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Covering a range of geographical and socio-cultural contexts, the case studies in this book draw on actor-oriented in-depth field studies, which provide detailed, locally focused perspectives on the nature of rural livelihoods today.
The onset of the global crisis has emphasised the persistence of substantial differences in... Læs mere
The last twenty years have seen an increase in European integration and the emergence of the technological... Læs mere
This volume explores the gap in health status between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, providing a comparative... Læs mere
Our post-industrialised global economy has achieved spectacular success and pushed back poverty to an extent previously thought impossible. This success is... Læs mere
The last four decades have seen major changes in the global economy, with the collapse of communism and the spread of capitalism... Læs mere
The life sciences is an industrial sector that covers the development of biological products and the use of biological processes in... Læs mere
The landlord and his emaciated labourer are symbolic of Indian agriculture. However, this relationship has now changed as large landowners have... Læs mere
In this book an interdisciplinary team of experts provide a comprehensive analysis of sustainable land... Læs mere
This book addresses how to create ‘the Decent Society’, drawing on sociological and sociopolitical theory. It addresses a decade of international social... Læs mere
‘Freedom’ is one of the most fiercely contested words in contemporary global experience. This book provides an up-to-date overview... Læs mere
Chicago went from nothing in 1830 to become the second-largest city in the nation in 1900, while the Midwest developed to become one of the world’s foremost urban areas. This... Læs mere