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International Investment Law and Development
Edited by Stephan W. Schill, Christian J. Tams, Rainer Hofmann
Foreign investment is meant to contribute to the host country’s development, and yet international investment law has often been seen as an obstacle to (sustainable) development. So are investment and development friends or foes? Combini...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Biotechnology, Agriculture and Development
Edited by Peter W.B. Phillips, David Castle, Stuart J. Smyth
Recent innovations in agriculture and food technologies have brought benefits to many countries, particularly in developing regions, but information about the extent of these has often been sparse. This collection assembles the best pape... -
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![The Political Economy of Sustainable Development]()
The Political Economy of Sustainable Development
Timothy Cadman, Lauren Eastwood, Federico Lopez-Casero Michaelis, Tek N. Maraseni, Jamie Pittock, Tapan Sarker
Since the Rio ‘Earth’ Summit of 1992, sustainable development has become the major policy response to tackling global environmental degradation, from climate change to loss of biodiversity and deforestation. Market instruments such as em...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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The Economics of Marriage
Edited by Shoshana A. Grossbard
Shoshana Grossbard, a leading scholar in this field, has selected the most influential classic and recent articles which highlight the economic importance of marriage and related institutions. The volume first considers marriage and rela... -
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Research Handbook on EU Agriculture Law
Edited by Joseph A. McMahon, Michael N. Cardwell
Following the conclusion of the latest round of reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2013, the Research Handbook on EU Agriculture Law provides an up-to-date discussion of these reforms and the changing landscape in which t...eBook:Find out more$65.00
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Gender, Education and Employment
Edited by Hans-Peter Blossfeld, Jan Skopek, Moris Triventi, Sandra Buchholz
For much of the twentieth century, women lagged considerably behind men in their educational attainment. However, in recent decades, young women have become an important source of human capital for labor markets in modern societies, as w...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Monopolies and Underdevelopment
Calixto Salomão Filho
This ambitious analysis is centered on the evolution of economic structures in colonized economies, showing the effects of these structures on today’s global reality for all economies, whether they are considered ‘developed’ or ‘underdev...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Migration and Remittances
Edited by John Connell, Richard P.C. Brown
In this title, the editors draw together key articles by leading scholars which investigate the significance and role of remittances in economic and social development. They examine topics including reflections on methodology, the motive... -
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![Sustainable Development in International Law Making and Trade]()
Sustainable Development in International Law Making and Trade
Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi
This timely book provides an accessible insight into how the concept of sustainable development can be made operational through its translation into legal terms. Understood as a multidimensional legal principle, sustainable development f...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Handbook on Food
Edited by Raghbendra Jha, Raghav Gaiha, Anil B. Deolalikar
The global population is forecasted to reach 9.4 billion by 2050, with much of this increase concentrated in developing regions and cities. Ensuring adequate food and nourishment to this large population is a pressing economic, moral and...eBook:Find out more$63.16
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![Research Handbook on International Law and Migration]()
Research Handbook on International Law and Migration
Edited by Vincent Chetail, Céline Bauloz
Migration is a complex and multifaceted issue, and the current legal framework suffers from considerable ambiguity and lack of cohesive focus. This Handbook offers a comprehensive take on the intersection of law and migration studies and...eBook:Find out more$67.96
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Combating Corruption
John Hatchard
Drawing on numerous recent examples of good and bad practice from around the continent, this insightful volume explores the legal issues involved in developing and enhancing good governance and accountability within African states, as we...eBook:Find out more$43.96
