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Hardcover. The small unpopulated islands in the East China Sea that the Chinese call the Diaoyu and the Japanese call the Senkaku, have long been a source of contention. This volume will undertake an examination of the controversy as it plays out in legacy and new social media in China, Japan, and the West. Editor(s): Hollihan, Thomas A. Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 324 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 1QSP; JFFS; JPR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 137 x 23. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137443359
- ISBN
- 9781137443359
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Condition: New
€ 64.03
€ 64.03
Hardcover. This volume critically explores the global deepening of market economy models and the associated tensions of livelihood and ecology in the current context of global economic crisis. Editor(s): Atasoy, Yildiz. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 319 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPRB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 25. Weight in Grams: 542.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137293671
- ISBN
- 9781137293671
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Learning Civil Societies: Shifting Contexts for Democratic Planning an...
Angeles, Leonora. Ed(S): Gurstein, Penny; Ang...
hardcover. This collection explores the theoretical underpinnings of democratic planning and governance in relation to civil society formation and social learning. Editor(s): Gurstein, Penny; Angeles, Leonora. Series: Green College Thematic Lecture Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JPHV; JPP; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802091192
- ISBN
- 9780802091192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.01
€ 75.01
Paperback. Why do more people vote - or get involved in other civic and political activities - in some communities than in others? This book demonstrates that our communities shape our civic and political engagement, and that schools are especially significant communities for fostering strong civic norms. Series: Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, International and Comparative Perspectives. Num Pages: 280 pages, 31 line illus. 35 tables. BIC Classification: JPHF; JPRB; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691138299
- ISBN
- 9780691138299
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.71
€ 38.99
€ 28.71
Hardback. Focusing on the capital cities of Beijing and Taipei, this book provides a detailed discussion of state-sponsored neighborhood organizations in China and Taiwan. It is grounded in the comparative scholarship on neighborhood organizations, civil society, and state-society relations, particularly in East Asia. Series: Contemporary Issues in Asia and Pacific. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPB; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804775649
- ISBN
- 9780804775649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 146.86
€ 146.86
Political Autonomy and Divided Societies: Imagining Democratic Alterna...
Gagnon, Alain-G, Keating, Michael
Hardcover. An all star cast of academic experts offer an important and timely analysis of the pursuit of autonomy. They argue that it is key to move beyond the primarily normative debate about the rights or wrongs of autonomous regions on the basis of cultural concerns, instead focusing on understanding what makes autonomy function successfully. Series: Comparative Territorial Politics. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPH; JPR; JPSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230364257
- ISBN
- 9780230364257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.01
€ 65.01
Hardback. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPR; TT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403912466
- ISBN
- 9781403912466
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.58
€ 64.58
Paperback. Examines and compares public policy performance across both state and national levels, explaining why state agencies excel at economic outputs and profitability, the management of land with state income in mind - while national agencies are stronger in citizen participation and the inarguably important role of environmental protection. Series: American Governance and Public Policy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; JPRB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 395.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878403745
- ISBN
- 9780878403745
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.39
€ 71.39
New Arenas of Education Governance: The Impact of International Organi...
. Ed(S): Leibfried, Stephan; Martens, Kerstin...
hardcover. This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of new arenas of education governance, examining the impact of international organizations and marketization. It explores how education policy is made at international levels, and the consequences for national policy-making. Editor(s): Leibfried, Stephan; Martens, Kerstin; Rusconi, Alessandra; Leuze, Kathrin. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JN; JPQB; JPRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2007th Edition
- Number of pages
- 263
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007031
- ISBN
- 9780230007031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.61
€ 64.61
Regional Organizations and Social Policy in Europe and Latin America
. Ed(S): Bianculli, Andrea C.; Ribeiro Hoffma...
Hardback. The contributors assess to what extent regional organizations in Europe and Latin America provide a space for the regulation and provision of social policies in the area of social protection, higher education and health. They analyse the impact of regional organizations on social citizenship following political struggle and contestation. Editor(s): Bianculli, Andrea C.; Ribeiro Hoffmann, Andrea. Series: Development, Justice and Citizenship. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JHMC; JPRB; JPSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 555.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137490346
- ISBN
- 9781137490346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.83
€ 64.83
Hardcover. Editor(s): Wells, John; Cohen, David B. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403961990
- ISBN
- 9781403961990
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.95
€ 64.95
Hardback. Policy Work in Canada is an in-depth study into the levels of analytical capacity found within the federal and provincial governments as well as the non-governmental sector. Editor(s): Howlett, Michael; Wellstead, Adam; Craft, Jonathan. Num Pages: 400 pages, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JPP; JPQB; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 740.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781442647374
- ISBN
- 9781442647374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.43
€ 74.43
Paperback. Despite a modest revival in city living, Americans are spreading out more than ever - into "exurbs" and "boomburbs" miles from anywhere, in big houses in big subdivisions. This book tells the untold story of development in America - how the landscape is shaped by a furious clash of political, economic and cultural forces. Num Pages: 312 pages, 24, 24 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AMVD; JFSF; JPP; JPR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- Updated
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421407814
- ISBN
- 9781421407814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 28.30
€ 32.99
€ 28.30
Hardback. Many economic issues that touch the life of millions of people are more complex than most people thought. From the US financial crisis to regional cooperation, from the oil price shock to climate change, policy conflicts are abound. This book argues that understanding the nature and intensity of trade-offs is a key to resolving the conflicts. Series: Contributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development. Num Pages: 232 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTJ; JPRB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848552043
- ISBN
- 9781848552043
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 110.19
€ 110.19
Hardback. These essays explore the utility of thinking about public-private partnerships for local economic development. A theoretical examination of theories of governance, institutions and policy instruments is supplemented by empirical analysis and comparisons. Editor(s): Pierre, Jon. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DNS; 1KBB; JPR; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333689394
- ISBN
- 9780333689394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.47
€ 122.47
The contributors examine the latest research on pressing challenges, explore how states are coping with these challenges, and consider what the future holds for public postsecondary education in the United States. Editor(s): Heller, Donald E. Num Pages: 288 pages, 27, 27 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNM; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421401218
- ISBN
- 9781421401218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.66
€ 76.66
Paperback. A startingly frank look at the taxes, budgets, education, crime, and quality of life in New York State and New York City. Num Pages: 624 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 36. Weight in Grams: 867.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Derrydale Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781568330877
- ISBN
- 9781568330877
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 32.05
€ 34.99
€ 32.05
Hardcover. Sanchez-Cacicedo provides a critique of liberal peacebuilding approaches and of international interventions in statebuilding processes, questioning how 'global' these initiatives are, using case studies from the Asian region including Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Series: Rethinking Peace and Conflict Studies. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPR; JPS; JWLP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137274151
- ISBN
- 9781137274151
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.75
€ 64.75
hardcover. This book analyzes the different approaches to regional governance utilized by Canada and the United States. It identifies four basic approaches to regional governance and features in-depth analysis of the pros and cons of each approach. Includes case studies. Series: Public Administration, Governance and Globalization. Num Pages: 204 pages, 7 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1KB; JPP; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 473.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461416258
- ISBN
- 9781461416258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
paperback. Papers from a workshop held in Apr. 2008 at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, and organized by the International Political Science Association's Committee 05 on "Comparative Studies on Local Government and Politics" and the Dept. of Political Science, Stellenbosch University. Series: Urban and Regional Research International. Num Pages: 197 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften Germany
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 197
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783531169538
- ISBN
- 9783531169538
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 68.51
€ 68.51
Paperback. Analyzing the behavior of African American state legislators in multiple legislative sessions across five states, Haynie has compiled a wealth of valuable data that reveals the dynamics and effectiveness of black participation in the legislative process. Series: Power, Conflict, and Democracy: American Politics into the 21st Century. Num Pages: 176 pages, six figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JPH; JPQ; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231106450
- ISBN
- 9780231106450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.68
€ 38.99
€ 28.68
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQ; JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691612140
- ISBN
- 9780691612140
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.11€ 41.28
€ 52.11
€ 41.28
paperback. This report is the first evaluation of the structural means by which the meaning of partnership is being operationalised at local level, through the development of local compacts. Using detailed case studies of the development of compacts, the report highlights some of the major barriers to, and key lessons for, effective partnership working Num Pages: 48 pages. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343796
- ISBN
- 9781861343796
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.18
€ 25.18
Num Pages: 302 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky United States
- Number of pages
- 302
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813116686
- ISBN
- 9780813116686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.24
€ 54.24