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Politics
Paperback. Policymaking is of its very nature a people-centred business. By explaining why people skills matter, this work provides advice on how policy analysts can develop and use their people skills. Each chapter provides a Skill Building Checklist, discussion ideas, and suggestions for further reading. Num Pages: 280 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: GTC; JPQB; KJP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878409006
- ISBN
- 9780878409006
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Condition: New
€ 71.79
€ 71.79
The Perversion of Autonomy: Coercion and Constraints in a Liberal Soci...
Gaylin, Willard; Jennings, Bruce
paperback. Investigate the contentious intersections of interdependence and autonomy, rights and public responsibility. This title examines the abrasion occurring between America's tradition of personal freedom and privacy, as it rubs against the still valuable if almost vanishing ideals of sacrifice and social order. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JKS; JPFK; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised and Expanded
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878409068
- ISBN
- 9780878409068
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Condition: New
€ 72.09
€ 72.09
Hardback. A life-long Republican and ardent conservationist, Russell Train was a catalyst for many of America's important environmental policies that remain in place today. This is a behind-the-scenes account of the politics of the environment over the second half of the 20th century. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGH; JPQB; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 708.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Island Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781559632867
- ISBN
- 9781559632867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.70
€ 51.70
Paperback. Focuses on Los Angeles as a critical 'world city' in the developing global economy and also as the center of new Asian immigration. This work includes discussions of the settlement patterns of various groups of Asians in relation to the social, economic, and political developments in Asia and the United States. Editor(s): Bonacich, Edna. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 344 pages, 19 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; JFFN; JFSG; JHMP; JPS; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566392181
- ISBN
- 9781566392181
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Condition: New
€ 40.51
€ 40.51
Paperback. An analysis of how US businesses use part-time employment, and why they are using it more and more. Examining the nature and purposes of the different types of part-time employment, this work explores the roots of part-time jobs in the organization of work, and the inadequacies of the public policies on part-time employment. Num Pages: 240 pages, 18 tables, 15 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBL; JPQB; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 345.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566393829
- ISBN
- 9781566393829
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Condition: New
€ 37.85
€ 37.85
Paperback. Throughout history, work has always been the taproot of American democracy, enabling diverse people to forge connections with each other and to address the nation's problems. This book presents an analysis of diverse civic practices. It argues that work is the center of effective citizenship. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JHBL; JPHV; JPVH1; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 210 x 28. Weight in Grams: 334.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566394581
- ISBN
- 9781566394581
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Condition: New
€ 39.60
€ 39.60
Paperback. Latinos in the United States have emerged as strategic actors in major processes of social transformation. This work describes the structural processes and interventions inside and outside US Latino communities. It includes a context-setting introduction, with a focus on four themes, including forms of global and transnational interdependence. Editor(s): Melendez, Edwin; Morales, Rebecca; Torres, Maria de Los Angeles. Num Pages: 282 pages, 5 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JFSL1; JHMP; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566396202
- ISBN
- 9781566396202
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.55
€ 40.55
Paperback. Seduced by the language of the market economy, those making decisions about education argue that market strategies promote democratic educational reform, when really they promote market reform of education. This book argues against this tendency, siding with democratic values which encourage openness, creativity, social awareness and idealism. Num Pages: 223 pages. BIC Classification: JNK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 17. Weight in Grams: 263.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 223
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566397414
- ISBN
- 9781566397414
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Condition: New
€ 36.40
€ 36.40
Paperback. The Cold War has been over for ten years and no country threatens this nation's existence, yet, we still spend billions of dollars on covert action and espionage. In this book, ten prominent experts describe, from an insider perspective, what went wrong with US intelligence and what needs to be done to fix it. Num Pages: 241 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPSH; JWKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 19. Weight in Grams: 367.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 241
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566398480
- ISBN
- 9781566398480
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Condition: New
€ 37.06
€ 37.06
Book. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JPV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781570251986
- ISBN
- 9781570251986
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 16.29
€ 16.99
€ 16.29
Paperback. An interdisciplinary collection of historical and comparative articles on civil society and the social capital debate. Editor(s): Edwards, Bob; Foley, M.W.; Diani, Mario. Series: Civil Society S. Num Pages: 352 pages, 23 tables. 4 figs. BIC Classification: JH; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584651253
- ISBN
- 9781584651253
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.30
€ 36.99
€ 31.30
Hardback. A timely and provocative look at the role political developments and the biology of nutrition play in world famine Num Pages: 356 pages, 8 tables & charts. BIC Classification: JPA; MBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University Press of New England United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781584659266
- ISBN
- 9781584659266
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Condition: New
€ 44.45
€ 44.45
Paperback. Community activists were delighted with the passage of the Community Reinvestment Act, but they came to realize that it would take more than the word of law to bring about real change. This book tells about the activists who took it upon themselves to agitate for increased investment by financial institutions in their local communities. Editor(s): Squires, Gregory D. Num Pages: 248 pages, 2 maps, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPR; JPW; KCC; KFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592130269
- ISBN
- 9781592130269
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Condition: New
€ 35.60
€ 35.60
Paperback. Features ideas for making welfare policy just and effective. This book offers a contextual approach to understanding topics such as the development of assets-based approaches to helping the poor. It stresses the importance of understanding the ways we talk about welfare, the ways it is studied, and attention to what is not being discussed and why. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 407. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592133024
- ISBN
- 9781592133024
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Condition: New
€ 32.97
€ 32.97
Jobs Aren't Enough: Toward a New Economic Mobility for Low-Income Fami...
Iversen, Roberta Rehner; Armstrong, Annie Lau...
paperback. Examines the obstacles to economic mobility for low- and middle-income families in 21st century America. This book proposes a different mobility paradigm grounded in cooperation, collaboration, mutuality, and revitalization of the 'public will' to maximize both "household and profit." Num Pages: 296 pages, 2 b&w illustrations, 16 tables, 1 map, 1 figure. BIC Classification: JHBL; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 458. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592133567
- ISBN
- 9781592133567
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Condition: New
€ 37.29
€ 37.29
Jobs and Economic Development in Minority Communities
. Ed(S): Ong, Paul; Loukaitou-Sideris, Anasta...
Paperback. Planners and policy makers need to reformulate community economic development in ways that account for the particularities of different minority groups. This book considers these challenges by examining case studies of economic development and job creation in different physical and social settings across the nation. Editor(s): Ong, Paul; Loukaitou-Sideris, Anastasia. Num Pages: 314 pages, 13 b&w illustrations, 38 tables, 5 maps, 4 figures. BIC Classification: JHMP; JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592134106
- ISBN
- 9781592134106
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Condition: New
€ 37.49
€ 37.49
Paperback. A collection of more than 100 essays written between 1998 and 2006 on the sports industry. They delve into some of the important sports business issues, including the financing of new stadiums, the financial value of professional teams, revenue sharing programs, the flaws in "competitive balance" plans, walkouts and lockouts, and more. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHBS; JPA; KNSP; WS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 534. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592135134
- ISBN
- 9781592135134
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Condition: New
€ 34.59
€ 34.59
Paperback. Examines school systems in four major US cities - Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco - to uncover the factors that worked for and against ethnically-representative school change. This book utilizes the politics of education reform to provide empirical scholarship about the broader contemporary politics of race and ethnicity. Num Pages: 264 pages, 22 Tables, 3 Figures, 1 b&w photograph. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JHMP; JNA; JNLC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592135370
- ISBN
- 9781592135370
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.21
€ 34.21
Paperback. As he systemically studies the barriers that Asian Americans face in the electoral and legislative processes, the author shows how racism is embedded in America's two-party political system. He demonstrates how the political logic of two-party competition actually works against Asian American political interests. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 Table. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL; JPHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 165 x 14. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592135493
- ISBN
- 9781592135493
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.80
€ 32.80
Hardback. As America's ethnically diverse foreign-born population, Asian Americans can puzzle political observers. This title employs a variety of methodologies - including quantitative, ethnographic, and historical - to illustrate how transnational ties between the US and Asia have shaped, and are defining, Asian American politics in multicultural society. Editor(s): Collet, Christian; Lien, Pei-te. Series: Asian American History and Culture Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, 9 Tables, 7 Figures, 2 Halftones. BIC Classification: 1F; 1K; GTB; JFFN; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 252
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781592138609
- ISBN
- 9781592138609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.00
€ 82.00