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Political control & freedoms

Paperback. An analysis of serious but subtle forms of oppression involving neither physical violence nor the use of law. It uncovers a set of underlying moral principles that account for the immorality of civilized oppression, and points to some of the implications for social and institutional life. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JHBA; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 12. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780847692750
ISBN
9780847692750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.71

paperback. Reveals how whites in Greensboro used the traditional Southern concept of civility as a means of keeping Black protest in check and how Black activists continually devised new ways of asserting their quest for freedom. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJK; JPVH1; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 204 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780195029192
ISBN
9780195029192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.15

Paperback. This book examines the role of nonviolent civil resistance in challenging tyranny and promoting democratic-self rule in the greater Middle East using case studies and analyses of how religion, youth, women, technology and external actors have influenced the outcome of civil resistance in the region. Editor(s): Stephan, Maria J. Num Pages: 344 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FB; JPV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2009th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230621411
ISBN
9780230621411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 67.57

Hardcover. Since the emergence of the dissident "parallel polis" in Eastern Europe, civil society has become a "new superpower," influencing democratic transformations, human rights, and international co-operation; co-designing economic trends, security and defense; reshaping the information society; and generating new ideas on the environment, health.. Editor(s): Tragardh, Lars; Witoszek, Nina; Taylor, Bron. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 figs. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPVH1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 22. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857457561
ISBN
9780857457561
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 175.17

paperback. This book re-conceptualizes civil society engagement with global governance institutions in the field of development in terms of opposition. With an innovative theoretical framework, it maps and explains opposition strategies through detailed case studies on the EU, the Asian Development Bank, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development. Series: Development, Justice and Citizenship. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPB; JPSN; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
212
Condition
New
Edition
1st ed. 2015
SKU
V9781349498895
ISBN
9781349498895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.80

Paperback. Brings together an array of political, ethical, and religious perspectives to shed light on the complex relationship between civil society and the state. This book examines how civil society has been treated in classical liberalism, liberal egalitarianism, critical theory, feminism, natural law, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Confucianism. Editor(s): Rosenblum, Nancy L.; Post, Robert C. Series: Ethikon Series in Comparative Ethics. Num Pages: 424 pages, 2 line illus. BIC Classification: JPA; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 599.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691088020
ISBN
9780691088020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 42.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 640 pages. BIC Classification: JPP; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 181 x 255 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1164.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138856530
ISBN
9781138856530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 101.56

Editor(s): Rutland, George H. Num Pages: 177 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 183 x 19. Weight in Grams: 578.
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
177
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590330050
ISBN
9781590330050
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 90.36
€ 69.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813191546
ISBN
9780813191546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.80

Paperback. In Civil Rights Advocacy on Behalf of the Poor, Catherine M. Paden examines five civil rights organizations and explores why they chose to represent the poor-specifically, low-income African Americans-during six legislative periods considering welfare reform. Series: American Governance: Politics, Policy, and Public Law. Num Pages: 240 pages, 13 illus. BIC Classification: JPVH1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 386.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780812222678
ISBN
9780812222678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. Editor(s): Capozzi, Irene Y. Num Pages: 81 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPVH; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 139 x 7. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
81
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600211317
ISBN
9781600211317
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 79.66
€ 56.51

Paperback. Editor(s): Schock, Kurt. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JFFE; JPVH1; JPWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816694921
ISBN
9780816694921
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Hardback. Drawing on resources ranging from Hume's theory of moral sentiment to recent findings in neuroscience, this title provides an account of how passions can generate an impartial standpoint that yields binding and compelling conclusions in politics. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPHV; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691137254
ISBN
9780691137254
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.51
€ 42.58

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Praeger
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1985
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275901059
ISBN
9780275901059
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. Infringements of people's civil liberties, such as racial profiling by the police, take place on a daily basis. This work covers key issues as how every ethnic group on Earth has been victimized by racist laws, how laws banning hate speech can become dangerous, and how you can make a difference. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 186 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
Number of pages
186
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851686445
ISBN
9781851686445
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.58

Paperback. Robert Pepperman Taylor's new edition clarifies the specific political and philosophical contexts in which Thoreau composed Civil Disobedience. Editor(s): Taylor, Robert Pepperman. Series: Broadview Editions. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 2. Weight in Grams: 228.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Broadview Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781554813018
ISBN
9781554813018
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 21.83

Hardcover. This book critically explores civic republicanism in light of contemporary republican political theory and the influence of republican models of citizenship in recent developments in civic education across a number of Western nations. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; JPVH1; YQN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230251946
ISBN
9780230251946
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.46

Paperback. This book critically explorescivic republicanism in light of contemporary republican political theory and the influence of republican models of citizenship in recent developments in civic education across a number of Western nations." Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNMT; JPA; JPVH; KCP; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349321544
ISBN
9781349321544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.68

Paperback. In this book, university teachers provide case studies illustrating methods employed to prepare citizens for meaningful participation in democracies, whether long-standing, young or emerging. Examples of practice from Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and North America are included, along with reflections and advice for practice. Editor(s): Laker, Jason A.; Naval, Concepcion; Mrnjaus, Kornelija. Series: Palgrave Studies in Global Citizenship Education and Democracy. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JNM; JPA; JPQB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
211
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349470204
ISBN
9781349470204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.80

Paperback. This book argues that the declining nature of traditional forms of civic participation over the last half century are the result of the evolution of larger institutional, social, and historical forces that have favored the self-interest motivation at the expense of civic duty. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPF; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137371775
ISBN
9781137371775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.74

Hardcover. This book argues that the declining nature of traditional forms of civic participation over the last half century are the result of the evolution of larger institutional, social, and historical forces that have favored the self-interest motivation at the expense of civic duty Num Pages: 195 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPF; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230111349
ISBN
9780230111349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.52

Paperback. Through a combination of theoretical development, methodological reflection and empirical case study, this book provides new insights in the complexities of learning in the context of the ongoing struggle for democracy. Editor(s): Biesta, Professor Gert; De Bie, Maria; Wildemeersch, Danny. Num Pages: 234 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNAM; JNP; JPHV; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9789401779838
ISBN
9789401779838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 126.97

Paperback. Recording the views of dissidents on the nature of their own activities, this book contains over 20 short essays by a number of leading people from Charter 77. Contributors include Vaclav Havel, Eva Kanturkova, Libuse Silhanova, and Zdenek Rotrekl. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9781349111190
ISBN
9781349111190
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.90

Paperback. This work examines how Indian and Vietnamese immigrants in the Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth area of Texas learn and practice civic engagement. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white tables, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 458. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804775298
ISBN
9780804775298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

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