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Hardcover. To what extent does participation in one particular domain of public life lead to wider participation in other areas? Through the use of an unprecedented survey supported by case studies this book explores how participatory governance in community-managed schools can alter the civic and political behaviour of participants. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JPP; JPRB; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137271839
- ISBN
- 9781137271839
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardback. A study of Britain as a capitalism poised between American and European models, exploring themes of legitimation, denial and opportunism via a series of substantial case studies framed by a reinterpretation of Thatcherism's economic contexts and a critical assessment of New Labour. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPP; JPR; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230553095
- ISBN
- 9780230553095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46
Hardback. Local governments encounter many problems, and although there is not one panacea that works internationally, this book argues that there are mechanisms to improve local situations. By drawing on case studies from the developing world, the authors review best practices in good governance. Editor(s): Vries, Michiel S. de; Reddy, P. S.; Haque, M. Shamsul. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 241 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JPP; JPR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230517523
- ISBN
- 9780230517523
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.82
€ 66.82
The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development
. Ed(S): Considine, Mark; Giguere, Sylvain
Hardback. Provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, provides empirical data and identifies practical possibilities and options. Editor(s): Considine, Mark; Giguere, Sylvain. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500600
- ISBN
- 9780230500600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
Hardback. Examines local social services and economic promotion in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Russia. This book aims to dispel the myth that socio-economic 'givens' or inter-governmental systems are key determinants of local development. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 1DVKC; 1DVP; 1DVUA; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500365
- ISBN
- 9780230500365
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Hardback. Provides a full account of the politics and intelligence of American relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran from the Carter presidency to the Obama administration. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1KBB; JPRB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 137 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230337299
- ISBN
- 9780230337299
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Hardback. Debates on participatory tend to be abstract, with references to experiences in Athens over 2000 years ago. This book uses recent experience in participatory innovations at the city level to explore the practice of participation. Taking examples from Latin America and the UK it argues the case for revitalizing democracy through participation. Editor(s): Pearce, Jenny. Series: Non-Governmental Public Action. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPHV; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229440
- ISBN
- 9780230229440
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.91
€ 116.91
Hardback. This study applies policy network theory to major technological, economic, environmental and social trends to generate propositions about the future of public policy. Among the findings are that we should expect more business-friendly policies, more intrusive law enforcement, more women-friendly policies, and stronger climate policies. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPH; JPRB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223684
- ISBN
- 9780230223684
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
New Arenas of Education Governance: The Impact of International Organi...
. Ed(S): Leibfried, Stephan; Martens, Kerstin...
hardcover. This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of new arenas of education governance, examining the impact of international organizations and marketization. It explores how education policy is made at international levels, and the consequences for national policy-making. Editor(s): Leibfried, Stephan; Martens, Kerstin; Rusconi, Alessandra; Leuze, Kathrin. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JN; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007031
- ISBN
- 9780230007031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.21
€ 67.21
The Education Mayor: Improving America's Schools (American Governance ...
Wong, Kenneth K.; Shen, Francis X.; Anagnosto...
paperback. In 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act rocked America's schools with new initiatives for results-based accountability. This work takes a critical look at mayoral control of urban school districts, beginning with Boston's schools in 1992 and examining more than 100 school districts in 40 states. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589011793
- ISBN
- 9781589011793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.91
€ 74.91
paperback. Examines reasons why environmental laws seldom work out exactly as planned. Casting federal-state working relationships as 'pulling together,' 'coming apart,' or somewhere in-between, this title provides dozens of observations from federal and state officials. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; JPR; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition, Revised and Updated
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011007
- ISBN
- 9781589011007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.76
€ 74.76
Hardcover. Num Pages: 258 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 282 x 226 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Granville Island Publishing Canada
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894694391
- ISBN
- 9781894694391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 34.21
€ 51.99
€ 34.21
Hardcover. Editor(s): Ritter, Jeremy F. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 265 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781613240137
- ISBN
- 9781613240137
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.82€ 204.63
€ 300.82
€ 204.63
Paperback. Num Pages: 84 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 151 x 8. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 84
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604565850
- ISBN
- 9781604565850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.63€ 43.77
€ 60.63
€ 43.77
Hardcover. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: JPR; KNSG; KNSH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 161 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781634823005
- ISBN
- 9781634823005
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.56€ 181.85
€ 242.56
€ 181.85
Hardcover. Editor(s): Macalpine, Christian D.; Caasi, Manuel R. Num Pages: 175 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; JPR; LNHU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 16. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781614701217
- ISBN
- 9781614701217
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.51€ 110.66
€ 160.51
€ 110.66
Hardcover. Editor(s): Aarstaeher, Nils; Roiseland, Asbjorn; Jenssen, Synnove. Num Pages: 231 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 264 x 182 x 22. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604568035
- ISBN
- 9781604568035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 116.52€ 81.20
€ 116.52
€ 81.20
Paperback. Canada's "dean of deputy ministers" gives an exacting memoir on radically revamping entrenched public policy. Num Pages: 280 pages, 20 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press Canada
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888645135
- ISBN
- 9780888645135
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.43
€ 40.99
€ 29.43
Hardcover. Num Pages: 204 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JPR; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 259 x 187 x 18. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590338834
- ISBN
- 9781590338834
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.92€ 72.36
€ 93.92
€ 72.36
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781590330456
- ISBN
- 9781590330456
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.06€ 77.61
€ 101.06
€ 77.61