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The Great Revolutions and the Civilizations of Modernity

S.N. Eisenstadt, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

This book attempts to analyze the civilizational and historical context of the development of the modern revolutions — of the Great Revolutions and of their relations to modernity, to the civilization of modernity, its dynamics and tribulations.

€76.00$98.00

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9789004152700

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Japan, a Model and a Partner

Edited by Seifudein Adem, Binghamton University, USA

The book traverses different historical periods, geographic zones and academic disciplines - all to explore the issues surrounding and the answers to one question: to what extent should Japan be regarded as a model and/or a partner in Africa’s effort to develop?

€71.00$92.00

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9789004143463

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Nostalgic Cooks

Sylvie-Anne Mériot. Translated by Trevor Cox and Chanelle Paul. Preface by André Grelon

Why is it that French chefs tend to develop a syndrome of professional nostalgia? Educated to work in the most prestigious restaurants, they soon discover another reality in common foodservices and are viewed as having made an egotistical professional choice. Regardless of the improvement in ...

€57.00$74.00

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9789004145306

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Political Mistrust and the Discrediting of Politicians

Edited by Mattei Dogan, National Center of Scientific Research, Paris

The analysis focuses on the low esteem for politicians, their vulnerability, the concept of associated-rivals, the nexus-judges-journalists and the civil death of politicians under judicial investigations.

€57.00$74.00

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9789004141452

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Globalization and Health

Edited by Richard L. Harris, California State University, Monterey Bay and Melinda Seid, California State University, Sacramento

This collection of essays analyzes the complex linkages between globalization and health, the health effects of globalization at all levels (global, national, and local), and the policy and institutional responses associated with the health consequences of globalization.

€63.00$82.00

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9789004165526

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Social Movements, Indigenous Politics and Democratisation in Guatemala, 1985-1996

Roddy Brett

Drawing on social movement theory, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of collective action during Guatemala’s democratic transition (1985-1996) and the accompanying impact of social movements on democratisation, focusing on three indigenous peoples’ social movement ...

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9789004131217

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Cyberspace, Distance Learning, and Higher Education in Developing Countries

Edited by N'Dri T. Assié-Lumumba, Cornell University

This resourceful book provides cutting-edge exploration and insightful analysis of educational implications of technology and distance higher education in Africa and Asia, critically examining access, curriculum, pedagogy, externally designed programs, the quest for ownership and strategies for ...

€57.00$74.00

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9789004153394

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Partnerships in Sustainable Forest Resource Management: Learning from Latin America

Edited by Mirjam A.F. Ros-Tonen in collaboration with Heleen van den Hombergh and Annelies Zoomers

This book assembles experiences acquired with sustainable forest and tree resource management partnerships in various Latin American countries. It addresses the question of which conditions are necessary for partnerships to stimulate sustainable, socially just and pro-poor governance of forest ...

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9789004131156

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Comparing Cultures

Edited by Henk Vinken, Tilburg University, the Netherlands Joseph Soeters, Royal Netherlands's Military Academy and Tilburg University, and Peter Ester, Tilburg University

This book provides insight in the different classic frameworks of addressing cultural diversity around the globe. Key authors reflect on each others classic work and frontline academics in comparative social science show how cultural dimensions matter for explaining contemporary issues in a wide ...

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9789004144392

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Central Eurasia in Global Politics

Edited by Mehdi Parvizi Amineh, International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden, Clingendael International Energy Programme (CIPE), The Hague, and University of Amsterdam and Henk Houweling, University of Amsterdam

This anthology brings together studies of post-colonial, post-Cold War, Central Eurasia. This part of the world is in transition to independent statehood, nation building and the release of market forces. The objective of the work is to better comprehend the process of state-nation building.