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Liberalism: The Idea That Changed the World

by Carlos Guimarães Pinto

~~13,99€~~ 12,59€ 10% OFF

 What is liberalism, after all? Here is a question that is surprisingly difficult to answer. In this book, we are taken on a journey to understand the revolutionary idea that we are all born free and equal in rights – an idea that paved the way for unprecedented economic growth and continues to transform our societies into spaces of freedom, innovation, and progress. Across these pages, Carlos Guimarães Pinto presents the main principles of liberalism, explaining how they take shape in different liberal traditions and how they apply to the central challenges of our time. If you have ever wondered what it really means to be a liberal, even if you are not, this book is for you.
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Bitter-Sweet Democracy? - Analyzing Citizens' Resentment Towards Politics In Belgium

by Louise Knops

~~7,49€~~ 6,74€ 10% OFF

 Discussions about the ‘crisis of representative democracy’ have dominated scholarly and public discourse for some time now. But what does this phrase actually entail, and what is its relevance today? How do citizens themselves experience, feel and respond to this ‘crisis’? Bitter-Sweet Democracy grapples with the complexities of these questions in the context of citizens’ relations to politics in Belgium—a nation that has experienced political instability and protests as well as social mobilization and democratic vitality in recent years. This timely and compelling volume offers new, empirical evidence on the state of trust, democracy and representation in Belgium; it further introduces an innovative methodological and conceptual framework to study this ‘crisis’, specifically by developing the concept of political resentment. The essays in this collection span diverse topics, from citizens’ conceptions of democracy itself and the expression of political resentment among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, to the influence of different emotional dimensions of resentment on protest behaviours. By adopting a distinctive affective lens and by building upon the specific case of Belgium, this volume contributes to the broader conversation on political resentment and the critical role of emotions in contemporary politics. Bitter-Sweet Democracy will be invaluable for scholars researching the relationship between emotions and politics, political representation and democracy, and citizen-led conceptualizations of politics. It will also appeal to decision-makers and citizens seeking to understand the challenges facing democracy, as well as a wider audience of academics and students in the fields of political science, political psychology and sociology.
Southern Europe? - Italy, Spain, Portugal, And Greece From The 1950s Until The Present Day

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 Gegenwärtig erlebt der Süden Europas in der öffentlichen Debatte eine neue Konjunktur. Mit Vorliebe wird dabei ein europäischer Nord-Süd-Gegensatz heraufbeschworen, ohne jedoch auf seine lange Geschichte zu blicken. Wirtschaftlich und politisch unterentwickelt, unterschieden sich Italien, Spanien, Portugal und Griechenland nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg von den sogenannten westeuropäischen Gesellschaften. Zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts schien diese Ungleichheit überwunden. Nun droht die Schuldenkrise den Kontinent erneut zu spalten. Die Beiträge hinterfragen gängige Annahmen und Bilder von "Südeuropa " und ergründen, inwiefern der "Süden" einen homogenen Raum mit strukturellen Gemeinsamkeiten darstellt.
Core Europe And Greater Eurasia - A Roadmap For The Future

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 A Roadmap for the Future. This book looks at the post-Soviet withdrawal of Russia from involvement in Eastern Europe and the destabilization of regimes in Africa, the Middle East, and the Near East. What do these changes mean for the possibility of establishing peace and security in Europes future? What role will the growth of nationalism and populism play in those efforts? And what forms should the relationship between Europe and Russia take? Core Europe and Greater Eurasia addresses these questions and many more, assessing our current moment and looking ahead.
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Anthropology Of Transformation - From Europe To Asia And Back

by Juraj Buzalka

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 This collection of essays is the result of the joint efforts of colleagues and students of the leading social anthropology and post-socialism theorist, Professor Chris Hann. With the thirtieth anniversary of the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 2019 as their catalyst, the authors reflect upon Chris Hann’s lifelong fieldwork in the discipline, spanning regions as diverse as East Central Europe, Turkey, and the Chinese north-west. The collapse of the Berlin Wall naturally triggered a plethora of analysis and scholarly research. Sociocultural anthropology, with its focus on ethnographic study and on the gradual evolution of social relations, sharply contrasted with the emphasis on dramatic rupture brought about by the 1989 transition. Continuing in this tradition, this volume, through micro-level analysis of societal transformation from the post-war years to the present day, provides an alternative perspective to the neoliberalist views often encountered in the scholarship on political and economic modernisation. The more nuanced analysis of social transformations proposed here is a particularly useful tool in the investigation of contemporary issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the refugee ‘crisis’, and the rise of right-wing populism in Eastern Europe and elsewhere. Anthropology of Transformation will be of interest to researchers in the fields of socio-cultural anthropology, religion and economics. Moreover, the book’s discussion of issues widely discussed beyond the field of academia such as neoliberalism and the welfare state, and populist and exclusionary politics, will appeal to non-specialist readers.
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Fragile States In An Unequal World - The Role Of The G7+ In International Diplomacy And Development Cooperation

by Isabel Rocha De Siqueira

6,99€

 This is a book about people. ‘Fragile States’ in an Unequal World: The Role of the g7+ in International Diplomacy and Development Cooperation introduces the members of the g7+, a group formed by 20 conflict-affected states: why they came to believe in politics and policy; how they feel about their work, their family and their communities; and what they want to leave behind for the next generations It is the story of their personal and collective values, their mistakes, and the challenges they faced, and it will resonate with anyone who has tried to organize and work with a group of very different people. This book is also a contribution for those seeking to influence international policy, especially from a disadvantageous position. It explores how to find your voice, use your survival skills, work with passion, decide how much to concede and act responsibly. Together, these lessons illuminate the paths that individual members have walked as they found their own voices, as well as how the g7+ fights to speak collectively. The book ends with a glimpse of the way forward, as Isabel Rocha de Siqueira encourages younger generations to engage with politics and policy generously, with hope for the future. Combining literature and hard facts – along with other elements such as illustrations, cartoon strips and photographs to tell the previously untold stories of public servants in poor, conflict-affected countries, the book offers an original (and very human) micro and macro perspective on the politics of development. It will be of interest to professionals in major development organisations, students and professors in development courses, policymakers, public servants, civil society, activists working for major international NGOs, and journalists who report on the development industry, as well as those with a general interest in international development cooperation, international diplomacy and other related fields.
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Democratising Participatory Research - Pathways To Social Justice From The South

by Carmen Martinez-Vargas

6,99€

 In this book Carmen Martinez-Vargas explores how academic participatory research and the way it is carried out can contribute to more, or less, social justice. Adopting theoretical and empirical approaches, and addressing multiple complex, intersectional issues, this book offers inspiration for scholars and practitioners to open up alternative pathways to social justice, viewed through a Global South lens. Martinez-Vargas examines the colonial roots of research and emphasises the importance of problematising current practices and limitations in order to establish more just and democratic participatory research practices. Although practitioners have been challenging the Western roots of research and participatory research for decades, their goals can be compromised by pluralities and contradictions in the field. This book aims not to replicate past participatory research approaches, but to offer an innovative theoretical foundation—the Capabilities Approach—and an innovative participatory practice called ‘Democratic Capabilities Research’. Democratising Participatory Research is not only timely and relevant in South Africa, but also in the Global North owing to the current crisis of values jeopardising the peaceful existence of diverse societies. The book gives essential recommendations for capabilities and human development scholars to reframe their perspectives and uses of the Capabilities Approach, as well as for participatory practitioners to critically reflect on their practices and their often limited conceptualisation of participation.
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To Fight Against This Age - On Fascism And Humanism

by Rob Riemen

18,20€ + 10% CARD

 A poignant meditation on our modern predicament: the rise, once again, of barbarism in the midst of mass democracy.
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Kremlin School Of Negotiation

by Igor Ryzov

15,89€ + 10% CARD

 A comprehensive guide to negotiating based on the official Kremlin method
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Democracy In The Digital World - History, Issues And Themes

by Wilson Gomes

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 In times of crisis of representation the question of what kind of democracy can be achieved through the expansion of new technologies emerges with renewed vigor. Is it direct democracy or yet another appendage of representative democracy? Is it democracy as understood by classical liberals, libertarians or communitarians? Is it deliberative or participatory electronic democracy? In the first book of the Digital Democracy series, Professor Wilson Gomes draws on ten years of research on the subject to present a historical cross section of the idea of electronic and digital democracy, addressing themes such as transparency, public sphere, participation and political deliberation. PhD in Philosophy and coordinator of the Center for Advanced Studies in Digital Democracy of the Federal University of Bahia (Ufba), Gomes divides his book into three periods: "1970-1995 - The origins of the idea of electronic democracy – Teledemocracy"; "1996-2005 - The consolidation of the idea of digital democracy"; and "2006-2015 - The state of digital democracy". As Gomes summarizes: "The history of the idea that it was possible to improve democratic processes through information technology can naturally go a long way back, as the invention and, above all, the massification of new communication media have always been accompanied by renewed hopes for improvement in democracy and public life." Published exclusively in digital format, the Digital Democracy series is edited by the professor and sociologist Sergio Amadeu da Silveira.
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The Corporation - Aufstieg Und Fall Der Kubanischen Mafia

by T. J. English

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 Ab den Sechzigerjahren stieg die kubanisch-amerikanische Mafia zu einer der mächtigsten kriminellen Organisationen der USA auf. Mit rücksichtslosen Methoden und einem eigenen Zweig des illegalen Glücksspiels baute sich die "Corporation" ein Millionenimperium auf. T. J. English hat zahlreiche Insider der Corporation aufgespürt und über mehrere Jahrzehnte hinweg Material zusammengetragen, um die Geschichte dieser mächtigen, aber weitgehend unbekannten Organisation und ihres legendären Paten José Miguel Battle nachzuzeichnen.
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The Future Is Peace

by Aziz Abu Sarah e Maoz Inon

~~20,16€~~ 18,14€ 10% OFF

 THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER People have lost hope that peace is possible. Talking about peace seems too vulnerable, too naïve, too dangerous. We have resigned ourselves to this unending war as the only way forward. But we have tried this. We have tried war. The only war that is won is one that leads to peace. On paper Aziz and Maoz should not be friends. Aziz’s brother was killed by Israeli forces, and Maoz lost both his parents in the 7 October 2023 attacks. In The Future is Peace, these two lifelong peace activists take readers on a searing journey to understand this holy, bloodstained land and explore each other’s personal and national histories. Pairing unapologetic candour and inspirational prose, Abu Sarah and Inon are sending a message to humanity that the people have the power to make change. Peace is achievable, not just between Palestinians and Israelis, but throughout the world.
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Nuclear War - The Bestselling Non-Fiction Thriller, Shortlisted For The Baillie Gifford Prize 2024

by Annie Jacobsen

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 The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. *Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2024* ''Essential'' New York Times ''A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, geopolitical thriller'' Forbes ''Tells a terrifying story in a devastatingly straightforward way'' Guardian Nuclear war begins with a blip on a radar screen. This is a minute-by-minute account of what comes next. It has to be read to be believed. There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war. Until now, no one outside official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the end of civilization as we know it. Decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives need to be made within six minutes, based on partial information, in the knowledge that once launched, nothing is capable of halting the destruction. Based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, been privy to the response plans, and taken responsibility for crucial decisions, this is the only account of what a nuclear exchange would look like. Nuclear War is at once a compulsive non-fiction thriller and a powerful argument that we must rid ourselves of these world-ending weapons for ever. ''This terrifying book is a must-read for every world leader'' Mother Jones ''These are scenes straight out of Dr Strangelove'' Telegraph ''At once methodical and vivid'' The Economist * A New York Times bestseller (March 2024) and a Sunday Times bestseller (April 2024)
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Communist Manifesto

by Friedrich Engels e Karl Marx

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 "Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains!"A Call to RevolutionFirst published in 1848, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels'' Communist Manifesto is considered a foundational work of political theory.This political work remains pertinent today since it questions capitalism and urges the working class to overthrow the capitalist system and impose communism, a society without classes.This manifesto—with echoes of Russian history—remains essential to comprehending the forces influencing the world we live in today."The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles"This manifesto, deeply rooted in Marxism and relevant to the Russian Revolution and the Cold War, is an essential read for those interested in politics and history books alike.This communist manifesto book is a faithful reprint, preserving its original power and relevance. It''s an essential piece of history that resonates in today''s world, making it a perfect addition to any collection of political books or a thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about communism and Russian history.Order now to own a classic that still moves a global ideology today.Title Details- Original 1848 Text- Historical Context- Political Philosophy
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Perfect Victims - And The Politics Of Appeal

by Mohammed El-Kurd

~~13,24€~~ 11,92€ 10% OFF

 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Mohammed El-Kurd has written a new Discourse on Colonialism for the twenty-first century." —Robin D. G. Kelley Perfect Victims is an urgent affirmation of the Palestinian condition of resistance and refusal¿an ode to the steadfastness of a nation. Palestine is a microcosm of the world: on fire, stubborn, fragmented, dignified. While a settler colonial state continues to inflict devastating violence, fundamental truths are deliberately obscured—the perpetrators are coddled while the victims are blamed and placed on trial. Why must Palestinians prove their humanity? And what are the implications of such an infuriatingly impossible task? With fearless prose and lyrical precision, Mohammed El-Kurd refuses a life spent in cross-examination. Rather than asking the oppressed to perform a perfect victimhood, El-Kurd asks friends and foes alike to look Palestinians in the eye, forgoing both deference and condemnation. How we see Palestine reveals how we see each other; how we see everything else. Masterfully combining candid testimony, history, and reportage, Perfect Victims presents a powerfully simple demand: dignity for the Palestinian.

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The General Theory Of Employment, Interest And Money

by John Maynard Keynes

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 The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money is a book by English economistJohn Maynard Keynes published in February 1936. It caused a profound shift in economic thought, giving macroeconomics a central place in economic theory and contributing much of its terminology – the "Keynesian Revolution". The book is divided into two parts. The first part, "The Pure Theory of Employment", sets out Keynes&#39;s theoretical framework for understanding the determination of employment levels. The second part, "The Applied Theory of Employment", applies this framework to the specific problems of the Great Depression. Keynes&#39;s key argument is that the level of employment is not determined by the supply of labor, as classical economists had argued, but by the demand for goods and services. If the demand for goods and services is insufficient, then there will be unemployment, even if there are willing workers available. Keynes argued that the government can play a role in stimulating aggregate demand through fiscal policy, such as increasing government spending or cutting taxes. He also argued that the central bank can play a role by increasing the money supply, which will lower interest rates and make it easier for businesses to invest and hire workers. The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money was a highly influential book, and its ideas have been incorporated into mainstream economic thinking. However, it has also been criticized by some economists, who argue that it is too simplistic and that it does not take into account all of the factors that affect employment levels. Despite these criticisms, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money remains one of the most important books in the history of economics. It has had a profound impact on economic policy, and its ideas continue to be debated and discussed by economists today. John Maynard Keynes was an English economist and philosopher whose ideas fundamentally changed the theory and practice of macroeconomics and the economic policies of governments. He was born in Cambridge, England, in 1883, and educated at Eton College and King&#39;s College, Cambridge. Keynes&#39;s early work focused on probability theory, but he later turned his attention to economics. In 1936, he published his magnum opus, The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, which revolutionized economic thinking.
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Davos Man - How The Billionaire Class Devoured Democracy

by Peter S. Goodman

1,99€ + 10% CARD

 Davos Man has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
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Making Sense Of Human Life - Murray Bowen’S Determined Effort Toward Family Systems Theory

by Catherine M. Rakow

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 Drawing from rich archival material, this book provides unprecedented access to the professional documents and historical context surrounding the lifeâ€™s work of Dr. Murray Bowen (1913-1990), medical doctor, psychiatrist, and pioneering researcher of Family Systems Theory.
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Social Work Practice With People With Dementia

by Peter Scourfield

54,31€ + 10% CARD

 Social Work Practice with People with Dementia critically discusses the cultural and discursive contexts in which social work with dementia takes place.
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Offensive Cyber Operations - Understanding Intangible Warfare

by Daniel Moore

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 Cyber-warfare is often discussed, but rarely truly seen. When does an intrusion turn into an attack, and what does that entail? How do nations fold offensive cyber operations into their strategies? Operations against networks mostly occur to collect intelligence, in peacetime. Understanding the lifecycle and complexity of targeting adversary networks is key to doing so effectively in conflict.Rather than discussing the spectre of cyber war, Daniel Moore seeks to observe the spectrum of cyber operations. By piecing together operational case studies, military strategy and technical analysis, he shows that modern cyber operations are neither altogether unique, nor entirely novel. Offensive cyber operations are the latest incarnation of intangible warfare-conflict waged through non-physical means, such as the information space or the electromagnetic spectrum.Not all offensive operations are created equal. Some are slow-paced, clandestine infiltrations requiring discipline and patience for a big payoff; others are short-lived attacks meant to create temporary tactical disruptions. This book first seeks to understand the possibilities, before turning to look at some of the most prolific actors: the United States, Russia, China and Iran. Each has their own unique take, advantages and challenges when attacking networks for effect.
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World For Sale - Money, Power And The Traders Who Barter The Earth’S Resources

by Jack Farchy e Javier Blas

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 ''Gripping'' Economist ''Jaw-dropping'' Sunday Times ''Riveting'' Financial Times ''Fascinating'' Reuters We are entering an age of energy crises and food shortages. This book reveals why. Meet the swashbuckling traders who supply the world with energy, food and metal. Their goal: To make billions by buying and selling raw materials - flogging Russian gas to Europe, Saudi oil to America and Congolese metals to Silicon Valley. Their methods: Whatever it takes - whether funnelling cash to Vladimir Putin''s sanction-stricken Kremlin, schmoozing Russian metal oligarchs after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or striking deals with the Libyan rebels at the height of the Arab Spring. These are the commodity traders. You''ve probably never heard of them. But, like it or not, you''re one of their customers. *Financial Times and Economist Book of the Year* *Shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award* ''Shows how much money and global influence is concentrated in the hands of a tiny group . . . Remarkable . . . As the authors roam from oilfield to wheatfield, they reveal information so staggering you almost gasp'' Sunday Times ''A globe-spanning corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double dealing . . . Changes how we see the world, often in horrifying ways'' Spectator ''A rich archive of ripping yarns . . . The high level narrative is gripping enough. But it is the details of what these freewheeling companies actually got up to that give the book a thriller-like quality'' Financial Times ''Some of the stories could be straight out of John le Carré. The difference is they''re true'' Andrew Neil
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Weapons Of Math Destruction - How Big Data Increases Inequality And Threatens Democracy

by Cathy O'Neil

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 ''A manual for the 21st-century citizen... accessible, refreshingly critical, relevant and urgent'' - Financial Times ''Fascinating and deeply disturbing'' - Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian Books of the Year In this New York Times bestseller, Cathy O''Neil, one of the first champions of algorithmic accountability, sounds an alarm on the mathematical models that pervade modern life -- and threaten to rip apart our social fabric. We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives - where we go to school, whether we get a loan, how much we pay for insurance - are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. And yet, as Cathy O''Neil reveals in this urgent and necessary book, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and incontestable, even when they''re wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination. Tracing the arc of a person''s life, O''Neil exposes the black box models that shape our future, both as individuals and as a society. These "weapons of math destruction" score teachers and students, sort CVs, grant or deny loans, evaluate workers, target voters, and monitor our health. O''Neil calls on modellers to take more responsibility for their algorithms and on policy makers to regulate their use. But in the end, it''s up to us to become more savvy about the models that govern our lives. This important book empowers us to ask the tough questions, uncover the truth, and demand change.
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New Media And Freedom Of Expression - Rethinking The Constitutional Foundations Of The Public Sphere

by Andr S Koltay

50,07€ + 10% CARD

 The principles of freedom of expression have been developed over centuries. How are they reserved and passed on? How can large internet gatekeepers be required to respect freedom of expression and to contribute actively to a diverse and plural marketplace of ideas? These are key issues for media regulation, and will remain so for the foreseeable decades. The book starts with the foundations of freedom of expression and freedom of the press, and then goes on to explore the general issues concerning the regulation of the internet as a specific medium. It then turns to analysing the legal issues relating to the three most important gatekeepers whose operations directly affect freedom of expression: ISPs, search engines and social media platforms. Finally it summarises the potential future regulatory and media policy directions. The book takes a comparative legal approach, focusing primarily on English and American regulations, case law and jurisprudential debates, but it also details the relevant international developments (Council of Europe, European Union) as well as the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights.
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Overcoming Binge Eating - The Proven Program To Learn Why You Binge And How You Can Stop

by Christopher G. Fairburn

19,86€ + 10% CARD

 <DIV>This trusted bestseller provides all the information needed to understand binge eating and bring it under control, whether you are working with a therapist or on your own. Clear, step-by-step guidelines show you how to: </DIV><ul><li> Overcome the urge to binge. </li><li> Gain control over what and when you eat. </li><li> Break free of strict dieting and other habits that may contribute to binges. </li><li> Establish stable, healthy eating patterns. </li><li> Improve your body image and reduce the risk of relapse. </li></ul><DIV> This fully updated second edition incorporates important advances in the understanding and treatment of eating disorders. It features expanded coverage of body image issues and enhanced strategies for achieving--and maintaining--a transformed relationship with food and your body. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Book of Merit. Included in the UK National Health Service Bibliotherapy Program. </DIV>
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