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Hardback. There is no more powerful symbol in American political life than the presidency, and the image of presidential power has had no less profound an impact on American fiction. This book illuminates the fundamental concern with democratic sovereignty that informs the literary works of the twentieth century. Series: 20/21. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2ABM; DSBH; DSK; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 168 x 243 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136950
- ISBN
- 9780691136950
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€ 66.62€ 51.21
€ 66.62
€ 51.21
Paperback. Argues that political order is founded not on contract but on sacrifice. This book draws on philosophy, cultural theory, American constitutional law, religious and literary studies, and political psychology to advance political theory. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HPS; JPFK; LA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136981
- ISBN
- 9780691136981
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.16
€ 45.99
€ 32.16
Paperback. Explains how the Bush Doctrine departs from the traditions of American national-security policy and accepted international norms, and renders Americans and democratic values less safe. This book sets out a viable alternative that offers security to Americans, reclaims America's international stature, and promotes democracy around the world. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPSD; JPSL; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 15. Weight in Grams: 257.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137070
- ISBN
- 9780691137070
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.76
€ 29.99
€ 21.76
Hardback. Argues that religious conservatives have in fact dramatically increased and improved democratic participation and that they are far more civil and reasonable than is commonly believed. This title shows that the vast majority of Christian Right leaders encourage their followers to embrace deliberative norms in the public square. Num Pages: 216 pages, 2 line illus. 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; JPA; JPF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137407
- ISBN
- 9780691137407
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Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.06
€ 53.99
€ 38.06
Hardback. Contains Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death. This work includes 592 documents from 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 792 pages, 8 duotones. 10 line illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; HBJK; HBLL; JPHL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1228.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 800
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137711
- ISBN
- 9780691137711
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Condition: New
€ 163.11€ 123.23
€ 163.11
€ 123.23
Hardback. Includes Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death that presents 516 documents from 11 March to 27 November 1813. This volume records the most intense period of correspondence between Jefferson and John Adams during their retirement. Editor(s): Looney, J. Jefferson. Series: Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series. Num Pages: 776 pages, 10 duotones. 17 line illus. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 56. Weight in Grams: 942.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 752
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137728
- ISBN
- 9780691137728
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Condition: New
€ 163.11€ 123.23
€ 163.11
€ 123.23
Hardback. Lawmaking is crucial to American democracy because it completely defines and regulates the public life of the nation. This title draws on a range of historical and empirical data to better understand how lawmaking works across different policy areas. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 line illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137810
- ISBN
- 9780691137810
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Condition: New
€ 91.89€ 69.64
€ 91.89
€ 69.64
Paperback. Lawmaking is crucial to American democracy because it completely defines and regulates the public life of the nation. This title draws on a range of historical and empirical data to better understand how lawmaking works across different policy areas. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 15 line illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPH; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691137827
- ISBN
- 9780691137827
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.47
€ 29.99
€ 21.47
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138107
- ISBN
- 9780691138107
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.76
€ 29.99
€ 21.76
Paperback. During World War II, some 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes and detained in concentration camps in several states. This book evaluates the three-year ordeal of interred Japanese Americans. It examines the forces behind the US government's decision to establish internment camps. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 line illus. 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138237
- ISBN
- 9780691138237
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.29
€ 45.99
€ 32.29
Paperback. Based on historical archives, interviews, and a survey evidence, this title suggests that the gun control campaign has been stymied by a combination of factors, including the inability to secure patronage resources, difficulties in articulating a message that resonates with supporters, and strategic decisions made in the name of effective policy. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 312 pages, 9 line illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPWD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138329
- ISBN
- 9780691138329
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
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Paperback. The American welfare state is supposed to be a pale imitation of 'true' welfare states in Europe and Canada. This book argues that the American welfare state is in fact larger, more popular, and more dynamic than commonly believed. Num Pages: 280 pages, 2 line illus. 19 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 156 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138336
- ISBN
- 9780691138336
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10
Paperback. From the nineteenth through the mid-twentieth centuries, millions of Americans participated in fraternal associations - self-selecting brotherhoods and sisterhoods that provided aid to members, enacted group rituals, and engaged in community service. This book shows how African American groups played key roles in the struggle for civil rights. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 halftones. 8 line illus. 14 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 457.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138367
- ISBN
- 9780691138367
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.84
€ 36.99
€ 26.84
Paperback. Identifies the distinctive voice of Jewish American literature by recovering the multilingual Jewish culture that Jews brought to the United States in their creative encounter with English. This book traces the evolution of Yiddish and Hebrew in modern Jewish American prose writing through dialect and accent, and cross-cultural translations. Num Pages: 240 pages, 7 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2AB; 2ACY; 2CSJ; DSBF; DSBH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 234 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138442
- ISBN
- 9780691138442
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.12
€ 38.99
€ 28.12
Paperback. Focuses on the staples of American welfare system such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, Head Start, WIC, and public housing. This book maintains that these programs form an effective, if largely invisible and haphazard safety net, and yet they are the very programs most vulnerable to political attack and misunderstanding. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138527
- ISBN
- 9780691138527
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.47
€ 36.99
€ 26.47
Paperback. Details how Americans have traditionally relied on narratives to address what it means to be strong, morally responsible individuals and to explain why some people are more successful than others - in short, to help us make sense of our lives. This title argues that these narratives have done little to help Americans confront new challenges. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138558
- ISBN
- 9780691138558
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.44
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€ 21.44
Paperback. How does the American public formulate its opinions about US foreign policy and military engagement abroad? This title takes an in-depth look at media coverage, elite rhetoric, and public opinion during the Iraq war and other US conflicts abroad. It also reveals precisely what this means for the future of American foreign policy. Num Pages: 368 pages, 39 line illus. 30 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFD; JPS; JPVK; JWK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138596
- ISBN
- 9780691138596
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.25
€ 45.99
€ 32.25
Paperback. Traces Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo's triumph over a monetary crisis at the outbreak of World War I that threatened the United States with financial disaster. This title recreates the drama of America's battle for financial credibility. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 halftones. 16 line illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; KCA; KCX; KFFD; KFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138763
- ISBN
- 9780691138763
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10
Paperback. Examines the roles violence and terrorism have played in the exercise of democratic ideals in America. This book explores how crowds, rallying behind the principle of popular sovereignty and desiring to make law conform to justice, can disdain law and engage in violence. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JPHV; JPW. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138770
- ISBN
- 9780691138770
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10
Paperback. Examines what happens to sweeping and seemingly successful policy reforms after they are passed. This book shows the political struggle does not end when major reforms become enacted. It argues that the reforms that stick destroy an existing policy subsystem and reconfigure the political dynamic. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 256 pages, 14 halftones. 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138978
- ISBN
- 9780691138978
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10