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Political activism

Hardback. Since the end of the Cold War, conventional militaries and their political leaders have confronted a new, brutal type of warfare in which non-state armed groups use asymmetrical tactics to successfully fight larger, technologically superior forces. This book investigates the history and politics of modern asymmetrical warfare. Num Pages: 328 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: JPWL; JWDG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 588.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231129824
ISBN
9780231129824
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.93
€ 77.33

Paperback. This work examines the the social upheavals of the Paris Commune of 1871 and the 1848 Revolution. It argues that whereas the insurgents of 1848 fought and died in defence of their status as workers, those of 1871 did so as members of a besieged urban community. Num Pages: 262 pages, 10 halftones, 2 maps, 12 line drawings, 16 tables. BIC Classification: 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; HBTB; JPWF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226305615
ISBN
9780226305615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 30.74

Hardback. Politically engaged ethnographers examine the dynamics of contemporary transnational social movements, challenging dominant understandings of social transformation, political possibility, knowledge production, and the relation between intellectual labor and sociopolitical activism. Editor(s): Juris, Jeffrey S.; Khasnabish, Alex. Num Pages: 472 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822353492
ISBN
9780822353492
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.00

Paperback. Insurgent Encounters illuminates the dynamics of contemporary transnational social movements, including those advocating for women and indigenous groups, environmental justice, and alternative forms of globalization. Editor(s): Juris, Jeffrey S.; Khasnabish, Alexander. Num Pages: 472 pages, 12 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 668.
Publisher
Duke University Press
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822353621
ISBN
9780822353621
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.25

Paperback. Revised edition Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 295.
Publisher
Potomac Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781574881721
ISBN
9781574881721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.86

Hardback. The Irish Republican movement was one of the most significant revolutionary movements of the twentieth century. This book focuses on the issue of republican splits, which created the Provisional and Official republican movements, and the subsequent development of those movements. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JJ; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 594.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748641123
ISBN
9780748641123
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.63
€ 116.38

Paperback. The Irish Republican movement was one of the most significant revolutionary movements of the twentieth century. This book focuses on the issue of republican splits, which created the Provisional and Official republican movements, and the subsequent development of those movements. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JPWL; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 177 x 16. Weight in Grams: 440. Dissident Republicans and the War for Legitimacy. 288 pages. The Irish Republican movement was one of the most significant revolutionary movements of the twentieth century. This book focuses on the issue of republican splits, which created the Provisional and Official republican movements, and the subsequent development of those movements. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JPWL; JPWS. Dimension: 237 x 177 x 16. Weight: 434.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748646968
ISBN
9780748646968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 28.06

Hardcover. Who is Omar Nasiri? Why does he matter? This book presents the true story - attested by specialists in international espionage and security - of the man who infiltrated Al Qaeda in Europe, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Num Pages: 320 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 674.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781850658610
ISBN
9781850658610
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.63

Paperback. Offers an understanding of insurgency and explains the changing behavior of insurgent groups toward the civilians they claim to represent. This book seeks to establish whether contemporary subcultures display modern or postmodern sensibilities and forms. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814795781
ISBN
9780814795781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.18

Hardcover. Offers an understanding of insurgency and explains the changing behavior of insurgent groups toward the civilians they claim to represent. This book seeks to establish whether contemporary subcultures display modern or postmodern sensibilities and forms. Num Pages: 256 pages, 4 illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814795774
ISBN
9780814795774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 96.63

Paperback. George Kassimeris explores the complexity of the motivations and emotions of those who have led Greece's network of modern terrorist groups and urban guerrillas. Num Pages: 244 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVG; HBJD; JPWL2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 1. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
244
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849042833
ISBN
9781849042833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.15

Hardcover. This volume examines the ways in which paramilitary and vigilante activity are linked with controlling community crime in both Northern Ireland and South Africa. It includes a debate of the abuse of human rights suffered by many victims, tentatively highlighting future policy implications. Series: Ethnic and Intercommunity Conflict Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 1HFMS; JKV; JPVH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 390.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333972366
ISBN
9780333972366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.23

Hardback. Analyzes the function of informal institutions in Latin America and how they support or weaken democratic governance. This work examines how informal rules shape the performance of state and democratic institutions, offering insights into contemporary problems of governability, and unrule of law. Editor(s): Helmke, Gretchen; Levitsky, Steven. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTN; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801883514
ISBN
9780801883514
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.17

Paperback. Analyzes the function of informal institutions in Latin America and how they support or weaken democratic governance. This work examines how informal rules shape the performance of state and democratic institutions, offering insights into contemporary problems of governability, and unrule of law. Editor(s): Helmke, Gretchen; Levitsky, Steven. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6, 6 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTN; JPHV; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801883521
ISBN
9780801883521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.98

Hardback. In 2013, the United States suffered its worst terrorist bombing since 9/11 at the annual running of the Boston Marathon. When the culprits turned out to be U.S. residents of Chechen descent, Americans were shocked and confused. Why would members of an obscure Russian minority group consider America their enemy? Inferno in Chechnya is the first book Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUAC; 1KBB; HRAM9; JFFE; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University Press of New England United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611687378
ISBN
9781611687378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 25.30

Paperback. Num Pages: 26 pages. BIC Classification: JPWL; VFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 152 x 4. Weight in Grams: 118.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
RAND United States
Number of pages
26
Condition
New
SKU
V9780833034878
ISBN
9780833034878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.54

Paperback. BIC Classification: JFFH; JPH; JPWD; MBN; MBX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 215 x 45. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Univ Of Minnesota Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781517900014
ISBN
9781517900014
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 29.02

Hardback. This wide-ranging collection examines the historical roles of Indigenous women, their intellectual and activist work, and the relevance of contemporary literature, art, and performance for an emerging Indigenous feminist project. Editor(s): Suzack, Cheryl; Huhndorf, Shari M.; Perreault, Jeanne; Barman, Jean. Series: Women and Indigenous Studies. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JFSJ1; JFSL9; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press Canada
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780774818070
ISBN
9780774818070
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.98

Hardback. Indigenist Mobilization explores the history of the dynamics between the Communist party in Kerala and indigenist activists, and the subtle ways in which global capitalist restructuring leads to a resonance of indigenist visions in the changed the everyday working lives and future aspirations of subaltern groups in Kerala. Series: Dislocations. Num Pages: 316 pages, 9 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSL9; JHMC; JPFC; JPW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785333828
ISBN
9781785333828
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 160.62

Paperback. Chronicles the history of Indigenous political activism in Ecuador, from the creation of the local agricultural syndicates in the 1920s through the protests of 1990. This work reveals the central role of women in Indigenous movements and the history of productive collaborations between rural Indigenous activists and urban leftist intellectuals. Num Pages: 336 pages, 24 b&w photos, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; JFC; JFSL9; JHM; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822342793
ISBN
9780822342793
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 30.02

Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFFK; JFSJ1; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Zubaan India
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9789385932021
ISBN
9789385932021
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 28.04

Paperback. Series: Contemporary Asia in the World. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FKP; JPSD; JPWS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 139 x 10. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231143752
ISBN
9780231143752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 18.36

Hardcover. Num Pages: 328 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 24 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JPL; JPW; JPZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780719099601
ISBN
9780719099601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 154.01

Hardback. .
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783605668
ISBN
9781783605668
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.47
€ 94.27

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