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Book SynopsisProfessor Ailsa McKay, who was known not only for her work as a feminist economist but also her influence on Scottish social and economic policy, died in 2014 at the height of her academic career and impact on public life. Organised around the key themes of Ailsa McKay's work, this collection brings together eminent contributors to argue for the importance of making women''s roles and needs more visible in economic and social policies. Feminist Economics and Public Policy presents a uniquely coherent analysis of key issues including gender mainstreaming, universal childcare provision and universal basic income security, in the context of today's challenging economic and political environments. It draws on international perspectives to look at the economic role of women, presenting readers with interrelated sections on gender budgeting and work and childcare, before concluding with a discussion on Citizens Basic Income and how it could contribute towards a more eTrade Review‘This book is a must-read for any academic, student, civil society activist and policy expert interested not only in reducing gender inequalities but also in improving policy making more generally and in sustainable ways. Using an alternative feminist perspective, in tribute to Prof. Ailsa McKay, the authors innovatively challenge the current mainstream views about the necessity of austerity, about the unaffordable cost of public services and about the utopian vision of a universal basic income. It offers a very welcome international take on these issues, with contributions from leading experts in their fields from many countries.' — Dr Jerome De Henau, Associate Professor in Economics, The Open University, UK.'This book is indeed remarkable tribute to Professor Ailsa McKay who was a leading expert of gender budgeting across United Kingdom. It is a timely book which encapsulates the concerns and aspirations of the contemporary feminist movement in the context of fiscal austerity and global financial crisis. The feminist movement has to intensify its struggle as the global financial crisis has dealt a severe blow to the social expenditure on gender. Gender budgeting is more relevant than ever before in highlighting that addressing gender biases in macro-economic policy is inherently valuable to society as a whole. In addition, we also need to be more creative with our solutions to the financial cutbacks to social services.' — Dr Keerty Nakray, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Law School and Visiting Fellow, Feinstein International Centre, Tufts University, USA. 'This collection provides an evidenced based rationale for gender sensitive macroeconomic policies for inclusive and socially sustainable development. It makes the theoretical and moral arguments and simulates alternative scenarios to demonstrate the effectiveness of investment in social infrastructure, such as child and elder care, as well as physical infrastructure. Anyone interested in evidenced based alternatives to neoliberal austerity and a more inclusive and gender equitable world would benefit from reading this book.' — Diane Perrons, Director, Gender Institute, London School of Economics, UK. Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction and Appreciation 1 Introduction to the themes of the book Jim Campbell and Morag Gillespie 2. Appreciation: Talking to Ailsa Marilyn Waring Section 2: Gender Budgeting 3. Gender Budgeting and Macroeconomic Policy Diane Elson 4. Challenging the norms: Gender Budgeting as Feminist Policy Change Angela O’Hagan 5. Gender budgeting in Scotland: Seeking transformative change through public spending Angela O’Hagan and Morag Gillespie 6. Gender Budgeting in the Capability Approach: From theory to evidence Tindara Addabbo 7. In Search of a Gender Budget with ‘Actual Allocation of Public Monies’: A Well-Being Gender Budget Exercise Gulay Gunluk-Senesen 8. The Spanish Central Government Budget: comments on recent experience Paloma de Villota Section 3: Women, Work and Childcare 9. Childcare as an Investment in Infrastructure Sue Himmelweit 10. Integrating Economic and Social Policy: Childcare -A transformational change? Gary Gillespie and Uzma Khan 11. Scotland and the Great Recession: An Analysis of the Gender Impact Jim Campbell, Ailsa McKay and Susanne Ross 12. Occupational Segregation and Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland Emily Thomson 13. Women working Together Ann Henderson Section 4: Citizen’s Basic Income 14. On Justifying a Citizen’s Basic Income Chris Pierson 15. A Citizen's Basic Income and Its Implications Annie Miller 16: Debating a Citizen’s Basic Income: An Interdisciplinary and Cross-National Perspective Caitlin McLean 17. Citizen’s Basic Income: A radical and transformative idea for gender equality? Morag Gillespie Conclusions 18. Concluding Thoughts: Building on Ailsa’s legacy Jim Campbell and Morag Gillespie

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Book SynopsisINSTANT WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER!Bold, provocative...illuminates why we're having fewer babies, the middle class is stagnating, unemployment is shifting, and new powers are rising. ADAM GRANTThe world is changing drastically before our eyeswill you be prepared for what comes next? A groundbreaking analysis from one of the world''s foremost experts on global trends, including analysis on how COVID-19 will amplify and accelerate each of these changes. Once upon a time, the world was neatly divided into prosperous and backward economies. Babies were plentiful, workers outnumbered retirees, and people aspiring towards the middle class yearned to own homes and cars. Companies didn''t need to see any further than Europe and the United States to do well. Printed money was legal tender for all debts, public and private. We grew up learning how to play the game, and we expected the rules to remain the same as we

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Book SynopsisIn 1845 women entered the career of policing, and ever since it's been an evolving history for them. There are countless stories of women shaping this career, adding particular gifts and abilities to the profession. There are, also, countless stories of their struggles to fit in and survive in this all-boys club.Thriving in an All Boys Club: Female Police and Their Fight for Equality examines one of the most debated issues surrounding female police officers their ability to find acceptance in the male subculture. Through the stories of women who joined policing in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, readers learn that women's acceptance in policing is complex and officer's experiences are wide-ranging. Stories of resistance and harassment by colleagues, the glass ceiling in promotion, and gender specific obstacles related to pregnancy and childcare are common. Their stories show a strong sense of determination and perseverance to perform the duties of police officer. The potential for enduriTrade ReviewRabe-Hemp (Illinois State University) uses women’s firsthand accounts, media stories, and academic research to present the experiences of women in the US police force in the 1980s, 1990s, and present day. She weaves together the structural forms of inequality that women face in a nontraditional occupation—harassment, gatekeeping for sex segregation, barriers to advancement, etc. along with the cultural stereotypes of gender and motherhood that serve as barriers for women in police work. Rabe-Hemp explores how the field of police work has changed over the decades and how gendered conceptions impacted and were impacted by those changes. Importantly, the author contributes to academic discussions of the social construction of gender at work and how those conceptions trace back to some of the earliest examples of women in police work. Written in an accessible format, Roth-Hemp’s book blends an academic analysis of a highly gendered occupation with concrete advice and recommendations for women and men in police work. Summing Up: Recommended. General collections, lower-division undergraduates, and professionals. * CHOICE *"Rabe-Hemp, a professor of criminal justice at Illinois State University, takes a historical foray into the chronicles of women in policing. This fascinating read from the author of Does Gender Matter? The Effect of Gender in Police-Citizen Interactions (2009), vividly illustrates women’s struggles to participate in the male-dominated field of law enforcement. Since the early twentieth century, women have fought to overcome gender stereotypes, prove their physicality, and not be pigeonholed in their quest to be taken seriously as peace officers. However, after decades of legal battles and public-relations challenges, for many in the field the issue can still be boiled down to one basic question: In a dire moment, where brute strength is needed, is the average woman equal to the task? And the pervasive view that assumes the collective “she” is not has proven difficult for even the most dedicated female advocates to overcome. Filled with personal stories and thorough research, and gifted with the author’s insightful eye into this nuanced world, Rabe-Hemp’s tome helps unravel the frustrating puzzle women police officers face." — Glendy X. Mattalia (1/12) * Booklist *Thriving in an All-Boys Club is one of very few books about women in law enforcement that traces how women entered the field and describes the progress they have made to the present. While the overall message is a positive one, Cara Rabe-Hemp does not shrink from raising important issues that remain unresolved. -- Dorothy Moses Schulz, PhD, Captain, Metro-North Railroad Police Department (ret.); author of From Social Worker to Crimefighter: Women in United States Municipal Policing and Breaking the Brass Ceiling: Women Police Chiefs and Their Paths to the TopCara Rabe-Hemp’s book about women in law enforcement is a must-read for educators, supervisors and command staff in law enforcement agencies, women considering policing as a career and anyone who wants a better understanding of the culture of police agencies. She does a great job of looking at issues women police faced in each decade. Having lived through many of those decades from the 1960’s through the 1980’s as a sworn officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and chief in a large agency, I can attest to the accuracy of her portrayal. I also worked in the 1990’s and 2000’s as the Director Of the National Center for Women and Policing where we tackled these issues on a nationwide basis. It is my belief that until we greatly increase the numbers of women at all levels in law enforcement, we will not make major progress on improving the work environment for women; nor will we solve the problems of community unrest and distrust of the police. -- Penny E. Harrington, chief (retired), Portland Police Bureau; founder of the National Center for Women and PolicingThis well researched history of women in law enforcement is, at its core, a deeply American story. Women against the odds and suffering outright discrimination worked tirelessly to break into and then excel in American law enforcement. The personal stories weave a fabric of what is the best of these pioneering women and the profession they helped shape and improve. -- Susan Riseling, chief (retired), UW-Madison Police current IACLEA Executive DirectorTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: The History of Women in Policing: Matrons to Patrol Officers Section I: Female Police Officers of the 1980s: Title-Niners Chapter 1: Girls, Why Do You Want to Be Police Officers When You Grow Up? Chapter 2: Becoming a Police Officer Chapter 3: Changing the Gender of Policing Chapter 4: Facing the Intimidations of Harassment and Discrimination Chapter 5: Dangers on the Beat Section II: Female Police Officers of the 1990s: Crime-Fighters or Communication Experts Chapter 6: Community Policing Chapter 7: Pathways and Entering Police Work Chapter 8: Gaining Acceptance, Culture Shock Chapter 9: Making Rank: Glass Ceiling or Escalator? Section III: Female Police Officers of the 2000s: Career Minded and College Educated Chapter 10: Doing Policing Differently? Chapter 11: Women’s Work Chapter 12: Motherhood Chapter 13: Work and Life Balance Conclusion: The Current Status of Women Police and Future Directions

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Book SynopsisThe world is a veritable stage for superpowers. Major historical events are best viewed as the outcomes of games played by superpowers for their own economic interests. The objective of this book is to explore the primary cause of global historical events. A global economic disparity (GED) motivates superpowers to pursue their interests and results in the corresponding global historical event (GHE). This book explores the causal relationships between GEDs and GHEs that stand out in recent global history since the first Industrial Revolution, taking a geoeconomic approach which encompasses economics, international political affairs, history, and geography. The book confirms the causalities between GEDs and GHEs. It is a pioneering work that provides a unique but powerful policy implication: in order to alleviate international conflicts and tensions between superpowers, it is necessary to reduce GEDs. And since it is virtually impossible for a few superpowers to reduce the GEDs, the worlTrade ReviewProfessor Chung argues forcefully that major historical events arise from the interaction of superpowers facing economic disparities. His policy conclusion - that reducing global economic disparities would promote international stability – deserves to be widely considered. -- Willem Thorbecke, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry, JapanJae Wan Chung has put together an interesting analysis of recent economic history in Global Economic Disparity. Chung paints history on a large canvas, interpreted through the lens of economic theory and through the underlying forces of international trade and finance. The book provides a good read as well as plenty of food for thought. -- Henry Thompson, Auburn UniversityA provocative thesis—that global economic disparity is the primary cause of major global historical events. A sure bet to generate lively class discussion. This book will be an excellent component for any undergraduate global political economy course. -- Thomas J. Prusa, Rutgers UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Global Economic Disparity 2. Global Economy and Superpowers 3. Open Economy Macroeconomic Principles and Policy Implications 4. Financial Crises in the United States 5. Impact of the U.S. Financial Crisis on Economies of Euro Countries and East Asia 6. Human Resources and Technology 7. Raw Materials 8. Energy 9. Environment, Global Warming and Water Resources 10. Food, Population and Poverty Conclusions

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Book SynopsisAt the landmark centennial anniversary of the 1917 Jones-Shafroth Act, which granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship, the island confronts an unfolding humanitarian crisis initially triggered by an acute economic crisis surging since 2006. Analyzing large datasets such as the American Community Survey and the Puerto Rican Community Survey, this book represents the first comprehensive analysis of the socioeconomic and demographic consequences of La Crisis Boricua for Puerto Ricans on the island and mainland, including massive net outmigration from the island on a scale not seen for sixty years; a shrinking and rapidly aging population; a shut-down of high-tech industries; a significant loss in public and private sector jobs; a deteriorating infrastructure; higher sales taxes than any of the states; $74 billion in public debt plus another $49 billion in unfunded pension obligations; and defaults on payments to bondholders. This book also discusses how the socioeconomic and demographic outTrade ReviewThe analysis of both Puerto Rico and the United States is comprehensive and fascinating and will be a landmark for many other scholars interested in studying Puerto Ricans on the island as well as in the United States. The analysis of entrepreneurship in the United States is innovative in my opinion, among many other impressive analyses. -- José G. Caraballo, University of Puerto Rico, CayeyThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding demographic and economic developments in Puerto Rico since the turn of the Century. The factors that brought about la Crisis Boricua have been brewing for several decades. However, starting in 2006, a deep and protracted economic depression in Puerto Rico has prompted the largest exodus of Puerto Ricans to the Mainland in history. Mora, Davila and Rodríguez do a great job of analyzing and comparing the socioeconomic outcomes of both Island and Mainland Puerto Ricans, during this pivotal moment in the history of the People of Puerto Rico. -- Mario Marazzi Santiago, Institute of Statistics of Puerto RicoTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Elusive American Dream: La Crisis Boricua in Perspective Chapter 2: The Growth and Emergence of the Puerto Rican “Nation”: Economic Development, Mass Migration, and Population Composition Chapter 3: 2006: The Year of the Perfect Storm and the Onset of La Crisis Boricua Chapter 4: On the Recent Puerto Rican Migrants Chapter 5: Migration and Changes in the Settlement Patterns of Puerto Ricans Chapter 6: How Were Puerto Ricans Faring in the New Settlements versus Traditional Areas Chapter 7: The Role of Gender on Puerto Rican Social Mobility Outcomes Chapter 8: Shaping the Business and Political Landscape on the Mainland Chapter 9: The Continued Evolution of Politics and Socioeconomic Processes and Policies: Puerto Rico in the 21st Century

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Book SynopsisToday we live in what Ulrich Beck has aptly characterized as a risk society shaped by intensifying crises outside of our control and seemingly outside of our comprehension. The master narrative that was supposed to lead us to secular salvationeconomicshas proved to be a large part of the problem rather than the much anticipated solution. In The Anthropology of Complex Economic Systems, Niccolo Caldararo offers a much more radical and challenging answer: that the fundamental assumptions on which the modern science of economics has been erected are false, and that it is through the medium of anthropology, particularly the relatively neglected field of economic anthropology, that an alternative and sound basis for both the understanding of economic behavior and for the shaping of economic futures can be constructed. Caldararo not only challenges the foundational assumptions of conventional economic theory, but situates economic behavior (something quite different and universal amongst humTrade ReviewCaldararo begins to explore how human economic systems might have changed and evolved during the last several million years. This is an ambitious undertaking and he is to be congratulated for taking it on . . . I found many of the ideas and pieces of evidence in the book fascinating and thought-provoking. . . .[There is] a great deal to admire: this is a big book about big ideas. I loved his wide-ranging discussion, and I welcomed his argument that there is nothing so different about modern and traditional human economic systems that they cannot be studied within the same framework. * Reviews in Anthropology *In The Anthropology of Complex Economic Systems: Inequality, Stability, and Cycles of Crisis, author Niccolo Caldararo rightly points to our understanding and application of economics as the source of our modern problems. Caldararo questions the assumptions upon which modern economics is based and proposes that by exploring economic anthropology one can better understand the basis of human economic behavior and can be applied to guide our future economic decisions and understanding. If one looks at early human populations and their interaction with and influence upon the environment and understands the challenges and decisions faced by these populations, we may better understand our modern economic behavior that may help uncover better solutions to present day issues and problems. A substantial part of the book is dedicated to establishing a model of the evolution of human economies and he strongly bases this model within human cultural history and its effects on the environment. He appeals to his readers to use the understanding of economic anthropology in explaining modern economic behavior and events. This well-composed book will be a valuable read not only for stimulating academic debate and further study but also for environmentalists, activists, and economists as we continue to address the serious problems facing our modern civilization. -- Daniel Harder, Santa Cruz Natural History MuseumTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I: Anthropology and Economics: A Review Chapter 1: Anthropology and the Cosmology of Modern Economics Chapter 2: Wants, Needs, and the Question of Surplus versus Wealth Chapter 3: Complexity and Stability or Stagnation: Declining Returns and the Business Cycle Chapter 4: Wealth, Consumption, Quality of Life & Standard of Living Part II: Introduction to Hominid Economics Chapter 6: Introduction Chapter 7: Forest Fires, Origins, and Myths Chapter 8: Traditional Peoples and Fire Chapter 9: Climate and Fire, Assessing Time’s Arrow and the Antiquity of Anthropogenic Fire Chapter 10: Forest Management in Modern and Traditional Society Chapter 11: The Degraded Environment and Homo Sapiens Chapter 12: Co-evolutionary Processes & Environmental Exploitation Chapter 13: Makeup and Nature of Forests: Fire-adapted Species vs ‘Old Growth’ Chapter 14: Determining Fire History: Fire Scars, Fire Histories, and Thermal Alteration Chapter 15: Insects, Biomass Reduction, and Pesticides Chapter 16: Conclusion: Forests and the Future Man Part III: Cycles of Growth & Collapse versus the Possibility of Sustainable Societies Chapter 17: Introduction Chapter 18: The Problem of Population & the Nature of Human Society Chapter 19: Consumerism and Sustainability: Japan as an Example Chapter 20: The Evolution of Modern Japan and its Transformation Part IV: The Role of Ideology and Religious Precepts in the Containment and Change of Society: A Modernist View Chapter 21: The Credit Crisis of 2008 to 201? Chapter 22: Ideology and Religious Precepts and Motivations: Why People Work Chapter 23: Fundamentalism versus Globalism Part V: Conclusion Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisOver the course of his professional life, John Maynard Keynes altered his views from free trade in the classical tradition to restricted trade. At the end of his career, his position on the issue was still not categorically resolved even though the evidence seems to suggest that he moved closer to a system of managed trade. In that model,nations would not leave their foreign trade interests open to the vagaries of the free market, but rather exercise some degreeof control over them just as they would their domestic economies. Nevertheless, there is nogeneral agreement among economists as to whether Keynes ended his career in the camp of the free traders or aligned himself with the protectionists. John Maynard Keynes: Free Trader or Protectionist? seeks an answer to this question by analyzing Keynes' own views on this issue, as stated in his major publications, letters, speeches, testimony before government bodies, newspaper articles, participation in conferences, and other sources. ThrTrade ReviewJoseph Cammarosano provides a much needed and meticulously researched account of the evolution of Keynes's views on free trade in the broader context of his thoughts on internal and external balance and the international monetary system. He convincingly shows how, despite changes in his views on the matter over time, Keynes was consistent in becoming increasingly more committed to pragmatic trade policies that further social justice and the common good rather than to a dogmatic adherence to free trade. Therefore, when he thought that the conditions for the UK warranted it, Keynes opposed orthodoxy by espousing protectionism. John Maynard Keynes: Free Trader or Protectionist? also nicely exposes the vacuity of the widespread branding of those who rebel against free trade fundamentalism with the disparaging label ‘protectionist’. -- Amitava Krishna Dutt, University of Notre DameKeynes’s subtle policy shifts on the trade question over time are captured and explained by Cammarosano. The reader gains a grasp of Keynes’s thought processes and of the economic theory and economic history that fed them. Keynes came to understand that neither perfectly free trade nor protectionism provide all of the needed answers. He sought to balance the long-run advantages of free trade with the short-run advantages of sheltering the domestic economy in the face of less than full employment. -- Jesse T. Richman, Old Dominion UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Priority of Internal over External Considerations as evidenced by Keynes’ Opposition to the Pre-World War I International Gold Standard Chapter 1: Keynes’ Attack on the International Gold Standard Chapter 2: Keynes’ Opposition to the Restoration of the British Pound to its Pre-War Parity of Exchange Chapter 3: Keynes’ Search for a Managed Monetary Standard Part II: The Evolution of Keynes’ Thinking on Foreign Trade from World War I to World War II Chapter 4: Keynes’ Early Foreign Trade Views Chapter 5: Keynes’ Views on Commercial Policy in his Treatise on Money Chapter 6: Keynes’ Endorsement of Protectionism as a Solution to Britain’s Economic Problems Chapter 7: Keynes’ Proposal for a Revenue Tariff Chapter 8: Keynes’ Advocacy of National Autarky for Great Britain Part III: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money and its Relevance for Keynes’ Foreign Trade Views Chapter 9: The Implications of Keynes’ Theory of Employment and his Reflections on the Mercantilists for Orthodox Free Trade Part IV: Keynes’ Views on Foreign Trade during and after World War II Chapter 10: Keynes and the Currency Proposals for the Expansion of Multilateral International Trade following the End of World War II Chapter 11: Keynes and the Anglo-American Loan Chapter 12: Summary and Conclusions References About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe chapters in this volume represent the latest thinking on the development and exploration of unconventional energy resources in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa and shed light on its potential and future prospects in these respective regions. The diversity of thinking about the shale revolution is also evident in our case studies. Throughout many countries in Europe for example, there is a strong preference for investment in renewable sources of energy over the fossil fuels. In addition to environmental concerns, the falling price of renewables, have also made them more attractive financially. Consequently, global investment in renewables is outpacing that of fossil fuel two to one. Watching this trend, in 2017, the Chinese government has pledged to invest $360 billion on renewable energy. This would make China the largest investor in development of renewables in the world. Other obstacles to development of shale oil aTrade ReviewAs humankind figures out how to provide energy in a sustainable way for the Earth’s growing population in the future, the story of unconventional energy—specifically, how these resources came about, and what their arrival means for all of us—will figure prominently in our discussions and planning about what to do next. Dorraj and Morgan are the perfect choice to tell this story via the many and varied contributions captured in this book. This makes a valuable contribution to this important topic. -- Robert K. Perrons, Queensland University of TechnologyUnconventional oil and gas resources are contributing a growing share to the world’s fossil fuel supply, and will continue to do so for a while, despite the growth of low carbon energy. Ken Morgan and Manochehr Dorraj have performed a valuable task by assembling a group of specialists to provide insightful accounts of the most important of these resources. The analyses cover a range of historical, technological, commercial and regulatory issues, and provide the reader with a solid understanding of this important source of energy. -- Philip Andrews-Speed, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Global Impact of Unconventional Energy Resources, by Ken Morgan and Manochehr Dorraj Chapter 2: The Miracle of the U.S. Shale Experience: The History, Technology, People, and Infrastructure That Led to Success, by Larry D. Brogdon Chapter 3: Midland, Texas: The Next Evolution in Shale Drilling Strategies, by Ken Morgan Chapter 4: Eastern U.S. Shale Development: Implications for North America and Globally Involving Economic, Social License, Public Policy, Environmental Impacts and the Influence of Social Media in These Issues, by Thomas B. Murphy and David A. Yoxtheimer Chapter 5: The International Impact of the Shale Revolution, by Anas F. Alhajji Chapter 6: Facets of Unconventional Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Canada, by Silke Popp Chapter 7: The Socio-Legal Dimensions of the Development of Unconventional Petroleum in Australia: Shale Gas and Coal Seam Gas, by Tina Hunter Chapter 8: Unconventional Energy in Europe: Policy Issues, Impact, and Prospects, by Andreas Goldthau Chapter 9: Development of Shale Oil and Gas in Russia, by Tatiana Mitrova Chapter 10: The Nascent Non-conventional Hydrocarbon Industry of Latin America: Market, Infrastructure, Policy, Stakeholders, Opportunities, and Constraints, by Isidro Morales Chapter 11: China and Japan’s Pursuit of Unconventional Fuels, by Manochehr Dorraj Chapter 12: Outlook for Shale Gas Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, by Bijan Khajehpour Chapter 13: Unconventional Energy in Africa: Impact of the US Shale Revolution and Prospects for African Exploration, by Stefan Andreasson Chapter 14: The Environmental Impact of Unconventional Fuels: The Trade-Off, by Michael C. Slattery

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Book SynopsisThe chapters in this volume represent the latest thinking on the development and exploration of unconventional energy resources in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, Russia, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa and shed light on its potential and future prospects in these respective regions. The diversity of thinking about the shale revolution is also evident in our case studies. Throughout many countries in Europe for example, there is a strong preference for investment in renewable sources of energy over the fossil fuels. In addition to environmental concerns, the falling price of renewables, have also made them more attractive financially. Consequently, global investment in renewables is outpacing that of fossil fuel two to one. Watching this trend, in 2017, the Chinese government has pledged to invest $360 billion on renewable energy. This would make China the largest investor in development of renewables in the world. Other obstacles to development of shale oiTrade ReviewThe “unconventional” energy resources in the title of this collection are shale oil and gas. The volume's 16 contributors are a mix of social scientists, geologists, engineers, and economists based in universities, research institutes, government agencies, and energy management and capital investment firms. This eclecticism of backgrounds affords panoramic, extensively detailed descriptions of the technical, legal, and logistical hurdles future fossil energy extraction faces in regions such as the Middle East, Russia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the US. . . Most contributors focus on the economic viability of shale exploitation; only the penultimate chapter by Michael Slattery explores, with analytical detachment, the environmental and public acceptability dimensions of unconventional sources. . . useful graphics and tables are provided.Summing Up: Recommended. Advanced undergraduates and above. * CHOICE *As humankind figures out how to provide energy in a sustainable way for the Earth’s growing population in the future, the story of unconventional energy—specifically, how these resources came about, and what their arrival means for all of us—will figure prominently in our discussions and planning about what to do next. Dorraj and Morgan are the perfect choice to tell this story via the many and varied contributions captured in this book. This makes a valuable contribution to this important topic. -- Robert K. Perrons, Queensland University of TechnologyUnconventional oil and gas resources are contributing a growing share to the world’s fossil fuel supply, and will continue to do so for a while, despite the growth of low carbon energy. Ken Morgan and Manochehr Dorraj have performed a valuable task by assembling a group of specialists to provide insightful accounts of the most important of these resources. The analyses cover a range of historical, technological, commercial and regulatory issues, and provide the reader with a solid understanding of this important source of energy. -- Philip Andrews-Speed, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsChapter 1: Global Impact of Unconventional Energy Resources, by Ken Morgan and Manochehr DorrajChapter 2: The Miracle of the U.S. Shale Experience: The History, Technology, People, and Infrastructure That Led to Success, by Larry D. BrogdonChapter 3: Midland, Texas: The Next Evolution in Shale Drilling Strategies, by Ken MorganChapter 4: Eastern U.S. Shale Development: Implications for North America and Globally Involving Economic, Social License, Public Policy, Environmental Impacts and the Influence of Social Media in These Issues, by Thomas B. Murphy and David A. YoxtheimerChapter 5: The International Impact of the Shale Revolution, by Anas F. AlhajjiChapter 6: Facets of Unconventional Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in Canada, by Silke PoppChapter 7: The Socio-Legal Dimensions of the Development of Unconventional Petroleum in Australia: Shale Gas and Coal Seam Gas, by Tina HunterChapter 8: Unconventional Energy in Europe: Policy Issues, Impact, and Prospects, by Andreas GoldthauChapter 9: Development of Shale Oil and Gas in Russia, by Tatiana MitrovaChapter 10: The Nascent Non-conventional Hydrocarbon Industry of Latin America: Market, Infrastructure, Policy, Stakeholders, Opportunities, and Constraints, by Isidro MoralesChapter 11: China and Japan’s Pursuit of Unconventional Fuels, by Manochehr DorrajChapter 12: Outlook for Shale Gas Development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, by Bijan KhajehpourChapter 13: Unconventional Energy in Africa: Impact of the US Shale Revolution and Prospects for African Exploration, by Stefan AndreassonChapter 14: The Environmental Impact of Unconventional Fuels: The Trade-Off, by Michael C. Slattery

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Book SynopsisDrawing from the leading scholarship in the field, Gender and Development: The Economic Basis of Women′s Power helps students develop a foundational understanding of the significant role that gender plays in developing societies. Award-winning scholars Samuel Cohn and Rae Lesser Blumberg have carefully selected and edited a collection of readings that encourage students to think critically about the economic power (or lack thereof) of women, and apply key concepts and theory related to gender and current development issues. From women’s participation in labor markets to their financial autonomy and purchasing power, these readings enable students to explore the economic implications of female power and the importance of women’s strategic indispensability. Key Features: Distinguished scholars in the field offer students distinctive personalized points of view that extend the study of women’s power, gender, and development in new and interesting directions. A wide range of countries/regions, perspectives, and issues is explored to enable instructors the flexibility to introduce students to a variety of key concepts in a manner that works for their classrooms. Analysis of the cause and effect of women’s power offers students insights on the inter-relation between gender and development. "Guide to the Book" provides students with context for understanding gender and development, as well as introduces students to the key theories that they will explore throughout the book. Table of ContentsAcknowledgments About the Editors About the Contributors 1. “Power of the Purse”: The Importance of Women’s Economic Power: Why Women’s Economic Power Is Absolutely Essential - Rae Lesser Blumberg and Samuel Cohn 2. Guide to the Book - Samuel Cohn and Rae Lesser Blumberg 3. Armed Actors, the Commodification of Women, and the Destruction of Childhood: Understanding the Connections Between Predatory Sexuality and the Violence of Capital in Colombia - Jasmin Hristov 4. The “Created Biology of Gender Stratification”: Links Between Economic Power and Gender Equality From Hunter-Gatherers to Today’s Global South and North - Rae Lesser Blumberg 5. Development, the State, and Gender: A Comparative Analysis of Iran and Tunisia - Valentine M. Moghadam 6. Poverty, Water, Sanitation Insecurities, and the Challenges of Maintaining Menstrual Hygiene - Rita Jalali 7. Male Preference and Women’s Economic Power: How Men’s Choices Open or Close Occupations For Women - Samuel Cohn 8. Women on the Fast Track?: Coloniality of Citizenship and Embodied Social Mobility - Manuela Boatca and Julia Roth 9. Gender through the Looking Glass: The Role of Low-Status Men in the Production of Global Gender Violence and Racial and Ethnic Bigotry - Kevin T. Leicht and Phyllis L. Baker 10. War, Women, and the Aftermath: Finding Resilience in Rwanda, Bosnia, and Nepal - Marie E. Berry 11. No Way Out: Women in Nepal Trapped in Cycles of Poverty, Gender Inequality, and Economic Disenfranchisement - Jennifer Rothchild and Priti Shrestha Piya 12. Authentic Activism: Domestic Workers as Global Development Agents - Jennifer N. Fish and Justin Sprague References Index

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Book SynopsisImmigration is one of the most fraught, and possibly most misunderstood, topics in American social discourse-yet, in most cases, the things we believe about immigration are based largely on myth, not facts. Using the tools of modern data analysis and ten years of pioneering research, new evidence is provided about the past and present of the American Dream, debunking myths fostered by political opportunism and sentimentalized in family histories, and draw counterintuitive conclusions, including:* Upward Mobility: Children of immigrants from nearly every country, especially those of poor immigrants, do better economically than children of U.S.-born residents - a pattern that has held for more than a century.* Rapid Assimilation: Immigrants accused of lack of assimilation (such as Mexicans today and the Irish in the past) actually assimilate fastest.* Improved Economy: Immigration changes the economy in unexpected positive ways and staves off the economic decline that is the consequence of an aging population.* Helps U.S. Born: Closing the door to immigrants harms the economic prospects of the U.S.-born-the people politicians are trying to protect.Using powerful story-telling and unprecedented research employing big data and algorithms, Abramitzky and Boustan are like dedicated family genealogists but millions of times over. They provide a new take on American history with surprising results, especially how comparable the "golden era" of immigration is to today, and why many current policy proposals are so misguided.

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Book SynopsisPrimeaux and Stieber clearly articulate that good ethics maximize profits. The authors show that in the long run business must operate within the value systems of a society. Those businesses that choose otherwise are bound to fail. This book is for graduate students as well as managers. Together, Primeaux and Stieber have collaborated on several articles for The Journal of Business Ethics, and have contributed a feature article to the forthcoming Blackwell's Dictionary of Business Ethics. 'A book for managers who must understand the complexities of profit maximization. Writing in a straightforward, engaging style, Primeaux and Stieber throw new light on the mysteries of profit maximization.' -John W. Slocum, Jr., Past President, American Academy of Management. 'A very helpful perspective on which to base an ethics program for any business.' -Steve Van, President, Redstone Hotels, Inc.

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Book SynopsisBUFFALO, NEW YORK IS ENJOYING A RESURGENCE, AND HAS BECOME A RECOMMENDED TRAVEL DESTINATION. THIS BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF HOW IT GOT HERE. In a sweeping narrative that speaks to the serious student of urban studies as well as the general reader, Mark Goldman tells the story of twentieth-century Buffalo, New York. Goldman covers all of the major developments: · The rise and decline of the city's downtown and ethnic neighborhoods · The impact of racial change and suburbanization · The role and function of the arts in the life of the community · Urban politics, urban design, and city planning While describing the changes that so drastically altered the form, function, and character of the city, Goldman, through detailed descriptions of special people and special places, gives a sense of intimacy and immediacy to these otherwise impersonal historical forces. City on the Edge unflinchingly documents and describes how Buffalo has been battered by the tides of history. But it also describes the unique characteristics that have encouraged an innovative cultural climate, including Buffalo's dynamic survival instinct that continues to lead to a surprisingly and inspiringly high quality of community life. Finally, it offers a road map, which-if followed-could point the way to a new and exciting future for this long-troubled city.

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Book SynopsisThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—better known as the Stimulus Act—leaves no business, no American untouched. Signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was established to address the current economic crisis facing the United States. The provisions of the Act call for investments in infrastructure, health care, education, the environment, energy, housing and other needed services. This set includes one volume containing the complete and official text of the Act and a separate volume full of essential documents related to the creation of, response to, and signing of the Act, including: * The President's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan * Establishment of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board * Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies (Congressional Research Service Report) * Financial Stimulus Plans: Recent Developments in Selected Countries * Budgetary Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * Macroeconomic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * White House Statements on ARRA regarding Working Families, State by State Jobs, Congressional District Jobs, Education, Energy, Health Care, and Infrastructure * Accountability Measures: Bill Language, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act * Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds (Presidential Memorandum) * Interim Guidance Regarding Communications with Registered Lobbyists about Recovery Act Funds (Memorandum from the Director, Office of Management and Budget)

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Book SynopsisThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—better known as the Stimulus Act—leaves no business, no American untouched. Signed into law on February 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was established to address the current economic crisis facing the United States. The provisions of the Act call for investments in infrastructure, health care, education, the environment, energy, housing and other needed services. This set includes one volume containing the complete and official text of the Act and a separate volume full of essential documents related to the creation of, response to, and signing of the Act, including: * The President's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan * Establishment of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board * Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies (Congressional Research Service Report) * Financial Stimulus Plans: Recent Developments in Selected Countries * Budgetary Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * Macroeconomic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 * White House Statements on ARRA regarding Working Families, State by State Jobs, Congressional District Jobs, Education, Energy, Health Care, and Infrastructure * Accountability Measures: Bill Language, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act * Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds (Presidential Memorandum) * Interim Guidance Regarding Communications with Registered Lobbyists about Recovery Act Funds (Memorandum from the Director, Office of Management and Budget)

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Book SynopsisFull text of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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Book SynopsisIs global capitalism on its last legs? Is the era of American leadership over? Has the West begun a decline into a new Dark Age? Does American civilization deserve to survive? These are the unnerving questions raised by the Great Crash of 2009. This book presents a radically new answer, insisting that global society has only begun to realize its full potential. Author HowardBloom argues that there's a hidden mandate beneath the surface of capitalism: "It's struggling to whisper and rumble its message to you and me. That hidden imperative can lift us from economic crisis, can make us a leader in the next-generation economy, and can dramatically upgrade our ability to empower our fellow human beings." Bloom sees crisis as opportunity, opportunity for the whole human race. In more than eighty short, fast chapters, insights appear suddenly, like the quick bursts of flashbulbs, taking the reader on a sweeping tour of human history, from the Stone Age to the present. Every chapter conveys a radically new way to see the astonishing mechanism we call "Western Civilization." Bloom marvels at how humans have turned toxic waste into food and fuel, trash into treasure, and garbage into gold. He shows how we've produced material miracles based on immaterial things-passion, persistence, and fantasy. He shows that what many regard as the end is just the beginning. The beginning of something you've never before imagined. The author explains why the secret to capitalism's next great leap does not lie in new financial tricks, but in tapping things right under our noses in radically new ways-that is, tapping our imagination, our desire to feel useful, our desire to help others, and our desire to be recognized for contributing to the welfare of humanity. The key to next-generation capitalism lies in a big-picture view that's utterly unlike anything you've previously perceived. A big-picture view that will startle you. A big-picture view with which you can ignite the world, get a new handle on your life, and help transform society. This brilliant, inspirational work of daring ideas and breathtaking research offers more than hope. It offers unseen levels of understanding. Understanding that can literally redefine what it means to be a human being.Trade Review"It's an extraordinary book, exhilaratingly written and masterfully researched, I couldn't put it down. Required reading for anyone who wants to know where we go from here. Bravo!" (James Burke, author & host of BBC's Connections)"

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Book SynopsisNamed one of the best strategy books of 2021 by strategy+businessGet to better, more effective strategy.In nearly every business segment and corner of the world economy, the most successful companies dramatically outperform their rivals. What is their secret? In Better, Simpler Strategy, Harvard Business School professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee shows how these companies achieve more by doing less. At a time when rapid technological change and global competition conspire to upend traditional ways of doing business, these companies pursue radically simplified strategies. At a time when many managers struggle not to drown in vast seas of projects and initiatives, these businesses follow simple rules that help them select the few ideas that truly make a difference.Better, Simpler Strategy provides readers with a simple tool, the value stick, which every organization can use to make its strategy more effective and easier to execute. Based on proven financial mechanics, the value stick helps executives decide where to focus their attention and how to deepen the competitive advantage of their business.How does the value stick work? It provides a way of measuring the two fundamental forces that lead to value creation and increased financial success—the customer's willingness-to-pay and the employee's willingness-to-sell their services to the business. Companies that win, Oberholzer-Gee shows, create value for customers by raising their willingness-to-pay, and they provide value for talent by lowering their willingness-to-sell. The approach, proven in practice, is entirely data driven and uniquely suited to be cascaded throughout the organization.With many useful visuals and examples across industries and geographies, Better, Simpler Strategy explains how these two key measures enable firms to gauge and improve their strategies and operations. Based on the author's sought-after strategy course, this book is your must-have guide for making better strategic decisions.Trade ReviewNamed one of "The 10 Best Business Books of 2021" by Forbes"This book lives up to the promise of its title by distilling strategy into a beautifully simple premise…" — strategy+businessAdvance Praise for Better, Simpler Strategy:"In our fast-evolving and complex world, it's crucial to mobilize our teams with a clear and compelling strategy. In this enlightening and practical book, Oberholzer-Gee leads you to design a simple strategy statement and helps you understand how to maximize the gap between willingness-to-pay and willingness-to-sell." — Florent Menegaux, CEO, Michelin"Simplicity is a virtue, and Better, Simpler Strategy cuts through the jargon of business to provide an invaluable first-principles strategic guide. Illustrated by a wealth of in-depth examples, this book puts forward a new value-based framework for coming up with breakthrough strategies." — Adam Brandenburger, J.P. Valles Professor, NYU Stern School of Business; coauthor, Co-opetition"The value stick is an incredible tool based on Oberholzer-Gee's twenty years of research and practice in the field of strategy. It reveals the essence of strategic issues in a simple and intuitive manner, making formerly complex and difficult strategic decisions easy and effective." — Liu Xiaoyan, CEO, E Fund Management, China’s largest fund manager"Strategy is an art and a science, and often a mystery. Better, Simpler Strategy demystifies value creation, making strategy accessible and exceptional performance achievable to all levels of leaders." — Aman Bhutani, CEO, GoDaddy"Oberholzer-Gee expertly distills the complex topic of strategy down to the simplicity of the value stick, using hard data and real-life examples that bring the pitfalls and opportunities of a bad or good strategy to life. This book will change the way you think about strategy and competition." — Helen Riley, CFO, Google X

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