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Paperback. Looks at the history of both the theory and practice of democracy, and the fierce opposition it has often provoked. This book argues that democracy remains a relevant ideal and a challenge to much conventional political thinking, as well as to the centralizing tendencies of global power. Series: Concepts in the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 144 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBA; JPA; JPF; JPHV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 135 x 12. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Open University Press United Kingdom
Edition
3rd Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780335209699
ISBN
9780335209699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.08

Paperback. Assesses what associations do and don't do for democracy. This book explains how and when associational life expands the domain, inclusiveness, and authenticity of democracy. It looks at which associations are most likely to foster individuals' capacities for democratic citizenship. Num Pages: 280 pages, 43 tables. BIC Classification: JFSV; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691050775
ISBN
9780691050775
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.24
€ 42.32

Paperback. A new emphasis on diversity and difference is displacing older myths of nation or community. A new attention to gender, race, language or religion is disrupting earlier preoccupations with class. But the welcome extended to heterogeneity can bring with it a disturbing fragmentation and closure. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JPHV; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745610979
ISBN
9780745610979
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.93

Paperback. From nationalist and ethnic revivals in the countries of east and central Europe to the former Soviet Union, to the politics of cultural separatism in Canada, this volume brings together thinkers who rearticulate and reconsider the foundations of democratic theory and practice in the light of the politics of identity/difference. Editor(s): Benhabib, Seyla. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 556.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691044781
ISBN
9780691044781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.54

Paperback. Winner of the 1991 Elaine and David Spitz Book Prize for the best book on liberal and/or democratic theory, this book discusses what democracy is and why it is important. It examines basic assumptions of democratic theory and tests them against the questions raised by critics. Num Pages: 405 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 456.
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
405
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300049381
ISBN
9780300049381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 392 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 35. Weight in Grams: 632.
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
392
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Edition
3rd Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780913966556
ISBN
9780913966556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.72

Paperback. Num Pages: 981 pages, tables, index. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 68. Weight in Grams: 1704.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
981
Condition
New
SKU
V9780913966815
ISBN
9780913966815
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.78

Hardcover. Num Pages: 981 pages, tables, index. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 46. Weight in Grams: 2016.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
981
Condition
New
SKU
V9780913966808
ISBN
9780913966808
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 30.63

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Duke University Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822345053
ISBN
9780822345053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.51

Hardback. This book examines the central questions of democracy and politics in modern societies. Translator(s): Macey, David. Num Pages: 100 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; JPHV; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 165 x 237 x 25. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
100
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745604374
ISBN
9780745604374
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.36

Hardback. Num Pages: 432 pages, tab: 3, b fig: 1, b fig: 4, col. BIC Classification: 1DVWYB; JFFS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 243 x 36. Weight in Grams: 866.
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9783838208121
ISBN
9783838208121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.22
€ 47.35

Paperback. Translator(s): Grant, Stephen D. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9780872204942
ISBN
9780872204942
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.22

Hardback. Translator(s): Grant, Stephen D. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Format
Hardback
SKU
V9780872204959
ISBN
9780872204959
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 35.27

Paperback. Traces the debate on representative democracy in Britain from its origins to the present. Chapters cover such topics as the constitution (written and unwritten); the balance of powers between different groups in society; and the social contract and the nature of freedom under the law. Num Pages: 368 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPA; JPFF; JPFK; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631188315
ISBN
9780631188315
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 77.78

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801484544
ISBN
9780801484544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.67

Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801434426
ISBN
9780801434426
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.86

Paperback. This short collection of essays is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the latest thinking on one of the most critical questions of our era. Editor(s): Diamond, Larry; Plattner, Marc F. Series: A Journal of Democracy Book. Num Pages: 144 pages, 3, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JPA; JPB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 141 x 12. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421421216
ISBN
9781421421216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.74

Hardback. This short collection of essays is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the latest thinking on one of the most critical questions of our era. Editor(s): Diamond, Larry; Plattner, Marc F. Series: A Journal of Democracy Book. Num Pages: 144 pages, 3, 3 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 249 x 17. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421418186
ISBN
9781421418186
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.66

Hardback. Can Islamic societies embrace democracy? This title maintains that it is possible, demonstrating that Islam is not inherently hostile to the idea of democracy. It argues that the key to understanding the integration of Islam and democracy lies in social institutions as well as the every days experiences. Num Pages: 234 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JFSJ1; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
234
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814795644
ISBN
9780814795644
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.82

Paperback. This book explores the theoretical paradoxes and practical dilemmas that flow from the still radical idea that in a democracy it is the people who rule, and argues that accepting the open and uncertain character of democratic politics can lead to more sustainable and widespread forms of democratic engagement. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 227 x 17. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804738651
ISBN
9780804738651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.83

Paperback. Suburbanization is often blamed for a loss of civic engagement in contemporary America. How justified is this claim? Just what is a suburb? How do social environments shape civic life? Looking beyond stereotypes, this title answers these questions by examining how suburbs influence citizen participation in community and public affairs. Num Pages: 264 pages, 24 tables, 36 line illus., 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691088808
ISBN
9780691088808
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 38.09

Paperback. Series: The Wilder House Series in Politics, History & Culture. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; JFC; JPA; JPHF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 162 x 229 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276. Understanding Politics in an Unfamiliar Culture. Series: Wilder House Series in Politics, History & Culture. 192 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1HFDS; JFC; JPA; JPHF; JPHV. Dimension: 162 x 229 x 12. Weight: 266.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801486913
ISBN
9780801486913
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.94

Paperback. Translator(s): McCuaig, William. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. 144 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHV. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 10. Weight: 210. Translator(s): McCuaig, William.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231152990
ISBN
9780231152990
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.60

Hardback. Translator(s): McCuaig, William. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231152983
ISBN
9780231152983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.44
€ 62.54

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