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hardcover. Using original research from Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book reviews the restructuring of the global agri-food industry and the dramatic rise of global retail chains in developing and transition countries. It also examines the impact of these changes on local producers, particularly poor farmers. Editor(s): Swinnen, J. F. M. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFS; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 894.
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Publication date
2007
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781845931858
ISBN
9781845931858
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 132.22

Paperback. Providing an inside look at the cultural assumptions and business practices of television merchants, this book argues that the market in television programs responds principally to institutional needs, rather than to the wishes of the viewing public or the skills of television's creative artists. Series: International Screen Industries. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 157 x 233 x 12. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844571048
ISBN
9781844571048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 38.10

Paperback. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. It portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, in the context of their role in the developing economy. Translator(s): Clarke, Andrew. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNSP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1010. 480 pages, Illustrations. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. It portrays the impacts of theme parks as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, in the context of their role in the developing economy. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. BIC Classification: KNSP. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 23. Weight: 1056. Translator(s): Clarke, Andrew.
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
First
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845932084
ISBN
9781845932084
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.55

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: KNXB2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801478628
ISBN
9780801478628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.21

Hardback. The book explains what have we learned regarding UA in one part of the world that may be applicable elsewhere. It also examines, quite fundamentally, why do people farm in the city and how can UA contribute to more sustainable cities in both the GN and GS? Num Pages: 251 pages. BIC Classification: JFSG; KNAC; RNF; TVF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172. .
Publisher
CABI Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780647326
ISBN
9781780647326
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.28

Paperback. Gathered here are the best of John O'Farrell's newspaper columns for "The Guardian" and "The Independent". Among many things, he claims that with the election of George W. Bush, the global village has finally got its own global village idiot. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DNF; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 238. 8vo good copy
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Black Swan London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KEX0261349
ISBN
9780552999649
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. How will global warming affect developing countries, which rely heavily on agriculture as a source of economic growth? This title asserts that developing countries have more at risk, such as their production capacity, than industrial countries as global warming worsens. It examines 2071-2100 to forecast the effects of global warming. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 3JM; KCJ; KNAC; RNPG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 168 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Peterson Institute for International Economics
Condition
New
SKU
V9780881324037
ISBN
9780881324037
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.68

Hardcover. Presenting applied research in wine tourism from Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, this book reviews the management and marketing strategies. It highlights the lessons learnt for wine and tourism industries and concludes by examining the future of the wine tourism industry. Editor(s): Carlsen, Jack; Charters, Stephen. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBS; KNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 818. Research, Management and Marketing. 304 pages, illustrations. Editor(s): Carlsen, Jack; Charters, Stephen. Presenting applied research in wine tourism from Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, this book reviews the management and marketing strategies. It highlights the lessons learnt for wine and tourism industries and concludes by examining the future of the wine tourism industry. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JHBS; KNSG. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 21. Weight: 818.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
CABI
Edition
First
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845931704
ISBN
9781845931704
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 116.86

Hardcover. Num Pages: 474 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFFS; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 28. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
New Dawn Press United States
Number of pages
474
Condition
New
SKU
V9781932705645
ISBN
9781932705645
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.79

Paperback. A debate about globalization of R&D and technology markets. The first part formulates policy perspectives, the second presents the trends, issues and policy implications of technological globalization, and the third part looks at international R&D strategies and the promotion of competence centres. Editor(s): Meyer-Krahmer, Frieder. Series: Technology, Innovation and Policy (ISI). Num Pages: 182 pages, 43 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KJK; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
Number of pages
182
Condition
New
SKU
V9783790811759
ISBN
9783790811759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.67

Hardcover. The telecommunications industry is being transformed by contradictory forces: on the one hand, the trend toward global expansion by carriers, and on the other hand, fragmentation and entry in local communications. This volume discusses the complexities of the bi-polar forces and maps out the policy issues which need to be addressed. Editor(s): Noam, Eli M.; Wolfson, A.J. Num Pages: 432 pages, index. BIC Classification: KNTT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 30. Weight in Grams: 922. 432 pages, index. Editor(s): Noam, Eli M.; Wolfson, A.J. The telecommunications industry is being transformed by contradictory forces: on the one hand, the trend toward global expansion by carriers, and on the other hand, fragmentation and entry in local communications. This volume discusses the complexities of the bi-polar forces and maps out the policy issues which need to be addressed. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KNTT. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 30. Weight: 922.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
North Holland
Condition
New
SKU
V9780444823823
ISBN
9780444823823
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.71

Paperback. In this book Rajneesh Narula examines the interdependence of globalization and technological innovation at two levels: first, between locations, by examining the role of cross--border initiatives in the innovation process; second, between corporate entities, by studying the dynamics of inter--firm R&D collaboration. Num Pages: 260 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN; PDK; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390.
Publisher
Polity Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745624570
ISBN
9780745624570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.08

paperback. The objective of this book is to review the impact of globalization on a number of issues. Key issues highlighted include: the high risk or producing traditional commodity crops for export; and the removal of many non-tariff trade barriers, which threaten the livelihoods of many farmers. Editor(s): Bigman, David. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFS; KCM; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 794.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cabi United Kingdom
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851995755
ISBN
9780851995755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 117.76

Hardcover. Explores capital mobility under globalization by studying some of its salient consequences in agriculture and food in North and South America. This title probes the manner in which capital mobility alters the organization of the temporal and spatial dimensions that characterize the reproduction of capital. Editor(s): Bonanno, Alessandro; Cavalcanti, Josefa Salete Barbosa. Series Editor(s): Marsden, Terry. Series: Research in Rural Sociology & Development. Num Pages: 250 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1K; JFFS; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857243171
ISBN
9780857243171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.52

Hardback. A collection of papers drawn from the conference held at the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies in June 1997. It seeks to explore many of the key issues surrounding the debate over the impact of globalization and technological change on labor markets in Europe and the United States. Editor(s): Black, Stanley W. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1KBB; KCF; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
327
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792383185
ISBN
9780792383185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 193.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 line drawings, 15 tables. BIC Classification: JFC; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231147194
ISBN
9780231147194
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.32

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 5 line drawings, 15 tables. BIC Classification: AB; JFC; KNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231147187
ISBN
9780231147187
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 109.35
€ 82.56

Paperback.
Publisher
Fonthill Media Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781552599
ISBN
9781781552599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 30 pages. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 2. Weight in Grams: 92.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University Press of Southern Denmark
Condition
New
SKU
V9788793119154
ISBN
9788793119154
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.99
€ 7.72

Hardcover. Starting career as a cub reporter for the "Providence Journal-Bulletin", the author joined the "New York Times" as a copy editor, eventually serving as the "Times" news editor for the Washington bureau. This title presents his personal and professional experiences with some of the most powerful stories of the era. Num Pages: 272 pages, 22 black-&-white illustrations, notes, index. BIC Classification: BM; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815609148
ISBN
9780815609148
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.18

Paperback. The definitive history of the epic struggle for economic justice that became Martin Luther King Jr.'s last crusade. Num Pages: 640 pages, 16 pages of illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSN; 3JJPK; JFSL3; JPVH; KNXB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 590.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
640
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393330533
ISBN
9780393330533
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.40

Hardback. In Going Live, veteran journalist Philip Seib warns of the dangers of trivialized news and sloppy ethics in this "new news" age. Whether you love or hate the news media, this is an indispensable look at where journalism is heading-and how we can sort out what's important and accurate in the news we get in an ever-faster moving stream. Num Pages: 216 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742509009
ISBN
9780742509009
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 31.19

Paperback. In Going Live, veteran journalist Philip Seib warns of the dangers of trivialized news and sloppy ethics in this 'new news' age. Whether you love or hate the news media, this is an indispensable look at where journalism is heading-and how we can sort out what's important and accurate in the news we get in an ever-faster moving stream. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 228 x 150 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742509016
ISBN
9780742509016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.78

Examines what is going on in the organic sector, socially and politically. Debunking a number of apparently common-sense beliefs related to the organic industry, this book attempts to contribute to the development of more sustainable food systems by articulating what it takes to get people involved in organics at each stage of the food chain. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 620. Mobilising Networks for Environmentally Responsible Food Production. 256 pages, Illustrations. Examines what is going on in the organic sector, socially and politically. Debunking a number of apparently common-sense beliefs related to the organic industry, this book attempts to contribute to the development of more sustainable food systems by articulating what it takes to get people involved in organics at each stage of the food chain. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KNAC; TVG. Dimension: 241 x 152 x 21. Weight: 620.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845931322
ISBN
9781845931322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 183.69

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