Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Hardback. In the mid-1990s, as many as one million North Koreans died in one of the worst famines of the twentieth century. This work presents and account of the famine to date, examining not only the origins and aftermath of the crisis but also the regime's response to outside aid and the effect of its policies on the country's economic future. Num Pages: 368 pages, 59 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; JFFC1; KCM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231140003
- ISBN
- 9780231140003
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.67€ 79.32
€ 102.67
€ 79.32
Hardcover. This work presents a study of the potential for a "sustainable economy" in Norway. It recounts the structure of a project and the results of the analysis, laying particular weight on the fact that a more sustainable economy is clearly possible without serious disruptions of consumption or welfare. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNN; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 647.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333715208
- ISBN
- 9780333715208
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.37
€ 129.37
Paperback / so. Num Pages: 148 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 195.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Deutscher Universitatsverlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783824461158
- ISBN
- 9783824461158
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.40
€ 60.40
Emerging Powers, Emerging Markets, Emerging Societies: Global Response...
Steen Fryba Christensen (Ed.)
Hardback. The rise of emerging or new powers has recently become one of the most researched areas in International Relations. While most studies focus on relations between traditional and emerging powers, this edited collection turns the focus 180 degrees and asks how countries outside these two power sets have reacted to the emerging new world order. Editor(s): Christensen, Steen Fryba; Li, Xing. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 495.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137561770
- ISBN
- 9781137561770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.94
€ 117.94
Hardback. This is the first book to examine the actual impact of physical and social engineering projects in more than fifty countries from a multidisciplinary perspective. Detailed maps and photographs illustrate the megaprojects themselves and the impacts they have. Editor(s): Brunn, Stanley D. Num Pages: 2266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RGB; RGC; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 4067.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 2266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048199198
- ISBN
- 9789048199198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 829.89
€ 829.89
Hardcover. Drawing on concepts in political economy, political ecology, justice theory, and critical development studies, the authors offer the first comprehensive, systematic exploration of the ways in which adaptation projects can produce unintended, undesirable results. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCN; KCP; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137496720
- ISBN
- 9781137496720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.36
€ 184.36
Hardback. Despite its utmost importance, the issue of industrial development has been largely neglected in the literature for the last few decades. The authors have conducted comparative case studies between Chinese and Japanese industries. Num Pages: 260 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230004832
- ISBN
- 9780230004832
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KJM; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349481002
- ISBN
- 9781349481002
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.16
€ 127.16
Cluster-Based Industrial Development: A Comparative Study of Asia and ...
Sonobe, Tetsushi, Otsuka, Keijiro
Hardcover. This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456. A Comparative Study of Asia and Africa. 280 pages, 77 black & white tables, 10 figures. This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer in supporting the upgrading of clusters. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCD; KCG; KCM; KCU. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 22. Weight: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230280182
- ISBN
- 9780230280182
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.72
€ 67.72
Hardcover. Development Corruption in South Africa examines governance matters with a focus on corruption. This rich empirical body on governance variables and governance performance is a welcome addition to South African government literature. Num Pages: 228 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JPZ; KCL; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 398.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137386953
- ISBN
- 9781137386953
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
Hardcover. The book brings together economic systems and development economics, offering theoretical foundations and empirical evidence. It examines competition, technology, governance, public goods, income transfers, transition, performance, convergence and displacement in a range of countries worldwide. Num Pages: 463 pages, 14 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 161 x 29. Weight in Grams: 828.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230223820
- ISBN
- 9780230223820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 131.57
€ 131.57
Paperback. Provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of change and class configuration in Iranian society. This is an examination of the effects of revolution, Islamic populism, protracted war, and economic crisis on the class nature of the workforce in Iran. Num Pages: 268 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBN; HBJF1; HBLW; JP; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815630944
- ISBN
- 9780815630944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.16
€ 35.16
Paperback. The term 'housing crisis' has recently been associated with rising foreclosure rates and tottering financial institutions, particularly in the US and Europe. However, in many emerging countries, the housing crisis is about urban poverty, unplanned settlements, overcrowded slums and homelessness. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCL; KCM; KCN; KCU; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 233
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349436774
- ISBN
- 9781349436774
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.50
€ 127.50
The Bankruptcy of Economics: Ecology, Economics and the Sustainability...
Smith, Joseph Wayne; Lyons, Graham; Sauer-Tho...
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 271.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349275717
- ISBN
- 9781349275717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Paperback. Editor(s): Smith, Gregory F.; Ross, Timothy D. Num Pages: 125 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 208.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 125
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781621009306
- ISBN
- 9781621009306
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.36€ 51.68
€ 72.36
€ 51.68
Hardback. Hans Singer has stimulated many of the ideas that have engaged the attention of the world for several decades. He has helped to form an understanding of the problems of developing countries, and what might be done to solve them. This collection brings together some of his key essays. Editor(s): Shaw, D.J. Num Pages: 258 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333711293
- ISBN
- 9780333711293
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.89
€ 128.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 533.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349216321
- ISBN
- 9781349216321
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 196.41
€ 196.41
Hardcover. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 265 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 286 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319389356
- ISBN
- 9783319389356
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.94
€ 129.94
Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; PDR; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853399046
- ISBN
- 9781853399046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.75
€ 111.75
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; KCM; PDR; UBJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Practical Action Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853399053
- ISBN
- 9781853399053
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 33.87
€ 33.99
€ 33.87