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Development economics & emerging economies

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
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.64

Paperback. Argues that the celebrated Indian IT industry is in fact a substantial obstacle to a broader-based, more egalitarian form of development in India. Series: IIPPE. Num Pages: 184 pages, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KCM; KCP; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 134 x 213 x 9. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745332659
ISBN
9780745332659
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 29.73

paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 151. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Fernwood Publishing Co., Ltd. United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780850366853
ISBN
9780850366853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.37

Paperback. Doing Development Research is a comprehensive introduction to research in development studies, that provides thorough training for anyone carrying out research in developing countries. It brings together experts with extensive experience of overseas research, presenting an interdisciplinary guide to the core methodologies. Editor(s): Desai, Vandana; Potter, Robert B. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS; GTF; KCM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781412902854
ISBN
9781412902854
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.14

Hardback. Editor(s): Piot, Charles. Num Pages: 232 pages, 33 photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFDT; GTF; JHMC; JKSN1; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822361763
ISBN
9780822361763
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 110.83

Paperback. Using an economic toolkit, Doing Bad by Doing Good explains why humanitarian efforts that intend to alleviate human suffering fail to succeed, and often cause more harm than good. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSR; KCL; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 363.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804772280
ISBN
9780804772280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.25

Paperback. Gathers together the cutting edge of new research on FDI and host country economic performance and presents the most sophisticated critiques of current and past inquiries. This volume probes the limits of what can be determined from available evidence and from innovative investigative techniques. Editor(s): Moran, Theodore H.; Graham, Edward M.; Blomstrom, Magnus. Num Pages: 440 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; KCM; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 23. Weight in Grams: 600.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881323818
ISBN
9780881323818
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.98

Paperback. Provided for over 60 years, and expanding more rapidly today than it has for a generation, foreign aid is now a $100bn business. But does it work? Indeed, is it needed at all? In this first-ever, overall assessment of aid, Roger Riddell provides a rigorous but highly readable account of aid, warts and all. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; JPS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 26. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199544462
ISBN
9780199544462
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.17

Paperback. This is a study of the effectiveness of aid that the North provides to help the economic development of the South. The author aims to range over the whole area of Western aid, and present the facts of what has and what has not been achieved. This text, and its data, have been fully revised. Series: Library of Political Economy. Num Pages: 334 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR; KCM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
334
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Edition
2nd Edition
SKU
KLJ0006531
ISBN
9780198773863
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Leading scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds and regions use area-specific case studies to critically assess the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) project and its impact. Editor(s): Besada, Hany; McMillan Polonenko, Leah; Agarwal, Manmohan. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1QFG; GTF; JFFA; KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447335702
ISBN
9781447335702
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 111.50

Paperback. Series: Cornell Studies in Money. Num Pages: 240 pages, 6 tables, 13 charts, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781501703102
ISBN
9781501703102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 31.94

Hardback. Series: Cornell Studies in Money. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6 tables, 13 charts, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; KCM; KCP; KFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781501702525
ISBN
9781501702525
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.86

hardcover. Reports on an interdisciplinary research project on natural resource management in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The book discusses how local people and the environment have engaged each other to create contemporary Andean landscapes. It will interest sociologists, anthropologists, economists and sustainability scientists. Editor(s): Rhoades, Robert E. Num Pages: 352 pages, 4 colour plates. BIC Classification: JFS; KCM; KNAC; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 180 x 251 x 23. Weight in Grams: 932.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851999494
ISBN
9780851999494
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.28

Paperback. Within the last 50 years, developing countries have made health and educational advances that took two centuries in the industrialized countries. This book presents retrospective studies of ten developing countries whose achievement has been comparatively fast and widespread. Editor(s): Mehrotra, Santosh; Jolly, Richard. Num Pages: 512 pages, line figures, tables. BIC Classification: 1QFG; 3JJP; GTF; JPQB; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 712. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0012331
ISBN
9780198296577
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. In this invaluable introduction to the major post--Second World War theories of Third World development, Peter Preston takes as his focus the strategies used to analyze change in the Third World and examines the ways in which different conceptions of the nature of change have led to different lines of policy advice. Num Pages: 384 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJP; GTF; JFCX; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631195559
ISBN
9780631195559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.52

Hardback. This text looks at the major post-World War II theories of Third World development. The treatment of the various theories focuses on the strategies used to analyze change in the Third World and the ways in which different conceptions of the nature of change led to different lines of policy advice. Num Pages: 384 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 3JJP; GTF; JFCX; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 248 x 176 x 29. Weight in Grams: 834.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631195542
ISBN
9780631195542
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 158.78

Hardback. This book examines the characteristics of the Chinese economic development model and its reception in Africa and Latin America. It also investigates the current competition over governance models in the Muslim world and asks which model or models will guide development in Muslim countries. Series: Exploring Muslim Contexts. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 23. Weight in Grams: 974.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748639687
ISBN
9780748639687
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.41
€ 113.90

Hardback. Editor(s): Roy, Kartik C.; Kar, Sandip. Num Pages: 275 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 261 x 26. Weight in Grams: 682.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
275
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781621006992
ISBN
9781621006992
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 241.55
€ 164.15

Hardback. Num Pages: 792 pages, 62 line illus. 1 table. BIC Classification: KCB; KCM; KCX; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 193 x 264 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1536.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Fourth
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691165394
ISBN
9780691165394
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.94
€ 83.22

Hardback. This important book looks beyond the Millennium Development Goals to highlight 12 major public policy conversations about the continent post-2015, arguing that Africa as a continent must work on developing a society that is socially, economically and politically inclusive. Editor(s): Kararach, George; Besada, Henry; Shaw, Timothy. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447328537
ISBN
9781447328537
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.54

Paperback. This title begins from the standpoint that new thinking is needed if South Africa is to generate sustainable economic growth, provide employment and decent work and promote rural development. Series: Understanding the ANC Today Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 306. Series: Understanding the ANC Today Series. 224 pages. This title begins from the standpoint that new thinking is needed if South Africa is to generate sustainable economic growth, provide employment and decent work and promote rural development. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: KCG; KCM. Dimension: 201 x 136 x 15. Weight: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd South Africa
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770099661
ISBN
9781770099661
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.42

Paperback. Development Economics: Theory Empirical Research and Policy Analysis by Julie Schaffner offers a means to think about development and policy in a way that is disciplined by economic theory and informed by empirical research. The main goal of this text is to get readers to think rigorously using tools of economic analysis. Num Pages: 688 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 204 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1190.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
688
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470599396
ISBN
9780470599396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 220.27

Hardcover. Editor(s): Rocha, Gustavo T. Num Pages: 266 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 24. Weight in Grams: 812.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9781604561722
ISBN
9781604561722
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 236.81
€ 161.37

Hardcover. Aimed at the upper-level undergraduate, and at graduate courses on marketing for economic development and international trade, this analytical text contains comprehensive citations of recent literature, and has numerous Japanese examples which provide a global distinction. Num Pages: 500 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 186 x 259 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Basil Blackwell Inc, US United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
500
Condition
New
SKU
V9781557867063
ISBN
9781557867063
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 118.27

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