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Handbook on Social Protection and Social Development in the Global South
Edited by Leila Patel, Sophie Plagerson, Isaac Chinyoka
This cutting-edge Handbook argues for social protection to be situated in a wider system of social welfare and development programmes for low- and middle-income countries. Focusing on the role of citizens and communities in enhancing hum... -
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Handbook of Teaching and Learning Social Research Methods
Edited by Melanie Nind
This comprehensive Handbook illustrates the wide range of approaches to teaching and learning social research methods in the classroom, online, in the field and in informal contexts. Bringing together contributors from varied disciplines... -
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Women’s Entrepreneurial Journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa
Michael Z. Ngoasong
This innovative book traces women’s entrepreneurial journeys in Sub-Saharan Africa, examining the linkages between entrepreneurship, gender and development context. With extensive case studies of women’s experiences across the enterprise... -
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Human Rights and Disasters
Silvia Venier
Human Rights and Disasters provides a comprehensive analysis of the positive obligations of States under human rights law and their potential to improve protection against disasters. Silvia Venier examines the practice of international a... -
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Rethinking Tourism and Development
Richard Sharpley, David J. Telfer
Rethinking Tourism and Development provides a critical analysis of the tourism industry's impact on development and the environment. While tourism contributes significantly to the global economy, it also generates environmental costs tha... -
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Research Handbook of Women’s Entrepreneurship and Value Creation
Edited by Shumaila Yousafzai, Colette Henry, Monique Boddington, Shandana Sheikh, Alain Fayolle
This Research Handbook highlights the importance of women as agents of change, acknowledging women entrepreneurs’ efforts and supporting their value-creation activities. With important implications for policymaking, contributing authors ...eBook:Find out more£35.20
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Handbook of Fragile States
Edited by David Carment, Yiagadeesen Samy
This timely Handbook examines the causes, costs and consequences of state fragility, advancing key debates in the field. Demonstrating the multidimensionality of fragility by applying diverse theories and methodologies, it provides new i... -
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Constitutional Crises and Regionalism
Vito Breda
This informative book analyses regional constitutional crises, where a large portion of residents no longer believe that the rule of law, as defined by central institutions, governs them. Laying out a framework for effective governance i... -
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Research Handbook on Transitional Justice
Edited by Cheryl Lawther, Luke Moffett
Providing a refreshing take on transitional justice, this second edition Research Handbook brings together an expanse of scholarly expertise to reconsider how societies deal with gross human rights violations, structural injustices and m... -
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Beyond ‘Ever Closer Union’
Jakov Bojović
With novel insights into the ambitions and objectives behind President Jean-Claude Juncker’s European Commission, this innovative book elucidates how the Commission has transcended the concept of ‘Ever Closer Union’ in its attempts to ad... -
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A Research Agenda for Economic Crime and Development
Edited by Barry Rider
This contemporary Research Agenda examines the threats to stability and sustainability presented by economically motivated crime and misconduct. Featuring contributions from distinguished experts in the field of criminal law and justice,... -
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Handbook of Food Security and Society
Edited by Martin Caraher, John Coveney, Mickey Chopra
Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have drawn the subject of food security firmly into the public eye. This timely Handbook examines and responds to this pertinent topic, offering calculated solutions to food ins...