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This open access book is focused on the intersection between urban brownfields and the sustainability transitions of metreopolitan areas, cities and neighbourhoods. It provides both a theoretical an……続きを見る

Economists have long sought to maximise economic growth, believing this to be their best contribution to improving human welfare. That approach is not sustainable in the face of ongoing issues such ……続きを見る

Reimagining our global economy so it becomes more sustainable and prosperous for all Our global economic system is broken. But we can replace the current picture of global upheaval, unsustainability……続きを見る

嚴長壽2021最新願景力作！ 擺脫單一思維，看見多元的美好與價值， 在文明的國度裡，做一個博雅生活的人， 為生命創造「可帶走的盛宴」， 讓台灣成為近悦遠來、生活的所在！ 疫情翻覆了世界原本的安定， 卻也是我們……続きを見る

City-regions are areas where the daily journeys for work, shopping and leisure frequently cross administrative boundaries. They are seen as engines of the national economy, but are also facing conge……続きを見る

China’s rapid socio-economic development has achieved remarkable equalizing conditions between men and women in the aspects of health, education and labor force participation, but the glass ceiling ……続きを見る

The MacArthur grant–winning environmental justice activist’s riveting memoir of a life fighting for a cleaner future for America’s most vulnerable A Smithsonian Magazine Top Ten Best Science Book of……続きを見る

When Poland and Ukraine introduced their political, social and economic system reforms at the beginning of the 1990s, both economies were at a similar level of economic development (GDP $9,500 per c……続きを見る

This open access book focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies. It stems from the recognition that the accele……続きを見る

企業的規模愈來愈大，我們的選擇愈來愈少， 商人的影響力超越政府，更侵蝕了社會和民主， 破除壟斷，才能促進市場競爭力，讓產業更為強大。 我們不只是消費者，更是可以扭轉局勢的公民， 在這一場壟斷之戰中，創造……続きを見る

Written to provide students with the critical tools and approaches used by development economists, Essentials of Development Economics represents an alternative approach to traditional textbooks on ……続きを見る

In "An Example of Communal Currency: The Facts about the Guernsey Market House," Joseph Theodore Harris delves into the intricacies of local economic systems through a comprehensive examination of t……続きを見る

Given the rising criticisms of and growing doubts about globalisation, this timely edited volume looks at globalisation and its economic impact on eight countries in Asia and the Pacific region, nam……続きを見る

In "The Economic Aspect of Geology," C. K. Leith explores the intricate relationship between geological principles and economic development, synthesizing scientific rigor with practical application.……続きを見る

China's economic growth has been revolutionary, and is the foundation of its increasingly prominent role in world affairs. It is the world's second biggest economy, the largest manufacturing and tra……続きを見る

This book explores the changing dynamics and challenges behind the rapid expanse of Africa’s urban population. Africa’s urban age is underway. With the world’s fastest growing urban population, the ……続きを見る

This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil ……続きを見る

This book brings together perspectives of development economics and law to tackle the relationship between competition law enforcement and economic development. It addresses the question of whether,……続きを見る

America is in decline, and the rise of the East suggests a bleak future for the world's only superpower -- so goes the conventional wisdom. But what if the traditional measures of national status ar……続きを見る

This book explores the role of agriculture in long-term economic growth. With a particular focus on Ethiopia, the role of the state in igniting agricultural growth and in sustaining economic growth ……続きを見る

This book explores how and why the idea of the African environmental crisis developed and persisted through colonial and post-colonial periods, and why it has been so influential in development disc……続きを見る

In "Rural Wealth and Welfare: Economic Principles Illustrated and Applied in Farm Life," Geo. T. Fairchild presents a meticulous examination of the intricate relationship between agricultural practi……続きを見る

This open access book modifies and revitalizes the concept of the ‘developmental state’ to understand the politics of emerging economy through nuanced analysis on the roles of human agency in the co……続きを見る

This book examines the bioeconomy concept, analysing the opportunities it can generate, the constraints and the potential benefits for society. The main objective of bioeconomy is to promote economi……続きを見る

This book argues that the fourth industrial revolution, the process of accelerated automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices via digital technology, will serve to further marg……続きを見る

In "Commercial Geography," Jacques W. Redway presents an intricate exploration of the interdependencies between economic systems and geographical landscapes. The book masterfully combines cartograph……続きを見る

In "Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy," John Ruskin delivers a profound critique of contemporary economic thought, intertwining ethical considerations with social justice. Throug……続きを見る

Muslims were once at the center stage of civilization. Today, they depend on borrowed ideas and technology. Intellectually, they are at the rear. Large numbers of Muslims of Africa and Asia are faci……続きを見る

In "Progress and Poverty, Volumes I and II," Henry George presents a compelling examination of the intricate relationship between economic progress and social inequality. Written in the late 19th ce……続きを見る

Evaluation is increasingly important for finding sustainable solutions for the people and the planet, based on a systematic analysis of what works, for whom, and under what circumstances, and to con……続きを見る