Development economics and emerging economies Books

This book focuses on the often intertwined industries of coffee and tea, using accounts of single producer communities to highlight the transformation from plantation-style colonial agriculture towards systems that now claim to produce social and...

This book examines a large-scale land acquisition project for rice production in Ghana's Volta Region, which has been purported by some as a social and ecological showcase with the company entering a 'community-private partnership' with affected...

Evaluation is increasingly important for finding sustainable solutions for the people and the planet, based on a systematic analysis of what works, for whom, and under what circumstances, and to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable...

Social enterprises of all forms drive inclusive growth by creating social and economic networks, and a stable ecosystem, that enable societies to grow and prosper. This book presents a collection of ten case studies that demonstrate the important role...

This is the decade for climate action. Internal and external stakeholders demand action. How we choose to act in the next ten years will determine our foreseeable future.Businesses hold a critical role for climate futures. The need for businesses to...

Development ethics is a growing discipline that deals both academically and practically with the moral assessment of the ends, means, and processes of development. The essays in this collection honor and build on the pioneering work of Denis Goulet...

Das Buch ""Das Projekt einer Fusion der Schweizerischen Centralbahn und der Schweizerischen Nordostbahn (1893)"" von Julius Frey besch�����ftigt sich mit dem Vorhaben einer Fusion zweier wichtiger Eisenbahnunternehmen in der Schweiz. Im Jahr 1893 wurde...

Das Buch ""Das Landwirtschaftliche Genossenschaftswesen In Frankreich: Unter Besonderer Berucksichtigung Der Landwirtschaftlichen Syndikate"" wurde 1899 von Thaddaus Kudelka ver������ffentlicht. Es behandelt das Genossenschaftswesen in der...

Das Buch ""Das Grosse Sterben In Deutschland In Den Jahren 1348 Bis 1351"" wurde 1884 von Karl Lechner ver������ffentlicht. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit der Pestepidemie, die in den Jahren 1348 bis 1351 in Deutschland w�����tete und als ""Schwarzer Tod""...

Taking a unique comparative approach to the respective development paths of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), this book shows that people and governments in all three countries are faced with similar challenges of heightened insecurity, caused by...

Japan has been one of the most important international sponsors of human security, yet the concept has hitherto not been considered relevant to the Japanese domestic context. This book applies the human security approach to the specific case of the...

In this book, Dr. Jun Zhang rebuts the widely-held view that Chinese economic growth is unsustainable due to low consumption and a reliance on exports and enormous fixed-asset investments. Though many believe this "structural imbalance" of the Chinese...

Texas' economic growth has consistently outpaced that of the United States as a whole over the past quarter century. What accounts for the state's economic success? And does it come at a price to be paid in the future? Ten-Gallon Economy features new...

The launch of the ASEAN Economic Community raises key issues: the deepening of regional trade and the associated problem of exchange rate management. This volume questions the capacity of a shallow institution to deal with complex impacts on employment...

Development cooperation is a comparatively new concept in international relations. The aims of and motives for development cooperation have since changed significantly. Besides pursuing short- and longer-term objectives in their own economic, foreign...

This volume confronts the idea of universal science from the perspective of area studies, offering fruitful debate between Southeast Asian Studies and variegated disciplinary vantage points. It provides a platform for dialogue and constructive friction...

Stock market integration between developing and emerging markets has numerous benefits for creating a global - yet stable - world economy. It increases competition and the efficiency of local markets, in turn reducing price volatility and the cost of...

This edited collection examines the ways in which football in Africa is intimately bound up with deeper social, cultural and political currents, using the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as a lens for this analysis. Drawing from a wide range of...

Does globalization benefit the growth of indigenous firms in developing countries? Existing research has recognized that growth depends on technology diffusion from developed to developing countries through international economic activities such as trade...

The brutal rape of a young woman on a bus in Delhi in 2012 lit a spark of outrage across the world. Young women marched in protest, urging recognition of the rights of women and greater gender equality. This book emerges in response to the young woman's...

The Islamic financial industry is growing rapidly. There are a number of foundational elements that are still developing, with macroeconomic policy goals and instruments, and policy formulation in the public sector at the forefront.Challenges in Econom

What, if any, are the demands of global distributive justice? How, if at all, does global distributive justice affect our understanding of social development and the moral justifiability of international development policies? Global Justice and...

New technologies may have transformed human societies, but not much has been written on how they are impacting people in Africa and other developing regions, in terms of how they use technology to enhance their socioeconomic conditions in everyday life...

Long before Rachel Carson's fight against pesticides placed female environmental activists in the national spotlight, women were involved in American environmentalism. In Women and Nature: Saving the "Wild" West, Glenda Riley calls for a reappraisal of...

After decades of effortless growth and prosperity, America's postsecondary institutions of education have come under increasing financial stress and waning public support. In part, this stress reflects a slowdown in the real...

This book is about urban terror - its meaning, its ramifications, and its impact on city life. Written by a well-known expert in the field, "Cities in a Time of Terror" draws on data from more than a thousand cities across the globe and traces the...

Food and the global agricultural system has become one of the defining public concerns of the twenty-first century. Ecological disorder and inequity is at the heart of our food system. This thoughtful and confronting book tells the story of how the...

How do parents and children care for each other when they are separated because of migration? The way in which transnational families maintain long-distance relationships has been revolutionised by the emergence of new media such as email, instant...

China is one of the fastest developing emerging economies in the world today. The country has a huge influence on a global level, both politically and economically. Despite this, very few books cover both the full range of management functions, and the...

This book critiques modern museologies and curatorial practices that have been complicit in emerging existential crises. It confidently presents novel, more-than-human curatorial visions, methods, frameworks, policies, and museologies radically...

This collection looks at the growing rapprochement between contemporary theory and early modern English literarycultural studies. With sections on posthumanism and cognitive science, political theology, and rematerialism and performance, the essays...

This book investigates issues related to health inequality with a particular interest on developing countries. It provides rigorous empirical work on both trends and causal factors behind health inequality, analyzes the implications of health...

Six years ago, the World Bank created the Inspection Panel, an independent mechanism to respond to claims by those whom the Bank intends to help the most, inhabitants of developing countries, if they believe they are being adversely affected by projects...

In the heart of the Himalayas lies a land of profound beauty and complex challenges. 'Reimagining Our Mountains' is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delves into the unique socio-economic and cultural tapestry of Sikkim, Kalimpong, and...

This book is a comprehensive guide to Permaculture and sustainable living, covering a wide range of topics from the basics of Permaculture principles and ethics to advanced techniques for designing and implementing regenerative ecosystems.The book is...

Scientific Study from the year 2018 in the subject Nature Protection, Landscape Conservation, University of Buea (Geography), language: English, abstract: This report presents the outcome of a ten-day mission carried out in 2009 with the goal to prepare...

Smith contends that there is no possible solution to our global ecological crisis within the framework of any conceivable capitalism. The only alternative to market-driven planetary collapse is to transition to a largely planned, mostly publicly-owned...

At a critical point in human history, this book presents proven ways to gain the skills needed to develop sustainable IT practices and set yourself apart as a progressive technology leaderKey FeaturesExecute a sustainable IT strategy with proven methods...

Describes sustainable development along with its challenges and advantages. Looks at sustainability in the interrelationship of business, manufacturing, finance, etc. Explores sustainable finance, role of digitization and AL in sustainability, importance...