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Paperback. In 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1973, authorizing its member states to take measures to protect Libyan civilians from Muammar Gadhafi's forces. This title traces the relationship between sovereignty and responsibility from the early modern period to the present day, and offers a history with profound implications. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; LBBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226076928
ISBN
9780226076928
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 221 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHC; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 229 x 12. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
221
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226078205
ISBN
9780226078205
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.74

Paperback. Here is the unabridged version of the classic theoretical study of voting behavior, originally published in 1960. It is a standard reference in the field of electoral research, presenting formulations of the theoretical issues that have been the focus of scholarly publication. No single study matches the study of "The American Voter." Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHF; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 30. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226092546
ISBN
9780226092546
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.08
€ 48.88

Paperback. This treatment of minority-dominated congressional districts shows that the unintended consequences of black majority districts actually contradict the common wisdom that whites will not be adequately represented in these areas. Series: American Politics & Political Economy S. Num Pages: 304 pages, 13 line drawings, 35 tables. BIC Classification: JFSL3; JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 530.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226092713
ISBN
9780226092713
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Paperback. An ambitious study that addresses some of the most important questions in contemporary American politics: Do presidents pander to public opinion by backing popular policy measures that they believe would actually harm the country? Why do presidents "go public" with policy appeals? And do those appeals affect legislative outcomes? Series: Studies in Communication, Media & Public Opinion. Num Pages: 192 pages, 14 tables, 7line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226092829
ISBN
9780226092829
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.94

Paperback. From Plato through the nineteenth century, the West could draw on comprehensive political visions to guide government and society. This title takes up the thought of seven influential thinkers, each of whom attempted to construct a political solution to this problem. Num Pages: 424 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JJ; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 29. Weight in Grams: 672.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226104294
ISBN
9780226104294
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 26.89

Paperback. A collection of essays by leading scholars, exploring how justices are influenced by the distinctive features of courts as institutions and their place in the political system. They consider such factors as the influence of jurisprudence, the dynamics of coalition building and the effects of social movements. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4 line drawings, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; LNAA; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226109558
ISBN
9780226109558
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.64

Paperback. In this application of game theory to political phenomena, Cohen focuses on Chile and Brazil. He explores why democratic reforms failed in Latin America, arguing that political outcomes cannot be explained without treating beliefs and preferences as having a causal force in their own right. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLSB; 1KLSH; JPA; JPHV; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226112725
ISBN
9780226112725
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.74

Hardcover. Leo Strauss and his alleged political influence regarding the Iraq War have in recent years been the subject of significant media attention. In this title, the authors turn their attention to a more comprehensive interpretation of Strauss' thought as a whole. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 60 x 90 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226135731
ISBN
9780226135731
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.14
€ 79.37

Paperback. How does globalization work? Focusing on Latin America the authors show that exports of expertise and ideals from the United States to Latin America have played a crucial role in transforming their state forms and economics since World War II Series: Chicago Series in Law and Society. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KL; JFFS; JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 158 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 498.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226144269
ISBN
9780226144269
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.53

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM; JPA; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 594.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226147635
ISBN
9780226147635
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.74

Paperback. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPA; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 278 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 622.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226148779
ISBN
9780226148779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.84
€ 52.52

Paperback. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFMP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
290
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226161631
ISBN
9780226161631
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.74

Paperback. In this book, Murray Edelman continues his quest to understand the influence of perception on the political process by turning to the role of art. Num Pages: 162 pages, 5 halftones, references, index. BIC Classification: ABA; JFC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 135 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226184012
ISBN
9780226184012
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226204666
ISBN
9780226204666
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.64

Paperback. Offers a guide to fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by framers of the Constitution. This book demonstrates clarity of The Federalist's argument, reveals its political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why American regime combines liberal and republican values. Num Pages: 244 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226213002
ISBN
9780226213002
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. The Supreme Court's actions during the 2000 American presidential election seem sensible, legally legitimate and pragmatically defensible to some and an egregious abuse of power to others. This book offers a guide to the ultimate consequences and significance of the Supreme Court's decision. Num Pages: 266 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; GTB; JPA; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Softcover Ed
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226213071
ISBN
9780226213071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. With Aristotle's Teaching in the "Politics," the author offers a masterly new interpretation of this classic philosophical work. With the Politics, he argues, Aristotle seeks to lead his students down a deliberately difficult path of critical thinking about civic republican life. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DB; HPCA; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226213651
ISBN
9780226213651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 26.02

Paperback. Ferguson argues that the emergence of pornography as a literary phenomenon in Western culture can be tied to the development of utilitarian philosophy. He contends that considering the usefulness of something rather than its individual essence diverts our attention from individual identities. Num Pages: 208 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: DSA; JFMP; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226243214
ISBN
9780226243214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.84

Hardcover. "Man is a political animal", Aristotle asserts near the beginning of the "Politics". This title traces the surprising implications of Aristotle's claim and explores the treatise's relevance to political concerns. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226284026
ISBN
9780226284026
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.14
€ 79.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DD; JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 25. Weight in Grams: 638.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1979
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226288505
ISBN
9780226288505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 37.34

Paperback. A sequel to "Reason and Morality" by Alan Gewirth, this work extends his principle of equal and universal human rights, the principle of generic consistency, into the arena of social and political philosophy. It argues that the ethical principles that guide individuals apply also to the state. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPA; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 626.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226288819
ISBN
9780226288819
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 33.53

Paperback. Confronts the everyday politics of surveillance by exploring the worlds and words of those who know it best - the watched. The book focuses on the conversations of low-income mothers from Appalachian Ohio as they talk about the welfare bureaucracy and its remarkably advanced surveillance system. Series: Chicago Series in Law and Society. Num Pages: 186 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JPA; JPV; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
186
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226293615
ISBN
9780226293615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

Paperback. This document of the days between the election and its legal resolution offers an accessible overview of the legal strategies and debates, and assesses the influence of politics and law on the judges who shaped the outcome of this historical controversy. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 22. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226294087
ISBN
9780226294087
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.00

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