Political structure & processes
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Political structure & processes
Hardcover. "Governing Scotland" explores the origins and development of the Scottish Office in an attempt to understand Scotland's position within the UK union state in the 20th century. Two competing views were encapsulated in debates on how Scotland should be governed in the early 20th century. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJ; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333743232
- ISBN
- 9780333743232
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Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Hardcover. Some equate the civil liberty with liberal democracy, while others think it simply a guise for a market economy. Who benefits from globalization and can civil society prosper in an era of globalization? Through case studies and theoretical inquiries, this volume aims to provide answers. Editor(s): Schechter, Michael G. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; JPH; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333748251
- ISBN
- 9780333748251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. Once torn by ideological conflicts and the dominance of command economies, Southern Africa is now moving towards economic liberalism and openness. This book offers a critical insight into the ensuing debate on regionalism and the process of regionalization in Southern Africa. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 180 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFM; JPH; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333748442
- ISBN
- 9780333748442
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Condition: New
€ 66.02
€ 66.02
hardcover. This work uses a biographical approach to analyze the potential for, forms of, and constraints upon bureaucratic leadership in modern government. Case studies assess the impact of particular officials operating in various international departments. Editor(s): Theakston, Kevin. Series: Transforming Government. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; JPHC; JPQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 455.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 239
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333749685
- ISBN
- 9780333749685
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardback. How are the Germans coming to terms with reunification? Four issues are at the heart of this process and form the basis of this study: the new German identity; the role of nationalism in the republic; the role of inherited ideologies; and the role of Germany in Europe and the wider world. Editor(s): Williams, Howard; Wight, Colin; Kapferer, Norbert. Series: Anglo-German Foundation. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJPR; JPF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333749777
- ISBN
- 9780333749777
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Condition: New
€ 127.96
€ 127.96
Hardcover. This title explores the relationship between de Gaulle and the media during his presidency. The author examines de Gaulle's communications strategy and broadcasting policy, comparing his approach to public communications with that of past French leaders and contemporary American presidents. Series: French Politics, Society and Culture. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JPHL; JPV; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 149 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333751381
- ISBN
- 9780333751381
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Condition: New
€ 127.88
€ 127.88
The Treasury and Social Policy. The Contest for Control of Welfare Str...
Deakin, Nicholas; Parry, Richard
Hardback. What is the power of the Treasury in controlling the policies and development of the welfare state? Drawing on in-depth interviews with officials of the Treasury and the spending departments, this book traces the developing role of the Treasury in setting social policy, especially under Gordon Brown's chancellorship. Series: Transforming Government. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; JPH; JPQB; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333752456
- ISBN
- 9780333752456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Paperback. This work examines four organizations (including the Northern Ireland Women's Coalition) where women have been active. It discusses the processes and structures created by these groups in order to work democratically across differences. Editor(s): Davies, Celia; Roulston, Carmel. Series: Women's Studies at York Series. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; JFFK; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 339.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333760666
- ISBN
- 9780333760666
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Condition: New
€ 65.78
€ 65.78
Hardback. Mairi Maclean argues that the new French capitalism of the 21st century is the product of an ideological struggle in which the forces of modernization triumphed over the old guard of French nationalism. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; GTB; JPF; JPH; KCS; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 545.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333761489
- ISBN
- 9780333761489
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Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardback. Democracy and Interest Groups assesses the contribution that interest groups make to the democratic involvement of citizens and the generation of social capital. The authors draw on new surveys of groups and members and more unusually with non-participants. It also makes use of in-depth interviews with campaign group leaders and organizers. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFS; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333763339
- ISBN
- 9780333763339
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Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Paperback. This work presents an account of the background to the 1999 European elections. It examines the preparations by the political parties, the unfolding campaign and the results, as well as their short term effects and their long term implications. Num Pages: 283 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPR; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333770795
- ISBN
- 9780333770795
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Condition: New
€ 70.75
€ 70.75
Hardback. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is often considered an "aberration" where monarchy was reduced by the nobility to impotence, and which was consequently partitioned. This text assesses the institution and idea of monarchy in one of Europe's largest and most neglected states. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVUF; HBJD; HBLH; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333773826
- ISBN
- 9780333773826
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Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
Hardcover. This text examines change in post-1989 Poland by linking it analytically to the continuity of Poland's past. It proposes a new conceptual framework for the study of transitional societies and revises standard assumptions in transitology and democratization studies. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333774724
- ISBN
- 9780333774724
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Condition: New
€ 127.42
€ 127.42
Hardcover. This authoritative overview examines in depth the constitutional and governmental framework in Poland since 1989 and its central political institutions, mechanisms and actors. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JJPR; JPHC; JPHV; JPQ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333774755
- ISBN
- 9780333774755
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.28
€ 67.28
Hardback. This is an examination of the background factors as well as the trigger that led to Suharto's resignation. The ways in which powerbrokers tried to adapt themselves to the new environment are also examined. Finally, the meaning of Suharto's resignation, and its effects, are analyzed. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMN; JPHF; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333776025
- ISBN
- 9780333776025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.59
€ 67.59
Hardcover. This is an assessment of the Blairite constitutional agenda in relation to EU evolution. It provides empirical and theoretical examination of evolving trends in democracy at EU and US levels based on primary sources and focuses on the effect of EU membership on local government decision-makers. Num Pages: 230 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 1QFE; JPHC; JPHV; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Gale Group
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333776483
- ISBN
- 9780333776483
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.55
€ 67.55
Hardcover. This collection of critical essays explores thinking and evidence on the role of locally-elected representatives in Western democracies. The contributors deal with two principal themes: political recruitment and representativeness, and the processes of political representation. Editor(s): Rao, Nirmala. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 20. Weight in Grams: 364.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333776957
- ISBN
- 9780333776957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Executive Governance in Israel (Advances in Political Science)
Arian, Asher, Nachmias, David, Amir, Ruth
Hardcover. This is a comprehensive examination of the evolution of executive governance in Israel. The book describes and analyzes the political and bureaucratic structures and processes that led to the predominance of the executive in policymaking and governance. Editor(s): Arian, Asher; Nachmias, David; Amir, Ruth. Series: Advances in Political Science. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 412.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333777008
- ISBN
- 9780333777008
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.21
€ 127.21
Hardcover. Graham Harrison investigates contemporary African politics by privileging the dynamics of political struggle and resistance. Through the analysis of peasant politics, debt and structural adjustment, democratization and identity politics, Harrison shows the importance of resistance and agency. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; JPH; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 437.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333786352
- ISBN
- 9780333786352
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.65
€ 66.65
Hardcover. This work critically examines the realities of liberal democracy, its elitism, its non-accountability and its inequalities and injustices. By interrogating contemporary democratic regimes in the US, Botswana and South Africa, the limitations inherent in liberal democracy are highlighted. Editor(s): Shaw, Professor Timothy M. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 271 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMB; 1HFMS; 1KBB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333790427
- ISBN
- 9780333790427
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Media and the Presidentialization of Parliamentary Elections
Mughan, Anthony. Ed(S): Harris, Howell John
Hardback. A case study of Britain shows parliamentary elections are becoming more "presidential", in that the leaders of the parties figure more prominently both in media coverage of the campaign and in the party that voters choose at the polls. The implications for parliamentary democracy are discussed. Editor(s): Harris, Howell John. Series: American History in Depth. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPHF; JPVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 193
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333800188
- ISBN
- 9780333800188
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.49
€ 129.49
Hardcover. This work analyzes the role of competitive elections in the Ukraine's crucial democratic transition period of 1989 to 1998, focusing on how Ukrainian voters make vote choices and which electoral cleavages are most important. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; 3JJPR; HBTQ; HBTR; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 127 x 18. Weight in Grams: 467.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333800454
- ISBN
- 9780333800454
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Condition: New
€ 127.09
€ 127.09
Hardback. The text traces the twin processes of economic liberalization and political democratization in Bolivia since the 1980s, placing both in their historical context. Editor(s): Crabtree, John; Whitehead, Laurence. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSL; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333802106
- ISBN
- 9780333802106
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.90
€ 127.90
Hardback. The scale of political corruption in some countries has had a significant impact on the functioning of their political institutions. In this title, Martin Bull and James Newell have assembled a group of experts to address the importance of this phenomenon for contemporary Western democracies. Editor(s): Bull, Martin J.; Newell, J. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 521.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333802984
- ISBN
- 9780333802984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.53
€ 194.53