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Providing a new picture of the socio-economic map of central Europe after several years of transformation, and focusing in particular on Poland, this book gives an account of the major problems of regional restructuring.
Persistent high employment and growing labour market inequality have become entrenched features of many European countries. This edited collection of papers focuses on the regional and local dimensions of these problems across Europe.
This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the new wave of innovation-oriented regional policies. It draws conclusions from the European Regional Technology Plans and Regional Innovation Strategies.
Provides an overview of the economic, political, social and environmental changes that have occurred in Eastern and Southern... Læs mere
Community health workers or "barefoot" doctors have been proposed as the solution to the problems of delivering health care in poor countries. This book presents their true contribution through analyses of experience in key countries.
This book explores seven developing countries' use of technology to begin reforming the economy and government. Foregrounding the... Læs mere
Twenty years ago, Jaabe So set up an independent farmers' association based among a group of towns along the left bank of the Senegal river.... Læs mere
Sea Hunters of Indonesia is a comprehensive study of the culture, economy, and history of Lamalera, a traditional whaling and textile-producing... Læs mere
The three volumes of the original work have been merged and edited to produce an abridged paperback that will be useful for students. The papers address a wide range of issues centred around solutions to the problems of international hunger and deprivation.
This book argues that expansion of trade between developed and developing countries is the main cause of rising... Læs mere
This new book analyses Russia's security issues and the emerging geopolitical balance in Central Asia, South-West Asia, South Asia and Asia-Pacific. It... Læs mere
This book explores the implications of rural livelihood diversity for key topics in development studies and for poverty reduction policies.