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Ten Thousand Democracies: Politics and Public Opinion in America's Sch...
Berkman, Michael B.; Plutzer, Eric
paperback. Begins with educational reforms from the Progressive era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the civil rights movement and ending with Pennsylvania's 2004 tax relief measure. This title explores what factors determine education spending levels in school districts. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 27 figures, 23 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781589010765
- ISBN
- 9781589010765
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.86
€ 71.86
Paperback. The United States was founded on a commitment to religious tolerance. Inherent in this political reality is the question, "What is the appropriate relationship between religious beliefs and public life?" This is not a new question, but in contemporary US politics it has become a particularly insistent one. This book offers new and nuanced answers. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC7; HRCX6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589010826
- ISBN
- 9781589010826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.09
€ 72.09
paperback. Examines reasons why environmental laws seldom work out exactly as planned. Casting federal-state working relationships as 'pulling together,' 'coming apart,' or somewhere in-between, this title provides dozens of observations from federal and state officials. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; JPR; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- Second Edition, Revised and Updated
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011007
- ISBN
- 9781589011007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.66
€ 71.66
Paperback. In 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act rocked America's schools with new initiatives for results-based accountability. This work takes a critical look at mayoral control of urban school districts, beginning with Boston's schools in 1992 and examining more than 100 school districts in 40 states. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JN; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011793
- ISBN
- 9781589011793
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.79
€ 71.79
Catholic Moral Theology in the United States: A History
Curran, Charles E. (Scurlock University Profe...
paperback. Surveys the historical development of Catholic moral theology in the United States from its 19th century roots. This book traces the development of pre-Vatican II moral theology that, with the exception of social ethics, had the limited purpose of training future confessors to know what actions are sinful and the degree of sinfulness. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM1; HRCC7; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589011960
- ISBN
- 9781589011960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.86
€ 72.86
Paperback. After World War II, the US and Canada struck out on divergent paths to public health insurance. This work probes the historical development of health care in each country, honing in on the social and political aspects of each country, and the politics of race in the US and territorial politics in Canada. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KBC; JPB; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589012066
- ISBN
- 9781589012066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.79
€ 71.79
hardcover. Catholic institutions of higher learning are at a crossroads: How can they remain true to their roots while recognizing that many of their administrations, faculties, and student bodies have little connection with the tradition? This book explores what constitutes the Catholic identity of Catholic colleges and universities. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC7; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589014862
- ISBN
- 9781589014862
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.72
€ 72.72
Paperback. Provides an introduction and overview of church-state relations in the United States. Exploring the inherent tension between the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment, this work discusses how the fragmented nature of political authority in the US provides the basis for continuing conflict concerning church-state relations. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, 3. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2; JP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589016378
- ISBN
- 9781589016378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.71
€ 71.71
paperback. Based on analysis of public opinion data since the 1970s, this title examines how Black opinions on welfare, affirmative action, crime control, school vouchers, civil rights for other minorities, immigration, the environment, and US foreign policy have changed. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017023
- ISBN
- 9781589017023
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.09
€ 72.09
Paperback. During the early years of the Iraq War, the US Army was unable to translate initial combat success into strategic and political victory. Suitable for policymakers, defense and military professionals, military historians, and academics, this book offers a critique of the army's capacity to adapt to likely future adversary strategies. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 figures, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; 3JM; HBWS5; JWJ; JWKT. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017832
- ISBN
- 9781589017832
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.86
€ 71.86
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWS; RBKF; RNF; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Oregon State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780870716072
- ISBN
- 9780870716072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.87
€ 37.87
Paperback. Prayer in public schools, abortion, gay and lesbian rights - these divisive issues dominate American politics, revealing deep disagreements over basic moral values. This title explores the proper role of religious convictions in American public life. It proposes that religion can and should play an active, positive part in our society. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; HRCM; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406104
- ISBN
- 9780878406104
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.39
€ 71.39
paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFSL; JHBD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 144 x 16. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780679722120
- ISBN
- 9780679722120
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.56
€ 17.99
€ 15.56
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster United States
- Edition
- Anniversary Edition
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781451683233
- ISBN
- 9781451683233
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 35.90
€ 42.99
€ 35.90
Hardback. Series: Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNK; JNLC; JNW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813584942
- ISBN
- 9780813584942
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.20
€ 169.20
Paperback. The letters featured in this book were sent by Corporal James Henry Gooding, a member of Company C., of the 54th Massachusetts regiment. They were sent to the New Bedford (Massachusetts) "Mercury" and published. He was described as a "truthful and intelligent correspondent, and a good soldier". Num Pages: 200 pages, 29 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BG; HBJK; HBLL; HBWJ; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Massachusetts Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781558492028
- ISBN
- 9781558492028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.15
€ 35.15
Paperback. Explores the social mission of the US Catholic Church from a theological perspective, analyzing and assessing four aspects: the importance of social mission, who carries it out, how it is carried out, and the roles that the Church and individual Catholics play in supporting these efforts. Series: Moral Traditions Series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRCC7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589017436
- ISBN
- 9781589017436
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.51
€ 71.51
Paperback. Given the realities of the Taliban's persistence and the desire of US policymakers - and the public - to find a way out, what can and should be the goals of the US and its allies in Afghanistan? This title provides a comprehensive assessment of the alternatives for restoring peace and stability to Afghanistan. Editor(s): Rothstein, Hy; Arquilla, John. Series: South Asia in World Affairs Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 4 figures. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1KBB; 3JM; GTJ; HBJF; HBLW3; HBW; JWK; JWL; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 227 x 16. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781589019089
- ISBN
- 9781589019089
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.94
€ 71.94
Paperback. Looks at how medical treatments of AIDS have changed and grown; how blood policies were formed; how value-based debates raged and continue to rage over prevention; how communities developed to first respond to the crisis, and later organized to fight for health care; and, how foreign policy is being shaped. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFH2; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878403783
- ISBN
- 9780878403783
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.13
€ 71.13
paperback. In our increasingly globalized world, US trade policy stands at the intersection of foreign and domestic affairs. This book explains trade policy in terms of domestic politics, presenting an account of its origins and political significance. Series: Essential Texts in American Government Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; KCLT; KCP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878407446
- ISBN
- 9780878407446
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.56
€ 72.56