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Hardcover. This book aims to provide for a path-breaking cross-regional comparison of the capabilities and readiness of Asia-Pacific countries to contribute to peace support missions, with an eye to identifying emerging trends and policy implications. Editor(s): Aoi, Chiyuki; Heng, Yee-Kuang. Series: Asia Today. Num Pages: 306 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; JPA; JPSF; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 218 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
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- V9781137366948
- ISBN
- 9781137366948
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€ 67.09
€ 67.09
Hardcover. Exchange programs are often considered to create goodwill for host countries among foreign citizens - yet is this the case? Drawing on a wealth of research with participants and alumni of exchange programs, Iain Wilson shows that the pursuit of goodwill receives little return and distracts these programs from the benefits they are able to deliver. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 129 x 225 x 18. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
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- V9781137366283
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- 9781137366283
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€ 52.90€ 46.85
€ 52.90
€ 46.85
Hardcover. The book examines the role of UNESCO, the only United Nations agency responsible for culture and the main forum for international diplomacy on the issue of cultural diversity. Series: Culture and Religion in International Relations. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 22. Weight in Grams: 492.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
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- V9781137366252
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- 9781137366252
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€ 67.09
€ 67.09
The Transformation of Global Health Governance: Competing Ideas, Inter...
McInnes, Colin, Lee, Kelley, Kamradt-Scott, A...
Hardcover. The authors examine how health governance is being transformed amid globalization, characterized by the emergence of new actors and institutions, and the interplay of competing ideas about global health. They explore how this has affected the governance of specific health issues and how it relates to global governance more broadly. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPS; KCQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137365712
- ISBN
- 9781137365712
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€ 66.28
€ 66.28
Hardcover. Providing a coherent and current account of how the U.S. manages to 'pivot to Asia' amid a rising China, this book provides an insightful glimpse into China-US relations, and the complexities of the two nations' economic and defense issues as China asserts is financial and military might in Asia and beyond. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137364623
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- 9781137364623
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€ 67.91
€ 67.91
Hardcover. As the RtoP moves from norm to operationalization, greater analysis of action to halt crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide and ethnic cleansing is needed. This uncovers opportunities and challenges associated with third pillar interventions by looking at legal, economic, political, military and alternative interventions in third-countries. Editor(s): Fiott, Daniel; Koops, Joachim Alexander. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137364395
- ISBN
- 9781137364395
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€ 66.97
€ 66.97
Hardcover. This original and detailed collection explores how regional actors deal with uncertainties that are inherent to the current geopolitical situation in East Asia. The contributors collectively demonstrate that strategic uncertainty has become a major factor in the shaping of the security order in East Asia. Editor(s): van der Putten, Frans-Paul. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; 1KBB; JPS; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
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- V9781137364173
- ISBN
- 9781137364173
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€ 127.49
€ 127.49
Hardback. This book explores aspects of US foreign policy, including the development process as well as the policy itself in respect to various countries and regions and some significant issues around the globe today. Providing insight into non-US perspectives of American foreign policy, the book contextualizes the effects of policy on external nations. Editor(s): Burt, Sally; Anorve, Daniel. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 494.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137363664
- ISBN
- 9781137363664
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€ 67.24
€ 67.24
Hardcover. This book explores the interplay between formal rules and real world differences, questioning to what extent size-related capacities between states matters for the dynamics and outcomes of negotiations taking place in the United Nations General Assembly, an institution that strongly reflects the one-state, one-vote principle. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS; JPSD; JPSN; JPSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137363268
- ISBN
- 9781137363268
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€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Paperback. Reviews the foreign policy of eleven Latin American countries and argues that a combination of pragmatism and ideology characterises contemporary Latin American approaches to international relations. Editor(s): Gardini, Gian Luca; Lambert, Peter. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 209 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137361769
- ISBN
- 9781137361769
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€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardcover. Nadine Godehardt analyzes how Chinese experts define Central Asia when they talk and write about policy issues related to China's immediate western neighbourhood. Series: Politics and Development of Contemporary China. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; GTF; JPR; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 422.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137359735
- ISBN
- 9781137359735
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book offers an innovative framework for understanding the role of civil society in regional and global policymaking. Using political economy analysis, Gerard demonstrates that ASEAN's people-oriented agenda builds legitimacy, while sidelining its detractors. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPL; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 221 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137359469
- ISBN
- 9781137359469
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€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Business Groups and Transnational Capitalism in Central America: Econo...
Bull, Benedicte, Castellacci, Fulvio, Kasahar...
Hardcover. This book investigates Central America's political economy seen through the lens of its powerful business groups. It provides unique insight into their strategies when confronted with a globalized economy, their impact on development of the isthmus, and how they shape the political and economic institutions governing local varieties of capitalism. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; JPS; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137359391
- ISBN
- 9781137359391
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€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Barack Obama has faced many challenges in reversing US policy on the Middle East. This book highlights points of resistance to Obama's efforts regarding US foreign policy and what lessons may be learned from this experience for the remainder of his presidency. Editor(s): Akbarzadeh, Shahram. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; 3JM; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358813
- ISBN
- 9781137358813
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€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardcover. This book analyzes the cultural foundations that underlie interpretations of international conflict and security among French and U.S. political leaders. Num Pages: 126 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 1KBB; JPHV; JPSD; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 324.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358783
- ISBN
- 9781137358783
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€ 66.04
€ 66.04
Hardcover. This book analyzes the origins of conflicts and wars in the Persian Gulf, assesses the common factor(s) that have been their essential fuel, determines their fallout for the political, economic, and human development of the region, and provides insight into how they may be better contained. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPS; JW; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137358370
- ISBN
- 9781137358370
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€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardcover. A study of US-Syria relations, this book analyzes the legacy of mistrust between the two states and continuities and discontinuities over time. It challenges the purely realist and power-political explanation that is dominant and points to a politically embedded set of ideas rooted in anti-colonial Arab nationalist ideology. Series: Middle East Today. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBS; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 220 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137358349
- ISBN
- 9781137358349
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€ 66.64
€ 66.64
Hardcover. Cross-border cooperation is integral to the peace-building objective of the EU. Yet, 25 years of such cooperation has often failed to translate into connecting people across borders. This study assesses the significance of cross-border cooperation for addressing Europe's conflict wounds and examines its prospects in an enlarged EU of 28 members. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPSN2; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
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- New
- SKU
- V9781137357700
- ISBN
- 9781137357700
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€ 66.40
€ 66.40
Hardback. This volume, stemming from the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, observes that for Japan to 'rise again' would mean recovery not only from the triple disaster-the March, 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown-but from 20-plus years of economic stagnation, political fumbling, and deterioration in Japan's regional and global influence. Editor(s): Youngshik, Bong; Pempel, T. J. Series: Asan-Palgrave Macmillan Series. Num Pages: 302 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 586.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137357434
- ISBN
- 9781137357434
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€ 67.84
€ 67.84
Hardcover. Examining peacebuilding through the intersection of security, development and democracy, Castaneda explores how the European Union has employed civilian tools for supporting peacebuilding in conflict-affected countries by working at the same time with CSOs and government institutions. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; JPSN2; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 219 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137357304
- ISBN
- 9781137357304
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€ 66.46
€ 66.46
Hardcover. 'Rogue states' have been high on the policy agenda for many years but their theoretical significance for international relations has remained poorly understood. In contrast to the bulk of writings on 'rogue states' that address them merely as a policy challenge, this book studies what we can learn from deviance about international politics. Editor(s): Wagner, Wolfgang; Werner, Wouter; Onderco, Michal. Series: Palgrave Studies in International Relations. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 219 x 18. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137357267
- ISBN
- 9781137357267
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€ 127.58
€ 127.58
Hardcover. Felipe Filomeno presents a theory about the formation and change of intellectual property regimes based on the case of Monsanto in South American soybean agriculture. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JPB; JPS; KCP; LNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137356680
- ISBN
- 9781137356680
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€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardcover. Combining theoretical and empirical insights, this book provides an in-depth analysis of South Asia's transition in the areas of democracy, political economy and security since the end of the Cold War. It provides a close scrutiny to the state of democracy and political economy in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Editor(s): Chakma, Bhumitra. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137356635
- ISBN
- 9781137356635
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€ 67.53
€ 67.53
Hardcover. Ahsan Ullah provides an insightful analysis of migration and displacement in the Middle East and North Africa. He examines the intricate relationship of these phenomena with human rights, safety concerns and issues of identity crisis and identity formation. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFFD; JFFN; JPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137356529
- ISBN
- 9781137356529
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Condition: New
€ 66.85
€ 66.85