Regional studies
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Regional studies
Examines the concept that for millions of people, human rights is merely an intellectual abstraction which only the affluent nations can afford. Unless the concept is understood by all the citizens of the world, many governments will continue to give lip service to the ideals of human rights. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761817543
- ISBN
- 9780761817543
Condition: New
€ 100.02
€ 100.02
Paperback. Demonstrates how a politics of polarity have defined the experience of Chinese immigration in America. This book is a useful resource on the Asian immigrant experience for researchers and students in Chinese American studies, Asian American history, immigration studies, and American history. Editor(s): Cassel, Susie Lan. Series: Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans. Num Pages: 480 pages, references, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; GTB; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100015
- ISBN
- 9780759100015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.99
€ 75.99
American Catholics and Civic Engagement: A Distinctive Voice: 1 (Ameri...
Margaret O'brien Steinfels
Paperback. This work covers critical issues facing the Catholic Church in the USA by drawing from the four goals of the colloquia, to identify, assess, and critique the distinctive elements in Catholicism's approach to civic life, and to generate recommendations for strengthening Catholic civic engagement. Series: American Catholics in the Public Square. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GTB; HRCC7; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742531598
- ISBN
- 9780742531598
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.06
€ 69.06
The Chinese Diaspora. Space, Place, Mobility and Identity.
. Ed(S): Ma, Laurence J.c.; Cartier, Carolyn
Paperback. Leading scholars in the field consider the profound importance of meanings of place and the spatial processes of mobility and settlement for the Chinese overseas. Editor(s): Ma, Laurence J.C.; Cartier, Carolyn. Series: Why of Where. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JFFN; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 23. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742517561
- ISBN
- 9780742517561
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 86.72
€ 86.72
Paperback. These stories introduce an emerging generation of women writers, including Chen Ran, Bikwan Wong and Chen Xue. By presenting fiction from the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the collection deliberately maps the literary contours of same-sex intimacy in cultural rather than purely political terms. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1F; DSBH; GTB; JFSJ1; JFSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742511385
- ISBN
- 9780742511385
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.56
€ 61.56
Hardback. This publication recognizes the critical role that schedules play in transportation systems. It examines new theoretical and practical approaches for all transportation levels, and the focus goes beyond public transport to include freight transportation. Editor(s): Wilson, Nigel H.M.; Nuzzolo, Agostino. Series: Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series. Num Pages: 316 pages, 84 black & white illustrations, 39 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; KFFD; KJMV5; KJT; KN; TGP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387848112
- ISBN
- 9780387848112
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.91
€ 123.91
Hardback. Identifies rent-seeking behavior as a primary cause of poor economic performance in many places, particulary Africa. This book presents an empirical study of rent-seeking within the civil service, parastatal sector, and business community in Tanzania. It quantifies and evaluates the rent-seeking behavior of more than 300 parastatal companies. Num Pages: 682 pages, 47 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 682
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387337722
- ISBN
- 9780387337722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.97
€ 133.97
Paperback. Offers advanced readers an insight into the state of the discipline in EU studies. This book comprises theoretical and empirical essays which deal with how the European Union has been and continues to be studied, providing a useful tool for academics, post-graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. Series: Palgrave Advances. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; GTB; JPH; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 139 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333997635
- ISBN
- 9780333997635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.27
€ 122.27
hardcover. Offers advanced readers an insight into the state of the discipline in EU studies. This book comprises theoretical and empirical essays which deal with how the European Union has been and continues to be studied, providing a useful tool for academics, post-graduate students, and advanced undergraduates. Editor(s): Cini, Michelle; Bourne, Angela K. Series: Palgrave Advances. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; GTB; JPH; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 309
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9780333997628
- ISBN
- 9780333997628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.19
€ 123.19
hardcover. This volume attempts to understand the bigger picture of privatization in terms of underlying policy environment and supporting legal and economic measures which helped to a large extent to determine the eventual success or failure of privatization programmes. Series: Euro-Asian Studies. Num Pages: 275 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; GTB; KCS; KJVD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2003rd Edition
- SKU
- V9780333987223
- ISBN
- 9780333987223
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.86
€ 64.86
Hardback. This volume is about the history of Europe in the 20th century and concentrates on two particular aspects: first, it examines the impact of the Great War on Europe; secondly, it is concerned with European civilization and with ideas of what it means to be "European". Editor(s): Spiering, Menno; Wintle, Michael. Num Pages: 221 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; GTB; HBJD; HBLW; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 461.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333984024
- ISBN
- 9780333984024
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.49
€ 122.49
Hardback. What constraints do history and the global economy place upon Africa's economic development? To answer this question, Alemayehu Geda offers a study of international finance and trade in Africa using a global macro model focused on the region. Series: International Finance and Development. Num Pages: 452 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333977224
- ISBN
- 9780333977224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.62
€ 124.62
Hardback. Twenty years after a return from fundamentalism to economic reality, China has become the world's tenth largest economy and an increasingly important global power. The author focuses on China's quest for and experience of modernity. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 235 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; GTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 489.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 235
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333977156
- ISBN
- 9780333977156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.75
€ 122.75
Hardback. This study examines the development of military society relations in central and eastern Europe since the collapse of communism. It shows how the interaction of the challenges of postcommunism and the circumstances of individual countries are shaping patterns of military society relations. Editor(s): Forster, Anthony C.; Edmunds, Timothy; Cottey, Andrew. Series: One Europe or Several?. Num Pages: 273 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; GTB; JPS; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333946220
- ISBN
- 9780333946220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Hardcover. This interdisciplinary collection traces the development and distinctions between urban and rural life and the effect on the Chinese sense of identity from the 16th century to 2001. It provides a example of the influence that political ideology may exert on an individual's sense of place. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 269 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3J; GTB; HBJF; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 531.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333945957
- ISBN
- 9780333945957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.73
€ 122.73
Hardcover. After almost 200 years of economic stagnation China has seen enormous change and economic growth in a mere two decades. This study explores the reasons for this rapid growth and economic development. Series: Studies on the Chinese Economy. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 293.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333920510
- ISBN
- 9780333920510
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Hardcover. This text questions our perceptions of China. It argues that we are shaped or strongly conditioned by common perceptions of the Chinese, Western policies towards China are likely to prove either inappropriate or dangerous. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333917954
- ISBN
- 9780333917954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.76
€ 122.76
Hardback. A look at how countries across the European continent engage with European integration. This volume explores three interlocking dimensions of integration; functional, territorial, and affiliational; and addresses issues of security and defence, as well as core concerns of European society. Series: One Europe or Several?. Num Pages: 376 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; GTB; JFC; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 27. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333802960
- ISBN
- 9780333802960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Paperback. This first-hand account of the Geneva Conference of 1954 shows the triumph of old-fashioned diplomacy, which Britain initiated and France completed and offers a better model for the 21st century to follow. Num Pages: 190 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 1FML; 1FMV; GTB; GTJ; HBJF; HBLW3; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333790007
- ISBN
- 9780333790007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Hardback. The text describes the basic mechanisms of the Common Agricultural Policy for the main sectors of agricultural production, the changes in Eastern Europe, the problems of developing countries and the GATT-WTO Agreement. It includes Berlin agreements on Agenda 2000 and 1999 developments. Num Pages: 281 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; GTB; KNAC; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333775769
- ISBN
- 9780333775769
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.78
€ 64.78