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Hardback. In Getting Out, a diverse cast of noted scholars and journalists considers how the United States might leave Iraq by examining seven historical case studies on how to and how not to withdraw from occupied territory. Editor(s): Walzer, Michael; Mills, Nicolaus. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; HBWS5; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 413.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812242164
ISBN
9780812242164
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.89

Paperback. Seventeen essays illuminate critical junctures in American political development-from the social movements for women's suffrage, civil rights, and workers' rights, to Reconstruction, to the regulation of prescription drugs-as vantage points from which to examine how change is enacted. Editor(s): Skowronek, Stephen; Glassman, Matthew. Num Pages: 456 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812219906
ISBN
9780812219906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.09

Hardback. Few countries of its size have attracted such attention and controversy as Israel. This volume aims to provide a comprehensive reference volume addressing every aspect of the political life of contemporary Israel, from its complexities and nuances, to its personalities, events and institutions. Editor(s): Woronoff, Jon. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania and the Middle East. Num Pages: 560 pages, tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1FBH; GBC; JPA; JPH; JPWS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 36. Weight in Grams: 726.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810837782
ISBN
9780810837782
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 199.75

hardcover. Examines the ways in which library administrators can use the political process to achieve their goals and objectives without compromising the deeply held ethical principles of librarianship. Num Pages: 188 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GLC; GLM; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810831155
ISBN
9780810831155
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 121.67

Hardback. This book investigates a recent Peruvian decentralization reform that is considered to be one of the most participatory in Latin America. Num Pages: 224 pages, maps. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 458. Weight in Grams: 437.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804773973
ISBN
9780804773973
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.46

Hardback. This book provides frameworks and case studies examining the interests, motivations, objectives, and strategies of smaller states in response to a regional or global hegemon. Editor(s): Williams, Kristen P.; Lobell, Steven E.; Jesse, Neal G. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804771634
ISBN
9780804771634
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.68

Hardback. To Go Green Is Glorious examines the impact of foreign investors, and the competition to attract them, on China's environmental regulation. Num Pages: 296 pages, 8 tables, 16 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804771535
ISBN
9780804771535
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.89

Hardback. Stressing the importance of interallied power relations, the book offers a typology of alliances and illustrates the main theoretical propositions of each type with historical case-studies from 18th-century Europe. Translator(s): Barr, Patrick. Num Pages: 312 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1D; HBLL; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804762953
ISBN
9780804762953
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 80.01

Hardback. The book examines how the underprivileged become motivated to participate in politics even though they lack the educational, financial, and civic resources commonly assumed to be necessary for participation. Num Pages: 208 pages, 5 tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 440.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804762243
ISBN
9780804762243
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 113.22

Hardback. Producing more effective governance is the greatest challenge that faces most Latin American democracies - a challenge that involves not only strengthening democratic institutions but also increasing governmental effectiveness. This book addresses why some policies and some countries have been more successful than others in meeting this challenge. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 440 pages, 37 tables, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFSL4; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 703.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804760843
ISBN
9780804760843
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 177.00

Hardback. This book provides a state-of-the-art review of Southeast Asian political studies through a dialogue involving theoretical analysis, area studies, and qualitative methodology. Editor(s): Kuhonta, Erik Martinez; Slater, Dan; Vu, Tuong. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and the Pacific. Num Pages: 480 pages, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1FM; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804758109
ISBN
9780804758109
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 166.15

Hardback. This book examines America's evolving strategy on the international security environment, and comprehensively analyzes how different strategies position states to compete in the present and future, manage risk, and prevail despite uncertainty. Num Pages: 272 pages, 22 tables, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 534. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804757263
ISBN
9780804757263
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 142.05

Hardback. The authors in this edited volume examine the political economy of the history of Congress by showing how changes in Congressional practices and institutions are related to key economic and political events. Editor(s): Brady, David W.; McCubbins, Mathew D. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 536 pages, 7 tables, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPA; JPHC; JPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 33. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804755900
ISBN
9780804755900
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 212.20

Hardback. This multi-disciplinary collection examines the recent wave of political apologies for acts of past injustice. Editor(s): Barkan, Elazar; Karn, Alexander. Series: Cultural Sitings. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804752244
ISBN
9780804752244
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.95

Hardback. This volume provides the first in-depth collection of essays aimed at critically examining the work of political philosopher Giorgio Agamben. Editor(s): Calarco, Matthew; Decaroli, Steven. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804750493
ISBN
9780804750493
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 130.68

Hardback. This work explains how the rule of law emerges and how it survives in nascent democracies. By focusing on judicial autonomy, a key component of the rule of law, the book demonstrates that the fragmentation of political power is a necessary condition for the rule of law. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 tables, 3 figures, 1 map. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804748124
ISBN
9780804748124
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.01

Hardback. Since the 1980s, Mexico has alternately served as a model of structural economic reform and as a cautionary example of the limitations associated with market-led development. This book provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessment of the principal economic and social policies adopted by Mexico during the 1980s and 1990s. Editor(s): Middlebrook, Kevin; Zepeda, Eduardo. Num Pages: 648 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JFS; JPA; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 40. Weight in Grams: 953.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
648
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804745895
ISBN
9780804745895
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.89

Hardback. This book argues that, despite the scholarly emphasis on 20th-century congressional history, it is necessary to study the nation's first 150 years in order to understand more fully the evolution and functioning of the modern Congress. Editor(s): Brady, David; McCubbins, Mathew D. Series: Social Science History. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JPA; JPHC; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 36. Weight in Grams: 866.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804745703
ISBN
9780804745703
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 257.07

Hardback. The Ends of Literature analyzes the part played by literature within contemporary Latin American thought and politics, above all the politics of neoliberalism. Series: Cultural Memory in the Present Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 2ADSL; DSA; DSB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804743457
ISBN
9780804743457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 141.61

Hardback. This book represents the first publication of one of the seminars (transcribed) of Cornelius Castoriadis, a renowned and influential figure in 20th-century thought. A close reading of Plato's Statesman is an exemplary instance of Castoriadis's discriminating approach to thinking about and reading a great work. Editor(s): Curtis, David. Series: Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPN; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 22. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804741446
ISBN
9780804741446
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.75

Hardback. This argues that the West has played a pivotal role in the Russian economic disaster of the 1990s. Western advisors, including the International Monetary Fund and the US Treasury, applied a narrow conception of economics that pushed Russia toward another failed utopia. Editor(s): Klein, Lawrence R.; Pomer, Marshall I. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JJPR; JPA; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 33. Weight in Grams: 761.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804741279
ISBN
9780804741279
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 189.16

Hardback. This book traces the rise of the modern state in post-Enlightenment Europe and its spread to the remainder of the world, especially colonial and postcolonial societies. It shows how non-Western cultures invented their own practices of the state, thereby transforming the original model. Translator(s): Royal, Claudia. Series: Mestizo Spaces/Espaces Metisses. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1D; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 24. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804737661
ISBN
9780804737661
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 164.48

Hardback. This book explores the theoretical paradoxes and practical dilemmas that flow from the still radical idea that in a democracy it is the people who rule, and argues that accepting the open and uncertain character of democratic politics can lead to more sustainable and widespread forms of democratic engagement. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804737470
ISBN
9780804737470
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 152.85

Hardback. Rejecting traditional distinctions between philosophy, history, and literature, this book traces a broad connection between political identity and narrative in the field of political theory. Num Pages: 284 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804728188
ISBN
9780804728188
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 153.61

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