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Global Ideas, Local Adaptations
Taru Salmenkari
Exploring the boundaries, fringes, and inner workings of civil society, Taru Salmenkari investigates local forms of political agency in China in light of the globalization of political values, practices, and institutions. She provides a ... -
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Research Agenda for Social Capital in Economic Development
Edited by İbrahim S. Akçomak, Jesús Peiró-Palomino
This innovative Research Agenda investigates the complex relationship between social capital and economic development. Expert authors review existing research alongside recent trends, emphasizing the nuanced, context-specific effects of ... -
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From Microfinance to Middle Class?
Tonia Warnecke
This thought-provoking book is a major examination of female entrepreneurship in China and India. It discusses gender inequalities, explores to what extent socio-economic factors determine access to entrepreneurial opportunities, and use... -
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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 th...eBook:Find out more£23.96
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Implementing Transboundary Water Agreements
Alistair S. Rieu-Clarke
Interdisciplinary and international in scope, this detailed book examines the types of compliance and implementation mechanisms that can support transboundary water cooperation. By drawing upon a range of theoretical accounts, case studi... -
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Migrant and Refugee Access to Health Systems
Edited by Luca Follis, Karolina Follis, Nicola Burns
In light of the ongoing struggle faced by migrants and refugees trying to access healthcare, this thought-provoking book tackles key issues at the intersection of mobility and health. It critically engages with the bureaucratic, economic... -
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Food Security and Islamic Ethics
Edited by Ray Jureidini, Said F. Hassan, Dalal Aassouli
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline, thanks to generous funding support from the Qatar National Library, the College of Islamic Studies at H... -
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Case Studies on Nonprofit Resilience Management
Edited by Elizabeth A.M. Searing, Dennis R. Young
This book comprises original case studies from a broad cross-section of nonprofits across the arts, social services, education, advocacy and philanthropy. Demonstrating how nonprofits can cope with crises, it provides readers with an opp... -
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Commodity Chains under Pressure
Edited by Lara M. Espeter, Linda Hering
This is an open access work distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. The publication of this work was supported by the Open Access Publication Fund of ... -
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How to Stop Being Stuck with your Academic Writing
Seonaidh McDonald
Providing a wealth of advice surrounding different ways of working, collaborating and thinking about your writing, this illuminating How to guide acts as an essential sourcebook for academics at any career stage. Seonaidh McDonald shares...eBook:Find out more£18.00
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Competition Law in ASEAN
Ray Steinwall
This book provides an unparalleled comprehensive treatment of the competition laws of the ASEAN member states. Taking a unique thematic approach, the book covers the ASEAN approach to anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, merg...