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Hardback. This book presents theoretical and empirical aspects of single- and multi-winner voting procedures. It examines the susceptibility of procedures to the main voting paradoxes and discusses the relevance of the theoretical results to the choice of voting system. Editor(s): Felsenthal, Dan S.; Machover, Moshe. Series: Studies in Choice and Welfare. Num Pages: 364 pages, 150 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHF; KCH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642204401
- ISBN
- 9783642204401
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.43
€ 123.43
hardcover. Who are the people in this state? What role should they have in relation to the government? What rights should they have? Who should be Head of State? And what process should constitutional change follow? This title explores these questions and others in relation to the New Zealand constitution and provides answers. Editor(s): Morris, Caroline; Boston, Jonathan; Butler, Petra. Num Pages: 519 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; LB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Germany
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 519
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642215711
- ISBN
- 9783642215711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.13
€ 188.13
Paperback. Within the context of globalization, cultural transformations are increasingly analyzed as hybridization processes. The aim of this book is to generate a transdisciplinary perception of hybridity to pave the way for a wider application of this crucial concept. Editor(s): Stockhammer, Philipp. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 223 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, 10 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642218453
- ISBN
- 9783642218453
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Condition: New
€ 121.13
€ 121.13
Hardback. This book underscores the complexity of forecasting international politics and proceeds cautiously to investigate the questions of change and continuity, examining several actors with respect to multiple issues and across different levels of analysis. Editor(s): Tzifakis, Nikolaos. Series: The Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Series on European and International Affairs. Num Pages: 359 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 701.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642219542
- ISBN
- 9783642219542
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.36
€ 123.36
Hardback. Based on an analysis of 77 cases of good practice in e-government in Europe, this volume details the technical, organizational and legal aspects of using the internet to make government more user-friendly, providing insights into key strategic decisions. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 163 x 17. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 185
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642225017
- ISBN
- 9783642225017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.02
€ 64.02
Hardback. A comprehensive and interdisciplinary study on territorial integrity and the challenges globalization, self-determination and external interventions present. Num Pages: 412 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; LBBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642228681
- ISBN
- 9783642228681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.60
€ 123.60
Hardback. Discusses how the use of some election rules embedded in the US Constitution and in the Presidential Succession Act may cause skewed or weird election outcomes and election stalemates. This book argues that the act may not cover some rare though possible situations which the Twentieth Amendment authorizes Congress to address. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JPA; JPH; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642238185
- ISBN
- 9783642238185
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.43
€ 241.43
Hardback. This book explores the use of the Internet in administration and politics, and introduces a process-oriented layer model which defines options of exchange and participation. Case studies show practical applications in industry, administration and research. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPP; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642244933
- ISBN
- 9783642244933
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.35
€ 122.35
Hardcover. This book presents innovative theoretical and empirical approaches aimed at increasing our understanding of the shift of power from traditional industrial countries to emerging powers. The main focus of coverage is international security, trade and production. Editor(s): Fels, Enrico; Kremer, Jan-Frederik; Kronenberg, Katharina. Series: Global Power Shift. Num Pages: 340 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 241 x 23. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642250811
- ISBN
- 9783642250811
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.39
€ 123.39
Paperback. Offers a synthesis of the approaches toward an integration of international trade and climate change, with a view to fostering potential improvements in policies and institutions affecting these. Series: SpringerBriefs in Economics. Num Pages: 61 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCL; KCN; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 4. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 61
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642252518
- ISBN
- 9783642252518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardback. The emerging and interdisciplinary field of modernization science studies the potential of both developed and developing nations for continued advancement. This volume provides systematic data from this new discipline covering 97% of global population. Num Pages: 648 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JPA; KCN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1178.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 648
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642254581
- ISBN
- 9783642254581
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.65
€ 241.65
Paperback. In the 2009 elections throughout Europe, the centre-right emerged victorious. In this book, prominent centre-right thinkers address Europe's major problems, focusing on the financial crisis and the next institutional steps regarding the integration project. Editor(s): Arvanitopoulos, Constantine. Series: The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Series on European and International Affairs. Num Pages: 295 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCBM; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642263118
- ISBN
- 9783642263118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.73
€ 122.73
The Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook 2010
. Ed(S): Arvanitopoulos, Constantine; Botsiou...
Paperback. With the global financial crisis still shaking the foundations of societies around the world, this yearbook covers key issues on the European and international agenda, bringing together prominent scholars and policymakers from varied national backgrounds. Editor(s): Arvanitopoulos, Constantine; Botsiou, Konstantina E. Series: The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 8 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JPA; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 8. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642263743
- ISBN
- 9783642263743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.80
€ 121.80
Paperback. With approval voting, voters can approve of as many candidates as they want, and the one approved by the most voters wins. This book surveys a wide variety of empirical and theoretical knowledge accumulated from years of studying this method of voting. Editor(s): Laslier, Jean-Francois; Sanver, M. Remzi. Series: Studies in Choice and Welfare. Num Pages: 498 pages, 49 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KFFD; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 498
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642264139
- ISBN
- 9783642264139
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 217.99
€ 217.99
Paperback. This book argues that strange election outcomes should become less likely as voters' preferences become more mutually coherent. It also focuses on the Condorcet Criterion, which states that pairwise majority rule winner should be chosen as the election winner. Series: Studies in Choice and Welfare. Num Pages: 397 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCH; KFFD; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 397
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642266102
- ISBN
- 9783642266102
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 155.32
€ 155.32
Paperback. This, the first part of the second volume of this authoritative yearbook, examines two key areas of current academic debate: the relationship between the state and the global economy, and the interaction between climate change and international economic law. Editor(s): Herrmann, Christoph; Terhechte, Jorg Philipp. Series: European Yearbook of International Economic Law. Num Pages: 522 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCL; LBBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 819.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 522
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642266850
- ISBN
- 9783642266850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 187.26
€ 187.26
The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook. The Glob...
. Ed(S): Botsiou, Konstantina E.; Klapsis, An...
Paperback. With the global economy still reeling from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, this multi-authored work examines the crisis and its consequences, economic governance, political leadership, and the growing challenges posed by climate change. Editor(s): Botsiou, Konstantina E.; Klapsis, Antonis. Series: The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Yearbook Series. Num Pages: 195 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCL; KCP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 195
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642267819
- ISBN
- 9783642267819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.53
€ 122.53
Paperback. This book underscores the complexity of forecasting international politics and proceeds cautiously to investigate the questions of change and continuity, examining several actors with respect to multiple issues and across different levels of analysis. Editor(s): Tzifakis, Nikolaos. Series: The Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy Series on European and International Affairs. Num Pages: 334 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 334
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642270246
- ISBN
- 9783642270246
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.15
€ 122.15
Hardback. This book offers a new context for the sustainability governance debate, transforming classical questions into new options for societal decision making and identifying starting points and strategies for effective governance of transitions to sustainability. Editor(s): Meuleman, Louis. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; KJVX; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642280085
- ISBN
- 9783642280085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.57
€ 81.57
Hardback. We have witnessed the substantial transformation of China studies, particularly Chinese political studies, due to changes in China and its rising status in the world as well as changes in our ways of conducting research. This title offers overviews of the state of the field of Chinese political studies. Editor(s): Guo, Sujian. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642295898
- ISBN
- 9783642295898
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 185.42
€ 185.42
Hardcover. Investigating the causes of declining political participation in the EU is a key contemporary research goal. This volume analyzes the causes of political apathy and examines new and unconventional forms of political participation that may provide a response. Editor(s): Demetriou, Kyriakos N. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 242 x 21. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642300677
- ISBN
- 9783642300677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.94
€ 64.94
Paperback. This book show that looking at the nation state from the perspective of global entanglements allows its interpretation as a dynamic and multi-layered structure that takes part in globalization processes, and plays various and at times even contradictory roles. Editor(s): Lohr, Isabella; Wenzlhuemer, Roland. Series: Transcultural Research - Heidelberg Studies on Asia and Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642329333
- ISBN
- 9783642329333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.33
€ 122.33
Hardcover. Protecting Human Rights in the EU Editor(s): Kerikmae, Tanel. Num Pages: 198 pages, 1 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPVH; LB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642389016
- ISBN
- 9783642389016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.72
€ 121.72
Paperback. The theory of macrojustice, introduced by S.-C. Kolm, is a stimulating contribution to the debate on macroeconomic income distribution. This book presents this debate, examining Kolm's theory of macrojustice. It includes comments by Kolm himself. Editor(s): Gamel, Claude; Lubrano, Michel. Num Pages: 382 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; KCA; KCH; KFFD; LAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 587.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 382
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783642422645
- ISBN
- 9783642422645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.37
€ 122.37