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This book draws on original research bringing together dimensions of cities we know have a bearing on our health and wellbeing--including transportation, housing,... Læs mere
This book, first published in 1984, analyses the institutions and decision-making processes that determined agricultural production in the Soviet Union. It addresses the... Læs mere
This book reveals in a comparative perspective the unique profile of European cities as generators of sustainable development, and the... Læs mere
The relationship between China and the United States has been marked by a lack of mutual comprehension that stretches from America's missionary paternalism in the early twentieth century to the fears and fascinations of the present
In the 21st century technology has become global, and firms compete using knowledge and capital. The "traditional firm" has... Læs mere
The book pursues one main aim: to examine whether indeed the existing legal framework in Uganda ensures the smooth devolution process that is needed for decentralised governance to succeed.
Agriculture contributes more to Africa’s GDP than any other sector, and small farms are the... Læs mere
This book challenges the image of Taiwan’s marginalization and seeks to understand Taiwan in terms of the impacts it makes globally, regionally and... Læs mere
Civil Society in the Global South offers diverse accounts of civil society from the Global South, authored by researchers reflecting on their observations of civil society in their own countries.
In today´s globalized world, clusters are an important factor in explaining the different growth rates of firms, cities and regions. This book will be of interest to scholars and policymakers in economic geography, regional studies, entrepreneurship and international business.
Cities in the 21st Century provides an overview of contemporary urban development. Written by more than thirty major academic specialists from different countries, it provides... Læs mere
This book traces the linkages between climate and environment-related hazards and migration, and attempts to dispel some popular myths. While... Læs mere