A Guide To The Systems Of Provision Approach

Author : Kate Bayliss,Ben Fine
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030541439

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A Guide to the Systems of Provision Approach by Kate Bayliss,Ben Fine Pdf

Understanding consumption requires looking at the systems by which goods and services are provided – not just how they are produced but the historically evolved structures, power relations and cultures within which they are located. The Systems of Provision approach provides an interdisciplinary framework for unpacking these complex issues. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Systems of Provision approach, setting out core concepts and theoretical origins alongside numerous case studies. The book combines fresh understandings of everyday consumption using examples from food, housing, and water, with implications for society’s major challenges, including inequality, climate change, and prospects for capitalism. Readers do not require prior knowledge across the subject matter covered but the text remains significant for accomplished researchers and policymakers, especially those interested in the messy real world realities underpinning who gets what, how, and why across public and private provision in global, national, and historical contexts.

Author : Arve Hansen,Kenneth Bo Nielsen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031110696

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Consumption, Sustainability and Everyday Life by Arve Hansen,Kenneth Bo Nielsen Pdf

This open access book seeks to understand why we consume as we do, how consumption changes, and why we keep consuming more and more, despite the visible damage we are doing to the planet. The chapters cover both the stubbornness of unsustainable consumption patterns in affluent societies and the drivers of rapidly increasing consumption in emerging economies. They focus on consumption patterns with the largest environmental footprints, including energy, housing, and mobility and engage in sophisticated ways with the theoretical frontiers of the field of consumption research, in particular on the ‘practice turn’ that has come to dominate the field in recent decades. This book maps out what we know about consumption, questions what we take for granted, and points us in new directions for better understanding—and changing—unsustainable consumption patterns.

Author : Lauren Eastwood,Kai Heron
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783110778359

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De Gruyter Handbook of Degrowth by Lauren Eastwood,Kai Heron Pdf

Degrowth has emerged as one of the most exciting, and contested, fields of research into the drivers of global heating, ecological collapse, and economic injustice. The perspective is both a critique of existing growth-based models of development, which it argues have put humanity on a collision course with non-negotiable ecological limits, and a vision for a brighter future in which humans and non-humans alike can flourish. By putting an end to growth-seeking economic development and boundless energetic and material throughputs, degrowth’s proponents suggest we can build an economy that meets the material needs of people and planet for generations to come. This handbook’s contributions signal the importance of degrowth across multiple disciplines and practices. Along the way, they grapple with some of the most critical questions, ideological assumptions, policies, and social struggles of our time. The handbook approaches degrowth as a loosely knit and developing set of interdisciplinary propositions about what it might take to achieve a world of human and non-human flourishing. Contributors explore, challenge, and critique degrowth’s propositions and its prospects of shaping scholarly agendas, policy frameworks, and social movements. Essays consider degrowth from a variety of empirical and theoretical vantages, including urban design, architecture, political economy, political ecology, critical geography, and political theory. This integrative approach, at once critical and constructive, aims to preserve for readers the sense of possibility that has drawn people to degrowth scholarship thus far.

Author : Ana Cordeiro Santos,Nuno Teles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429801419

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Financialisation in the European Periphery by Ana Cordeiro Santos,Nuno Teles Pdf

In many European countries, the process of financialisation has been exacerbated by the project of closer EU integration and accelerated as a result of austerity policies introduced after the Euro crisis of 2010–2012. However, the impact has been felt differently in core and peripheral countries. This book examines the case of Portugal, and in particular the impact on its economy, work and social reproduction. The book examines the recent evolution of the Portuguese economy, of particular sectors and systems of social provision (including finance, housing and water), labour relations and income distribution. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive critical analysis of varied aspects of capital accumulation and social reproduction in the country, which are crucial to understand the effects of the official ‘bail-out’ of 2011 and associated austerity adjustment program. The book shows how these have increasingly relied on deteriorating pay and working conditions and households’ direct and indirect engagement with the global financial system in new domains of social reproduction. Through its exploration of the Portuguese case, the book presents a general theoretical and methodological framework for the analysis of financialisation processes in peripheral countries. This text is essential reading for students and scholars of political economy, development, geography, international relations and sociology with an interest in examining the uneven mechanisms and impacts of global finance.

Author : Benjamin Fine
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004689275

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Cliometrics as Economics Imperialism: Across the Watershed by Benjamin Fine Pdf

In Cliometrics as Economics Imperialism, Ben Fine traces the cliometric revolution, from before its emergence through three phases of the new, the newer and the newest economic history. These phases are shown to correspond to those of “economics imperialism”, the colonisation of topics and fields by mainstream economics, moving successively through as if there were perfectly working markets, as if imperfectly working markets, and these combined plus arbitrary inclusion of other variables. The text draws upon case studies, for example of the putative eighteenth-century consumer revolution, Douglass North, path dependence, and the British coal industry, and through exposing the reduction of economic theory and economic history deployed within them and giving rise to a corresponding reduction in the presence of the social, the historical and political economy.

Author : Seeraj Mohamed,Amuzweni Ngoma
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781920690403

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The Evolving Structure of South Africa’s Economy by Seeraj Mohamed,Amuzweni Ngoma Pdf

South Africa still faces low economic growth and high unemployment, coupled with the persistent challenges of poverty and inequality. These exert pressure on South Africa to foster structural transformation that will facilitate a more inclusive and resilient economy. Authors apply multiple theoretical and empirical perspectives to take stock of the historical and contemporary structure of the South African economy, its evolving nature and possible future pathways. The explore how South Africa's structural transformation agenda is affected by the global context, and discuss debates on the extreme social impacts of globalised and financialised economic structures. Contributors offer technical and analytical discussions of the overlapping structural faultlines that produce uneven economic performance. They explain the changes and continuities of South Africa's economic structure, bound by an analytical thread that centres power relations and political settlements. Varied chapters explain how poor governance and corruption have slowed down structural reform. This has been further exacerbated by the inconsistent availability of energy and the deterioration of logistics. The book details the structural reforms and policy regimes necessary for increasing productive capacity in South Africa's agriculture, manufacturing, agro-processing. retail and services, energy and mining industries. It also reflects on the role that micro- and informal enterprises can play if afforded the necessary support. The technical details and analyses in the book highlight the need for a radical review of macroeconomic policy to reduce the country's chronic vulnerability to poverty and inequality.

Author : Emil Dauncey,Vandana Desai,Robert B. Potter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781003862352

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The Companion to Development Studies by Emil Dauncey,Vandana Desai,Robert B. Potter Pdf

The Companion to Development Studies is essential reading in the field of development studies. This indispensable resource offers succinct, up-to-date, and insightful chapters that reflect the diverse voices and perspectives informing the field and the dynamic interplay of theory, policy, and practice that characterises it. This fourth edition brings together contributions from an impressive range of renowned international experts and emerging voices at the forefront of development studies to deliver engaging, interdisciplinary, and provocative insights into this challenging field. The 98 chapters spanning both theory and practice offer readers accessible discussions of the core issues, emerging trends, and key debates of the discipline. Divided into nine sections of: theories and their contentions; histories and discourses of development; actors and institutions; identities and practices; people and the planet; the economics of development; conflict, violence, and peace; the changing landscape of development; and approaches to policy and practice; this timely new text provides easy to use summaries of all the major issues encountered in this rapidly growing and changing field. The Companion serves students and scholars across various disciplines, including development studies, geography, politics, international relations, sociology, anthropology, and economics. It offers incisive analysis and critical insights, equipping those working in development policy and practice with the knowledge and understanding they need to navigate and address contemporary global challenges. This textbook is supported by flexible, online resources for teaching and learning such as tutorial guides, key concept videos, and a filmography.

Author : Agnès Rocamora,Anneke Smelik
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857739865

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Thinking Through Fashion by Agnès Rocamora,Anneke Smelik Pdf

Learning how to think through fashion is both exciting and challenging, being dependent on one's ability to critically engage with an array of theories and concepts. This is the first book designed to accompany readers through the process of thinking through fashion. It aims to help them grasp both the relevance of social and cultural theory to fashion, dress, and material culture and, conversely, the relevance of those fields to social and cultural theory. It does so by offering a guide through the work of selected major thinkers, introducing their concepts and ideas. Each chapter is written by an expert contributor and is devoted to a key thinker, capturing the significance of their thought to the understanding of the field of fashion, while also assessing the importance of this field for a critical engagement with these thinkers' ideas. This is a guide and reference for students and scholars in the fields of fashion, dress and material culture, the creative industries, sociology, cultural history, design and cultural studies.

Author : Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
Publisher : Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781907561054

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A guide to quality improvement methods by Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) Pdf

A guide to quality improvement methods from Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) brings together twelve quality improvement (QI) methods, providing an overview of each and practical advice on how and when to implement them, with illustrative case examples. QI methods covered include clinical audit; Plan, Do, Study, Act; model for improvement; LEAN/Six Sigma; performance benchmarking, process mapping and statistical process control and it is aimed at all professionals with an interest in QI. The purpose of this guidance is to signpost those working within, leading, commissioning and using healthcare services to a broad range of quality improvement methods. It should be especially useful to those putting together quality improvement programmes.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045453789

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Community Anticrime Assistance Act of 1973 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary Pdf

Author : Parsons, Gareth,Preece, Wayne
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780335235995

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Principles And Practice Of Managing Pain: A Guide For Nurses And Allied Health Professionals by Parsons, Gareth,Preece, Wayne Pdf

Pain management is a popular topic for nursing students and one that is covered primarily during years 2 and 3 of UK pre-registration nursing courses. An understanding of the mechanics of pain, how pain affects individuals and how pain can be treated is absolutely core to nursing study and practice and nurses need to be able to identify, assess and treat pain responsibly and as part of their broader care for patients. The emphasis of the book will not be on facts, physiology or pharmacology, but instead the book will draw on these things to help students develop a solid philosophy of care that encompasses good pain management.

Author : Ian Hanley,John Hodge
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781040007822

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Psychological Approaches to the Care of the Elderly by Ian Hanley,John Hodge Pdf

Originally published in 1984, the overall purpose of this book was to provide ideas and suggestions about the usefulness of applied psychology in dealing with some of the problems of the elderly. Although many problems of the elderly are not included, the editors wanted to put forward ideas which they, both individually and collectively, had found to be of practical value in dealing with the kinds of problem they found to be most urgent. Despite the recent increase of interest by psychologists in this field, many professional and non-professional workers had not had any experience in working alongside a psychologist. In addition, there were many professional psychologists who had had little to do with this specialist field. The book was aimed at these two groups. The chapters of this book range from the more traditional psychological topic of assessment through to psychological treatment and management approaches for various problems.

Author : Craig R. Allen,Ahjond S. Garmestani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401796828

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Adaptive Management of Social-Ecological Systems by Craig R. Allen,Ahjond S. Garmestani Pdf

Adaptive management is an approach to managing social-ecological systems that fosters learning about the systems being managed and remains at the forefront of environmental management nearly 40 years after its original conception. Adaptive management persists because it allows action despite uncertainty, and uncertainty is reduced when learning occurs during the management process. Often termed “learning by doing”, the allure of this management approach has entrenched the concept widely in agency direction and statutory mandates across the globe. This exceptional volume is a collection of essays on the past, present and future of adaptive management written by prominent authors with long experience in developing, implementing, and assessing adaptive management. Moving forward, the book provides policymakers, managers and scientists a powerful tool for managing for resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Author : Kappes, Sylvio,Rochon, Louis-Philippe,Vallet, Guillaume
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781839100932

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The Future of Central Banking by Kappes, Sylvio,Rochon, Louis-Philippe,Vallet, Guillaume Pdf

Part of The Elgar Series on Central Banking and Monetary Policy, this book explores challenges surrounding central banking today. It goes beyond the immediate concerns with monetary policy and focuses instead on the concept of central banking more generally.

Author : Deb Keen,Sylvia Rodger
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781849051200

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Working with Parents of a Newly Diagnosed Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder by Deb Keen,Sylvia Rodger Pdf

This book sets out the type of support that is most beneficial to families following an ASD diagnosis, and equips professionals with the information and tools they need to provide that support. It is an essential resource for any professional involved in supporting families at the time of, or immediately following, an ASD diagnosis.