Géopolitique et mondialisation
Author: Pierre Lagayette
Publisher: Presses Paris Sorbonne
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9782840502661
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Co-operatives in a Global Economy
Author: J. J. McMurtry
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2008-12-18
Total Pages: 285
ISBN-13: 1443802557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn their efforts to internationalize in the emerging global economy, co-operatives not only face a variety of problems that are common to all firms, but encounter specific challenges due to their particular value commitments, forms of incorporation and organizational structures. These features of cooperatives are generally seen as a major source of competitive disadvantages and may cause significant trade-offs, forcing cooperatives to choose between living up to their principles of member ownership and control and remaining economically viable. Critics argue that such trade-offs signal the increasing irrelevance of cooperatives in a global economy. Advocates, however, counter that cooperatives may have unique competitive advantages which can be exploited in a global economy and that current trade-offs facing cooperatives can be overcome with the development of new international and transnational cooperative institutions and practices. Cooperatives, they claim, represent a much more sustainable and equitable form of production and may form the basis for viable, alternative approaches to development. This collection examines these debates about the roles of cooperatives in our increasingly global economy.
Global Crossroads in Social Welfare
Author: Elieth P. Eyébiyi
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 382
ISBN-13: 3941482777
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This volume brings together a cross-section of papers presented at the 33rd International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW) conference in Tours, France, in July 2008. ...The contributions raise important topics offering great insight into the multiplicity of ways that nations and communities are responding to the challenges of globalisation as well as internal demands for greater social justice and equality as well as mechanisms for civil society."--Back cover.
The Future of Drylands
Author: Cathy Lee
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-11-14
Total Pages: 816
ISBN-13: 1402069707
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrylands have been cradles to some of the world’s greatest civilizations, and contemporary dryland communities feature rich and unique cultures. Dryland ecosystems support a surprising amount of biodiversity. Desertification, however, is a significant land degradation problem in the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid regions of the world. Deterioration of soil and plant cover has adversely affected 70% of the world’s drylands as a result of extended droughts as well as mismanagement of range and cultivated lands. The situation is likely to worsen with high population growth rates and accompanying land-use conflicts. The contributions to The Future of Drylands – an international scientific conference held under the leadership of UNESCO – address these issues and offer practical solutions for combating desertification along with conserving and sustainably managing dryland ecosystems. Major themes include the conservation of dryland biological and cultural diversity and the human dryland interface. This volume documents how our improved understanding of drylands provides insight into the health and future prospects of these precious ecosystems that should help ensure that dryland communities enjoy a sustainable future.
Developing Intra-Regional Exchanges Through the Abolition of Commercial and Tariff Barriers / L'abolition Des Barrières Commerciales Et Tarifaires Dans la Région de L'Océan Indien
Author: Otmar Seul
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2016-12-06
Total Pages: 558
ISBN-13: 2807601286
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is related to the development of intraregional commercial exchanges in the region of the Indian Ocean. This issue is addressed from an economic as well as from a legal point of view. The contributions, in English and French, aim to present an overview of the economic, customs-related, technical, legal and cultural restraints that hinder the creation of a free trading area. Cet ouvrage est consacré au développement des échanges commerciaux intrarégionaux dans la région de l'Océan Indien. Cette question est examinée sous un angle politique, économique et juridique. Les différentes contributions, en anglais et en français, visent à établir un état des lieux des freins économiques, douaniers, techniques, juridiques et culturels à la création d'un espace de libre échange.
The OECD and the Challenges of Globalisation
Author: 50minutes,
Publisher: 50Minutes.com
Published: 2017-08-25
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 280800009X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstand the workings of the OECD in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this important global organisation with this practical and accessible guide. When the Second World War came to an end in 1945, the European economy was in ruins. It was decided that a plan of economic revival was necessary – the Marshall Plan – which would be implemented by an organisation that included many of the most important players on the world stage. This organisation would eventually become the OECD, which now has 35 member countries and plays an important role in global economic policy. In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Learn about the history of the OECD and understand why it was set up • Discover the aims and missions of the OECD and their application in 21st-century society • Grasp the concept of globalisation and the problems and benefits associated with it ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | ECONOMIC CULTURE The Economic Culture series from the 50Minutes collection provides the tools to quickly understand the main theories and concepts that shape the economic world of today. Our publications will give you elements of theory, definitions of key terms and case studies in a clear and easily digestible format, making them the ideal starting point for readers looking to develop their skills and expertise.
Global Studies Directory
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2017-10-02
Total Pages: 734
ISBN-13: 9004353852
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublication of the Global Studies Directory represents an unprecedented project in world practice. Based on the professional assessment by a large international team of experts, the Directory offers information on the most well-known scholars, political and public figures who have made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of global studies or made a fundamental impact on the formation of global world. The Directory also contains comprehensive information about organizations, periodicals and special literature of direct relevance to the theory and practice of globalization and fully demonstrates the state of affairs in the field of study on a global level. This project is a continuation of many years of research which first resulted in the publication of the Global Studies Encyclopedic Dictionary, the companion publication to the Directory.
The Social and Human Sciences in Global Power Relations
Author: Johan Heilbron
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-04-05
Total Pages: 381
ISBN-13: 3319732994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume employs new empirical data to examine the internationalization of the social sciences and humanities (SSH). While the globalization dynamics that have transformed the shape of the world over the last decades has been the subject of a growing number of scientific studies, very few such studies have set out to analyze the globalization of social and human sciences themselves. Arguing against the complacent assumption that Science is ‘international by nature’, this work demonstrates that the growing circulation of scholars and scientific ideas is a complex, contradictory and contested process. Arranged thematically, the chapters in this volume present a coherent exploration of patterns of transnationalization, South-North and East-West exchanges, and transnational regionalization. Further, they offer fresh insight into specific topics including the influence of the Anglo-American research infrastructure and the development of social and human sciences in postcolonial contexts. Featuring contributions from leading international scholars in the field, this work will advance the research agenda and will have interdisciplinary appeal for scholars from across the social sciences.
History of Humanity
Author: UNESCO
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Published: 2008-12-31
Total Pages: 991
ISBN-13: 9231040839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the seventh and final volume in this comprehensive guide to the history of world cultures throughout historical times.
