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Hardback. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the history of political thought, tracing the development of arguments and controversies from ancient Greece, through different forms of community, state and empire, to today's global concerns. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 628.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640846
ISBN
9780745640846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 78.75

Hardback. Presents an introduction to risk and uncertainty as they have been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. This book draws on the wide array of contemporary social theories of risk and relates these to the many and diverse areas in contemporary society where risk plays an important role. Series: Polity Key Concepts in the Social Sciences Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640983
ISBN
9780745640983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.16

Paperback. Presents a comprehensive introduction to risk and uncertainty as they have been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. This book draws on the wide array of contemporary social theories of risk and relates these to the many and diverse areas in contemporary society where risk plays an important role. Series: Polity Key Concepts in the Social Sciences Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745640990
ISBN
9780745640990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Hardback. The ascendancy of neo-liberalism in different parts of the world has put social democracy on the defensive. Its adherents lack a clear rationale for their policies. Yet a justification for social democracy is implicit in the United Nations Covenants on Human Rights, ratified by most of the worlds countries. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 27. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745641126
ISBN
9780745641126
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.17

Paperback. * * This is the first major biography of Max Weber to appear in more than 80 years. * Radkau was able to make use of previously unavailable source material, including the extensive correspondence of Max Weber and that of his wife, Marianne Weber. Num Pages: 700 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1034.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
700
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745641485
ISBN
9780745641485
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 31.10

Hardback. Published here for the first time in English, this is Carl Schmitt's last book. Carl Schmitt is widely acknowledged to be one of the most important and influential political theorists of the 20th Century. His work has been taken up and much discussed by political theorists in the last few years. Translator(s): Hoelzl, Michael; Ward, Graham. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 146 x 18. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745642536
ISBN
9780745642536
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.85

Hardback. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745643199
ISBN
9780745643199
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745643205
ISBN
9780745643205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Hardback. Globalization has been contested in recent times. Among the critical perspectives is cosmopolitanism. Yet, with the exception of normative theory, international relations as a field has ignored cosmopolitan thinking. This book redresses this gap and develops a dialogue between cosmopolitanism and international relations. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 550.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745643236
ISBN
9780745643236
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.84

Paperback. Globalization has been contested in recent times. Among the critical perspectives is cosmopolitanism. Yet, with the exception of normative theory, international relations as a field has ignored cosmopolitan thinking. This book redresses this gap and develops a dialogue between cosmopolitanism and international relations. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745643243
ISBN
9780745643243
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Hardback. This fascinating volume brings together important contributions from key authors to examine the relationship between social justice and global justice. The introduction by the Editors provides a clear overview of the the articles featured as well as explaining the need to provide a modern conception of social justice in an era of globalization. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 705.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644196
ISBN
9780745644196
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. This fascinating volume brings together important contributions from key authors to examine the relationship between social justice and global justice. The introduction by the Editors provides a clear overview of the the articles featured as well as explaining the need to provide a modern conception of social justice in an era of globalization. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 174 x 18. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644202
ISBN
9780745644202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.31

Paperback. Major new book from Susan George - a leading political commentator whose previous books have been massively influential and widely read and reviewed. Fascinating, thorough and often chilling account of this decades-long transformation of American society and political culture. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 208 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644615
ISBN
9780745644615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.12

Hardback. * An innovative study that examines the personalised nature of political communication. * A comprehensive account of the shifting boundaries between the public and private. * International in scope, the book draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JPA; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 147 x 23. Weight in Grams: 432.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644769
ISBN
9780745644769
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.01

Paperback. * An innovative study that examines the personalised nature of political communication. * A comprehensive account of the shifting boundaries between the public and private. * International in scope, the book draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GTC; JFD; JPA; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 211 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745644776
ISBN
9780745644776
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.68

Hardback. The way people think and act politically is not set in stone. This title presents students and scholars of sociology, comparative politics, and cultural studies with an original position on political culture, showing how the political cultures of our times pose not only grave dangers, but also opportunities for creative alternatives. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646367
ISBN
9780745646367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.45

Paperback. The way people think and act politically is not set in stone. This title presents students and scholars of sociology, comparative politics, and cultural studies with an original position on political culture, showing how the political cultures of our times pose not only grave dangers, but also opportunities for creative alternatives. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 211 x 16. Weight in Grams: 284.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646374
ISBN
9780745646374
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.39

Hardback. * Carl Schmitt is widely recognized as one of the most important political theorists of the 20th century. This is the only remaining work by Carl Schmitt which has not yet been translated into English. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 236 x 32. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646473
ISBN
9780745646473
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.37

Hardback. Rawls: An Introduction is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the work of the American philosopher John Rawls (1921-2002), who transformed contemporary political philosophy. In the 1950s and 1960s, political philosophy seemed to have reached a dead end characterized by a loose predominance of utilitarian theses. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 162 x 35. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646503
ISBN
9780745646503
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.43

Paperback. Rawls: An Introduction is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the work of the American philosopher John Rawls (1921-2002), who transformed contemporary political philosophy. In the 1950s and 1960s, political philosophy seemed to have reached a dead end characterized by a loose predominance of utilitarian theses. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646510
ISBN
9780745646510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.79

Hardback. * This is a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the key figures and ideas which have defined the influential American philosophical tradition of Pragmatism. * Ranges from classical pragmatists such as Dewey, Peirce and James, through to the more recent contributions of Rorty, Bernstein and Brandom. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646640
ISBN
9780745646640
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.77

Paperback. * This is a comprehensive and contemporary introduction to the key figures and ideas which have defined the influential American philosophical tradition of Pragmatism. * Ranges from classical pragmatists such as Dewey, Peirce and James, through to the more recent contributions of Rorty, Bernstein and Brandom. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745646657
ISBN
9780745646657
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.01

Hardback. This book sets out the case for a cosmopolitan approach to contemporary global politics. It presents a systematic theory of cosmopolitanism, explicating its core principles and justifications, and examines the role many of these principles have played in the development of global politics, such as framing the human rights regime. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 554.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745648354
ISBN
9780745648354
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.10

Hardback. Everyone cares about recognition: no one wants to be treated with disrespect, insulted, humiliated, or simply ignored. In this compelling new book, McBride examines how a basic need for recognition is the motivation behind struggles for inclusion and equality in contemporary society. Series: Polity Key Concepts in the Social Sciences Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 20. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745648477
ISBN
9780745648477
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.12

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