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Political activism

Paperback. During the 1980s and 1990s, Brazil struggled to rebuild its democracy after 20 years of military dictatorship, experiencing financial crises, political protest and electoral contention. This work argues that youth activists of various stripes played a vital role, contributing new forms of political talk and action to Brazil's emerging democracy. Series: Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology. Num Pages: 456 pages, 36 line illus. 17 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JHMC; JPHV; JPW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 148 x 27. Weight in Grams: 606.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
454
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691141046
ISBN
9780691141046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.92

Paperback. 9/11 and its aftermath have shown that our ideas about what constitutes sovereign power lag dangerously behind the burgeoning claims to rights and recognition within and across national boundaries. This volume helps in understanding of power and sovereignty in the postcolonial world and in "the West". Editor(s): Hansen, Thomas Blom; Stepputat, Finn. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPHC; JPS; JPVH1; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 154 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691121192
ISBN
9780691121192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.20

Hardback. Explores the need for political science to pay more attention to complex interactions involving politically relevant groups. Distinguished contributors report on data from around the world and at different levels of political decision making - from 'below the radar' in local communities to global negations at the World Trade Organization. Editor(s): Halpin, Darren; Jordan, Grant. Series: Interest Groups, Advocacy and Democracy Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPH; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 466.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284432
ISBN
9780230284432
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.19

Hardback. Shame proposes a new form of political action that shows how 19th century activists denaturalise conventional beliefs about sexuality and gender, and challenge strong asymmetries of power. Series: Taking on the Political. Num Pages: 204 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JFSK; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474419826
ISBN
9781474419826
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.75
€ 109.07

Paperback. Based on primary documents and interviews, this text describes three rounds of responses to a tragic case of mercury poisoning, focusing on the efforts of its victims and their supporters to secure redress. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 416 pages, 43 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPHV; JPW; MMGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674007857
ISBN
9780674007857
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.99

Paperback. Vigilantes operate in the shadows rather than the bright lights of mainstream political consensus. They have arisen at many times in different regions of the world as defenders, often by force, of their view of the good life against those they see to be its enemies. Num Pages: 200 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWF; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745616384
ISBN
9780745616384
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: JKV; JPWL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 276 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 998.
Publisher
Pearson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
6th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780134549163
ISBN
9780134549163
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 235.74

Hardback. A study of the representation of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'. Editor(s): Woods, Tim; Grice, Helena. Series: Representing American Events. Num Pages: 208 pages, 20 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; HBLW3; JFCA; JPWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 393.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
208
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748633807
ISBN
9780748633807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.81
€ 103.24

Hardback. Examines how the people of diasporas have a direct impact on the politics of their homeland. Case studies include Sri Lanka, Mexico and Ethiopia. Editor(s): Mandaville, Peter G.; Lyons, Terence. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JFFS; JFSL1; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849041751
ISBN
9781849041751
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.34
€ 58.76

Hardback. Reading texts in relation to feminist, queer, and race theory and Buddhist philosophy, this book argues that an understanding of spirit is critical to explaining the power that social movements have to change hearts, minds, and social structures. Series: The Politics of Intersectionality. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFSJ; JPV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
294
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230117273
ISBN
9780230117273
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.00
€ 56.91

Paperback. Investigates how effective good media coverage for American activists is during political campaigns Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPVL; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
New York University Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814741375
ISBN
9780814741375
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Paperback. With the growth of insurgents, terrorists, private military companies, and modern pirates, there is a renewed interest in non-state or private violence--this is a history of such violence. Editor(s): Colas, Alejandro; Mabee, Bryan. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HBW; JPWS; JWXN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 342.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849041492
ISBN
9781849041492
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.64

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JPWL2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 150. .
Publisher
Transcript Verlag
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783837633528
ISBN
9783837633528
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 32.93

Hardback. Ian S. Wood uses his specialist knowledge as well as extensive interviews to recount the events of Ireland's Troubles and the ruthless war waged by the UDA on the nationalist community. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; HBJD1; HBLW3; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 770.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748624263
ISBN
9780748624263
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.42
€ 136.60

Paperback. Series: Studies in Critical Social Sciences. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPS; JHB; JPF; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781608466436
ISBN
9781608466436
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.51

Paperback. Editor(s): Rubin, Barry. Num Pages: 238 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; JPWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. . Good clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Foreign Policy Institute,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
SKU
KSG0011349
ISBN
9780941700610
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Through the medium of iconic figures, Prestholdt traces the development of shared global imagery, highlighting the mutability of common references and the commodification of political sentiment since the 1960s Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JPWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849046657
ISBN
9781849046657
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 86 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
86
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590334003
ISBN
9781590334003
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 30.31

Paperback. The first full-scale coverage of how media, politicians and lobbyists interact in the new Scotland. Num Pages: 320 pages, 5ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JFD; JPHC; JPQ; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781902930282
ISBN
9781902930282
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.73

Paperback. While governments are obliged to protect society and bring terrorists to justice, their effectiveness in tackling terrorism without undermining the support of the population for law and order or jeopardising basic liberties is paramount. This book points out, governments in many countries, from Putin's Russia and Fujimori's Peru to Italy in 1970s. Editor(s): Kassimeris, George. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: JPS; JPVH1; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Number of pages
334
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850658634
ISBN
9781850658634
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 23.21

Paperback. Longtime activist, author, and antifeminist leader Phyllis Schlafly is for many the symbol of the conservative movement in America. This book sheds light on her life and on the unappreciated role her grassroots activism played in transforming America's political landscape. Series: Politics and Society in Twentieth Century America. Num Pages: 448 pages, 22 halftones. 1 table. BIC Classification: JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691136240
ISBN
9780691136240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 33.81

Paperback. Valuable reading for anyone who wants to understand Islamic banking and its formal and informal societal and political relationships. Editor(s): Henry, Clement M.; Wilson, Rodney. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFM; JFSR2; JPW; KC; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486. 312 pages, Illustrations. Editor(s): Henry, Clement M.; Wilson, Rodney. Valuable reading for anyone who wants to understand Islamic banking and its formal and informal societal and political relationships. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1QFM; JFSR2; JPW; KC; KFF. Dimension: 234 x 160 x 19. Weight: 536.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748618378
ISBN
9780748618378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.63

Paperback. Sets out to account for the power of storytelling in mobilizing political and social movements. Analysing storytelling in courtrooms, newsrooms, public forums, and the United States Congress, this title offers fresh insights into the dynamics of culture and contention. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3J; HBJK; HPS; JMH; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226673769
ISBN
9780226673769
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 28.96

Hardcover. A story of the attempt on Ike's life. It is an aspect of WWII and the true story of what happened to Heydrich and Leslie Howard. This WWII story, which details the start of a new kind of state terrorism that has instigated two wars in Iraq, caused major crises in both the UK and the USA. Num Pages: 232 pages, 16 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 3JJH; HBG; HBWQ; JPWL1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
Publisher
Spellmount Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781862272859
ISBN
9781862272859
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.76

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