3JM; JPF; JPL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 224 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220768
- ISBN
- 9780230220768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.06
€ 64.06