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53 produkter
Political Leadership
Themes, Contexts, and Critiques
E-bok, 2013
1613 kr
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Despite its recognized significance in social life, leadership is a notoriously elusive subject that generates a host of different points of explanatory focus. This is particularly so in the field of political leadership, which has been afflicted by an enduring split between the biographical …
American Credo
The Place of Ideas in US Politics
E-bok, 2007
1473 kr
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American society may be hostile to the thought of ideologies, but it possesses a sophisticated but little understood ability to engage in deep conflicts over political ideas, while at the same time reducing adversarial positions to legitimate derivatives of American history and development. The …
American Credo
The Place of Ideas in US Politics
Inbunden, 2007
2281 kr
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American society may be hostile to the thought of ideologies, but it possesses a sophisticated but little understood ability to engage in deep conflicts over political ideas, while at the same time reducing adversarial positions to legitimate derivatives of American history and development. The …
Political Leadership
Themes, Contexts, and Critiques
Inbunden, 2013
2526 kr
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Despite its recognized significance in social life, leadership is a notoriously elusive subject that generates a host of different points of explanatory focus. This is particularly so in the field of political leadership, which has been afflicted by an enduring split between the biographical …
Laws, Men and Machines (Routledge Revivals)
Modern American Government and the Appeal of Newtonian Mechanics
Inbunden, 2011
1521 kr
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First published in 1990, Laws, Men and Machines is an original interpretation of the lasting influence that Newtonian mechanics has had on the design and operation of the American political system. The author argues that it is this mechanistic tradition that now instinctively shapes the way we …
Laws, Men and Machines (Routledge Revivals)
Modern American Government and the Appeal of Newtonian Mechanics
Häftad, 2012
458 kr
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First published in 1990, Laws, Men and Machines is an original interpretation of the lasting influence that Newtonian mechanics has had on the design and operation of the American political system. The author argues that it is this mechanistic tradition that now instinctively shapes the way we …
Silence of Constitutions (Routledge Revivals)
Gaps, 'Abeyances' and Political Temperament in the Maintenance of Government
Inbunden, 2011
2311 kr
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First published in 1989, Michael’s Foley’s book deals with the ‘abeyances’ present in both written and unwritten constitutions, arguing that these gaps in the explicitness of a constitution, and the various ways they are preserved, provide the means by which constitutional conflict is continually …
Silence of Constitutions (Routledge Revivals)
Gaps, 'Abeyances' and Political Temperament in the Maintenance of Government
Häftad, 2012
596 kr
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First published in 1989, Michael’s Foley’s book deals with the ‘abeyances’ present in both written and unwritten constitutions, arguing that these gaps in the explicitness of a constitution, and the various ways they are preserved, provide the means by which constitutional conflict is continually …
politics of the British constitution
Häftad, 1999
300 kr
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This work on the British constitution assesses the properties, dynamics and implications of political exchange. It investigates the methods employed to mobilise and resist the pressure for constitutional change, how political agendas are formed, and reviews different political motivations.
British Presidency
Av Frances Lesley Foley, Michael Foley
Häftad, 2000
371 kr
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Makes a compelling argument about the increrased importance of political leaders and the changing style of leadership in Britain and the US. Introduces new concepts and backs them up with a convincing argument about the existence of a British 'presidency'. Completely up-to-date - the first …
Front-Line Kent
Häftad, 2006
195 kr
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Kent has been on England's first line of defence. In all major conflicts many people in the county have lived closer to the enemy in Europe than they did to London. Much of the county's coastline has been the site of training and weapon development, which adds to the interest of military sites in …
Age of Absurdity
Why Modern Life makes it Hard to be Happy
E-bok, 2010
121 kr
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Like Alain de Botton crossed with Charlie Brooker, Foley succeeds in educating and enlightening us in this wry take on the existential dilemmas of modern life. ‘Fascinating . . . the quest for happiness and how we are getting it all wrong' Jeremy Vine, Sunday Telegraph The good news is that the …
Silence of Constitutions (Routledge Revivals)
Gaps, 'Abeyances' and Political Temperament in the Maintenance of Government
E-bok, 2013
701 kr
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First published in 1989, Michael’s Foley’s book deals with the ‘abeyances’ present in both written and unwritten constitutions, arguing that these gaps in the explicitness of a constitution, and the various ways they are preserved, provide the means by which constitutional conflict is …
Silence of Constitutions (Routledge Revivals)
Gaps, 'Abeyances' and Political Temperament in the Maintenance of Government
E-bok, 2013
686 kr
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First published in 1989, Michael’s Foley’s book deals with the ‘abeyances’ present in both written and unwritten constitutions, arguing that these gaps in the explicitness of a constitution, and the various ways they are preserved, provide the means by which constitutional conflict is …
Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, Fifth Edition
Av Michael Foley, Thomas Strong m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
1446 kr
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The acclaimed quick-reference manual focusing on the clinical management of the critically ill pregnant …
Laws, Men and Machines (Routledge Revivals)
Modern American Government and the Appeal of Newtonian Mechanics
E-bok, 2014
537 kr
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First published in 1990, Laws, Men and Machines is an original interpretation of the lasting influence that Newtonian mechanics has had on the design and operation of the American political system. The author argues that it is this mechanistic tradition that now instinctively shapes the way we …
Laws, Men and Machines (Routledge Revivals)
Modern American Government and the Appeal of Newtonian Mechanics
E-bok, 2014
537 kr
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First published in 1990, Laws, Men and Machines is an original interpretation of the lasting influence that Newtonian mechanics has had on the design and operation of the American political system. The author argues that it is this mechanistic tradition that now instinctively shapes the way we …
Britain's Railways in the Second World War
Häftad, 2025
198 kr
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The outbreak of the Second World War had an enormous effect on the railway system in Britain. Keeping the trains running through times of conflict was not such a distant memory for the railway companies and their workers but in this second major war of the twentieth century, the task was to prove a …
Britain's Railways in the First World War
Häftad, 2027
171 kr
Kommande
It is easy to believe that the only part that Britain’s railways played in the First World War was to carry the soldiers to the ships that would take them to France. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Without the help from the railways it is unlikely that the war would have been over as …
London's East End History Tour
Häftad, 2017
114 kr
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London’s East End History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous part of the city. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they’ve changed over the years as well as exploring its lesser-known …
Historic England: London's East End
Unique Images from the Archives of Historic England
Häftad, 2017
183 kr
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This illustrated history portrays one of London’s most fascinating areas. It provides a nostalgic look at the East End’s past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites.The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over 12 …
Life Lessons from Bergson
Häftad, 2013
127 kr
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The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge' Independent on SundayHenri Bergson was a French professor and philosopher. Born in Paris in 1859 to a Polish composer and Yorkshire woman of Irish descent, his revelatory ideas of life as ceaseless …
Life Lessons from Bergson
E-bok, 2013
150 kr
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The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge' Independent on SundayHenri Bergson was a French professor and philosopher. Born in Paris in 1859 to a Polish composer and Yorkshire woman of Irish descent, his revelatory ideas of life as ceaseless …
Isn't This Fun?
Investigating the Serious Business of Enjoying Ourselves
Häftad, 2016
113 kr
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Michael Foley, the author of bestselling The Age of Absurdity, wants to understand why he doesn't appear to be experiencing as much 'fun' as everyone else . . . And so, with characteristic wit and humour, Foley sets out to understand what fun really means, examining its heritage, its cultural …
Isn't This Fun?
Investigating the Serious Business of Enjoying Ourselves
E-bok, 2016
119 kr
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Michael Foley, the author of bestselling The Age of Absurdity , wants to understand why he doesn't appear to be experiencing as much 'fun' as everyone else . . . And so, with characteristic wit and humour, Foley sets out to understand what fun really means, examining its heritage, its cultural …
Pioneers of Aerial Combat
Air Battles of the First World War
E-bok, 2021
127 kr
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When the Wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around the world. In Britain, however, the spark wasn't strong enough to light a fire and it was in other parts of Europe, …
Rise of the Tank
Armoured Vehicles and Their Use in the First World War
E-bok, 2021
127 kr
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Rise of the Tank will be concentrated on the period of the development of the tank and its use in the First World War. This will appeal to those interested in new developments in war and those interested in the First World War generally. The book will be especially relevant due to the forthcoming …
Rescued Hearts
E-bok, 2015
61 kr
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Rescued Hearts tells the story of Matt Toomey, a grizzled veteran with years of service with the Boston Fire Department, who has grown increasingly bitter and cynical as the decades have passed. His experiences in life not only have driven a wedge between him and the Catholic Church, they have led …
