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Policy Initiatives Towards the Third Sector in International Perspecti...
. Ed(S): Gidron, Benjamin; Bar, Michal
Paperback. This text compares and analyzes the policy initiatives towards the third sector in eight countries. The eight case studies are comprehensive, covering current policy, the enacting of new laws, supervisory mechanisms and modes of funding. Editor(s): Gidron, Benjamin; Bar, Michal. Series: Nonprofit and Civil Society Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JPQB; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 361.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461425274
- ISBN
- 9781461425274
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€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Paperback. American Immigration Policy examines how the United States has dealt with immigration through various public policies over time. The text explores immigration from a political, economic and cultural perspective and emphasizes the qualitative, positive contributions of immigrants. Series: Public Administration, Governance and Globalization. Num Pages: 248 pages, 36 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461426455
- ISBN
- 9781461426455
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
paperback. Poverty still persists in today's low-income countries, despite decades of international aid and extensive research on growth and development. Contextual Development Economics meets this challenge with a holistic understanding of the context-specific factors that influence economic behavior in poor countries. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 306 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 435.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461427650
- ISBN
- 9781461427650
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Condition: New
€ 127.85
€ 127.85
Paperback. A Natural Experiment on Electoral Law Reform provides an overview of post-WWII politics and electoral reform in Italy and Japan. Within this comparative framework, the authors explore changes in party competition, candidate selection mechanisms, and intra-party politics. Editor(s): Giannetti, Daniela; Grofman, Bernard. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 162 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427711
- ISBN
- 9781461427711
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Condition: New
€ 126.58
€ 126.58
Paperback. Based on papers from the 22nd Heilbronn Symposium in Economics and the Social Sciences, this book examines utopias in classical political economy, focusing on tension between the State and utopia and considering Schumpeter's Hypothesis of Creative Destruction. Editor(s): Backhaus, Jurgen George. Series: The European Heritage in Economics and the Social Sciences. Num Pages: 220 pages, 6 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427766
- ISBN
- 9781461427766
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Condition: New
€ 127.01
€ 127.01
In Situ and Laboratory Experiments on Electoral Law Reform
. Ed(S): Dolez, Bernard; Grofman, Bernard; La...
Paperback. This book analyzes the double ballot electoral system used in France, and the effect of electoral rules on the number of candidates, voter strategies and ideological choice. Compares the French experience to other democracies including Russia, Ukraine and U.S. Editor(s): Dolez, Bernard; Grofman, Bernard; Laurent, Annie. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 174 pages, 75 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JPA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 174
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461427827
- ISBN
- 9781461427827
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€ 126.65
€ 126.65
Paperback. Using computational models and analytic techniques to relate empirical decision making to normative principles, this book explores connections between constitutional decision making and contractarianism at the constitutional, legislative and electoral levels. Series: Studies in Public Choice. Num Pages: 120 pages, 8 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPHC; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 213.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461428435
- ISBN
- 9781461428435
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Condition: New
€ 126.14
€ 126.14
Paperback. The ability to harness Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is at the heart of national competitiveness and sustainable development. This book provides a framework for assessing the opportunities, challenges, and prospects for "e-transformation." Editor(s): Hanna, Nagy K.; Knight, Peter T. Series: Innovation, Technology, and Knowledge Management. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461429777
- ISBN
- 9781461429777
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Condition: New
€ 127.73
€ 127.73
Hardback. With viewpoints seldom available to outsiders, the contributors to this volume analyze changes in criminal activity and crime control strategies in the region, explain the political background to these developments, and assess their long-term social impact. Editor(s): Selih, Alenka; Zavrsnik, Ales. Num Pages: 308 pages, 25 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461435167
- ISBN
- 9781461435167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
hardcover. Evolving industries are deemed essential for economic growth, but can also collapse when ill-judged decisions are made on the basis of incomplete information. This extension of the Schumpeterian approach introduces a stochastic model of industry life cycles. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; KCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461438519
- ISBN
- 9781461438519
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardback. As technocratic public policy analysis approaches evolve to include greater sensitivity to political contexts, this volume synthesizes these former methods with new multi-actor, multiple perspective and poly-centric modes of analysis that are more inclusive. Editor(s): Thissen, Wil A. H.; Walker, Warren E. Series: International Series in Operations Research & Management Science. Num Pages: 286 pages, 15 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KJT; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 24. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461446019
- ISBN
- 9781461446019
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Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardback. This book explores rhetorical attempts to authorize the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a grassroots initiative to investigate a traumatic event in the city's past. It describes mechanisms of transitional justice that are frequently overlooked. Series: Springer Series in Transitional Justice. Num Pages: 158 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMK; JMS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461452942
- ISBN
- 9781461452942
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Condition: New
€ 127.54
€ 127.54
Hardback. This up-to-the-minute guide defines the principles and the current agenda of the field, and examines such key relationships as that of trade with health diplomacy, and global health with environmental issues. Includes examples, discussion topics and more. Editor(s): Kickbusch, Ilona; Lister, Graham; Told, Michaela; Drager, Nick. Num Pages: 372 pages, 28 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 724.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461454007
- ISBN
- 9781461454007
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Condition: New
€ 195.54
€ 195.54
Hardback. This book provides a broad collection of data on China's 56 ethnic groups and profiles the demography, cultural, economy and business climates for each of China's diverse ethnic groups. Develops a complete socioeconomic picture of the outlook for each group. Num Pages: 198 pages, 200 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JHBD; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 491.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461458593
- ISBN
- 9781461458593
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.64
€ 127.64
hardcover. Series: Public Administration and Information Technology. Num Pages: 142 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPP; KJMV6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- SKU
- V9781461472209
- ISBN
- 9781461472209
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.25
€ 127.25
Paperback. Series: Language Policy. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2G; CBX; CFB; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 267.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Boston Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461499923
- ISBN
- 9781461499923
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Plog, Stanley C. Series: Current Topics in Mental Health. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKS; JM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1980
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461591306
- ISBN
- 9781461591306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.34
€ 66.34
Paperback. Editor(s): Long, Samuel. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461591931
- ISBN
- 9781461591931
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
paperback. Series: Competitive Methods in Operations Research and Data Analysis. Num Pages: 391 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 595.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 391
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461595601
- ISBN
- 9781461595601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.87
€ 67.87
Paperback. Editor(s): Long, Samuel. Num Pages: 362 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 362
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468410761
- ISBN
- 9781468410761
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
Paperback. Series: Environment, Development and Public Policy: Cities and Development. Num Pages: 309 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468410914
- ISBN
- 9781468410914
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Paperback. Editor(s): Pendley, Robert E.; Pilat, J. F. Series: Issues in International Security. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSF; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468413175
- ISBN
- 9781468413175
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.66
€ 66.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 198 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981
- Number of pages
- 198
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468416466
- ISBN
- 9781468416466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.80
€ 65.80
Paperback / so. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB; KC; WM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- abridged ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781468423754
- ISBN
- 9781468423754
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90