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This book focuses on different aspects of initiatives—to check pollution and to reduce consumption of fossil fuels—by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This book was originally published as a special issue of Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy.
Drawing on years of research experience and keen observations of the triumphs and problems in China’s cities, the authors provide a foundational understanding of China’s urbanization... Læs mere
The book measures, dissects, and analyses the impacts of migration on children in China and recommends policies to address major problems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives employing different methodologies.
This book explores the changing national and international connections within China and between China and other parts of the world, and their importance for understanding the past, current, and future developments of the Chinese economy.
Examining the recent evolution of Brazil’s economy, this book argues that key structural obstacles will need to be tackled if it is to fully realise its potential and reduce vulnerability to crisis.
This volume provides a biopolitical perspective on water governance and its effects.
Although Britain’s formal imperial role in the smaller, oil-rich sheikdoms of the Arab Gulf ended in 1971, Britain continued to have a strong interest and continuing presence in the region. This book explores the nature of Britain’s role after the formal end of empire.
The heart of the book is a set of six cross-disciplinary comparative case studies, each examining a significant Los Angeles housing design precedent approved by-variance and its associated development type approved as of right.
The economic and political rise of the BRICS countries and powerful middle-income countries (MICs) has far-reaching implications for global... Læs mere
This book examines how the work of faith-based organisations (FBOs) can help us understand the role of religion in humanitarianism and international aid work.
Whereas much discourse on the Balkans is from a western perspective, this book looks at the Balkans primarily inside-out, from within the Balkans... Læs mere
This book articulates appropriate strategies and initiatives to help Bangladesh on its journey to be the largest... Læs mere