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Political structure & processes
Paperback. The two-month long election day in Florida made one thing clear: we need to find ways to make the American political system more responsive to the demands of all citizens. This book provides a critical assessement of a broad range of electoral reforms proposed to enhance responsive government. Editor(s): Hayduk, Ronald; Mattson, Kevin. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742517509
- ISBN
- 9780742517509
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Condition: New
€ 68.17
€ 68.17
Paperback. Editor(s): Heery, Professor Edmund; Fosh, Patricia. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPA; JPHV; KCF; KJMV2; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 325.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349119332
- ISBN
- 9781349119332
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Condition: New
€ 126.89
€ 126.89
Hardback. Political parties and democratic politics go hand in hand. Since parties matter, it matters too when elected politicians change party affiliation. This book shows why, when, and to what effect politicians switch parties in pursuit of their goals, as constrained by institutions and in response to their environments. Editor(s): Heller, William; Mershon, Carol. Num Pages: 329 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 329
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607552
- ISBN
- 9780230607552
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Condition: New
€ 139.38
€ 139.38
Paperback. Analyzes the function of informal institutions in Latin America and how they support or weaken democratic governance. This work examines how informal rules shape the performance of state and democratic institutions, offering insights into contemporary problems of governability, and unrule of law. Editor(s): Helmke, Gretchen; Levitsky, Steven. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTN; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883521
- ISBN
- 9780801883521
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.19
€ 38.99
€ 33.19
Hardback. Analyzes the function of informal institutions in Latin America and how they support or weaken democratic governance. This work examines how informal rules shape the performance of state and democratic institutions, offering insights into contemporary problems of governability, and unrule of law. Editor(s): Helmke, Gretchen; Levitsky, Steven. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTN; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801883514
- ISBN
- 9780801883514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.43
€ 94.43
Hardback. This volume seeks to explore bureaucratic forms of administration in the Third World and alternatives to them. Experts with wide experience in development are assembled to deal with issues of reform, indigenization, and desirable futures. Editor(s): Henderson, Keith M.; Dwivedi, O. P. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 354 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 601.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333733547
- ISBN
- 9780333733547
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Condition: New
€ 67.89
€ 67.89
Hardback. In the wake of Election 2000 and the Ralph Nader factor, this collection of essays examines the possibilities for and performance of minor parties in the American political system. Will minor parties flourish or flounder in the 2004 election season? A variety of views are presented. Editor(s): Herrnson, Paul S.; Green, John Clifford. Series: People, Passions, and Power: Social Movements, Interest Organizations and the Political Process. Num Pages: 176 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742515987
- ISBN
- 9780742515987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.73
€ 167.73
Postcommunist Elites and Democracy in Eastern Europe
. Ed(S): Higley, John; Etc.; Pakulski, Jan (A...
Hardback. An explanation of how competing elites in Eastern Europe are determining what kind of governments the countries in the region end up with, stable or unstable, authoritarian or democratic. Editor(s): Higley, John; etc.; Pakulski, Jan (Associate Professor, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania); Wesolowski, Wlodzimierz (Professor of Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland). Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333715642
- ISBN
- 9780333715642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardback. The Reagan administration has been both eulogised and reviled. This book explores the Reagan policy, style and substance and considers the initial aspirations of the two Reagan administrations, examines the constraints they endured and assesses the legacy of achievement and failure. Editor(s): Hill, Dilys M.; Moore, Raymond A. (Professor of Government and International Relations, University of South Carolina, USA); Williams, Phil (Senior Lecturer, University of Southampton). Series: Southampton Studies in International Policy S. Num Pages: 260 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333458617
- ISBN
- 9780333458617
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Condition: New
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Hilpert, Ulrich (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany Friedrich Schiller Universit??t, Jena, Germany Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany Friedrich Schiller Universit??t, Jena, Germany Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany); Holtmann, Everhard. Num Pages: 302 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 439.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- VS Verlag f?r Sozialwissenschaften United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783810019233
- ISBN
- 9783810019233
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Condition: New
€ 72.41
€ 72.41
Paperback. Elections capture a sense of national identity and imply a future direction for the nation. The book seeks to unravel how elections and policies act together dynamically by analyzing parties, strategies, foreign and domestic policies, and the role of religion in political dialogue. Editor(s): Holder, R.; Josephson, Paul R. Series: Elections, Voting, Technology. Num Pages: 378 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 378
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349483969
- ISBN
- 9781349483969
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Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Decision making in the EU before and after the Lisbon Treaty
. Ed(S): Hosli, Madeleine; Kreppel, Amie; Ple...
paperback. Editor(s): Hosli, Madeleine; Kreppel, Amie; Plechanovova, Bela; Verdun, Amy. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JPF; JPH; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138057234
- ISBN
- 9781138057234
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Condition: New
€ 45.20
€ 45.20
Hardback. This collection examines the transformation of the modern Western state in an age of accelerated globalization. Arguing that the state experienced a 'golden age' in the 1960s and 1970s, the contributors explore how and why this configuration of the state is under pressure in the 21st century. Editor(s): Hurrelmann, Achim; Leibfried, Stephan; Martens, Kerstin; Mayer, Peter. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 229 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 229
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230521612
- ISBN
- 9780230521612
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Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Hardback. In spite of the lack of plausible alternatives to liberal democracy, the age of globalization has ushered in serious challenges to the democratic legitimacy of the nation state. The contributors in this collection explore the frontiers of normative and empirical legitimacy research, drawing upon a range of key conceptual and methodological issues. Editor(s): Hurrelmann, Achim; Schneider, Steffen; Steffek, Jens. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 286 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPA; JPHV; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230518100
- ISBN
- 9780230518100
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
North America's Soft Security Threats and Multilateral Governance
. Ed(S): Hussain, I.; Schiavon, Jorge A.
Paperback. The authors use multilateral security governance theory to propose mutual persuasion, institution-building, incorporation of non-state actors into multilateral strategies, collective action, and multilateral governance as a strategy for modern Mexico. Editor(s): Hussain, I.; Schiavon, Jorge A. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; JPS; JPSD; JPSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349468164
- ISBN
- 9781349468164
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Condition: New
€ 65.86
€ 65.86
Paperback. Editor(s): Imbeau, Louis M.; Jacob, Steve. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 253 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPHC; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 397.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 253
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319367637
- ISBN
- 9783319367637
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Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Paperback. Japanese politics are undergoing a great transition, with seven prime ministers appointed within the past decade and two major political party turnovers within the last two decades. This book explores the gradual shift from what the editors call "karaoke democracy" to "kabuki democracy." Editor(s): Inoguchi, Takashi; Jain, Purnendra (University of Adelaide). Num Pages: 236 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230117976
- ISBN
- 9780230117976
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Condition: New
€ 52.90€ 46.60
€ 52.90
€ 46.60
Paperback. Recent years have seen constant reports on the failures of governance and the crisis of democracy. By examining cases like Global Financial Crisis, the Arab Revolutions and Wikileaks this volume highlights tensions between governance and democracy during times of crisis and examines the prospects of democratising governance in the 21st Century. Editor(s): Isakhan, Benjamin; Slaughter, S. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JHB; JPA; JPHV; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349459612
- ISBN
- 9781349459612
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Explores the effects of global socio-economic forces on the domestic policies and administrative institutions of Japan and the United States. This title explains how these global factors have shifted power and authority downward from the national government to subnational governments. Editor(s): Jun, Jong S.; Wright, Deil S. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JPH; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406197
- ISBN
- 9780878406197
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Condition: New
€ 76.54
€ 76.54
Hardback. This book brings together historians, political scientists, social anthropologists and legal scholars from Turkey and the EU. The authors address questions such as the role of religion in EU membership debates, religious parties in Turkey and Europe, religion and European security, freedom of religion and minority rights in Turkey and the EU. Editor(s): Jung, Dietrich; Raudvere, Catharina. Series: Governance, Security and Development. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVT; HRA; JPH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230607644
- ISBN
- 9780230607644
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.00
€ 67.00
The Millennium Election. Communication in the 2000 Campaign.
. Ed(S): Kaid, Professor Lynda Lee; McKinney,...
Hardback. This volume highlights some of the most important campaign communication from the 2000 US presidential election, looking at candidates' political messages, the media's campaign coverage, the impact of the internet and the political socialization of young voters. Editor(s): Kaid, Professor Lynda Lee; McKinney, Mitchell S.; Bystrom, Dianne G.; Tedesco, John C. Series: Communication, Media and Politics. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; GTC; JPHF; JPVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742525092
- ISBN
- 9780742525092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.75
€ 200.75
The Millennium Election. Communication in the 2000 Campaign.
. Ed(S): Kaid, Professor Lynda Lee; Tedesco, ...
Paperback. This volume highlights some of the most important campaign communication from the 2000 US presidential election, looking at candidates' political messages, the media's campaign coverage, the impact of the internet and the political socialization of young voters. Editor(s): Kaid, Professor Lynda Lee; Tedesco, John C.; Bystrom, Dianne G.; McKinney, Mitchell S. Series: Communication, Media and Politics. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPR; GTC; JPHF; JPVL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742525108
- ISBN
- 9780742525108
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Condition: New
€ 73.87
€ 73.87
Paperback. Presents a collection of contemporary letters, poems, addresses and newspaper reports that demonstrate the remarkable esteem in which Washington was held. Editor(s): Kaminski, John P.; McCaughan, Jill Adair. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742559431
- ISBN
- 9780742559431
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Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.65
€ 21.99
€ 20.65
Paperback. This book explores the challenges and obstacles faced by dissident leaders in Asia seeking to introduce reforms into regimes that are either imperfectly democratic or frankly hostile to democratic practices and institutions. Editor(s): Kane, J.; Loy, Hui-Chieh; Patapan, Haig. Series: Palgrave Series in Asian Governance. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349341023
- ISBN
- 9781349341023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95