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Comparative History of Public Policy
ISBN: 9780745605180 / Angielski / Twarda / 1 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book looks at the public policy profiles of eight advanced capitalist states and asks what makes them distinctive. The volume also examines national policies comparatively by exploring the extent to which each nation fits into patterns established in cross-national literature.
This book looks at the public policy profiles of eight advanced capitalist states and asks what makes them distinctive. The volume also examines natio...
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255,15 |
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Five Years on the Cutting Edge
ISBN: 9781604777499 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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140,44 |
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The Final Call. Our Last Chance to Save America!
ISBN: 9780595482795 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. If you, like the author, are disgusted with politicians and tired of business as usual in Washington DC, read this book. If you would like to get actively involved in making a difference that might actually benefit America, read this book. If you are a Christian or a conservative or both, you will likely enjoy this read. It discusses the War on Terror, abortion, education, solving the political mess in Washington, solving the immigration fiasco and more. This is an equal opportunity book, it skewers politicians in both parties. Try it, you'll like it!
If you, like the author, are disgusted with politicians and tired of business as usual in Washington DC, read this book. If you would like to get acti...
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41,62 |
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Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit
ISBN: 9780143114192 / Angielski / Miękka / 237 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From The New York Times bestselling author of War on the Middle Class, a powerful look at the critical issues facing America on the eve of the 2008 Presidential election
With up to a million viewers each day, Lou Dobbs Tonight has become one of the most popular news programs in the nation. Now Dobbs, whose last book, War on the Middle Class, captured the plight of working Americans, asks the question: What has happened to the American dream? By examining the disastrous pubic policy choices that have eroded individual liberties, reduced workers rights and... From The New York Times bestselling author of War on the Middle Class, a powerful look at the critical issues facing America on the e...
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91,22 |
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Living the Policy Process
ISBN: 9780195335385 / Angielski / Twarda / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Policymaking in large bureaucracies is hardly a simple process. Even the most respected policymakers have to contend with obstacles that seemingly have little to do with the issue at hand--office politics, work structure, and shifting political environments. Yet learning to manage such complex environments is necessary for good policymaking. In Living the Policy Process, Philip Heymann outlines the complex thought processes of policymakers as they struggle to influence both foreign and domestic policy decisions from within the United States government bureaucracy. Focusing on...
Policymaking in large bureaucracies is hardly a simple process. Even the most respected policymakers have to contend with obstacles that seemingly hav...
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281,86 |
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God's Democracy: American Religion After September 11
ISBN: 9780313353369 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In God's Democracy, Emilio Gentile argues that the presidency of George W. Bush sought to alter the way religion functions in American political life. Prior to the events of 9/11, the national government operated under a civil religious regime that placed a sacred umbrella over the entire country and its leading political figures. American civil religion was not only an inclusive faith, but one that provided ample room for citizens with different politics and different world views. But in the wake of 9/11, President Bush used religion to differentiate Americans on partisan lines.... In God's Democracy, Emilio Gentile argues that the presidency of George W. Bush sought to alter the way religion functions in American polit... |
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255,15 |
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Ethics in Public Service
ISBN: 9780886291914 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Specialists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia and Sweden focus on topics from the field of public service ethics. They cover promotion of ethics, the teaching of ethics, freedom of information, trade unions, protection of human rights and legal aspects of public service ethics.
Specialists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia and Sweden focus on topics from the field of public service ethics. They cover promotion of ethi...
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169,68 |
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Comparative Politics: Continuity and Breakdown in the Contemporary World
ISBN: 9780415777285 / Angielski / Twarda / 626 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Comparative Politics: Continuity and Breakdown in the Contemporary World is an exciting new core text for introduction to comparative politics courses, focusing on the dynamics of politics: modernization, revolution, coups and democratization. Unlike other texts, Comparative Politics integrates thematic and extensive country-specific material in each chapter, striking a unique balance between discussing a wide range of countries and civilizations in detail, whilst using shorter focused textboxes to clearly illustrate key thematic points. Key features and... Comparative Politics: Continuity and Breakdown in the Contemporary World is an exciting new core text for introduction to comparative poli... |
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921,09 |
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Micro-Foundations for Innovation Policy
ISBN: 9789053565827 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In economics, business, and government policy, innovation policy requires the creation of new approaches to a whole range of activities. This edited volume engagingly explores the roles of individuals and organizations involved in the creation and application of innovations. Covering topics as diverse as the macro-economic importance of innovation, theories of knowledge and learning, entrepreneurship, education and research, organizational innovation, networks, and regional innovation systems, "Micro-Foundations for Innovation Policy" provides critical insights into the development of...
In economics, business, and government policy, innovation policy requires the creation of new approaches to a whole range of activities. This edited v...
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339,30 |
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Responding to Crises in the Modern Infrastructure: Policy Lessons from Y2K
ISBN: 9780230535879 / Angielski / Twarda / 211 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood as responses to market pressures, public opinion and organized interests. It concludes by providing valuable lessons to those concerned about managing risk and critical infrastructure today.
This book examines comparatively the US and the UK governments' management of Y2K and considers the extent to which such management can be understood ...
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200,77 |
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Performance Information in the Public Sector: How It Is Used
ISBN: 9780230551978 / Angielski / Twarda / 277 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Combining practical experience with academic analysis this book explores the social and organizational dynamics of performance indicators. It moves beyond the technicalities of measurement and indicators and looks at how performance information is changing the public sector.
Combining practical experience with academic analysis this book explores the social and organizational dynamics of performance indicators. It moves be...
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401,58 |
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Government by Contract: Outsourcing and American Democracy
ISBN: 9780674032088 / Angielski / Twarda / 552 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The dramatic growth of government over the course of the twentieth century since the New Deal prompts concern among libertarians and conservatives and also among those who worry about government's costs, efficiency, and quality of service. These concerns, combined with rising confidence in private markets, motivate the widespread shift of federal and state government work to private organizations. This shift typically alters only who performs the work, not who pays or is ultimately responsible for it. "Government by contract" now includes military intelligence, environmental monitoring,... The dramatic growth of government over the course of the twentieth century since the New Deal prompts concern among libertarians and conservatives ... |
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321,24 |
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Methods, Substances & Process of Public Policy
ISBN: 9781590332412 / Angielski / Twarda / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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403,08 |
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Lie of the Land: Challenging Received Wisdom on the African Environment
ISBN: 9780852554098 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book addresses the issue of how environmental orthodoxies become established, and what the alternative and appropriate approaches for policy-making are. It shows that many of the established orthodoxies are ill-conceived or represent the interests of certain powerful groups. The editors draw together material from 11 key case studies across the continent which use first hand research in different ecological zones. Melissa Leach & Robin Mearns are Fellows at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex Published in association with the International African Institute
This book addresses the issue of how environmental orthodoxies become established, and what the alternative and appropriate approaches for policy-maki...
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121,15 |
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Biodiversity, Sustainability and Human Communities: Protecting Beyond the Protected
ISBN: 9780521890526 / Angielski / Miękka / 334 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The rate at which the planet is losing its biodiversity, the implications of this loss, and possible remedies are the subject of much public and academic debate. This book shows how biodiversity can be protected through the involvement of local communities. The authors suggest that strict protection of threatened areas must be combined with involvement by local economies and societies. The book examines the experience of regions around the world where this approach has been tried, drawing upon the insights of political scientists, economists and social psychologists.
The rate at which the planet is losing its biodiversity, the implications of this loss, and possible remedies are the subject of much public and acade...
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153,27 |
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Restructuring the Labour Market: The Implications for Youth
ISBN: 9780333451700 / Angielski / Twarda / 230 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book represents an advance in our knowledge of the labour market. For the first time it combines the analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data to produce an explanation of the main changes which have transformed the labour market during the recession. For the first time it demonstrates the segmented character of the youth labour market and the significance of the local labour markets. The result is a substantial contribution to labour market segmentation theory and to the analysis of social policy in this field.
This book represents an advance in our knowledge of the labour market. For the first time it combines the analysis of both quantitative and qualitativ...
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200,77 |
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Cultures of Care: Biographies of Carers in Britain and the Two Germanies
ISBN: 9781861341662 / Angielski / Miękka / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explores the experiences of informal home carers in the different welfare systems of the former West Germany and East Germany, and Britain. It is innovative in using a biographical case study approach to compare caring situations and caring strategies in the three different societies. The detail and variety of the case studies show how particular social and welfare patterns give rise to recognisable 'cultures of care'.The authors: show how the social relations of caring are structured within and outside the home environment offer a research tool to take into account the significance...
This book explores the experiences of informal home carers in the different welfare systems of the former West Germany and East Germany, and Britain. ...
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147,93 |
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The Political Economy of Nature: Environmental Debates and the Social Sciences
ISBN: 9780333800157 / Angielski / Twarda / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Political Economy of Nature draws extensively on current insights from sociology, ecology, economics and earth science. Robert Boardman pools these diverse resources to argue that the investigation of environmental issues raises complex theoretical questions which can only be answered through more sustained links between the natural and social sciences. With global issues becoming an increasingly vital part of environmental debates, Boardman shows how understanding of ecological problems can be increased in both International Relations and International Political Economy.
The Political Economy of Nature draws extensively on current insights from sociology, ecology, economics and earth science. Robert Boardman pools thes...
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Philosophies of Integration: Immigration and the Idea of Citizenship in France and Britain
ISBN: 9780333682784 / Angielski / Twarda / 289 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive comparative study of the distinct ideas and political arguments that have shaped French and British policies towards their ethnic minorities, and the effects of these intellectual frameworks at local, national and European levels. Charting the politics and events that brought the respective institutional solutions together, the author sets out the divergent conceptualisations of citizenship, nationality, pluralism, autonomy, public order and tolerance that make up the national 'philosophies' in the two countries - republican integration in France and multicultural race...
A comprehensive comparative study of the distinct ideas and political arguments that have shaped French and British policies towards their ethnic mino...
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401,58 |
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Ethnic Diversity and Public Policy: A Comparative Inquiry
ISBN: 9780333653890 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In recent years, the saliency of conflicts pitting different ethnic, racial and religious groups against one another has increased dramatically. The world of nation-states is much more diverse than previously realized; only a small number of the 185 independent countries are truly homogeneous. With the end of the cold war, the relative importance of ethnic conflicts as a threat to international peace and stability is far greater. An international set of scholars collaborate in this volume to explore policy alternatives which can contribute towards the accommodation of cultural diversity.
In recent years, the saliency of conflicts pitting different ethnic, racial and religious groups against one another has increased dramatically. The w...
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