Catálogo de libros: Estudios del desarrollo

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  • From Reversal of Fortune to Economic Resurgence
    Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka / Oyebanke Abejirin
    This book examines Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, and five selected Asian countries in comparative development and sectoral perspectives. It employs quantitative and qualitative methods, including case studies and statistical/econometric methods, to analyze factors that separate the sample countries that made rapid economic progress in 'catching up...
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    49,96 €

  • State-Managed International Voluntary Service
    Yasunobu Okabe
    This open access book addresses two issues of state-managed international voluntary service (SMIVS)-its contributions and advantages/disadvantages-by the case study of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV). Until now, the literature has given little attention to SMIVS and Asian international voluntary service (IVS). Proposing the concept of SMIVS, this is the first book ...
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    78,06 €

  • Social Well-Being, Development, and Multiple Modernities in Asia
    This book presents an integrated international exploration of social well-being from a comparative standpoint: how it is framed, how it is perceived by the people, and how it is exploited by the state. It provides a genuine multicultural and multidimensional understanding of social well-being in an Asian context by showing the strength of comparative analysis. The idiosyncrasy ...
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    195,84 €

  • Die Wirksamkeit von Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
    Jörn Dosch / Pamina Becker
    Entwicklungszusammenarbeit ist seit jeher ein umstrittenes Thema. Welche Ansätze funktionieren, wo liegen die Probleme und an welchen Stellen ist gar ein gänzliches Scheitern feststellbar? Die Fragen sind vielfältig, gesicherte Erkenntnisse gibt es wenige. Dieses Buch trifft ein differenziertes Urteil über die Wirksamkeit von Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Die Analyse beruht auf d...
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    51,11 €

  • EQUITY IN COVID-19
    This Open Access edited volume presents twelve African case studies that systematically reconstruct, document and analyse how national governments and other stakeholders took equity into account in their initial policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.  At the onset of the pandemic, many African governments acted quickly to suppress the virus through various public health mea...
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    78,03 €

  • The Digital Ecosystem of Kenya
    Carolin Stötzel
    The impact of the digital transformation on countries’ sustainable development is increasinglydiscussed in both theory and practice. This multidisciplinary book analyzes the implications ofdigital technologies and services for governance structures and government action, particularly inKenya. Using the emerging concept of digital ecosystems, it uniquely combines digitaldevelopm...
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    154,96 €

  • BRICS and Climate Change
    This book delves into the intricate interplay between climate change and the dynamic shifts in global power structures, focusing on the expanded BRICS. Offering a distinctive vantage point by encapsulating the evolving dynamics of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, the book through this unique perspective, sheds light on the nuanced relationship between environment...
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    166,93 €

  • The Amazon in Times of War
    Marcos Colón
    The Amazon in Times of War presents both direct and indirect evidence showcasing the deliberate state policies behind the violence and devastation inflicted upon the Brazilian Amazon and its inhabitants. The collection features firsthand accounts detailing not just physical assaults, but also economic and institutional harm. ...
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    52,67 €

  • The Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Development in Africa
    This edited volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly within the context of sustainable development in Africa. The book explores the multifaceted consequences of the war, drawing attention to its socioeconomic, environmental, and political implications. It also emphasizes the significance of sustainable devel...
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    205,85 €

  • Interdisciplinary Advances in Sustainable Development III
    This book embodies a forward-thinking initiative to advance scientific research on sustainable development; it integrates various fields, including environmental science, urban planning, civil engineering, economics, law, and social policy. By blending theoretical concepts with practical applications, it offers a multifaceted perspective on the subject, ensuring that readers ac...
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    262,80 €

  • Laos
    AVERY B. HODGES
    Nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos is an enchanting destination waiting to be discovered by the discerning traveler. With its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm, welcoming people, Laos offers a unique blend of experiences that captivate the soul and ignite the spirit of adventure.From the serene flow of the Mekong River to the breathtaking beauty of...
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    22,36 €

  • Understanding Women’s Empowerment in South Asia
    This book unravels the juggernaut of academic and civil society perspectives and issues relating to women’s empowerment. Drawing upon contributions from serving and retired academics with substantial experience of NGO-run women’s care and justice activities, it seeks to generate new ideas and insights on the problematic of a knowledge enterprise involving several hugely intract...
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    242,98 €

  • Environmental and Ecological Sustainability Through Indigenous Traditions
    Binay Kumar Pattnaik
    This book explores the environmental and ecological wisdom inherent in some of the indigenous traditions of traditional communities from developing societies like, Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It throws light on how these discrete and unrecognized traditions have enabled communities to live in harmony with nature for ages. Despite the best efforts ...
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    159,70 €

  • Routledge Handbook of Gender, Culture, and Development in India
    In this handbook, Lekha, Kumar M. and their team of contributors embark on a transformative exploration of ’Intersectionality’ in the Indian context, where gender, culture, and development intersect to shape the destinies of diverse groups. ...
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    361,66 €

  • Routledge Handbook of Arts and Global Development
    This handbook brings together a team of leading international experts in arts and global development to showcase effective practice, and explore how this vibrant interdisciplinary field has developed. An essential resource for any researcher, student or practitioner wishing to understand the role of the arts in global development. ...
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    361,21 €

  • Student Migration from Eastern to Western Europe
    Mette Ginnerskov-Dahlberg
    This book explores European student mobility from the perspective of Eastern European students moving to Western Europe for study. It will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of migration and mobility studies, as well as human geography, sociology, higher education, area studies and anthropology. ...
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    73,46 €

  • Non-State Actors and Sustainable Development in Brazil
    Eduardo Gonçalves Gresse
    This book investigates how non-state actors have become key drivers of the diffusion of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Brazil. It will be of interest to academics in the field of Sustainable Development, Latin America Studies and Environmental Politics. ...
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    73,14 €

  • Migration and Populism in Bulgaria
    Evelina Staykova / Ildiko Otova
    Focusing on Bulgaria, this book addresses the key issues of migration and populism, which have grown to become dominant topics of debate within Europe and across the world over the last decade. ...
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    35,86 €

  • Development-Induced Displacement and Resettlement in Vietnam
    This book explores the complex legal, cultural, economic and human rights issues associated with development-induced displacement and resettlement in Vietnam. It presents new paradigms and practises that place affected households at the centre of project planning and implementation to fully address the needs of the most vulnerable. ...
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    72,99 €

  • Social Innovations in Post-Soviet Countries
    Bakhrom Radjabov
    This book evaluates the evolution of social innovation in post-Soviet Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Caucasus. Covering the period 2012-2020 and a broad range of countries, it provides an impressively broad-ranging critical analysis of post-Soviet social innovation. ...
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    73,42 €

  • Illicit Medicines in the Global South
    Mathieu Quet
    This book investigates pharmaceutical regulation and the public health issue of fake or illicit medicines in developing countries. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in India, Kenya and Europe, it analyses the evolution of pharmaceutical capitalism, showing how the entanglement of market and health interests has shaped global regulation. ...
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    73,46 €

  • Socioeconomic Shocks and Africa’s Development Agenda
    This book investigates how African countries respond to socioeconomic shocks, drawing out lessons to help inform future policy and development efforts. It will be of interest to policy makers and development agencies, as well as to researchers of global development, politics, economics, business, and African studies. ...
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    72,86 €

  • Sustainable Development in Post-Pandemic Africa
    With both domestic and external financing expected to dry up in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, this book argues that there is a need for fresh ideas and new strategies for achieving sustainable development in Africa. It adopts a sectoral approach and examines the real economy impacts of new growth drivers. ...
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    73,15 €

  • The Zimbabwean Crisis after Mugabe
    This book examines the ways in which political discourses of crisis and ’newness’ are (re)produced, circulated, naturalised, received and contested in Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe. It will be of interest to scholars of African Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Language/Discourse Studies, African politics and culture. ...
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    73,02 €

  • Child Rights and Displacement in East Africa
    Cherie C. Enns / Willibard J. Kombe
    Focusing on the intersection of spatial justice, child rights, and planning policy, this book investigates the challenges of resettlement in East Africa. It will be of interest to planning and development professionals, and researchers across the fields of children’s rights and Development Studies. ...
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    73,49 €

  • European Union Communities of Practice
    Maren Hofius
    This book provides a practice-based analysis of European Union (EU) diplomacy and community-building. It will be of interest to researchers of European studies, as well as to those working on global cooperation and international relations more broadly. ...
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    73,46 €

  • Social Protection, Pastoralism and Resilience in Ethiopia
    This book investigates the role of social protection amongst African pastoral and agro-pastoral communities, with a particular focus on Ethiopia. It demonstrates the value of indigenous knowledge systems and local institutions in contributing to the design of more effective safety net programmes and disaster responses. ...
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    73,12 €

  • The Rise of Small-Scale Development Organisations
    This edited volume discusses the rise, positioning and role of small-scale, voluntary development organisations in the Global North. ...
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    73,41 €

  • Banking and Microfinance Institution Partnerships
    Don Chandima Padmaperuma
    This book examines partnerships between commercial banks and microfinance institutions (MFIs). It demonstrates that when set up properly, these partnerships have the potential to develop and enhance the financial inclusion agenda, and further support sustainable development. ...
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    73,26 €

  • Migration and the Transfer of Informal Human Capital
    Agata Jastrzebowska / Izabela Grabowska
    This book explores the intangible human capital which international migrants bring with them and develop further when working and living abroad, drawing on case studies and original data from Mexico-USA and Central Europe.  ...
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    35,83 €


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