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Global Production Networks and Rural Development
Edited by Bill Pritchard
‘This edited volume brings together a set of timely and much needed research contributions on the pattern, nature and dynamics of the exports of fresh fruit from Southeast Asian countries to China. A palette of detailed case studies join... -
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Internships, Employability and the Search for Decent Work Experience
Edited by Andrew Stewart, Rosemary Owens, Niall O'Higgins, Anne Hewitt
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Unlocking Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Edited by Iréne Bernhard, Urban Gråsjö, Charlie Karlsson
‘Innovation and entrepreneurship are key to economic development. But these factors are far more concentrated geographically than wealth or employment. Why is this the case? Unlocking Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides the... -
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Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture
Edited by Harvey S. James, Jr.
‘Chapters in the Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture emphasize the impact that industrial technology, trade policy and the growing influence of finance capital are having on the practice of farming, and on the social institution ... -
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Alternative Development Finance and Parallel Development Strategies in the Asia-Pacific
Jin Sheng
This insightful book examines the impact of two competing visions of Asian-Pacific economic growth paths and development governance. It discusses law, development and finance in the context of the Indo-Pacific Strategy versus the Belt an... -
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Capital Movements and Corporate Dominance in Latin America
Edited by Noemi Levy-Orlik, Jorge A. Bustamante-Torres, Louis-Philippe Rochon
‘Cross-border capital movements and the operations of corporations have major effects on the economic and social paths of developing and emerging economies. This wide-ranging collection of insightful essays brings us knowledge and unders... -
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Upgrading the Global Garment Industry
Edited by Mohammad B. Rana, Matthew M.C. Allen
This timely book focuses on the upgrading of firms within the global garment industry, examining how garment manufacturers and retailers in different countries internationalize, develop their capabilities and enhance their sustainability... -
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Beyond Shareholder Value
P. M. Vasudev
‘This new work by Professor P.M. Vasudev is a welcome addition to the largely economic literature on shareholder value. It considers the legal idea and its link with shareholder primacy and democratic legitimacy and compares it with stak... -
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Teaching Environmental Impact Assessment
Angus Morrison-Saunders, Jenny Pope
‘A comprehensive resource for EIA training that bridges the scholar-practitioner model. Morrison-Saunders and Pope establish sound principles for EIA teaching and present a rich collection of hands-on teaching and learning activities dra... -
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Advanced Introduction to Technology Policy
Albert N. Link, James A. Cunningham
‘Albert Link and James Cunningham provide a fresh perspective on the role of government in the now massive U.S. science and technology enterprise. The book is a thoughtful introduction to the scale and scope of U.S. technology policy tod... -
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Advanced Introduction to Urban Transport Planning
Kevin J. Krizek, David A. King
‘What a great book! Krizek and King bring the discipline of transport planning up-to-date with a keen eye on cities of the future. A holistic overview is provided, underpinned by social justice and accessibility thinking, considering all...