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Paperback. Budgeting has long been considered a rational process using neutral tools of financial management, but this outlook fails to consider the outside influences on leaders' behavior. This title shows that political culture and ideological orientations are at least as important as financial tools in shaping budgets. Series: Texts and Teaching/Politics, Policy, Administration Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQ; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407521
- ISBN
- 9780878407521
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Condition: New
€ 69.94
€ 69.94
Paperback. In the wake of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, the Christian Right expected major victories in the 1998 elections. Instead, many of its allies lost close contests, and the movement was seen as a liability in some high-profile campaigns. This book analyzes the role of the movement in fourteen key states, from Maine to California. Editor(s): Green, John Clifford; Rozell, Mark J. (Associate Professor of Politics, Catholic University of America, USA); Wilcox, Clyde. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; JPA; JPFM; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407750
- ISBN
- 9780878407750
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Condition: New
€ 72.14
€ 72.14
Paperback. Offers a defense of incrementalism: the theory that the policymaking process typically should involve bargaining, delay, compromise, and, therefore, incremental change. This title argues that incrementalism is one result of a checks-and-balances system in which politicians may disagree over what we want to achieve as a nation. Series: Essential Texts in American Government Series. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408351
- ISBN
- 9780878408351
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Condition: New
€ 70.70
€ 70.70
Paperback. Offers an assessment of democracy in America that charts the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's democratic mechanisms and outlines the challenges that lie ahead. This title focuses on the quality of American political life, the representativeness of its governing institutions, and the issues of racial and economic equity. Series: Essential Texts in American Government Series. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 520.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408610
- ISBN
- 9780878408610
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Condition: New
€ 33.61
€ 33.61
Paperback. Over the years, Democrats and Republicans each have received about fifty percent of the votes and controlled about half of the government, but this has not resulted in policy deadlock. This title analyzes policy outcomes in light of the frequent alternation in power among evenly divided parties. Editor(s): Levin, Martin A.; Landy, Marc Karnis; Shapiro, Martin. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408672
- ISBN
- 9780878408672
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Condition: New
€ 72.29
€ 72.29
Paperback. With enormous numbers of new immigrants, America is becoming dramatically more diverse racially, culturally, and ethnically. This title discusses the role of national leadership, especially the presidency, at a time when a fragmented and dysfunctional national identity has become a real possibility. Editor(s): Renshon, Stanley A. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JPA; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408702
- ISBN
- 9780878408702
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Condition: New
€ 72.04
€ 72.04
Paperback. Series: Significant Issues Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; LAM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Centre for Strategic & International Studies,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892063901
- ISBN
- 9780892063901
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Condition: New
€ 74.28
€ 74.28
Paperback. An American history professor sets the record straight on American history with an irreverant and hard-hitting look at the nation's most important people and events, concluding that the American Revolution was fought by conservatives and the First Amendment accepted state- sponsored churches. Origina Num Pages: 270 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 185 x 16. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780895260475
- ISBN
- 9780895260475
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 20.77
€ 23.99
€ 20.77
Hardback. This book offers a balanced appraisal of Machiavelli's contributions to philosophy, presenting his views as consistently and plausibly as possible before analyzing them critically. The totality of Machiavelli's writings -- dramas, poems, letters, and political tracts -- were examined to create this portrait of a Renaissance humanist. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, notes, index. BIC Classification: 2ADT; DSBB; DSBD; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780934223423
- ISBN
- 9780934223423
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Condition: New
€ 124.43
€ 124.43
Hardback. This seventh edition brings you the who, where, when, and how questions and answers about New York State government. An excellent supplement to courses on New York State government and institutional framework. Includes glossary and appendix on New York State Executive, Judicial, Legislative, and Administrative departments and offices. Editor(s): Fairbanks, Mary Jo. Num Pages: 210 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHF; JPR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Policy Studies Associates United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780936826417
- ISBN
- 9780936826417
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Condition: New
€ 49.39
€ 49.39
Hardback. This book is a collection of four essays and two shorter pieces that are linked to the theme of Republican character as well as covering such diverse topics as liberal arts eduction and American defense policy. Num Pages: 166 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 15. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945636588
- ISBN
- 9780945636588
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Condition: New
€ 102.74
€ 102.74
British Multiculturalism and the Politics of Representation
Senior Lecturer In The School Of Politics And...
Hardback. BIC Classification: HPCF7; JHMC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474422659
- ISBN
- 9781474422659
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Condition: New
€ 156.52
€ 156.52
Hardback. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2BM; DSB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843317975
- ISBN
- 9781843317975
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Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Hardback. Series: Anthem South Asian Studies. Num Pages: 290 pages, 3+ tables. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 208 x 25. Weight in Grams: 528.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Anthem Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843318651
- ISBN
- 9781843318651
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Condition: New
€ 131.16
€ 131.16
Hardback. Written in honor of prominent anthropologist Richard B Lee who is concerned with understanding and acting upon issues of indigenous rights, the impact of colonialism and post colonial state formation on local communities and cultures. This book defines persistent problems that deeply affect the majority of the world's cultures. Editor(s): Solway, Jacqueline. Series: Methodology & History in Anthropology. Num Pages: 270 pages, black & white illustrations, Bibliog., index. BIC Classification: JHMC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 531.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845451141
- ISBN
- 9781845451141
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Condition: New
€ 152.43
€ 152.43
Hardback. Editor(s): Sala, Vincent Della; Fabbrini, Professor of Political Science Sergio (University of Trento, Italy Libera Universita Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli in Roma Libera Universita Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli in Roma Libera Universita Internazionale degli Studi Sociali Guido Carli in Roma). BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845451288
- ISBN
- 9781845451288
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Condition: New
€ 152.11
€ 152.11
Hardback. Multiculturalism has been one of the dominant concerns in political theory over the last decade. To date, this inquiry has been mostly informed by, or applied to, the Canadian, American, and increasingly, the European contexts. This volume explores for the first time how the Australian experience both relates and contributes to political thought.. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JFSL1; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 604.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454920
- ISBN
- 9781845454920
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Condition: New
€ 152.74
€ 152.74
paperback. Demonstrates that the major traditions of thought from which the political values of the modern West have emerged are all, in crucial respects, incoherent or flawed. Series: Canto Original Series. Num Pages: 156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780521437554
- ISBN
- 9780521437554
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 21.89
€ 35.99
€ 21.89
Paperback. This comprehensive overview of German politics, using the United States as a counterpoint, explains the salient aspects of the Federal Republic's political system and sheds light on the problems posed by the reunification of two very different nations. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBLW; JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231084130
- ISBN
- 9780231084130
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Condition: New
€ 46.97
€ 46.97
Paperback. Surveying American politics from Eisenhower to Clinton, this text analyzes the role of the election campaign - its promises and processes - on the development of consistent, clear and comprehensive policies. It explores basic issues of governability and the future of democratic theory and practice. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 240 pages, 7 figures; 22 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; JPA; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 317.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231102575
- ISBN
- 9780231102575
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Condition: New
€ 43.77
€ 43.77
Paperback. Deals with foreign affairs. Series: American Lectures on the History of Religions. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 150 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231104272
- ISBN
- 9780231104272
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Condition: New
€ 45.04
€ 45.04
Paperback. How do powerful people react to revolutionary circumstances? How quickly and effectively do elites adapt to, and shape, the structures of new social and political systems? Zisk offers an examination of the unexpected ways Russian defence industrialists have acted in the new market economy. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBTV; JPA; JPS; JPWQ; JW; KNDM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 317.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231110792
- ISBN
- 9780231110792
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Condition: New
€ 46.10
€ 46.10
Paperback. Focusing on national environmental organizations, including Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, The Wilderness Society, and Environmental Defense Fund, Voices and Echoes for the Environment demonstrates how the demands of organizational maintenance encroach on the goal of effective policy influence. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 300 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JPA; JPWD; RNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231113557
- ISBN
- 9780231113557
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Condition: New
€ 46.97
€ 46.97
Hardback. Though finely tuned to the particular local traditions that have defined the boundaries of globalization for Czech men and women, this text also offers a general thesis about the inextricable linkages between political and economic changes and gender identities. Num Pages: 272 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1DVKC; 3JJP; JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231127141
- ISBN
- 9780231127141
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.03
€ 143.03