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Hardback. This book tells the story of a project in Mexico which aimed to decolonize primary English teaching by building on research that suggests Indigenous students are struggling in many educational systems. The book demonstrates how ELT can be used to open a dialogue with children about language ideologies and linguistic human rights. Series: Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 2AB; CFDC; EBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 163 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783095766
- ISBN
- 9781783095766
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.84
€ 175.84
Paperback. Winner of the 1997 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, Paul Pritchard's Deep Play is a unique, stylish and timeless commentary reflecting the pressures and rewards of climbing some of the world's hardest and most challenging rock climbs. It is a unique first-hand account of what many consider to be the last great era in British climbing. Num Pages: 168 pages, 8pp colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 1DBKWN; 1KLS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308. Climbing the World's Most Dangerous Routes. 168 pages, 8pp colour plates. Winner of the 1997 Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature, Paul Pritchard's Deep Play is a unique, stylish and timeless commentary reflecting the pressures and rewards of climbing some of the world's hardest and most challenging rock climbs. It is a unique first-hand account of what many consider to be the last great era in British climbing. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 1DBKWN; 1KLS; WSZG. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight: 308.
- Publisher
- Vertebrate
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906148584
- ISBN
- 9781906148584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.94
€ 16.99
€ 15.94
Paperback. Constructs ethnohistories of the Xiximes, Acaxees, Conchos, Tepehuanes, and Tarahumaras to explain why only two of the five groups successfully resisted Spanish conquest and colonization. This title offers an analysis of each group's past from the time the Spaniards first attempted to settle them in missions up to the middle of eighteenth century. Num Pages: 316 pages, 4 maps, 2 figures, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; HBJK; HBLH; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780292705517
- ISBN
- 9780292705517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.65
€ 33.99
€ 30.65
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Inter-American Development Bank United States
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781597820363
- ISBN
- 9781597820363
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 26.68
€ 31.99
€ 26.68
Hardback. Nascent debates about democracy in the contemporary developing world are modified by such descriptions as delegative, incomplete or even authoritarian. Nun provides a comprehensive analysis of the theory and practice of democracy from ancient Greece to contemporary Latin America. Series: Critical Currents in Latin American Perspective Series. Num Pages: 128 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTB; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742520394
- ISBN
- 9780742520394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.66
€ 126.66
Paperback. Focusing on development, breakthroughs and setbacks to democracy in Latin America, this work examines US-Latin American relations. It emphasises the importance of recognising that concepts such as "democracy", "rights" and "constitutionalism" have different meanings in the US and Latin America. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLC; 1KLS; JPHV; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847680863
- ISBN
- 9780847680863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 80.85
€ 80.85
Paperback. Although inequality in Latin America ranks among the worst in the world, it has notably declined over the years, offset by improvements in health care and education, enhanced programs for social assistance, and increases in the minimum wage. The author argues that the resurgence of democracy in Latin America is key to this change. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12 figures, 36 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFJ; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226356532
- ISBN
- 9780226356532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.35
€ 38.99
€ 30.35
Paperback. A study of the emergence of democracy in Latin America. It shows that traditional theories of democratization fall short in explaining this phenomenon. It argues that democracy can be far more inclusive and can rely on a sphere of autonomous association and argument by citizens. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691090887
- ISBN
- 9780691090887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 34.74
€ 48.99
€ 34.74
Paperback. In the 1990s, Latin America emerged from the horror of massive human rights violations as it returned to civilian-elected regimes. This volume aims to explore the lasting legacy of the transformations brought about by the oppressive regimes of the '70s and '80s as they are experienced in the cultural, social and intellectual life of the region. Editor(s): Nagy-Zekmi, Silvia; Leiva, Fernando. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSH; JPS; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845192020
- ISBN
- 9781845192020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.90
€ 38.99
€ 34.90
hardcover. Events such as the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement have made it imperative for students to grasp the history and possible directions of Latin American political change. This title gives readers both the background and the analytical models necessary for an accurate understanding of this area. Editor(s): Camp, Roderic A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 181 x 28. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842025126
- ISBN
- 9780842025126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.45
€ 141.45
Paperback. Focuses on the development of democratic life in Mexico and Peru from independence to the late 1890s. The author traces the emergence of hundreds of political, economic, and civic associations run by citizens in both nations and shows how they became models of and for democracy in the face of dictatorship and immense economic hardship. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 488 pages, 9 maps, 19 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226101415
- ISBN
- 9780226101415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 28.99
€ 36.99
€ 28.99
Hardcover. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, Carlos A. Forment demonstrates how citizens of Latin America established strong democratic traditions in their countries through the practice of democracy in their everyday lives. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 456 pages, 9 maps, 19 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 33. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226257150
- ISBN
- 9780226257150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.48€ 49.14
€ 57.48
€ 49.14
Paperback. Translator(s): Krause, Krystin; Bird, Holly; Mainwaring, Scott. Series: Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSL4; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268019723
- ISBN
- 9780268019723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.62
€ 44.99
€ 39.62
Hardback. Latin America has seen a great extension of democratic government over the past twenty years. However democratisation has proved problematic in a number of ways: many Latin American countries have seen little per capita growth; poverty has increased; and political crises have often recurred. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627595
- ISBN
- 9780745627595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.71
€ 76.71
Hardback. Until the late 1980s, there were very few democratically elected governments in the developing world. These areas were characterized by a range of authoritarian regimes from military administrations to one--party dictatorships. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; GTF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745621418
- ISBN
- 9780745621418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.71
€ 76.71
Paperback. Until the late 1980s, there were very few democratically elected governments in the developing world. These areas were characterized by a range of authoritarian regimes from military administrations to one--party dictatorships. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; GTF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745621425
- ISBN
- 9780745621425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.90
€ 24.90
Hardback. This book carves out a new area of democratisation studies by analysing the transnational dimension and the role of non state actors across three different geographical regions. Chapters use data from Europe, Africa and Latin America. Editor(s): Grugel, Jean. Series: Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1H; 1KL; JPA; JPHV; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 170 x 242 x 11. Weight in Grams: 448. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KI20001111
- ISBN
- 9780415192026
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. What is the place of young people in society today? This book presents a comprehensive picture of youth, demonstrating both its diversity and singularity, and helping to dispel many of the myths, discriminations, stigmas and prejudices attached to this segment of society. Editor(s): Silva, Itamar; Souto, Anna Luiza Salles. Series: International Library of Political Studies. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JPVH; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 134 x 25. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848850484
- ISBN
- 9781848850484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.13
€ 135.13
Paperback. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Univ of Miami North South Center Pr
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- SKU
- KLJ0006521
- ISBN
- 9781560007210
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Producing more effective governance is the greatest challenge that faces most Latin American democracies - a challenge that involves not only strengthening democratic institutions but also increasing governmental effectiveness. This book addresses why some policies and some countries have been more successful than others in meeting this challenge. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 440 pages, 37 tables, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFSL4; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804760850
- ISBN
- 9780804760850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 39.62
€ 44.99
€ 39.62
Hardback. Producing more effective governance is the greatest challenge that faces most Latin American democracies - a challenge that involves not only strengthening democratic institutions but also increasing governmental effectiveness. This book addresses why some policies and some countries have been more successful than others in meeting this challenge. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 440 pages, 37 tables, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFSL4; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804760843
- ISBN
- 9780804760843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.46
€ 174.46
hardcover. Based on the policy-making structures of the Venezuelan government, this book examines the constitutionally allocated powers of the executive and legislature, and shows how the powers of each branch are exercised given the incentives established by the electoral system and changing partisan strengths. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; JPHV; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804735704
- ISBN
- 9780804735704
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.03
€ 90.03
Paperback. At the end of WWII, several Latin American countries seemed to be ready for industrialization. Instead, they found that they had exchanged old forms of economic dependence for a new kind of dependency on the international capitalism of multinational corporations. This book offers an analysis of the economic development of Latin America. Translator(s): Urquidi, Marjory Mattingly. Num Pages: 227 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520035270
- ISBN
- 9780520035270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 24.30
€ 32.99
€ 24.30
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJD; 1KLCR; JFFA; JPQB; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780271020280
- ISBN
- 9780271020280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 33.56
€ 42.99
€ 33.56