Development economics & emerging economies
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Development economics & emerging economies
Hardback. Food insecurity can result from various events. While an adequate food supply is necessary, when food is abundant the entitlement to food is limited by endowments, the ability to trade, and potential transfers. This volume considers trends in economic growth, agricultural productivity growth, income and other policies that shape food security. Series: Frontiers of Economics and Globalization. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: KCM; RNFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785602153
- ISBN
- 9781785602153
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.85
€ 118.85
Paperback. The volume addresses how capitalism has been very effective in generating wealth and technological innovation, but has also been associated with social inequity and environmental damage. Its inherent flaws have been highlighted by the escalation of ecological problems arising from growth-oriented capitalism and various economic crises. Series: Research in Economic Anthropology. Num Pages: 350 pages. BIC Classification: 1MK; JHMC; KCA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785605154
- ISBN
- 9781785605154
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Condition: New
€ 58.43
€ 58.43
Paperback. This text charts development economics as it evolved from Adam Smith to "new" or endogenous growth theory. Thirlwall is critical of the latter and its predecessor neo-classical growth theory, & tries to put back demand as a driving force in growth theory. Num Pages: 128 pages, Ill.fig.tabs. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 143 x 220 x 9. Weight in Grams: 158.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843763383
- ISBN
- 9781843763383
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 32.34
€ 35.99
€ 32.34
Hardback. Proposes a dynamic new approach to the production of knowledge on Africa, one that is global, multiple and heterogeneous, elucidating this through both discursive theoretical chapters and case histories. Editor(s): Cooper, Brenda; Morrell, Robert. Num Pages: 232 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; HBJH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- James Currey
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847010957
- ISBN
- 9781847010957
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.16
€ 90.16
Hardback. After WWII, the United States of America proposed their way of life, based on an unlimited consumption of land, goods, and energy, as a model for the entire world. Nowadays, this expansionist model has reached its limits. This book provides a comprehensive study of the geographical basis of the American settlements, assuming that part of the U.S. Series: ISTE. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCM; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 524.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848211339
- ISBN
- 9781848211339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 172.67
€ 172.67
Hardcover. This volume explores the many geographies of the Mediterranean Basin, with chapters on the environment, geopolitics, economic development, trade, demography, migration, cities, tourism, landscapes, mountains and islands. Editor(s): King, Russell; Mas, Paolo de; Beck, Jan Mansvelt. Num Pages: 292 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: 1QSM; KCM; RGC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 20. Weight in Grams: 666.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898723899
- ISBN
- 9781898723899
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Condition: New
€ 127.08
€ 127.08
Hardcover. This text examines the impact of regionalism on trade and investment relations between Europe and Asia. The concept of regionalism applied in each zone is analyzed and contrasted and the role of foreign direct investment in deepening regionalism is identified. Editor(s): Fukasaku, Kilchiro; Kimura, Fukunari; Urata, Shujiro. Num Pages: 242 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; KCL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898723998
- ISBN
- 9781898723998
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.02
€ 126.02
Hardcover. Study conducted in Raina gram panchayat, Barddhaman District, West Bengal and Warwat Khanderao gram panchayat, Buldhana District, Maharashtra, India. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSF; JHBC; JPP; JPQB; KCM; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 167 x 29. Weight in Grams: 804.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Tulika Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789382381785
- ISBN
- 9789382381785
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 24.46
€ 33.99
€ 24.46
Hardback. Tourism and development are frequently mentioned together, yet the contribution of tourism to development in the Third World is controversial. This book provides an in depth study of Mexico's experience with the international tourism industry since the 1960s. Editor(s): Jafari, Jafar. Series: Tourism Social Science Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; 3JJP; GTF; KCM; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780080437156
- ISBN
- 9780080437156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.73
€ 175.73
Paperback. Drawing on the examples of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and transitional European economies, this volume proposes an alternative vision of institutional development with chapter-length applications to finance, state formation, and health care to provide a holistic, contextualized solution to the problems of developing nations. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 halftone, 2 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 476.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226214771
- ISBN
- 9780226214771
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.24
€ 41.99
€ 32.24
Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCM; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780226387642
- ISBN
- 9780226387642
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.34
€ 63.34
Hardback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: KCA; KCM; KCS; RGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231179782
- ISBN
- 9780231179782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.58€ 78.54
€ 102.58
€ 78.54
Hardback. Discusses developing markets for African entrepreneurs Num Pages: 268 pages, 1 graph. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFFS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253002662
- ISBN
- 9780253002662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.18
€ 86.18
Paperback. Discusses developing markets for African entrepreneurs Num Pages: 268 pages, 1 graph. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JFFS; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 268
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253005731
- ISBN
- 9780253005731
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 29.16
€ 31.99
€ 29.16
Paperback. Explores Africa's hostility toward modernity and how that hostility has impeded economic development and social and political transformation. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; JPA; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5055 x 3277 x 14. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012753
- ISBN
- 9780253012753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 27.12
€ 29.99
€ 27.12
Hardback. Num Pages: 266 pages, 15 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; HBJH; HBTQ; KCM; KNGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 16. Weight in Grams: 513.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253022776
- ISBN
- 9780253022776
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.34
€ 97.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 266 pages, 15 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; HBJH; HBTQ; KCM; KNGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 14. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253023070
- ISBN
- 9780253023070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.96
€ 38.99
€ 35.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 230 pages, 16 color illus., 5 tables. BIC Classification: JFCV; KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253026989
- ISBN
- 9780253026989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.33
€ 34.99
€ 31.33
Paperback. Examines the evolution of the ideas and practices of benevolence, chiefly in the context of British imperialism, from the late 18th century onwards. This book offers a study of benevolence that avoids simple moralistic judgments while exploring a range of ethical, political, social, and cultural issues linked with benevolent pursuits and policies. Editor(s): Gilbert, Helen; Tiffin, Chris. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLL; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253219602
- ISBN
- 9780253219602
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.96
€ 26.99
€ 24.96
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSE; HRCX7; JFSF; KCM; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268026110
- ISBN
- 9780268026110
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 42.42
€ 46.99
€ 42.42
Paperback. In less than two decades, Dubai has transformed itself from an obscure Gulf emirate into a global centre for business, tourism, and luxury living. It is a case study in light-speed urban development, hyperconsumerism, massive immigration, and vertiginous inequality. This work analyzes how and at what cost Dubai has achieved such success. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 1FBXU; HBJF; JPV; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300152173
- ISBN
- 9780300152173
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 17.70
€ 25.99
€ 17.70
Paperback. Containing many of the author's contributions to development economics, this book includes papers on resource allocation in non-wage systems, investment planning, shadow pricing, employment policy, and welfare economics, this text examines development economics in detail. Num Pages: 560 pages, 23 tables, 18 line illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 34. Weight in Grams: 681.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 560
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674765269
- ISBN
- 9780674765269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.06€ 46.65
€ 50.06
€ 46.65
Paperback. Challenges the notion that globalization encourages economic convergence. Analyzing the social, political, and economic conditions underpinning the rise of various organizational forms, this book shows that business groups, small enterprises, and foreign multinationals play different economic roles depending on a country's path to development. Num Pages: 304 pages, 6 line illus. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 1FPKS; 1KLSA; JFFS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 271 x 22. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691116334
- ISBN
- 9780691116334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 38.93
€ 53.99
€ 38.93
Paperback. Shows the impact of people's conduct, their cultural institutions, and the policies of their governments on economic progress. This book includes the process that transforms a subsistence economy into an exchange economy, the correlation between poverty and population density, and the alleged responsibility of the West for Third World poverty. Series: New Forum Books. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 257.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691117829
- ISBN
- 9780691117829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 27.01
€ 36.99
€ 27.01