Rescaling the State: Devolution and the Geographies of Economic Governance (Goodwin Mark)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Governance (Levi-Faur David)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Governance presents an authoritative and accessible state-of-the-art analysis of the social science literature on governance. The volume presents the core concepts and knowledge that have evolved in the study of governance in different levels and arenas of politics and

The Geographies of Fashion: Consumption, Space, and Value (Crewe Louise)(Paperback)

Clothes are inherently geographical objects, yet few of us consider the social and economic significance of their journey from design to production to consumption. The Geographies of Fashion is the first in-depth study of fashion economies from a geographer's perspective, exploring the complex

The Impact of Covid-19 on Devolution: Recentralising the British State Beyond Brexit? (Morphet Janice)(Paperback)

Geographies of Postcolonialism: Spaces of Power and Representation (Sharp Joanne)(Paperback)

Geographies of Postcolonialism introduces the principal themes and theories relating to postcolonialism. Written from a geographical perspective, the text includes extended explanations of the cultural and material aspects of the subject. Exploring postcolonialism through the geographies of

Cameralism in Practice: State Administration and Economy in Early Modern Europe (Seppel Marten)(Paperback)

This book discusses the impact of cameralism on the practices of governance, early modern state-building and economy in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe. It argues that the cameralist conception of state and economy - a form of 'science' of government dedicated to reforming society while

Governance: A Very Short Introduction (Bevir Mark)(Paperback)

The word 'governance' is ubiquitous. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund make loans conditional on 'good governance.' Climate change and avian flu appear as issues of 'global governance.' The U.S. Forest Service calls for 'collaborative governance.' What accounts for the pervasive

Israel's Mediterranean Gas: Domestic Governance, Economic Impact, and Strategic Implications (Ashwarya Sujata)(Paperback)

This book examines the internal and external implications of Israel's natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean. The nation's changed status from being an importer of coal and oil to that of an exporter of natural gas has consequences not only for the energy sector but also for the

Rereading Marx in the Age of Digital Capitalism (Fuchs Christian)(Paperback)

The 'end of history' has not taken place. Ideological and economic crisis and the status quo of neoliberal capitalism since 2008 demand a renewed engagement with Marx. But if we are to effectively resist capitalism we must truly understand Marx: Marxism today must theorise how communication

Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States (Lind Michael)(Paperback)

A sweeping and original work of economic history by Michael Lind, one of America's leading intellectuals, Land of Promise recounts the epic story of America's rise to become the world's dominant economy. As ideological free marketers continue to square off against Keynesians in Congress and the

Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Belarus (Sergi Bruno S.)(Pevná vazba)

Since 1991, the eyes of the world have been on the economic growth and development of the states that formerly made up the Soviet Union. Looking at Belarus's industrial structure, economic growth, and economic prospects, this edited collection analyses why Belarus is considered ahead of many of its

Reconsidering Policy: Complexity, Governance and the State (Crowley Kate)(Paperback)

For nation-states, the contexts for developing and implementing policy have become more complex and demanding. Yet policy studies have not fully responded to the challenges and opportunities represented by these developments. Governance literature has drawn attention to a globalising and

Corporate Governance: Principles and Issues (Nordberg Donald)(Paperback)

Guiding the student through the principles and practices of contemporary corporate governance agenda, Corporate Governance provides coverage and discussion of the debates and considerations that define the discipline. This book offers a fresh look at the commonly accepted view of what constitutes

Geographies of Developing Areas: The Global South in a Changing World (Williams Glyn)(Paperback)

Geographies of Developing Areas is a thought provoking and accessible introductory text, presenting a fresh view of the Global South that challenges students' pre-conceptions and promotes lively debate. Rather than presenting the Global South as a set of problems, from rapid urbanization to

Business Statistics of the United States 2017 - Patterns of Economic Change(Pevná vazba)

Business Statistics of the United States is a comprehensive and practical collection of data from as early as 1890 that reflects the nation's economic performance. It provides over 80 years of annual, quarterly, and monthly data in industrial and demographic detail including key indicators such as:

Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic: The Deep State and the Unitary Executive (Skowronek Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

A powerful dissection of one of the fundamental problems in American governance today: the clash between presidents determined to redirect the nation through ever-tighter control of administration and an executive branch still organized to promote shared interests in steady hands, due deliberation,

The Process of Economic Development (Cypher James M.)(Paperback)

The fourth edition of The Process of Economic Development offers a thorough and up-to-date treatment of development economics. This landmark text will continue to be an invaluable resource for students, teachers and researchers in the fields of development economics and development studies. The new

Corporate Governance 4e: Principles, Policies, and Practices (Tricker Bob)(Paperback)

From the 'father of corporate governance' comes the new edition of this bestselling text, designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the frameworks that govern organizations. It offers comprehensive coverage of key principles combined with a strong practical focus through a clear

Carhullan Army (Hall Sarah (Author))(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize England is in a state of environmental and economic crisis. A woman known as 'Sister' leaves her oppressive marriage to join an isolated group of women in a remote northern farm at Carhullan, where she intends to become a rebel

Governance of Higher Education: Global Perspectives, Theories, and Practices (Austin Ian)(Paperback)

Governance of Higher Education explores the work of traditional and contemporary higher education scholarship worldwide, providing readers with an understanding of the assumptions, historical traditions, and paradigms that have shaped the scholarship on governance. Bringing together the vast and

The Urban Tree (Goodwin Duncan)(Pevná vazba)

There is a growing evidence base that documents the social, environmental and economic benefits that urban trees can deliver. Trees are, however, under threat today as never before due to competition for space imposed by development, other hard infrastructures, increased pressure on the

The Welsh Way: Essays on Neoliberalism and Devolution (Evans Daniel)(Paperback)

Neoliberalism has firmly taken hold in Wales. The 'clear red water' is darkening. The wounds of poverty, inequality, and disengagement, far from being healed, have worsened. Child poverty has reached epidemic levels: the worst in the UK. Educational attainment remains stubbornly low, particularly

The Clash of Economic Ideas (White Lawrence H.)(Paperback)

The Clash of Economic Ideas interweaves the economic history of the last hundred years with the history of economic doctrines to understand how contrasting economic ideas have originated and developed over time to take their present forms. It traces the connections running from historical events to

Geographies of Food: An Introduction (Kneafsey Moya)(Paperback)

What is the future of food in light of growing threats from the climate emergency and natural resource depletion as well as economic and social inequality? This textbook engages with this question, and considers the complex relationships between food, place, and space, providing students with an

In Their Place: The Imagined Geographies of Poverty (Crossley Stephen)(Paperback)

The alleged failings of low-income neighborhoods attracts a great deal of academic and political scrutiny and research. However, the realities of localized spaces--such as family home front doors, bedrooms, street corners, and local schools--have not received nearly as much attention. With In Their