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Hardback. Traces the erosion of the commons from the Industrial Revolution to today's neo-liberalism, arguing that a new commons is needed today. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: JPA; KCP; RNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pluto Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745333717
- ISBN
- 9780745333717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.57€ 82.07
€ 100.57
€ 82.07
Paperback. The concept and reality of revolution has gripped the imagination of many writers over the centuries. This is a comprehensive historical examination of these key ideas and theories. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBTV; JH; JPA; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745603131
- ISBN
- 9780745603131
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Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. Karl Popper is a philosopher of knowledge and politics, rationality and freedom. His ideas have won acceptance and provoked controversy among an academic as well as a more general audience. This book aims to broaden our understanding of Poppera s philosophy. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 216 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745603223
- ISBN
- 9780745603223
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Hardback. This analysis of the role of political parties in the development and promotion of democracy combines a comparative study of parties with a comprehensive discussion of democratic theory, examining both one-party political systems and representative democracies. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 591.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745603858
- ISBN
- 9780745603858
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Hardback. A re-examination of both the traditional theories of western democracy and the stereotypical accounts of oriental despotism. The author draws on archaeological evidence as well as more recent historical material and provides a new interpretation of the origins of contemporary political thought. Num Pages: 364 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745604084
- ISBN
- 9780745604084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Hardback. Combining democratic theory, social choice theory and a description of new technology at work, this work explores the impact of information technology on democracy, asks whether democratic possibilities are improved by it, and discusses the technical and logical boundaries of democracy. Num Pages: 214 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745604473
- ISBN
- 9780745604473
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Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Paperback. The new study provides a fresh and timely reassessment of the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt. While analysing the central themes of Arendt's work, Phillip Hansen also shows that her work makes a significant contribution to contemporary debates. Series: Key Contemporary Thinkers. Num Pages: 269 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 269
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745604886
- ISBN
- 9780745604886
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Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. The concept of ideology - traditionally one of Marxism's most persuasive ideas - has recently been subjected to devastating criticism. Michele Barrett shows that Marx's own writings offer a confusing array of possible approaches to 'ideology', which the classical Marxist tradition consolidated as 'mystification that serves class interests'. Num Pages: 208 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPA; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Text is Free of Markings
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745605036
- ISBN
- 9780745605036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.94
€ 25.94
Hardback. This book addresses a central theme in social and political theory: what is the motivation behind the theory of ideology, and can such a theory be defended?. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 579.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745605951
- ISBN
- 9780745605951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Hardback. A social and philosophical analysis of the nature of modernity which explores its vulnerability in terms of the challenges to the political, economic and moral institutions in the late 20th century. The papers presented in this volume aim to provide a statement of the author's position. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 188
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745607986
- ISBN
- 9780745607986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.93
€ 65.93
Paperback. The author offers a challenging and wide-ranging analysis of the crisis of contemporary politics showing that problems which were thought to be peculiar to the Left are now spreading to the whole political system. Num Pages: 220 pages. BIC Classification: GTC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 282.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745608136
- ISBN
- 9780745608136
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Paperback. aeo This volume offers a major review of political theory. aeo The book is written by some of the most distinguished political thinkers in the US, Europe and Africa. aeo Previous books by the editor have sold extremely well, and this will be no exception. Editor(s): Held, David. Num Pages: 372 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745608563
- ISBN
- 9780745608563
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.53
€ 34.53
Paperback. aeo Alain Lipietz was one of the main proponents of the "French Regulation Approach". aeo This book is a major contribution to the study of the political economy of Europe. aeo Lipietz puts forward an alternative set of progressive measures to address the social changes of the late twentieth century. Series: Europe & the International Order. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JPA; KCA; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745608662
- ISBN
- 9780745608662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.49
€ 24.49
Paperback. * A comprehensive overview of leading approaches to social stratification* Will be a leading textbook in this field* Scott develops an original contribution to the debate elaborating his own synthesis and position. . Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSC; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 161 x 230 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745610429
- ISBN
- 9780745610429
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.26
€ 28.26
Paperback. aeo The book highlights the importance of the autonomy of counter--elites of social movements in the move to more democratic and egalitarian Western democracies. aeo The author combines a liberal, democratic elite perspective with a progessive, egalitarian orientation. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745610689
- ISBN
- 9780745610689
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. A new emphasis on diversity and difference is displacing older myths of nation or community. A new attention to gender, race, language or religion is disrupting earlier preoccupations with class. But the welcome extended to heterogeneity can bring with it a disturbing fragmentation and closure. Num Pages: 192 pages, 0. BIC Classification: JFFK; JPA; JPHV; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745610979
- ISBN
- 9780745610979
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Hardback. Bonanate argues that a moral theory of international life is possible. He challenges the realist argument that relations between states are essentially amoral and governed exclusively by considerations of power and self-interest, asserting that the world is now an international community. Translator(s): Irving, John. Num Pages: 240 pages, index. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745611099
- ISBN
- 9780745611099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.93
€ 65.93
Paperback. aeo An accessible yet challenging introduction to the state and state theory. aeo An original book, it turns on the distinction between the state and government, and derives such a distinction from a particular reading of political anthropology. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745611815
- ISBN
- 9780745611815
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. aeo In contrast to many books concerned with modernity/postmodernity debates which focus on the cultural sphere, John Hall examines the key institutional structures and processes of modernity. aeo In particular, the book examines the form and character of capitalism, war, late development, civil society and the causes and collapse of socialism. Num Pages: 244 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745611952
- ISBN
- 9780745611952
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Paperback. aeo This is a new textbook in comparative politics and government, presenting all the basic ideas in the field as well as examining them by means of a comprehensive set of data drawn from 130 countries. aeo The book outlines a new theory about the conditions for state stability and state performance. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745612577
- ISBN
- 9780745612577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.13
€ 37.13
Hardback. aeo First single--authored, comprehensive introduction to post--communism. aeo A thematic, comparative approach which also includes brief histories of each of the former communist states and a wealth of information. aeo A well--known author with an established reputation in this area. Num Pages: 400 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1DV; 3JJPN; 3JJPR; JPA; JPFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745613116
- ISBN
- 9780745613116
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.49
€ 78.49
Paperback. This book provides a clear overview of contemporary debates between "radical" and "reformist" environmentalists covering new ground in an innovative way. It offers a compelling argument for why green ideas should be taken seriously by mainstream social and political theorists. It is written in a highly accessible style. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JPA; RNC; RNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 276
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745613208
- ISBN
- 9780745613208
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. This volume is the product of a remarkable group of authors - academics, journalists and politicians. The authors offer a radical reappraisal of the future of Left political theory and policy in the context of the fundamental changes that society has undergone over the last two or more decades. Many new ideas and concepts are set out. Editor(s): Miliband, David. Num Pages: 268 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745613918
- ISBN
- 9780745613918
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.00
€ 27.00
Paperback. This volume of especially commissioned essays explains what is meant by "civil society", paying particular attention to the relationships between civil society and other social forces such as nationalism and populism. Editor(s): Hall, John R. Num Pages: 348 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 348
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745614564
- ISBN
- 9780745614564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.53
€ 34.53