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Development studies
paperback. Exploring the relationships between qualitative research and social change, this bookasks how social change is informed and influenced by research. Examples discussed are from research practice and experiences in the fields of sociology, social work, professional practice, education, criminal justice and anthropology." Editor(s): Cox, P.; Geisen, Thomas. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JHBC; JKSN; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 305.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349358991
- ISBN
- 9781349358991
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€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Paperback. Drawing on the concept of hermeneutics the book argues that the successes and setbacks of conflict transformation in Teso can be understood through analyzing the impact of memory, identity, closure and power on social change and calls for a comprehensive effort of dealing with the past in war-torn societies. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AP; GTF; JHB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 211
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359301
- ISBN
- 9781349359301
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€ 63.66
€ 63.66
Paperback. Inequalities of wealth and income have a significant impact for the achievement of economic, political and human development in developing counties. This book argues that a high level of economic inequality undermines a country's growth potential, retards the development of social capital, and encourages corruption. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359486
- ISBN
- 9781349359486
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€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. This bookexplorestrends of inequality and poverty in China, identifies their causes and assesses their consequences, analyzing in detailthe regional/personal variation in incomes, measures of human wellbeing, the gap between the coastal regions and the interior regions, and urban rural disparity." Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359615
- ISBN
- 9781349359615
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€ 122.60
€ 122.60
Paperback. This book examinesthe efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for social equity.It argues for an integrated approach to economic and social objectives, and discusses the ways in which welfare states andinstitutions can contribute to equity and efficiency objectives." Editor(s): Costabile, Lilia. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPQB; KCA; KCB; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349359653
- ISBN
- 9781349359653
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€ 122.45
€ 122.45
Paperback. In 1998 the UK adopted a policy of 'new humanitarianism' to address the shortcomings of humanitarian assistance. Sierra Leone became a test case. This book provides an analysis of this approach, placing the experience of Sierra Leone in context with Sudan and Iraq, and showing how the policy affects the future of international humanitarian policy. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349360680
- ISBN
- 9781349360680
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€ 63.39
€ 63.39
Paperback. Drawing on the work of Raymond Williams, Valentin Volosinov and Mikhail Bakhtin, the book examines key issues for working-class studies including: the idea of the 'death' of class; the importance of working-class writing; the significance of place and space for understanding working-class identity; and the centrality of work in working-class lives. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JHB; JHBA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349361588
- ISBN
- 9781349361588
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Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. Despite the growing multi-faith and multi-ethnic nature of Britain, there is insufficient knowledge about diversity in family practices across ethno-religious groups. This book fills that gap, exploring family practices values, roles, relationships, support systems and daily routines among South Asian Muslim families in Britain." Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSL; JHBK; JKSN; JPQB; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349361724
- ISBN
- 9781349361724
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€ 63.57
€ 63.57
Paperback. This book examines humanitarian interventions in the post-Cold War era in the context of the development of global capitalism. It argues that it is often our duty to use force to uphold human rights, but that attempts to promote and protect these rights can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of poverty and poverty-related problems. Series: Global Ethics. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; JPSD; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. Weight in Grams: 374.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349362004
- ISBN
- 9781349362004
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Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
The Politics of AIDS. Globalization, the State and Civil Society.
Thorn, Hakan. Ed(S): Foller, Maj-Lis
Paperback. HIV/AIDS is the major political challenge of our time. Based on empirical observations from all over the world, this book examines how HIV/AIDS has become increasingly transnational, as nation states have extended their programmes across borders, and transnational networks have increased their activities. Editor(s): Foller, Maj-Lis. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFS; JHB; JPQB; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 322
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363704
- ISBN
- 9781349363704
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Condition: New
€ 122.36
€ 122.36
Corporate Social Responsibility and Regulatory Governance
. Ed(S): Utting, Peter; Marques, Jose Carlos
paperback. This is the first of two volumes that examine the changing nature of state-business relations. This book assesses the potential and limits of CSR in developing countries, by focusing on aspects that are often ignored in the CSR literature: historical experience, theoretical perspectives, and institutional and political dimensions of change. Editor(s): Utting, Peter; Marques, Jose Carlos. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPS; KCP; KJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2010
- SKU
- V9781349366316
- ISBN
- 9781349366316
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Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Paperback. Based on a decade of research by the Chronic Poverty Research Centre, this volume includes material on inter-generational transmission, the importance of assets and vulnerability, and conflict, and new thinking about the close relationship between social exclusion and adverse incorporation. Editor(s): Shepherd, A.; Brunt, Julia. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFF; JPSN; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2013
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349368006
- ISBN
- 9781349368006
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Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Paperback. Editor(s): Binder, L. Num Pages: 293 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCB; KCM; KCP; KJJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 377.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349369577
- ISBN
- 9781349369577
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Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Paperback. Being critical and empirically grounded, the book explores the complex, often counter-balancing consequences of the involvement of traditional authority in the wave of democratization and liberal-style state-building that has rolled over sub-Saharan Africa in the past decade. Series: Governance, Security and Development. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPHV; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349369805
- ISBN
- 9781349369805
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Condition: New
€ 63.69
€ 63.69
Paperback. In this book, top scholars look at the efficacy of trade union and worker protest in overthrowing authoritarian governments in Africa. The analytical introduction and case studies from major African countries argue that unions were often the most important single social force in the democratization process. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPHV; JPVH; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349370214
- ISBN
- 9781349370214
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Condition: New
€ 122.95
€ 122.95
Paperback. This book analyzes the outstanding development problems confronting Africa today, and the policies necessary for improving Africa's governance, economic performance, and the very possible achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JPA; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349375202
- ISBN
- 9781349375202
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Condition: New
€ 122.90
€ 122.90
Paperback. This book presents findings of systematic research into the contested meanings of development and wellbeing from a country, Peru, which has recently experienced both rapid economic growth and deep social conflict. Editor(s): Copestake, James. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFC; JKSN; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2008
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349375677
- ISBN
- 9781349375677
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Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Paperback. Drawing primarily from critical traditions in social and educational research, this book frames contemporary issues and several conceptual, theoretical-analytical and onto-epistemic approaches towards the development and practice of PAR (Participatory Action Research) in multiple educational spaces and initiatives for socio-cultural change. Editor(s): Kapoor, D.; Jordan, Steven. Num Pages: 283 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JHB; JNA; PGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 423.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2009
- Number of pages
- 283
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349378838
- ISBN
- 9781349378838
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Condition: New
€ 50.46€ 45.34
€ 50.46
€ 45.34
Paperback. This book presents data on Ugandan khat within the context of international debates on the drug, and the proposed ban in 2009. By telling of the story of khat, the book will serve as a vehicle for the analysis of social change, development priorities and shifting ethnic identities in Uganda over the last 80 years. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HBJH; JFSL; JHM; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349384532
- ISBN
- 9781349384532
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Condition: New
€ 63.42
€ 63.42
Paperback. Num Pages: 221 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JPA; JPS; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349386895
- ISBN
- 9781349386895
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Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Paperback. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; KCP; KN; TVB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 306.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349398409
- ISBN
- 9781349398409
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Condition: New
€ 121.67
€ 121.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 373 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 373
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349402816
- ISBN
- 9781349402816
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Condition: New
€ 123.03
€ 123.03
Paperback. Editor(s): Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFSR; JHB; JHM; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349403585
- ISBN
- 9781349403585
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Condition: New
€ 121.88
€ 121.88
Paperback. In Religion, Ethnicity and Social Change the author argues that the recent focus on religious fundamentalism in ethnic conflict has obscured the ambiguous role of 'mainstream' Western religion. The book examines the relationship between the religious and secular spheres at a time of rapid transition in South Africa and Northern Ireland. Editor(s): Campling, Jo. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; HRAC; JFF; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349404575
- ISBN
- 9781349404575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.72
€ 121.72