Encyclopedia Of International Development

Author : Tim Forsyth
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136952913

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Encyclopedia of International Development by Tim Forsyth Pdf

International development is now a major global activity and the focus of the rapidly growing academic discipline of development studies. The Encyclopedia of International Development provides definitions and discussions of the key concepts, controversies and actors associated with international development for a readership of development workers, teachers and students. With 600 entries, ranging in length from shorter factual studies to more in-depth essays, a comprehensive system of cross references and a full index, it is the most definitive guide to international development yet published. Development is more than a simple increase in a country's wealth and living conditions. It also implies increasing people's choices and freedoms; it is change that is inclusive and empowering. Development theory and practice has important applications to questions of economic growth, trade, governance, education, healthcare, gender rights and environmental protection, and it involves issues such as international aid, peacekeeping, famine relief and strategies against HIV/AIDS. The Encyclopedia treats these topics and many more, and provides critical analyses of important actors within development such as the United Nations and World Bank, non-governmental organizations and corporations. Contributors to this volume reflect the multidisciplinary and international nature of the subject. They come from social science disciplines such as economics, international studies, political science and anthropology, and from specialities such as medicine. This Encyclopedia provides crucial information for universities, students and professional organizations involved with international development, and those interested in related topics such as international studies or other studies of social and economic change today.

Author : Thomas M. Leonard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1902 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135205157

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Encyclopedia of the Developing World by Thomas M. Leonard Pdf

A RUSA 2007 Outstanding Reference Title The Encyclopedia of the Developing World is a comprehensive work on the historical and current status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries, the Encyclopedia encompasses primarily the years since 1945 and defines development broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress. Entries cover the most important theories and measurements of development; relate historical events, movements, and concepts to development both internationally and regionally where applicable; examine the contributions of the most important persons and organizations; and detail the progress made within geographic regions and by individual countries.

Author : Matthew Clarke,Xinyu (Andy) Zhao
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781800372122

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Elgar Encyclopedia of Development by Matthew Clarke,Xinyu (Andy) Zhao Pdf

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Development is a ground-breaking resource that provides a starting point for those wishing to grasp how and why development occurs, while also providing further expansion appropriate for more experienced academics.

Author : Koen De Feyter,Gamze E. Türkelli,Stéphanie de Moerloose
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781788117975

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Encyclopedia of Law and Development by Koen De Feyter,Gamze E. Türkelli,Stéphanie de Moerloose Pdf

This comprehensive Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource in the area of law and development. Bringing together more than 80 entries, the Encyclopedia spans a variety of approaches, contextualised histories, recent developments and forward-looking insights into the role of law in development. It is an invaluable reference point for scholars seeking to engage with issues at the intersection of law and development from both within and outside of the legal field, as well as a thorough but succinct overview for post-graduate students.

Author : Olav Stokke
Publisher : Springer
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030062194

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International Development Assistance by Olav Stokke Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive search for the basic political drivers of international development cooperation, based on the policy and performance of the OECD countries from the early 1960s to the present. The author focuses on the stated and implemented policies of the four so-called frontrunners and the Western hegemon, scrutinizing the changing trends in the justifications, objectives and guidelines set for the policy and their evolving performance vis-à-vis the international ODA target. Through extensive research, the work examines predominant world-views, societal value systems and foreign policy traditions, in order to find the policy drivers that vary nation to nation and how development assistance has evolved globally.

Author : Petra Minnerop,Rüdiger Wolfrum,Frauke Lachenmann
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : International law
ISBN : 9780198835097

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International Development Law by Petra Minnerop,Rüdiger Wolfrum,Frauke Lachenmann Pdf

This volume brings together articles on international development law from the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law, the definitive reference work on international law. It provides an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of international development law, giving an accessible, thorough overview of all aspects of the field. Each article contains cross-references to related articles, and includes a carefully selected bibliography of the most important writings and primary materials as a guide to further reading. The Encyclopedia can be used by a wide range of readers. Experienced scholars and practitioners will find a wealth of information on areas that they do not already know well as well as in-depth treatments on every aspect of their specialist topics. Articles can also be set as readings for students on taught courses.

Author : Bruce Currie-Alder,Ravi Kanbur,David M. Malone,Rohinton Medhora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199671663

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International Development by Bruce Currie-Alder,Ravi Kanbur,David M. Malone,Rohinton Medhora Pdf

A central premise is that an objective and universally‐accepted measure of “success” in development and paths to it does not exist.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 7278 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780081022962

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International Encyclopedia of Human Geography by Anonim Pdf

International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, Second Edition, Fourteen Volume Set embraces diversity by design and captures the ways in which humans share places and view differences based on gender, race, nationality, location and other factors—in other words, the things that make people and places different. Questions of, for example, politics, economics, race relations and migration are introduced and discussed through a geographical lens. This updated edition will assist readers in their research by providing factual information, historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, reviews of literature, and provocative topical discussions that will stimulate creative thinking. Presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage on the topic of human geography Contains extensive scope and depth of coverage Emphasizes how geographers interact with, understand and contribute to problem-solving in the contemporary world Places an emphasis on how geography is relevant in a social and interdisciplinary context

Author : James D. Wright
Publisher : Elsevier Science Limited
Page : 24030 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0080970869

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International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences by James D. Wright Pdf

Fully revised and updated, the second edition of the International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences, first published in 2001, offers a source of social and behavioral sciences reference material that is broader and deeper than any other. Available in both print and online editions, it comprises over 3,900 articles, commissioned by 71 Section Editors, and includes 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. Provides authoritative, foundational, interdisciplinary knowledge across the wide range of behavioral and social sciences fields Discusses history, current trends and future directions Topics are cross-referenced with related topics and each article highlights further reading

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 6964 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780080448947

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International Encyclopedia of Education by Anonim Pdf

The field of education has experienced extraordinary technological, societal, and institutional change in recent years, making it one of the most fascinating yet complex fields of study in social science. Unequalled in its combination of authoritative scholarship and comprehensive coverage, International Encyclopedia of Education, Third Edition succeeds two highly successful previous editions (1985, 1994) in aiming to encapsulate research in this vibrant field for the twenty-first century reader. Under development for five years, this work encompasses over 1,000 articles across 24 individual areas of coverage, and is expected to become the dominant resource in the field. Education is a multidisciplinary and international field drawing on a wide range of social sciences and humanities disciplines, and this new edition comprehensively matches this diversity. The diverse background and multidisciplinary subject coverage of the Editorial Board ensure a balanced and objective academic framework, with 1,500 contributors representing over 100 countries, capturing a complete portrait of this evolving field. A totally new work, revamped with a wholly new editorial board, structure and brand-new list of meta-sections and articles Developed by an international panel of editors and authors drawn from senior academia Web-enhanced with supplementary multimedia audio and video files, hotlinked to relevant references and sources for further study Incorporates ca. 1,350 articles, with timely coverage of such topics as technology and learning, demography and social change, globalization, and adult learning, to name a few Offers two content delivery options - print and online - the latter of which provides anytime, anywhere access for multiple users and superior search functionality via ScienceDirect, as well as multimedia content, including audio and video files

Author : Lee, In
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1458 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781615206124

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Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy by Lee, In Pdf

"This research book is a repository for academicians, researchers, and industry practitioners to share and exchange their research ideas, theories, and practical experiences, discuss challenges and opportunities, and present tools and techniques in all aspects of e-business development and management in the digital economy"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Neil J. Salkind
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1617 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781452265391

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Encyclopedia of Human Development by Neil J. Salkind Pdf

The field of human development focuses on the growth and development of the human being including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development. Under the broad umbrella of the term human development you find countless topics that range from charting the emotional attachment of an infant to his or her parents and its long-term effects on well-being, media violence and adolescents′ behavior, or factors moderating the natural decline in physical and mental abilities associated with aging. The Encyclopedia of Human Development is the first comprehensive, authoritative, and informative reference work that presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts from the fields of psychology, individual and family studies, and education in a way that is not too technical. With more than 600 entries, this three-volume Encyclopedia covers topics as diverse as adolescence, cognitive development, education, family, gender differences, identity, longitudinal research, personality development, prenatal development, temperament, and more. Key Features Provides cross-disciplinary coverage, with contributions from experts in the fields of psychology, education, human development and family studies, and gerontology Highlights classic studies and theories and provides brief biographies of notable researchers and theorists Takes a lifespan approach by including several "anchor essays" that cover specific phases of development such as prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, early and middle adulthood, later adulthood and aging Begins with an Introduction that details the scope, rationale, and audience for the work The cross-disciplinary field of human development is one that captures interest among and holds practical relevance for the general public as well as academia, therefore this engaging Encyclopedia will be a welcome addition to any academic or public library.

Author : Jung Cheol Shin,Pedro Teixeira
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9401789045

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Encyclopedia of International Higher Education Systems and Institutions by Jung Cheol Shin,Pedro Teixeira Pdf

This authoritative reference source covers all higher education themes in a comprehensive, accessible and comparative way. It maps the field for the twenty first century reflecting the massive changes that have occurred and the challenges ahead for future research. It provides a rich diversity of scholarly perspectives and covers the entire spectrum of higher education from a geographical, a topical and disciplinary perspective. It is unrivaled in its capacity to go beyond national boundaries and provides indispensible comparative analyses. The major reference works available about higher education have been published more than two decades ago and since then higher education has undergone major changes that have resulted in a much larger, diverse, global, and multidimensional reality. One of the main trends has been relentless expansion on a worldwide scale. This has led to mass higher education becoming a reality across continents, substantial growth in the number of countries with universal access to higher education, and great diversification of the student body. The tremendous increase in the international links in higher education, through issues such as training, students’ mobility, staff mobility, research activities, is another major change. The consequence is a global dimension that is strongly associated with the intensification of international networks in which institutions and researchers explore, create and share knowledge. As a result of the changes and trends, higher education has increasingly become part of debates that highlight its complexity as an institution that combines relevant political, social, economic, and cultural purposes and dimensions. Asked to play important and varied economic and social roles, higher education has had to reshape its priorities, and organizational and decision-making structures. The growth and increased complexity of the field have both led to more attention being paid to all aspects of higher education and to the expansion of research.

Author : David E. O connor
Publisher : Academic Foundation
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Economic history
ISBN : 8171885470

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Encyclopedia Of The Global Economy A Guide For Students And Researchers by David E. O connor Pdf

Author : Paul Haslam,Jessica Schafer,Pierre Beaudet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0199009457

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Introduction to International Development 2e / Making Sense in the Social Sciences Pack by Paul Haslam,Jessica Schafer,Pierre Beaudet Pdf

Introduction to International Development is a collection of original essays by leading experts from disciplines as varied as geography, history, sociology, political science, economics, women's studies, and anthropology. Contributed chapters present foundational overviews as well as in-depthcoverage of issues at the heart of today's most pressing international debates - from intensifying environmental threats as we near the expiry of the Kyoto Protocol to the ongoing social and political turmoil in Afghanistan. Fully updated and revised, this second edition features a new chapter onurban development and a new epilogue, along with a fresh, student-friendly design that is sure to engage students in the study of international development.