Political structure & processes
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Political structure & processes
Hardback. In his close analysis of ten coups in Ghana from 1967 to 1981, Singh identifies three distinct points of coup origination: coups from top military officers, coups from the middle ranks, and mutinous coups from low-level soldiers. Num Pages: 264 pages, 6, 6 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJP; JPHC; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421413365
- ISBN
- 9781421413365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.71
€ 70.71
Paperback. An award-winning historian's pathbreaking book uses federal education policy from the Great Society to Reagan's New Morning to demonstrate how innovative policies become entrenched irrespective of who occupies the White House. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JNL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Press of Kansas
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780700618552
- ISBN
- 9780700618552
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.79
€ 43.79
Security and Democracy in Southern Africa (Wits P&DM Governance)
Gavin Cawthra, Andre Du Pisani, Abillah H. Om...
Paperback. Southern Africa has embarked on one of the world's ambitious security co-operation initiatives. This book examines the triangular relationship between democratisation, the character of democracy and its deficits, and national security practices and perceptions of eleven southern African states. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1HFM; JPHV; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Wits University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781868144532
- ISBN
- 9781868144532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.18
€ 39.18
Hardback. The book demonstrates how Vladimir Putin has wrestled with terrorism, immigration, media freedom, religious pluralism and economic globalism in response to twenty-first-century security concerns. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, black & white|Tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JM; JPH; JPL; KNSS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780719072246
- ISBN
- 9780719072246
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.57
€ 138.57
paperback. SECDEF offers an expert's insights into one of the most difficult jobs in Washington. Of the twenty-one men who have held the post of secretary of defense since it was created in 1947, only half served more than eighteen months. The first, James Forrestal, committed suicide soon after leaving the Pentagon. Num Pages: 224 pages, 12 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; HBJK; HBLW3; JPHL; JW. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc. United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781574887952
- ISBN
- 9781574887952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.72
€ 21.99
€ 20.72
Hardback. This volume of essays proposes a new, historical approach to the comparative study of revolutions by exploring the ways in which they create, inherit, or extend recognizable scripts for political action and social action. Editor(s): Baker, Keith; Edelstein, Dan. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: HBTV; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 32. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804793964
- ISBN
- 9780804793964
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Hardback. A new addition to the acclaimed British Political Leaders library. Scottish National Party Leaders is the first ever analysis of the senior figures who made the SNP into the phenomenon it is today. Editor(s): Hassan, Gerry; Mitchell, James. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JPA; JPHL; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 250 x 45. Weight in Grams: 784.
- Publisher
- Biteback Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785900921
- ISBN
- 9781785900921
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.42
€ 33.99
€ 24.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 209 x 5. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910021675
- ISBN
- 9781910021675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.68
€ 9.99
€ 8.68
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Luath Press Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781908373946
- ISBN
- 9781908373946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.04
€ 13.99
€ 11.04
Paperback. Editor(s): Blain, Professor Neil (Paisley University, UK University of Stirling Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK University of Stirling Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK Paisley University, UK); Hutchison, David (Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Glasgow Caledonian University, UK Glasgow Caledonian University); Hassan, Professor Gerry. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: JPB; JPHF; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748696598
- ISBN
- 9780748696598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.31
€ 38.99
€ 35.31
Hardcover. Editor(s): Goudie, Andrew. Num Pages: 329 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 150 x 29. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- Dundee University Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845861629
- ISBN
- 9781845861629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.98€ 102.03
€ 106.98
€ 102.03
Paperback. Scotland's Choices, now fully revised for the critical last few months before the referendum, explains the choice that Scotland will have to make in September 2014. The authors clearly explain the issues and how each of the options would be put into place after the referendum, without any bias or agenda. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748696406
- ISBN
- 9780748696406
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.89
€ 21.99
€ 20.89
Hardback. This book explores how the lower federal court appointment process became vastly politicized in the modern era. Num Pages: 288 pages, 35 tables, 5 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; LNAA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804749480
- ISBN
- 9780804749480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 149.65
€ 149.65
Hardback. Explores the profound relationship between science and government to present an understanding of modern state formation. Beginning with the experimental science of Robert Boyle in 17th-century England, this study develops the concept of engine science to capture the centrality of engineering practices and technologies in the mechanical philosophy. Num Pages: 290 pages, 6 line illustrations,4 maps, 2 b/w photos (reproductions of paintintgs). BIC Classification: JPHC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520247536
- ISBN
- 9780520247536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.39€ 64.45
€ 84.39
€ 64.45
Paperback. Propelled to fame by his "Two Cultures" lecture, scientist-turned-novelist C. P. Snow (1905--1980) here tells a story of hatred and ambition at the top of British science, exposing how vital decisions were ultimately determined by politics. Today scientists and politicians are more contentious, but Snow's dramatic narrative remains the best guide. Series: Godkin Lectures on the Essentials of Free Government & the Duties of the Citizen. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: HBWQ; JPH; PDA; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 190 x 11. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674072374
- ISBN
- 9780674072374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 30.66
€ 36.99
€ 30.66
Hardcover. The Education of the Presidents. 96 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). Presidents from Herbert Hoover to Bill Clinton, this book features memoirs and souvenirs reflecting on their lives and formative experiences in youth, and brief summaries of their careers showing how each developed a special regard for schooling and the i. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; HBJK; HBLW; JN; JPHL. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 14. Weight: 574.
- Publisher
- D Giles Ltd
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904832430
- ISBN
- 9781904832430
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.43
€ 19.99
€ 15.43
Paperback. This is a lively and erudite collection, unusual in an especially appealing way: not only are there essays about a range of queens and how they were represented in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, but the book contains modern poetry and short plays about these same queens, allowing a multi-faceted way of understanding and appreciating them. Editor(s): Levin, Carole. Series: Queenship and Power. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DCQ; HBTB; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137601322
- ISBN
- 9781137601322
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 113.45
€ 113.45
Hardback. * An internationally renowned scholar presents a new theory for understanding the role the media play in political scandals * Counter to received wisdom, the book argues that the media neglect, rather than pursue, scandals involving politicians * Uses a broad range of cases from 1988 onwards, including George W. Series: PCPC - Polity Contemporary Political Communication Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745647623
- ISBN
- 9780745647623
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.21
€ 72.21
Paperback. * An internationally renowned scholar presents a new theory for understanding the role the media play in political scandals * Counter to received wisdom, the book argues that the media neglect, rather than pursue, scandals involving politicians * Uses a broad range of cases from 1988 onwards, including George W. Series: Polity Contemporary Political Communication Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFD; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745647630
- ISBN
- 9780745647630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.82
€ 25.82
Hardback. The Bill of Rights is a foundation of American exceptionalism. Yet, that foundation is quickly eroding. In this work, bestselling author Miniter examines and explains the Bill of Rights amendment by amendment, reminding us exactly what we can do--and more importantly, what the federal government can't do. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Regnery Publishing Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781596981508
- ISBN
- 9781596981508
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.36
€ 30.99
€ 25.36
Hardback. Saving Democracy is a bold yet practical proposal for reinventing American democracy for the 21st century. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804754972
- ISBN
- 9780804754972
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.89
€ 127.89
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JMC; JPH; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271034218
- ISBN
- 9780271034218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.05€ 43.97
€ 51.05
€ 43.97
Paperback. A political biography of one of the 20th century's most emblematic political figures. Series: Revolutionary Lives. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; 3JJ; JPFF; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 130 x 10. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Pluto Press
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745333076
- ISBN
- 9780745333076
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 22.86
€ 33.99
€ 22.86
Paperback. This is an account of Russia's second revolution - the country's wrenching transition from the communist central planning to a market economy - and it is told by interweaving high politics with glimpses of the revolution's impact on the lives of people. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 127 x 27. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Number of pages
- 400
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349112602
- ISBN
- 9780349112602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.96
€ 19.99
€ 14.96