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Hardcover. As leader of the Conservative party, David Cameron inherited a multi-faceted gender problem: only 17 women MPs; an unhappy women's organization; electorally uncompetitive policies 'for women'; and a party which was seemingly unattractive to women voters. This book is an account of the feminization of the party since 2005. Series: Gender and Politics. Num Pages: 312 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JFSJ1; JPFM; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 148 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230279001
ISBN
9780230279001
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 46.59

Hardcover. An original combination of theoretical innovation and a detailed empirical analysis of the ideas, language and policy of New Labour. Politicians often appeal to moral principles and arguments in their efforts to win support for new policy programmes. Yet the question of how politicians use moral language has until now been neglected by scholars. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HPQ; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230279117
ISBN
9780230279117
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 47.35

Hardcover. Examining the complexities and tensions in relations between party members and parliamentarians through an in-depth analysis of the processes that shape the development of party policy in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this book Presents new evidence on the challenges facing parties in encouraging citizen participation in policy development. Series: Understanding Governance. Num Pages: 267 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230283459
ISBN
9780230283459
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.84

Hardcover. A study of processes of political party formation and change in new democracies. This book argues that to understand party organizations we need to focus on politicians' electoral strategies. The framework is used to analyze political party development in the new democracies of East Asia (South Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.) Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; JPB; JPHF; JPHL; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284418
ISBN
9780230284418
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 43.00

Hardcover. Political Parties and Public Policy in the German Lander considers the extent to which, and in what circumstances, political parties affect public policy. Exploring the regional level in Germany; using case studies in the areas of education, childcare and family, and labour market policy. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JPL; JPP; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284425
ISBN
9780230284425
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 95.85

Hardcover. An exploration of whether politicians are perceived to keep their election promises. While scholars claim that parties act on most of their election promises, citizens hold the opposite view. This 'Pledge Puzzle' guides Naurin in her analysis of the often referred to but not empirically investigated, 'conventional wisdom' about election promises. Series: Public Sector Organizations. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPHF; JPLM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 143 x 219 x 19. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230290853
ISBN
9780230290853
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 43.17

Hardcover. This book examines how parties negotiate coalition deals at the subnational level using the examples of Germany and Spain. In such multi-level settings, parties are present at various negotiation tables often having to make difficult choices about their role in the coalition and the relative merits of being in government over the opposition. Series: Comparative Territorial Politics. Num Pages: 193 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DSE; JPB; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 171 x 16. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230300835
ISBN
9780230300835
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 85.32

Hardcover. Combining new thinking in International Relations theory with original historical research, Kleuters explores the struggle between Christian Democrats and Social Democrats on the subject of German reunification, from Westbindung to Ostpolitik. The result is a gripping narrative focussing on theoretical relevance in foreign policy decisions-making. Series: New Perspectives in German Political Studies. Num Pages: 212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFGW; JPA; JPL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230301672
ISBN
9780230301672
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.61

Hardcover. A study of territorial dynamics within party organizations in multi-layered systems. This book contributes to a new approach in party research which acknowledges the importance of multi-layered institutional framing. It includes an analysis of vertical linkages and sub-state autonomy in Austrian, Belgian, British, German and Spanish parties. Series: Comparative Territorial Politics. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPB; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230337091
ISBN
9780230337091
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 72.97

Hardcover. Conducting a comparative case study among four parties in the Turkish political system, this study shows how the variance in interest configurations and the power resources of local party activists constitute these changing patterns. Num Pages: 246 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVT; JPH; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230337527
ISBN
9780230337527
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 31.21

Paperback. There has been a high level of conflict in American politics in recent years. Massive disagreements over government policies seem to have pitted one group of Americans against another. In addition, politicians in different parties now seem to dislike each other personally. This book explores how and why this style of politics developed. Num Pages: 214 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JPH; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 328.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230339019
ISBN
9780230339019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 31.06

Paperback. The collapse of the Irish 'Celtic Tiger' economy, in the wake of a banking disaster, provoked a joint EU/IMF rescue plan in late 2010. The election that followed saw Europe's most successful ever party lose more than half of its vote and almost three quarters of its seats. This book provides the definitive analysis of an electoral earthquake. Editor(s): Gallagher, Michael; Marsh, Michael. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 3JMG; JPHF; JPHL; JPL; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
349
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230348820
ISBN
9780230348820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 33.84

Hardcover. An exploration of what drives party-based Euroscepticism and why some parties are Eurosceptic. This book looks at what makes mainstream opposition parties careful not to appear Eurosceptic and asks whether Euroscepticism is an aberration of politics, an extreme populist ideology, or just politics as usual. Series: Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPB; JPL; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 452.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230361768
ISBN
9780230361768
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.39

Hardcover. Prime Ministers in Westminister style democracies are forever talking to and communicating with the electorate. This ground-breaking book explores and analyses the uses of political rhetoric by Prime Ministers to explore patterns of communication and shows that the manner in which they talk to the electorate is central to day-to-day governance. Series: Palgrave Studies in Political Leadership. Num Pages: 215 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPHL; JPHV; JPL; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 396.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230363618
ISBN
9780230363618
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.17

Hardcover. In 2010 the Conservative Party returned to office after over a decade of largely ineffective opposition to New Labour. This book explains why it took so long to recover, and why the party was unable to win an overall majority despite the charismatic leadership of David Cameron. It covers all aspects of Conservative Party politics since 1997. Num Pages: 223 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; JPHF; JPLM; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230542389
ISBN
9780230542389
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.50

Hardcover. No other political party in the history of Britain's fascist tradition has been as successful at the ballot box as today's British National Party (BNP). This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Contemporary British Fascism offers an in-depth study of the BNP and its quest for social and political legitimacy. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPFQ; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 219 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230574366
ISBN
9780230574366
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 47.35

Paperback. No other political party in the history of Britain's fascist tradition has been as successful at the ballot box as today's British National Party (BNP). This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Contemporary British Fascism offers an in-depth study of the BNP and its quest for social and political legitimacy. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JPFQ; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 352.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2nd
Number of pages
274
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230574373
ISBN
9780230574373
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 30.69

Hardcover. Evaluates the Blair government from 1997-2007 conducting high quality research into aspects of British politics with particular emphasis on parties, policies and ideologies. With contributions from key figures in the field further topics include New Labour's record on social policy, defence policy, constitutional reform and public expenditure. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JPFF; JPL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230574427
ISBN
9780230574427
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 57.92

Paperback. Evaluates the Blair government from 1997-2007 conducting high quality research into aspects of British politics with particular emphasis on parties, policies and ideologies. With contributions from key figures in the field further topics include New Labour's record on social policy, defence policy, constitutional reform and public expenditure. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JMC; JPFF; JPL; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230574434
ISBN
9780230574434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 28.94

Hardcover. An explanation of variations in the discourses and electoral success of 25 extreme right parties across 17 European political systems. The book shows how the European extreme right is mapped by the positions of parties and voters on two ideological dimensions, and how the match between these determines electoral success. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPFQ; JPHF; JPLM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 434.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230581012
ISBN
9780230581012
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 45.76

Hardcover. This book examines the 1990s backlash against illegal immigrants. Wroe explains why many Americans turned against immigration, looking at the origins of California's Proposition 187 and its wider political implications. Series: Studies of the Americas. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230600539
ISBN
9780230600539
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.82

Hardcover. The book examines the Hezbollah movement from a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, historical, and systematic perspective to explain how it has evolved since its inception in the early 1980s to the present. Series: Middle East in Focus. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBL; JPL; JPWQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230605886
ISBN
9780230605886
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 48.04

Hardcover. In the coming presidential primaries, no state is as important in setting the stage or affecting the odds than New Hampshire. This book explains the distinctiveness of New Hampshire politics and how the candidates create strategies to appeal to the state's voters. Editor(s): Scala, Dante J. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBBEH; JPHF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 465.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780312296223
ISBN
9780312296223
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84
€ 45.03

Hardback. Out of the social and economic turmoil of Europe in the 1930s, the Popular Front emerged as the spearhead of the left's bid to stop fascism in its tracks. This collection assesses the impact of the idea of bourgeois-proletarian alliance on the European left as a whole. Editor(s): Graham, Helen; Preston, Professor Paul. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPL; JPSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
178
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333406601
ISBN
9780333406601
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.84

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