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Paperback. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877667667
- ISBN
- 9780877667667
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€ 49.46
€ 49.46
paperback. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 172 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780877667704
- ISBN
- 9780877667704
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€ 48.60
€ 48.60
Paperback. The Nonprofit Almanac 2012 features the most recent data on the philanthropic sector, presented in more than 50 charts and 100 tables. Topics include the nonprofit sector's place in the national economy, wages and employment, private giving and volunteering,revenue and outlays, and the size, scope, and finances of public charities. Series: Urban Institute Press. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877667735
- ISBN
- 9780877667735
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€ 89.86
€ 89.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 182 pages. BIC Classification: JPQB; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Urban Institute Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 182
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780877667803
- ISBN
- 9780877667803
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Condition: New
€ 47.23
€ 47.23
Paperback. Expanding and extending John Kingdon's influential "multiple streams" model that explains agenda setting, the author argues that manipulation, the bending of ideas, process, and beliefs to get what you want out of the policy process, is the key to understanding the dynamics of policymaking in conditions of ambiguity. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878401352
- ISBN
- 9780878401352
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Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50
Hardback. Looks at how Reaganism - the political philosophy of Ronald Reagan - has severely damaged representative democracy as created by the nation's founders. This title also takes the media to task, criticizing the dismal record of failing to investigate the political and corporate chicanery that has brought us to this pass. Editor(s): Brown, Michael E. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878401475
- ISBN
- 9780878401475
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€ 71.98
€ 71.98
Paperback. Examines and compares public policy performance across both state and national levels, explaining why state agencies excel at economic outputs and profitability, the management of land with state income in mind - while national agencies are stronger in citizen participation and the inarguably important role of environmental protection. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPRB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 395.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878403745
- ISBN
- 9780878403745
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Condition: New
€ 70.59
€ 70.59
Paperback. Proposing a framework for research based on the premise that any particular governance arrangement is embedded in a wider social, fiscal, and political context, this title argues that theory-based empirical research can be a primary source of fundamental, durable knowledge about governance. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878403851
- ISBN
- 9780878403851
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Condition: New
€ 70.82
€ 70.82
Paperback. American rivers are suffering from poor water quality, altered flows, and diminished natural habitat. This title presents case studies of eight river restoration efforts, including dam removals on the Neuse and Kennebec rivers, simulation of seasonal flows on the Colorado river, and the failed attempt to restore salmon runs on the Snake river. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPRB; RNF; TNFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 535.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878403905
- ISBN
- 9780878403905
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Condition: New
€ 71.18
€ 71.18
The American Search for Peace. Moral Reasoning, Religious Hope, and Na...
. Ed(S): Weigel, George; Langan, John P.
Hardback. Revolutions and aborted revolutions and bitter civil and 'local' wars in the 1980s and since have raised questions about national security, its definition, and its implementation. This title asks the fundamental and perduring questions of pacifism, war, intervention, and political negotiation. Editor(s): Weigel, George; Langan, John P. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPQ; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29. Weight in Grams: 595.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405077
- ISBN
- 9780878405077
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.03
€ 203.03
Paperback. Arguing that health care should be a human right rather than a commodity, this title calls for a social covenant establishing a right to a standard of health care consistent with society's level of resources. By linking rights with limits, it offers a framework for seeking national consensus on a cost-conscious standard of universal medical care. Editor(s): Chapman, Audrey R. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; MBPM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405558
- ISBN
- 9780878405558
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Condition: New
€ 71.23
€ 71.23
The Fiscal Crisis of the States. Lessons for the Future.
Steven D.; Suny Central Sponsored Programs Of...
Paperback. Describes and analyzes how state governments in the 1990s have coped with fiscal stress through changes in tax and spending policies, as well as through attempts to "reinvent government" by abandoning long-established policies. This book is suitable for academics, policymakers, and public administrators, as well as the general readers. Editor(s): Gold, Steven D.; SUNY Central Sponsored Programs Office. Num Pages: 406 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 406
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405756
- ISBN
- 9780878405756
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Condition: New
€ 71.91
€ 71.91
Hardback. Evaluates the nature and effectiveness of US trade diplomacy with Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China in the 1970s and 1980s, examining the diplomatic strategies used by the US Trade Representative to enforce Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, which was designed to protect free trade and competition through investigations, negotiations, and sanctions. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QSP; JPSD. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 500.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405794
- ISBN
- 9780878405794
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Condition: New
€ 71.63
€ 71.63
hardcover. Drawing on political and social philosophy, this title argues that there is a fundamental philosophical conflict over the role of reason in society between writers in public administration and the designers of the American Constitution. It provides fresh insights for those who are interested in the role of public administration in the US. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405817
- ISBN
- 9780878405817
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Condition: New
€ 201.64
€ 201.64
Hardback. Explores high-level career executives who make positive contributions to Americans' quality of life. This title profiles six "unsung heroes", the people behind the scenes of some of the most successful programs in American government, and identifies the tools, skills, and strategies that make them effective leaders. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 539.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878405923
- ISBN
- 9780878405923
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Condition: New
€ 202.45
€ 202.45
Paperback. Explores the effects of global socio-economic forces on the domestic policies and administrative institutions of Japan and the United States. This title explains how these global factors have shifted power and authority downward from the national government to subnational governments. Editor(s): Jun, Jong S.; Wright, Deil S. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; JPH; JPS; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406197
- ISBN
- 9780878406197
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Condition: New
€ 72.29
€ 72.29
Paperback. Examines the opinions of average Americans about Washington, DC, in order to understand how many Americans are likely to approach the question of what reforms are needed. This book explores the political, economic, and social conditions of the District, providing an informed context for understanding and evaluating its political options. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFN; JPH; JPVH1; JPVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 390.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406234
- ISBN
- 9780878406234
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Condition: New
€ 72.69
€ 72.69
Paperback. Shows that majority party leaders in Congress have set and successfully pushed their own policy agendas for decades. This title probes the strategies and evaluates the effectiveness of House and Senate leaders operating in a divided government, when Congress and the presidency are controlled by different political parties. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 440.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406296
- ISBN
- 9780878406296
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Condition: New
€ 71.15
€ 71.15
paperback. Describes how to set up the matrix, fill in cells and combine criteria, and use it as an aid for decision making. This title provides a basis for graduate education in public policy analysis and can also serve as a text in planning, evaluation research, or public administration. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 595.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406418
- ISBN
- 9780878406418
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Condition: New
€ 72.20
€ 72.20
Paperback. Explores the dynamic changes now taking place in the South Korean government as a result of recent social and economic liberalization. This title traces the emergence in Korea of a post-developmental state. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406609
- ISBN
- 9780878406609
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Condition: New
€ 70.45
€ 70.45
paperback. States are increasingly important players in the efforts to reform US health care, as the federal government withdraws from this responsibility. This title analyzes the varied routes states have taken in reformulating health care policy and provides a road map of what specific strategies work and why. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSW; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406692
- ISBN
- 9780878406692
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Condition: New
€ 70.79
€ 70.79
Paperback. Despite America's pluralistic, fragmented, and generally adversarial political culture, participants in pollution control politics have begun to collaborate to reduce the high costs of developing, implementing, and enforcing regulations. This title uses examples from this traditionally combative policy arena to propose a model for regulation. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 455.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406722
- ISBN
- 9780878406722
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Condition: New
€ 71.35
€ 71.35
Paperback. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin of Chicago was for twenty years the most influential US Catholic bishop. This posthumous collection of a number of his major addresses on central moral issues in contemporary American life voices the causes that were closest to his heart: the sanctity and protection of all human life. Editor(s): Langan, John P. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DNF; HRA; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 283.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406760
- ISBN
- 9780878406760
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Condition: New
€ 71.49
€ 71.49
Paperback. Shattering the myths about what's wrong with managed health care, this title explains its origins and identifies its real achievements and shortcomings. It argues that many criticisms of managed care tend to idealize the costly and fragmented insurance system it supplanted, without pinpointing the true inadequacies of today's managed care. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPQB; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406807
- ISBN
- 9780878406807
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.50
€ 70.50