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Politics
Hardback. Multifaceted social problems such as safety, social inclusion, poverty, mobility, rural development, city regeneration, or labour market integration require integrated approaches to steering. This book looks at various organisational arrangements and mechanisms, including whole-of-government, collaborative governance, and outcome steering. Editor(s): Van de Walle, Steven; Groeneveld, Sandra. Series Editor(s): Jones, Lawrence R. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 450 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521107
- ISBN
- 9781780521107
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Condition: New
€ 161.88
€ 161.88
Hardback. Includes some of the selected papers presented by scholars in a European Peace Science Network Meeting held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This title covers the conflicts in Maoist India, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Editor(s): Caruso, Raul. Series Editor(s): Chatterji, Manas. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780521305
- ISBN
- 9781780521305
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Condition: New
€ 132.54
€ 132.54
Hardback. As economic stagnation freezes the globe; capitalism is increasingly questioned; war, revolution and political instability unsettles the Middle East; and President Obama's campaign for the Presidency looms, Volume 23 of Political Power and Social Theory reflects on these and related issues and whether the concept of "capitalism" should be problemat Editor(s): Go, Julian. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: JF; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 638.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780528663
- ISBN
- 9781780528663
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Condition: New
€ 146.43
€ 146.43
Hardback. What does it take to build and sustain effective government institutions? What have we learnt about the attempts to design and redesign public sector institutions in different countries? What works and what doesn't, and why? This book intends to answer these questions and presents analytical tools essential in planning for institutional reform, Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPP; JPQ; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 28. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780528687
- ISBN
- 9781780528687
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Condition: New
€ 156.44
€ 156.44
Hardback. This volume explores the relationship between media, movements, and political change through analyses of how actors use print media and the Internet to achieve their goals. The chapters examine the role of media in the (Anti-)Abortion, Globalization, Labor, Townsend, and White Power movements as well as Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. Editor(s): Earl, Jennifer S.; Rohlinger, Deana A. Series: Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change. Num Pages: 261 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFD; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 261
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780528809
- ISBN
- 9781780528809
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Condition: New
€ 135.20
€ 135.20
Paperback. A taste of austerity, the limits of democracy and the overlooked, untold stories of a country in 'crisis'. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVG; JP; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 338.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780996059
- ISBN
- 9781780996059
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Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.46
€ 20.99
€ 19.46
Paperback. John Hatchard considers the need for good governance, accountability and integrity in both the public and private sector. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; JPZ; LND; LNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 25. Weight in Grams: 622.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781004487
- ISBN
- 9781781004487
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Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 44.22
€ 48.99
€ 44.22
Paperback. Focusing on one of Ireland's most abidingly controversial political figures, this book gives a thorough account of Sean MacBride's republican activities, also exploring political subversion within the Irish Free State, the nature of Irish republican collaboration with Nazi Germany, and the larger narrative of a revolutionary movement in decline. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBJD1; HBLW; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781380116
- ISBN
- 9781781380116
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Condition: New
€ 66.01
€ 66.01
Hardcover. This book explores the community experience of the Irish Revolution. Series: Reappraisals in Irish History. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; HBJD; HBLW; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781382974
- ISBN
- 9781781382974
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Condition: New
€ 57.77
€ 57.77
Hardback. This volume highlights the ways in which scholarly analysis has contributed to a rich understanding of the links between spreading democracy, gender equality, and environmental protection. It includes cutting-edge debates on the meaning of democracy and its development, as well as the response of democracies to environmental and gender concerns. Editor(s): Wejnert, Barbara. Series Editor(s): Wejnert, Barbara. Series: Research in Political Sociology. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781903377
- ISBN
- 9781781903377
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Condition: New
€ 127.20
€ 127.20
Hardback. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 341 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JPH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 169 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781906033
- ISBN
- 9781781906033
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Condition: New
€ 145.87
€ 145.87
Hardback. This volume presents a range of views on the current state of global nuclear disarmament from eminent scholars from India, Israel and France. Chapters present and analyse the relationships between India, Pakistan and the USA, Russia and the USA, the position of the EU and of Israel. Editor(s): Kamath, P. M. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPSF; JWLP; RNQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907221
- ISBN
- 9781781907221
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Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardback. This volume describes (a) the present academic and institutional status of Biopolitics and (b) the wide range of research areas that have emerged within the field. Editor(s): Peterson, Steven A.; Somit, Albert. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; PS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 24. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907283
- ISBN
- 9781781907283
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Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardback. The purpose of this book is to explain why a number of countries have succeeded in combating corruption; and to identify the lessons which other countries can learn from these five countries' successful experiences in curbing corruption. Editor(s): Quah, Jon S. T. Series: Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: JFFX; JPZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 157 x 233 x 27. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907306
- ISBN
- 9781781907306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.92
€ 134.92
Hardback. This volume brings together multi-method research on political mobilization in the USA, rights in Peru, peacebuilding in Croatia and Israel/Palestine, local forums in the Occupy movement and a crowd behaviors in the context of university party riots. Editor(s): Coy, Patrick G. Series: Research in Social Movements, Conflicts and Change. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures, graphs. BIC Classification: JHB; JPV; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 31. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781907320
- ISBN
- 9781781907320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.87
€ 145.87
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782797012
- ISBN
- 9781782797012
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.35
€ 13.99
€ 13.35
Hardback. This volume questions the importance of arts and culture and their possible impact on politics and the economy. Chapters outline a new framework for analysis of democratic participation and economic growth and explore how these new patterns work around the world. The ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville and Joseph Schumpeter and Jane Jacobs are analysed. Editor(s): Clark, Terry. Series: Research in Urban Policy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JPA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783501922
- ISBN
- 9781783501922
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.87
€ 145.87
Hardback. This 2nd volume of the series builds on the themes of volume 1. Established concepts and theoretical issues are presented by established scholars in the governance, management and administration fields. These are set alongside highlighted emerging themes, and they're practicality illustrated through specific case examples. Editor(s): Gnan, Luca; Hinna, Alessandro; Monteduro, Fabio. Series Editor(s): Gnan, Luca; Hinna, Alessandro. Series: Studies in Public and Non-Profit Governance. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: JPH; KJVX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783507054
- ISBN
- 9781783507054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardback. The essays in this volume examine finance, industry and strategy both internally and on a global scale. Contributors clarify our understanding of the current state and future trajectory of the United States and the effect of decline on its citizens and the world. Editor(s): Lachmann, Richard. Series: Political Power and Social Theory. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPSL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783508297
- ISBN
- 9781783508297
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardback. This volume questions the changing dynamics of public leadership across different European settings. Chapters highlight emergent discussions on the strengths and weaknesses of current knowledge. Authors investigate the tensions between Anglo-American and economic focused models of leadership that may challenge received wisdom. Series: Critical Perspectives on International Public Sector Management. Num Pages: 250 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; JPHL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783509010
- ISBN
- 9781783509010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardcover. This book examines the development of biopolitics as an academic perspective within political science. It reviews the work of the leading proponents of this perspective and presents a comprehensive view of biopolitics as a framework to structure political inquiry. Editor(s): Blank, Robert H.; Hines, Samuel M., Jr.; Funke, Odelia; Losco, Joseph; Stewart, Patrick. Series: Research in Biopolitics. Num Pages: 300 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 237 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784411084
- ISBN
- 9781784411084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.87
€ 145.87
Hardcover. This special issue of Studies in Law, Politics and Society focuses on law and the liberal state; presenting an interdisciplinary and multifaceted approach to analysis of law and liberty. The first chapters focus on law's relationship with the American liberal state, while the remaining papers consider specific applications of the law within society Editor(s): Sarat, Austin. Series: Studies in Law, Politics, and Society. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JPVH; LAQ; LNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412395
- ISBN
- 9781784412395
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.86
€ 133.86
Hardcover. This book sheds light on the nexus of driving factors for the paradigm shift, based on the chapters on emerging state and nonstate actors and discourse on post-EFA agendas. Special attention will be given to actors in the Asia-Pacific region, which simultaneously demonstrate diversity and common regional features. Editor(s): Yamada, Shoko. Series: International Perspectives on Education and Society. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412715
- ISBN
- 9781784412715
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.55
€ 148.55
The UN Global Compact: Fair Competition and Environmental and Labour J...
Maria Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez (Ed.)
Hardcover. Since the launch of the UN Global Compact, over 12,000 organisations worldwide have voluntarily adopted and promoted its values and Ten Principles. This edited volume brings together international contributions that explore specific implications for business from managerial, legal, behavioural and sociological perspectives. Editor(s): Gonzalez-Perez, Maria-Alejandra; Leonard, Liam. Series: Advances in Sustainability and Environmental Justice. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JPSN2; KJG; RND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784412951
- ISBN
- 9781784412951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 137.87
€ 137.87