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Political, socio-economic & strategic groupings
Hardcover. This book investigates how environmental qualities can be managed through social capacity development in developing countries. The book proposes a concept of social capacity assessment (SCA) and presents empirical tools for the SCA which can be used for the analysis in developing countries. Editor(s): Matsuoka, Shunji. Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCN; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230542761
- ISBN
- 9780230542761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78
Hardcover. This collection examines anti-corruption campaigns and argues that they have often resulted in perverse and unintended consequences. The book examines how corruption has been addressed (and sometimes tolerated) in Africa, Asia, Latin America and East & Central Europe to interrogate government policy and question development discourse and practice. Editor(s): Bracking, Sarah. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPZ; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525504
- ISBN
- 9780230525504
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.39
€ 123.39
Hardcover. This book explores the reconfiguration of economic spaces in the 'new Europe' with a focus on the post-socialist economies of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. It brings together new perspectives on the economic transformations in post-socialist countries as they struggle with the development of market mechanisms. Editor(s): Pickles, John. Series: Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFFS; JPSN2; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522138
- ISBN
- 9780230522138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.81
€ 64.81
Hardcover. This collection reflects on the significance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks for the transatlantic alliance. Offering an analysis of NATO's evolution since 2001, it examines key topics such as the alliance's wars in Afghanistan, its military operation in Libya, global partnerships, burden-sharing and relations with the US and Russia. Editor(s): Hallams, Ellen; Ratti, Luca; Zyla, Benjamin. Series: New Security Challenges. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFN; JPSN; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 225 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230391215
- ISBN
- 9780230391215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.18
€ 65.18
Hardcover. This book consists of a collection of essays that deal with glocalization in Europe, including the idea of Europeanization as glocalization. The contributors deal with a range of topics including migration, media, football, beauty, Christianity, democracy and the European Union. Editor(s): Robertson, Roland. Series: Europe in a Global Context. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFC; JFFN; JFFS; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 217 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230390799
- ISBN
- 9780230390799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.80
€ 122.80
Hardcover. An in-depth analysis of the fundamental role that decentralization plays in developing countries, using detailed statistical data to examine the actual fiscal structure between tiers of government, and the effects of decentralization at the local, national and international levels. Editor(s): Uchimura, Hiroko. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCP; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230389601
- ISBN
- 9780230389601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.32
€ 122.32
Hardcover. The Handbook provides a comprehensive range of contributions on the relations between the EU and Asia - two regions undergoing significant changes internally yet also developing stronger relations in the context of an emerging multi-polar world. It collates some 40 contributions from various disciplines by contributors from throughout the world. Editor(s): Christiansen, Thomas; Murray, Philomena B.; Jorgensen, K. Num Pages: 664 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QFE; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1196.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230378698
- ISBN
- 9780230378698
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.68
€ 191.68
Hardcover. Given the weaknesses of mainstream democratisation since the 1980s, the authors present a cutting edge examination of dynamics of political change in the direction of more substantive democracy. While focusing on the Global South, they also draw comparisons from historical and contemporary experiences from Scandinavia. Editor(s): Stokke, Kristian; Tornquist, Olle. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JPB; JPHV; JPV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 218 x 24. Weight in Grams: 532.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230370036
- ISBN
- 9780230370036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.18
€ 65.18
Hardcover. A detailed and informed analysis of the current crisis facing the eurozone, examining the root causes and exploring the possible outcomes and uncertain future of the European Union and its currency. Chapters include case studies of Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Greece, as well as broader comparative perspectives. Editor(s): Arestis, Philip; Sawyer, Malcolm C. Series: International Papers in Political Economy. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; KCB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 218 x 22. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230367500
- ISBN
- 9780230367500
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.91
€ 122.91
Hardcover. This collection sets a new agenda for conducting research on the EU and learns from past mistakes. In doing so it provides a state-of-the-art examination of social science research designs in EU studies while providing innovative guidelines for the advancement of more inclusive and empirically sensitive research designs in EU studies Editor(s): Lynggaard, Kennet; Manners, Ian; Lofgren, Karl Gustaf. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 360 pages, 6 figures, 3 diagrames, 10 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JHBC; JPA; JPSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 223 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230363052
- ISBN
- 9780230363052
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.87
€ 186.87
Hardcover. The first book to examine in detail the ways in which people adapt their understanding and behaviours towards poverty as a direct result to their experiences of poverty in developing countries, including world-leading academics and case studies from China, India, Ethiopia and South Africa. Editor(s): Clark, David Alexander. Series: Rethinking International Development Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230360563
- ISBN
- 9780230360563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
Hardcover. Fourteen specialists of Central and Eastern European politics explore memory policies and politics by examining how and why contested memories are constantly reactivated in the former Soviet bloc. The book explores how new social and political actors can challenge the traditional narratives about the past produced by state bodies. Editor(s): Mink, Georges; Neumayer, Laure. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DV; 1QFW; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230354333
- ISBN
- 9780230354333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Hardcover. Microfinance in developing countries is a collection of studies by leading researchers in the field of microfinance. It discusses key issues that the rapidly growing microfinance industry currently faces, and offers interesting views and analysis of topical matters concerning the microfinance realm. Editor(s): Gueyie, Jean-Pierre; Manos, Ronny; Yaron, Jacob. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 26. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230348462
- ISBN
- 9780230348462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardcover. An assessment of the capacity of the EU to coordinate actors and policies with regards to global development. The authors argue that the EU and its member states have the potential to act for global development when they are able to improve policy and actor coherence, such as through better linking of bilateral and community programmes. Editor(s): Ganzle, Stefan; Grimm, Sven; Makhan, Davina. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; GTF; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 220 x 14. Weight in Grams: 524.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230319677
- ISBN
- 9780230319677
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.01
€ 65.01
Hardcover. This comparative study focuses on the changing relations between civil servants and politicians in the European Union in the last two decades. As well as national case studies this book also looks into politico-administrative relations in supranational institutions such as the European Commission and the European Parliament. Editor(s): Neuhold, Christine; Vanhoonacker, Sophie; Verhey, Luc. Series: Public Sector Organizations. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPP; JPSN2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304833
- ISBN
- 9780230304833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
Hardcover. This collection describes the changing structure of employment during the period of robust employment expansion that preceded the credit crunch and features contributions from a team of leading labour market researchers from Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Fernandez-Macias, Enrique; Hurley, John; Storrie, Donald. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1QFE; JHBL; KCF; KCZ; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297791
- ISBN
- 9780230297791
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.81
€ 64.81
Hardcover. What does political representation in the European Union look like? This volume argues that the transformation of representation in the EU is characterized by diversification processes, albeit with an uncertain ability to re-configure the link between representation and democracy. Editor(s): Kroger, Sandra; Friedrich, Dawid. Num Pages: 320 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPHV; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292925
- ISBN
- 9780230292925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.83
€ 64.83
Hardcover. A seminal text in European studies, which addresses issues of research design and causal analysis. The chapters draw on different methodological traditions, notions of causality, and methods and use strong research design to address substantive problems in public policy, party politics, foreign policy and legislative studies. Editor(s): Exadaktylos, Theofanis; Radaelli, Claudio M. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JHBC; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 220 x 13. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230285316
- ISBN
- 9780230285316
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.91
€ 122.91
Hardcover. This book investigates issues related to health inequality with a particular interest on developing countries. It provides rigorous empirical work on both trends and causal factors behind health inequality, analyzes the implications of health deprivations on poverty traps and suggests practical policies which can be implemented. Editor(s): McGillivray, Mark; Dutta, Indranil; Lawson, David. Series: Studies in Development Economics and Policy. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KCQ; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280656
- ISBN
- 9780230280656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Hardcover. This book examines neighbourhoods and networks between the diverse people of contemporary Europe who live in a globalized and globalizing world, across different types of borders: physical and mental, geopolitical and symbolic. Editor(s): Armbruster, Heidi; Meinhof, Ulrike Hanna. Series: Palgrave Politics of Identity and Citizenship Series. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JFFN; JFSL1; JPSL; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 477.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280526
- ISBN
- 9780230280526
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46