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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

€ 300.61
€ 204.63

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hardcover. Sanchez-Cacicedo provides a critique of liberal peacebuilding approaches and of international interventions in statebuilding processes, questioning how 'global' these initiatives are, using case studies from the Asian region including Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPR; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137274151
ISBN
9781137274151
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.39

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137277336
ISBN
9781137277336
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.03

Hardback. This book explores how political structures and relations affect the 'black box of power' between governmental levels. It draws on case studies in Canada, the UK and continental Europe to illustrate how the design of political structures and the relative hierarchy of the relations between actors affect how governments deliver services. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPQ; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 267 x 20. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137295170
ISBN
9781137295170
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.76

Hardcover. The disconnection between the institutions of the EU and the people of Europe has often been attributed to the existence of a communication gap resulting from the failure of national medias and politicians to convey the importance of the EU. This book challenges that idea instead showing that the fault lies with the idea and institutions of the EU. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPL; JPQ; JPR; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137305121
ISBN
9781137305121
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.39

Hardback. Developing a normative framework for evaluating non-state actors in the absence of formally binding obligations, this study is the first detailed human rights analysis of Hamas conduct and governance in the Gaza Strip. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBP; JPR; JPVH; LBBR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137310187
ISBN
9781137310187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.22

Hardcover. Eirikur Bergmann explains the exceptional case of Iceland's fantastical boom, bust and rapid recovery after the Crash of 2008 and explores the lessons for the wider EU crisis and for over-reaching economies that over-rely on financial markets. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNC; JPQB; JPRB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137331991
ISBN
9781137331991
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.82

Hardcover. The 2011 secession of South Sudan spurred hopes for a more just, democratic Sudan, but was followed by new wars and growing unrest. This book examines how the Islamist project has shaped these developments in Sudan, with a particular focus on how divisive policies have driven regional violence as well as the fight against continued marginalization. Num Pages: 269 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HBS; JPFR; JPR; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 158 x 20. Weight in Grams: 462.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137338235
ISBN
9781137338235
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.78

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