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Hardback. Plato's "Republic", Hobbes' "Leviathan", and Marx's "Communist Manifesto" are universally acknowledged classics of Western political thought. But how strong are the core arguments on which they base their visions of the good society that they want to bring into being? This book shows where and why they fail. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFCX; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691144764
ISBN
9780691144764
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.32

Paperback. Leo Strauss argued that the most visible fact about Machiavelli's doctrine is also the most useful one: Machiavelli seems to be a teacher of wickedness. In his critical appreciation of "The Prince" and the "Discourses on the First Ten Books of Livy", Strauss explains his thoughts. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCB; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 219 x 23. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
348
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
1st US - 1st Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226777023
ISBN
9780226777023
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.70

Hardback. Series: Columbia Studies in Political Thought / Political History. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 158 x 30. Weight in Grams: 662.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231143943
ISBN
9780231143943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.12
€ 79.21

Paperback. Takes the reader from the late nineteenth century to the aftermath of Abu Ghraib, from slavery and the electric chair to electrotorture in American inner cities, and from French and British colonial prison cells and the Spanish-American War to the fields of Vietnam, the wars of the Middle East, and the democracies of Latin America and Europe. Num Pages: 880 pages, 1 halftone. 9 tables. BIC Classification: HBT; JPA; JWA; JWKT; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 53. Weight in Grams: 1234.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
880
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691143330
ISBN
9780691143330
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.79
€ 44.75

Paperback. Translator(s): Campbell, Timothy. Series: Posthumanities. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 378.
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816649907
ISBN
9780816649907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.28

Paperback. Editor(s): Di Blasi, Luca; Holzhey, Christoph F. E. Series: New Directions in Critical Theory. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 135 x 205 x 9. Weight in Grams: 156.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231170192
ISBN
9780231170192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 15.27

Paperback. .
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784787264
ISBN
9781784787264
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 22. Weight in Grams: 658.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231148610
ISBN
9780231148610
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.24

Paperback. Edward Luttwak's shocking 1968 handbook showed, step-by-step, how governments could be overthrown and inspired anti-coup precautions around the world. In addition to these instructions, his revised handbook offers a new way of looking at political power-one that considers the vulnerability of stable democracies after prolonged economic distress. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPH; JWA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
2 Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674737266
ISBN
9780674737266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 25.30

Paperback. The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism combines fine-grained portraits of local Tea Party members and chapters with an overarching analysis of the movement's rise, impact, and likely fate. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; HBJK; JPA; JPFM; JPL. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 2. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780190633660
ISBN
9780190633660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 21.08

Paperback. The concept of risk is an outgrowth of our society's great concern about coping with the dangers of modern life. This book examines the gap between expert views of risk and public perceptions. It allows the reader to see the evolution of our understanding of such perceptions. Series: Earthscan Risk in Society. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMAL; JPA; JPVK; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 139 x 38. Weight in Grams: 772.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
512
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853835285
ISBN
9781853835285
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.03

Paperback. Two of John Locke's most mature and influential political writings and three brilliant interpretive essays have been combined here in one volume. The complete texts are accompanied by interpretive essays by three prominent Locke scholars. Series: Rethinking the Western Tradition. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD; HPS; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 209 x 23. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Yale University Press
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
Edition Unstated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300100181
ISBN
9780300100181
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages, 24. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBJD; JPA; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 600.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801476037
ISBN
9780801476037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.88
€ 50.39

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains a nice copy
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Wiley
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KSG0011971
ISBN
9780470372302
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484. Fine in fine dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains a nice copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Wiley
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KSG0011938
ISBN
9780470372302
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Political Economy. Num Pages: 264 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: 1QFE; JPA; KCP; KNAC; KNDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501700439
ISBN
9781501700439
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.65

Paperback. Assesses the current situation of Europe ten years after the adoption of the single currency. Examines the genealogy of the idea of Europe from the Greek confrontation with the Asia to the conflict between the Roman Empire and Christianity. Discusses the role of secularization in the shaping of modern Europe. Editor(s): Carrera, Alessandro. Translator(s): Verdicchio, Massimo. Series: Commonalities. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HBTQ; JPA; JPVH1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823267170
ISBN
9780823267170
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.88

Paperback. Num Pages: 73 pages. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 132 x 7. Weight in Grams: 78.
Publisher
Seven Stories Press,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
SKU
V9781583226858
ISBN
9781583226858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPA; KCP; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801483271
ISBN
9780801483271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.70

Hardback. A year ago, few people had heard of ISIS-- today, they are a major terrorist threat. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781455590575
ISBN
9781455590575
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 23.07

Paperback. Editor(s): Risse, Thomas. Num Pages: 312 pages, 2 figures, 14 tables. BIC Classification: JPA; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231151214
ISBN
9780231151214
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.32

Paperback. Machiavelli was infamous for his support of brutality and repression as valid political instruments. This book highlights the complexities in his thought, highlighting that he advocated democracy as much as dictatorship, debate as much as violence, depending upon prevailing political conditions. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 64. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851686391
ISBN
9781851686391
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.06

Hardcover. Communist, conservative, anti-semantic - Slavoj ae'iae'ek's work attracts a lot of labels, most of them pejorative. Chris McMillan seeks to identify ae'iae'ek's unique and productive contribution to social and political theory, constructing a response to the difficulties of contemporary social theory and the political deadlock of global capitalism. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476. On the Disavowed Foundations of Global Capitalism. 192 pages. Communist, conservative, anti-semantic - Slavoj ae'iae'ek's work attracts a lot of labels, most of them pejorative. Chris McMillan seeks to identify ae'iae'ek's unique and productive contribution to social and political theory, constructing a response to the difficulties of contemporary social theory and the political deadlock of global capitalism. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF. Dimension: 162 x 240 x 17. Weight: 476.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748646647
ISBN
9780748646647
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.48
€ 102.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Canavan, Francis. Num Pages: 308 pages, frontispiece. BIC Classification: DNF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 150 x 21. Weight in Grams: 528.
Publisher
Liberty Fund Inc United States
Number of pages
308
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Condition
New
SKU
V9780865971691
ISBN
9780865971691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.61

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