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Industry & industrial studies

Paperback. With very few exceptions, industrial development has been central to the process of structural transformation which characterises economic development. This book examines challenges and opportunities arising from globalization, technological change and international trade rules. Editor(s): O'Connor, David; Kjollerstrom, Monica. Num Pages: 432 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 3JM; GTF; KN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781848130272
ISBN
9781848130272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.90

Hardcover. Analyses the causes, dynamics and politics underpinning oil-related violence in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. This book examines the role of oil as a commodity of global strategic significance, addressing the relationship between oil, energy security and development in the Niger Delta. Editor(s): Obi, Cyril; Rustad, Siri Aas. Series: Africa Now. Num Pages: 272 pages, map. BIC Classification: 1HFDR; GTJ; KNBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848138087
ISBN
9781848138087
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.58

Hardcover. A study of the relationship between energy production and political power. Editor(s): McNeish, John-Andrew; Borchgrevnik, Axel; Logan, Owen. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTF; JPQB; KCM; KNB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Zed Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783600939
ISBN
9781783600939
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.58

Hardcover. This book explains what is happening to the world's agricultural systems and their farmers under the impact of neoliberal economics. Series: Global Issues. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 203 x 133 x 17. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
171
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842777541
ISBN
9781842777541
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.58

Hardcover. The tools of corporate efficiency - expert systems, databases, and operations management - have improved our lives significantly, but with a cost: they're turning us into mindless drones. This book traces how these IT-intensive management systems have come to dominate our lives, with a profound effect in particular on the middle class. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: KJQ; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 144 x 22. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
The Perseus Books Group United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465018444
ISBN
9780465018444
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. This volume describes 18 factual adventures of lightships, ranging over a variety of countries, including America, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, England, Holland, Scotland, Australia and Belgium. It gives accounts of life aboard lightships, and the many hazards and disasters that occurred. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTM; KNGS; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 173 x 8. Weight in Grams: 360. Light shelf wear, else as new.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KTG0021650
ISBN
9781870325370
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Covers risk assessment, theory and techniques for manual tree-felling. Num Pages: 72 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; TVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 292 x 208 x 5. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
CSIRO Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780643101548
ISBN
9780643101548
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.92

Paperback. A lively survey of the politics of the Slow Food movement, an antidote to our fast-moving, work-obsessed capitalist culture. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JPW; KNDF. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 13. Weight in Grams: 248.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745327440
ISBN
9780745327440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.28

Paperback. Num Pages: 515 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 34. Weight in Grams: 864.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Acres U.S.A.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781601730275
ISBN
9781601730275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 39.30

Paperback. This is a vivid account of the schemes which brought electricity to the Scottish Highlands between the end of World War II and 1975. Including eyewitness stories from many of the workers, it tells how the Board had to overcome adverse weather and thrawn geology, as well as political opposition. Num Pages: 224 pages, b&w illustrations throughout, map. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; KNBL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 758. Fine copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Birlinn Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0011300
ISBN
9781841582252
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 17.95

Paperback. This is an investigation into the real-life world of female private investigators. Num Pages: 252 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: JKVF; KNSS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 211.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0017741
ISBN
9780006384328
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.27

Paperback. Assesses whether quasi-markets can deliver more efficient and equitable public services, and whether they represent a permanent break with the state's traditional role of welfare provider. Other titles by Julian Le Grand include "The Economics of Social Problems" and "Equity and Choice". Editor(s): Le Grand, Julian; Bartlett, Will. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; KFFD; KJM; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
1993rd Edition
SKU
V9780333565193
ISBN
9780333565193
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.71

Paperback. Examines the effect of market mechanisms and new public management on government and public service. Drawing on the experience of the UK and other countries, this book is an account of the impact of a whole range of innovations such as charging, contracting and the creation of devolved agencies. Series: Public Policy and Politics. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQ; KFFD; KJM; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1995th Edition
SKU
V9780333588079
ISBN
9780333588079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 44.85

Hardcover. This title delivers a range of theories and contemporary case studies in its coverage of media business and the influence of regulation and censorship. The major approaches to understanding audiences are also investigated. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 191 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333658697
ISBN
9780333658697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 112.35

Paperback. This text analyses the key developments and changes in the management of the major public services in Britain during the 1990s. It places public management and, in particular, New Labour's "Third Way", in its economic, and European integration. Editor(s): Horton, Sylvia; Farnham, David. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQ; KJM; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Edition
1999th Edition
SKU
V9780333737415
ISBN
9780333737415
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 45.84

Paperback. This comprehensively revised and updated new edition of the leading text in the field provides full coverage of the historical, political and European context of British transport policy, of the new financial and regulatory regimes of the Twenty-first century and of the impact of such major new initiatives as London's congestion charge. Series: Public Policy and Politics. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPQB; KNG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333948811
ISBN
9780333948811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 44.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; KNT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403933836
ISBN
9781403933836
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 37.90

Paperback. Series: Palgrave Key Concepts. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNSG. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781403985026
ISBN
9781403985026
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.93

Paperback. Leisure studies encompasses the broadest range of leisure and sports pursuits and marries management, administration and sports, as well as customer service. Key Concepts in Leisure presents an indispensable guide to the key themes and concepts in this rapidly developing, fast-paced and demanding industry. Series: Palgrave Key Concepts. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBS; KNSP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230224285
ISBN
9780230224285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 31.94

Paperback. '..the book is recommended and should be read by every member of the IRTC. Those working in radio will also find it rewarding.' - Playback Editor(s): Lewis, Peter M.; Booth, Jerry. Series: Communications & Culture S. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNTD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 311.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave
Edition
1989th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333423660
ISBN
9780333423660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 42.86