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Princeton University Press Empires of the Weak The Real Story of European
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Princeton University Press Darkness by Design
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Princeton University Press Essays in International Economics
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Princeton University Press Multinational Corporations and the Politics of Dependence
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Pluto Press Money and Power
Book SynopsisWhy the Global South is still experiencing mass poverty after over sixty years of 'development'Trade Review'A committed, thoughtful, closely and rigorously-argued work. The most relevant analysis of how money and capitalist power reproduce poverty in today's world' -- Professor Alfredo Saad Filho, Head of Department of Development Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.'Exposes in elegant detail the economic and political interests that lie behind aid' -- Nick Hildyard works with the Corner House, a UK research and solidarity group focusing on human rights, environment and development.'Cutting-edge' -- Patrick Bond, Senior Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Development Studies, Durban, South Africa'A clear and trenchant indictment of the view that private capital has the interest and capacity to develop the Global South' -- Raymond Bush, Professor in African Studies and Development Politics, University of LeedsTable of Contents1. The political economy of development 2. Money in the political economy of development 3. Making Markets 4. International development banks and creditor states 5. The British Market Makers 6. Poverty in Africa and the history of multilateral aid 7. Derivative business and aid-funded accumulation 8. Private sector development and bilateral interventions 9. Taking the long view of promoting capitalism 10. Aid effectiveness: what are we measuring? 11. Conclusion Bibliography Index
£28.80
Pluto Press Crucible of Resistance Greece the Eurozone and
Book SynopsisChallenges mainstream accounts of the 'Greek Crisis' and situates it within a regional context and ultimately a critique of the world economic system.Trade Review'A clarion warning' -- Yanis Varoufakis, Professor of Economics, University of Athens and Visiting Professor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas; author of The Global Minotaur: America, Europe and the Future of the Global Economy'A clear account of how Greece and the eurozone got into such a mess. It makes clear that the crisis is not only economic, but also one of growing regional and social inequalities and the retreat of democracy' -- Alexis Tsipras, head of Syriza (Coalition of the Radical Left) and Leader of the Opposition in the Greek parliament'The future of democracy in Greece is a matter for all of us in Europe. Laskos and Tsakalotos take us behind the headlines about 'bailouts' and 'crisis' and share with us both the challenges and the alternatives which Greeks are creating as they resist: from networks of solidarity to a new kind of political party with a strongly European perspective' -- Hilary Wainwright, Co-editor of Red Pepper, author of Reclaim the State: Experiments in Popular Democracy'Superb... With a methodological approach that moves us away from a purely national explanation of the crisis and its response, and with a continually rich body of empirical detail throughout, this volume is simply a must-read for those who want to truly understand how we got here, and what is to be done in pursuing a more progressive response than currently dominates the political landscape' -- Jamie Jordan, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of figures and tables Introduction: The Greek Crisis In Context 1. Neo-Liberalism As Modernization 2. The Greek Economy And Society On The Eve Of The Crisis 3. The Eurozone Crisis In Context 4. From Crisis To Permanent Austerity 5. The Underdogs Strike Back 6. Out Of The Mire: Arguments Within The Greek Left Notes Index
£18.99
Pluto Press Crucible of Resistance Greece the Eurozone and
Book SynopsisChallenges mainstream accounts of the 'Greek Crisis' and situates it within a regional context and ultimately a critique of the world economic system.Trade Review'A clarion warning' -- Yanis Varoufakis, Professor of Economics, University of Athens and Visiting Professor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas; author of The Global Minotaur: America, Europe and the Future of the Global Economy'A clear account of how Greece and the eurozone got into such a mess. It makes clear that the crisis is not only economic, but also one of growing regional and social inequalities and the retreat of democracy' -- Alexis Tsipras, head of Syriza (Coalition of the Radical Left) and Leader of the Opposition in the Greek parliament'The future of democracy in Greece is a matter for all of us in Europe. Laskos and Tsakalotos take us behind the headlines about 'bailouts' and 'crisis' and share with us both the challenges and the alternatives which Greeks are creating as they resist: from networks of solidarity to a new kind of political party with a strongly European perspective' -- Hilary Wainwright, Co-editor of Red Pepper, author of Reclaim the State: Experiments in Popular Democracy'Superb... With a methodological approach that moves us away from a purely national explanation of the crisis and its response, and with a continually rich body of empirical detail throughout, this volume is simply a must-read for those who want to truly understand how we got here, and what is to be done in pursuing a more progressive response than currently dominates the political landscape' -- Jamie Jordan, Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsList of figures and tables Introduction: The Greek Crisis In Context 1. Neo-Liberalism As Modernization 2. The Greek Economy And Society On The Eve Of The Crisis 3. The Eurozone Crisis In Context 4. From Crisis To Permanent Austerity 5. The Underdogs Strike Back 6. Out Of The Mire: Arguments Within The Greek Left Notes Index
£72.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Globalization and the New Regionalism
Book SynopsisThe European Single Market, NAFTA and Mercosur powerfully shape international relations and economic development; they also symbolize a shift in economic policy towards a world market--oriented and liberalizing strategy. Schirm argues that this new regionalism is essentially aresult of the impact of globalization on domestic politics.Trade Review'This book makes an important contribution to the transnational and comparative analysis of politics. It offers a theoretically convincing arguments supported by exemplary empirical testing. An important achievement.' -- Ulrich Beck, University of Munich 'This carefully circumscribed claim is both well developed and supported. The cross-regional focus of the study is certainly most valuable and welcome.' -- Peter Katzenstein, Cornell UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. I. Empirical Puzzle and Theoretical Approach. Introduction. The Weaknesses of Regional Integration Theories. The Global Markets Approach in Explaining Cooperation. Methodology and the Empirical Plausibility of the Hypotheses. II. Global Markets: Development and Impact on States. Global Financial Markets. Global Production and Foreign Direct Investment. World Trade. Conclusion: Crises, Interests, and Instruments. III. Global Markets and the European Single Market. Liberalization Strategies in the Single Market Project "1992". France. Germany. Great Britain. The European Level. Conclusion. IV. Global Markets and MERCOSUR. Liberalization Strategies in the Common Market of the South. Argentina. Excursus: Transnational Banks and the International Monetary Fund. Brazil. Conclusion. V. Global Markets and NAFTA. Liberalization Strategies in the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico. United States. Conclusion. VI. Comparative Conclusions, Empirical and Theoretical Results. Empirical Results: Preference and the Global Markets Approach. Theoretical Development of the Global Markets Approach. Implications for Theories of Regional Integration and International Relations. Notes. References. Index
£54.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Globalization and the New Regionalism Global
Book SynopsisThe European Single Market, NAFTA and Mercosur powerfully shape international relations and economic development; they also symbolize a shift in economic policy towards a world market--oriented and liberalizing strategy. Schirm argues that this new regionalism is essentially aresult of the impact of globalization on domestic politics.Trade Review'This book makes an important contribution to the transnational and comparative analysis of politics. It offers a theoretically convincing arguments supported by exemplary empirical testing. An important achievement.' -- Ulrich Beck, University of Munich 'This carefully circumscribed claim is both well developed and supported. The cross-regional focus of the study is certainly most valuable and welcome.' -- Peter Katzenstein, Cornell UniversityTable of ContentsPreface. Abbreviations. I. Empirical Puzzle and Theoretical Approach. Introduction. The Weaknesses of Regional Integration Theories. The Global Markets Approach in Explaining Cooperation. Methodology and the Empirical Plausibility of the Hypotheses. II. Global Markets: Development and Impact on States. Global Financial Markets. Global Production and Foreign Direct Investment. World Trade. Conclusion: Crises, Interests, and Instruments. III. Global Markets and the European Single Market. Liberalization Strategies in the Single Market Project "1992". France. Germany. Great Britain. The European Level. Conclusion. IV. Global Markets and MERCOSUR. Liberalization Strategies in the Common Market of the South. Argentina. Excursus: Transnational Banks and the International Monetary Fund. Brazil. Conclusion. V. Global Markets and NAFTA. Liberalization Strategies in the North American Free Trade Agreement. Mexico. United States. Conclusion. VI. Comparative Conclusions, Empirical and Theoretical Results. Empirical Results: Preference and the Global Markets Approach. Theoretical Development of the Global Markets Approach. Implications for Theories of Regional Integration and International Relations. Notes. References. Index
£18.04
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Global Inequality
Book SynopsisWhat is global inequality? How can it be measured? What are the major trends and patterns? What are the implications of global inequality for the world economy and multilateral governance? What role does and should inequality play in national and international policy-making? In this comprehensive overview, the authors address these key questions.Trade Review"This book offers a rich and diverse menu of perspectives on global inequality. There is no better place to start if you want to understand why so many intelligent people disagree so vehemently on the facts, their interpretation, and what to do about them." Dani Rodrik, Harvard University "Resentment of global inequality is emerging as one of the principal threats to globalization – but just how much inequality is there, how should it be defined, why has it happened and what can be done? This timely series of essays by the leading protagonists is the best survey of the arguments and evidence so far – the crucial source book on the global inequality debate." Will Hutton, The Work FoundationTable of ContentsNotes on Contributors. Editors' Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1 Introduction. David Held and Ayse Kaya. 2 Globalization and Inequality. Branko Milanovic. 3 The Unequalled and Unequal Twentieth Century. Bob Sutcliffe. 4 Globalization, Poverty, and Inequality since 1980. David Dollar. 5 Should We Worry About Income Inequality?. Robert H. Wade. 6 Why Inequality Matters. Thomas W. Pogge. 7 Global Inequality and Global Macro Economics. James K. Galbraith. 8 Global Inequality, the ‘Great Divergence’ and Supra-National Regionalization. Grahame F. Thompson. 9 Spatial Disparities and Economic Development. Ravi Kanbur and Anthony J. Venables. 10 More Inequality and Fewer Opportunities?. Structural Determinants and Human Agency in the Dynamics of Income Distribution. Gosta Esping-Andersen. 11 Reframing Justice in a Globalizing World. Nancy Fraser. Index
£54.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Politics of Global Supply Chains
Book SynopsisThe Politics of Global Supply Chains analyses the changing politics of power and distribution within contemporary global supply chains.Trade Review"Marrying theoretical and empirical analysis seamlessly, this book skilfully deciphers the increasingly complex world of supply chain management and politics. It is essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers concerned with business regulation, changing patterns of transnational governance and the appropriate roles of public and private actors in crafting a more just economic system." Peter Utting, Deputy Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development "Global supply chains play an important role not only in the world economy but also in global politics, and no one interested in them can afford to ignore this landmark study. Kate Macdonald's ability to combine rigorous and enlightening analyses of global trends with invaluable insights into local processes and experiences, gathered through painstaking fieldwork over several years, is truly impressive." Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, London School of Economics "Macdonald brings alive the politics of supply chains, using rich case analysis to identify – and question – key production and regulation practices in today's global economy. Thorough research yields helpful insights for theorists and activists alike." Jan Aart Scholte, University of WarwickTable of ContentsAcronyms vii Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The Politics of Global Supply Chains 1 1 Power and Governance in Garment Supply Chains 18 2 The Emergence of Non-State Governance: Anti-Sweatshop Campaigns 44 3 The Private Sector Response: Codes of Conduct 71 4 Dispersed Power Within Coffee Supply Chains 87 5 The Transformative Challenge: Fair Trade as an ‘Alternative’ Institutional Model 103 6 Starbucks CAFÉ Practices: The ‘Responsible’ Corporation Responds 129 7 Interaction Between Initiatives: Diffusing Change Beyond ‘Niche’ Supply Chains 147 8 Lessons and Synthesis: Power, Responsibility and Governance Beyond the State 165 Conclusion: Ongoing Political Contests in Global Supply Chains 191 Notes 194 References 222 Index 245
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Politics of Global Supply Chains
Book SynopsisThe Politics of Global Supply Chains analyses the changing politics of power and distribution within contemporary global supply chains.Trade Review"Marrying theoretical and empirical analysis seamlessly, this book skilfully deciphers the increasingly complex world of supply chain management and politics. It is essential reading for scholars, activists and policy makers concerned with business regulation, changing patterns of transnational governance and the appropriate roles of public and private actors in crafting a more just economic system." Peter Utting, Deputy Director, United Nations Research Institute for Social Development "Global supply chains play an important role not only in the world economy but also in global politics, and no one interested in them can afford to ignore this landmark study. Kate Macdonald's ability to combine rigorous and enlightening analyses of global trends with invaluable insights into local processes and experiences, gathered through painstaking fieldwork over several years, is truly impressive." Mathias Koenig-Archibugi, London School of Economics "Macdonald brings alive the politics of supply chains, using rich case analysis to identify – and question – key production and regulation practices in today's global economy. Thorough research yields helpful insights for theorists and activists alike." Jan Aart Scholte, University of WarwickTable of ContentsAcronyms vii Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The Politics of Global Supply Chains 1 1 Power and Governance in Garment Supply Chains 18 2 The Emergence of Non-State Governance: Anti-Sweatshop Campaigns 44 3 The Private Sector Response: Codes of Conduct 71 4 Dispersed Power Within Coffee Supply Chains 87 5 The Transformative Challenge: Fair Trade as an ‘Alternative’ Institutional Model 103 6 Starbucks CAFÉ Practices: The ‘Responsible’ Corporation Responds 129 7 Interaction Between Initiatives: Diffusing Change Beyond ‘Niche’ Supply Chains 147 8 Lessons and Synthesis: Power, Responsibility and Governance Beyond the State 165 Conclusion: Ongoing Political Contests in Global Supply Chains 191 Notes 194 References 222 Index 245
£17.09
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Offshoring
Book SynopsisThe concealment of income, wealth and profits in tax havens has brought the topic of offshoring into public debate, but as John Urry shows in this important new book offshoring is a much more pervasive feature of contemporary societies.Trade Review"An informative accounting of the consequences of an offshoring world and an impassioned critique of the offshored condition." Theory, Culture & Society"Offshoring shines a light on yet another of the shadowy realms upon which contemporary capitalist normalities rest." Times Higher Education "Urry writes with clarity and offers very useful examples to explain points.I would strongly recommend this book for teachers to purchase copies to be placed in their school/college/department libraries so that students can pursue the negative side of Globalisation in detail and be aware of lots of contemporary examples." The Sociology Teacher ''Exposing capitalism’s expanding economy of secrecy, John Urry reveals a terrifying picture of catastrophes waiting to happen, of global inequalities difficult to comprehend, and of human rights violations on an appalling scale. Sociology at its best, warning us of the worst. Offshoring should be required reading for all undergraduates.'' Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley ''This is one point of John Urry’s thought provoking book: the outside suggested by the concept of ‘offshoring’ no longer exists. Therefore politics of offshoring today are simultaneously domestic and global. And like Urry so excitingly does we have to ask: how can the ‘outsourced’ citizen of the world be included in decisions which affect their survival?'' Ulrich Beck, University of MunichTable of ContentsPreface Chap 1: What is Offshoring? Chap 2: Secrets Chap 3: Work Offshored Chap 4: Taxing Offshored Chap 5: Leisure Offshored Chap 6: Energy Offshored Chap 7: Waste Offshored Chap 8: Security Offshored Chap 9: Out to Sea and Out of Sight Chap 10: Bringing it all Back Home Index
£45.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Offshoring
Book SynopsisThe concealment of income, wealth and profits in tax havens has brought the topic of offshoring into public debate, but as John Urry shows in this important new book offshoring is a much more pervasive feature of contemporary societies.Trade Review"An informative accounting of the consequences of an offshoring world and an impassioned critique of the offshored condition." Theory, Culture & Society"Offshoring shines a light on yet another of the shadowy realms upon which contemporary capitalist normalities rest." Times Higher Education "Urry writes with clarity and offers very useful examples to explain points.I would strongly recommend this book for teachers to purchase copies to be placed in their school/college/department libraries so that students can pursue the negative side of Globalisation in detail and be aware of lots of contemporary examples." The Sociology Teacher ''Exposing capitalism’s expanding economy of secrecy, John Urry reveals a terrifying picture of catastrophes waiting to happen, of global inequalities difficult to comprehend, and of human rights violations on an appalling scale. Sociology at its best, warning us of the worst. Offshoring should be required reading for all undergraduates.'' Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley ''This is one point of John Urry’s thought provoking book: the outside suggested by the concept of ‘offshoring’ no longer exists. Therefore politics of offshoring today are simultaneously domestic and global. And like Urry so excitingly does we have to ask: how can the ‘outsourced’ citizen of the world be included in decisions which affect their survival?'' Ulrich Beck, University of MunichTable of ContentsPreface Chap 1: What is Offshoring? Chap 2: Secrets Chap 3: Work Offshored Chap 4: Taxing Offshored Chap 5: Leisure Offshored Chap 6: Energy Offshored Chap 7: Waste Offshored Chap 8: Security Offshored Chap 9: Out to Sea and Out of Sight Chap 10: Bringing it all Back Home Index
£17.39
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Whats Wrong with the WTO and How to Fix It
Book SynopsisWe need a world trade organization. We just don't need the one that we have.Trade Review Text This thought-provoking, well-written book makes a passionate case for reforming global trade governance to do more to realise global social goods. The author asks an important question that needs more public debate: what do we need the WTO for? I hope the book will help stimulate such debate. Bernard Hoekman, European University Institute Wilkinson’s book compels us to think differently about the World Trade Organization. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to academic observers, NGOs and trade diplomats in search of new ideas and approaches to reform the WTO. Faizel Ismail, Ambassador Permanent Representative of South Africa to the WTOTable of ContentsAbout the Author viii Acknowledgments ix Tables xiii Abbreviations xiv Introduction: Starting from here 1 Part I Problems 1 Why we govern trade in the way that we do 19 2 Bargaining among unequals 45 3 Talking trade 79 Part II Solutions 4 Thinking differently? 107 5 Trade for all 132 6 Getting from here to there 160 Conclusion: Moving beyond the state we are in 181 Notes 188 References 191 Index 211
£45.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Whats Wrong with the WTO and How to Fix It
Book SynopsisWe need a world trade organization. We just don't need the one that we have.Trade ReviewThis thought-provoking, well-written book makes a passionate case for reforming global trade governance to do more to realise global social goods. The author asks an important question that needs more public debate: what do we need the WTO for? I hope the book will help stimulate such debate. Bernard Hoekman, European University Institute Wilkinson’s book compels us to think differently about the World Trade Organization. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to academic observers, NGOs and trade diplomats in search of new ideas and approaches to reform the WTO. Faizel Ismail, Ambassador Permanent Representative of South Africa to the WTOTable of ContentsAbout the Author viii Acknowledgments ix Tables xiii Abbreviations xiv Introduction: Starting from here 1 Part I Problems 1 Why we govern trade in the way that we do 19 2 Bargaining among unequals 45 3 Talking trade 79 Part II Solutions 4 Thinking differently? 107 5 Trade for all 132 6 Getting from here to there 160 Conclusion: Moving beyond the state we are in 181 Notes 188 References 191 Index 211
£15.19
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Is the EU Doomed
Book SynopsisThe European Union is in crisis. Crippled by economic problems, political brinkmanship, and institutional rigidity, the EU faces an increasingly uncertain future.Trade Review"Zielonka offers a new and refreshing vision of Europe's future - one that chimes perfectly with the EU's motto 'United in Diversity'." Giuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy "A provocative and thoughtful book which comes at a critical moment for European integration." Lionel Barber, Financial Times "Jan Zielonka is one of the most original and sophisticated observers of European politics. So when he expresses disillusion with both the EU and its Member States we should pay attention to where he thinks we are heading. This lucid and incisive book is a key source for understanding the current impasse." Christopher Hill, University of Cambridge "The EU may be not doomed but it is in deep crisis. In this provocative book Jan Zielonka offers an original and controversial proposal for a radically different model of European integration. Challenging conventional views he considers the prospects of a 'neo-medieval' Europe composed of networks of cities, regions and ONG's where a 'polyphony' among actors will replace the current cacophony of the centres." Josep Borrell Fontelles, former President of the European Parliament and former President of the European University Institute "Jan Zielonka has written a punchy, incisive and devastating account of the EU and its malaise after the financial crisis. He combines his plea to move away from 'sanctimonious protestant preaching' with a convincing sketch of how a more chaotic pattern of networks between cities, provinces but also a wide range of social and corporate institutions might produce a more durable, effective and also legitimate governance. The treatment is eloquent but also wise." Harold James, Princeton University "A fascinating and thought-provoking book that will change our view of the EU as neither a true state nor an ever-changing cacophony of nations." Josef Joffe, Stanford University and Editor of Die Zeit "Jan Zielonka's brilliant analysis of European disintegration is packed with big ideas that are elegantly expressed. It acts as an original and iconoclastic challenge to both the euro-sceptic and the euro-federalist discourses on the crisis. This is a must-read book for anyone who cares about the future of Europe." Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations "Whether or not you agree with Jan Zielonka's arguments, you will find this book a stimulating read. I'm sure it will provoke much discussion about the future development of the European Union." Lord Patten of Barnes CH, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former European Commissioner for External Affairs "A brilliant and profoundly original analysis of the European Crisis. A work of optimism, as well!" William Pfaff, Author and Syndicated Columnist "Zielonka is an intellectual provocateur in the best sense of the word...this book will stimulate debate on Europe's continuing multinational experiment." Foreign AffairsTable of ContentsPrologue ix Acknowledgements xv 1 Crisis 1 2 Disintegration 21 3 Reintegration 49 4 Vision 73 5 Practising Polyphony 101 Further Reading 115 Notes 119
£33.25
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Unmade in China
Book SynopsisIf you look carefully at how things are actually made in China - from shirts to toys, apple juice to oil rigs - you see a reality that contradicts every widely-held notion about the world's so-called economic powerhouse. From the inside looking out, China is not a manufacturing juggernaut. It's a Lilliputian. Nor is it a killer of American jobs.Trade Review“Unmade in China opens up the black box of China’s domestic and political economy and provides a compelling and detailed analysis of how and why China will be unable to surpass the United States. It is essential reading for policy-makers, government officials and businesses, not only in the US and the West, but also across the globe.”International Affairs "China's economic future will determine the world's future. This important book makes new factually grounded arguments about the challenges China faces. Its arguments deserve attention from anyone with a stake in our economic future."Lawrence H. Summers, former Treasury Secretary and President Emeritus, Harvard University "Challenging conventional wisdom of China's economic supremacy, Haft deftly and entertainingly uncovers how systemic risk in China's economy actually creates millions of jobs in the United States. Unmade in China is a must-read for global policy makers, business leaders, and anyone who wants to understand the US−China trade relationship."Richard Gephardt, former Majority Leader of the US House of Representatives "A clear-eyed analysis of China's fragile economy and its impact on the USA."Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret) Supreme Allied Commander at NATO 2009−2013 and Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University "A systematic, mind-changing, and remarkable read which debunks the myths about China's economic supremacy and provides an optimistic rallying cry for US companies. Outstanding!"Clinton O. Longenecker, Stranahan Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Excellence, University of Toledo "Jeremy Haft's "Unmade in China" explains why the idea of Declining America vs Rising China is simplistic at best and downright deceptive at worst. He cuts through the emotional responses to China's "rise" to detail why that country's unregulated manufacturing poses important risks—and big opportunities—for Americans. This is a must read for anyone who dares to look to the trees inside China's expanding forest."Ian Bremmer - President of Eurasia Group "A fresh perspective on great risks posed by rampant non-compliance in product quality, process control, management protocols and governance in China dependent global supply chains, which also throws light on the opportunities for US-made products and services in China. An insightful book for anyone interested in doing business in China."Jayashankar M. Swaminathan, GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Professor of Global Operations and Associate Dean of UNC-Tsinghua EMBA Program and Director of the Global Business Center, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC Chapel Hill "Finally, a clearheaded book that cuts through the China hype. With refreshing clarity Jeremy Haft challenges the hackneyed narratives about China's economic might to deliver an eye-opening and corrective analysis on what we thought we knew about everything 'Made in China.'"Jamian Ronca Spadavecchia, president of Oxbow Advisory, a global risk consultancy"This book is fluent in style and full of informative case studies, making it suitable for the general public as well as researchers and policymakers who are interested in a fair reading of China's economy and its increasing impact on global society."Political Studies ReviewTable of ContentsChapter One: Three Myths Chapter Two: Jobs and Jeopardy Chapter Three: The Bad Earth Chapter Four: Risky Business Chapter Five: Chain of Fools Chapter Six: When Regs are Dregs Chapter Seven: What to Do
£12.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Is the American Century Over
Book Synopsis"For more than a century, the United States has been the world s most powerful state. Now some analysts predict that China will soon take its place.Trade Review"A professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and one of the most esteemed analysts of world affairs, Nye has been countering declinism for a quarter century, beginning with his 1990 book Bound to Lead. The brevity of his latest text belies its sweep, and judging by the reception it has received, even among those who are considerably less optimistic about America's prospects...one suspects it will endure as a central text of the anti-declinist oeuvre." Ali Wyne, American Interest "In his clear, short, and closely reasoned book, Nye presents a far different view of American power, making some unfashionable but compelling arguments. Nye believes that the American century is far from over and that for the foreseeable future, the United States will retain a unique ability to shape global events." � Walter Russell Mead, Foreign Affairs "Nye outlines each issue briskly, with economy and precision, creating an ideal primer for anyone wishing to better understand the global stage and where America stands on it." �LA Review of Books "Nye does the great service of examining this claim in his new book, Is the American Century Over?, giving a subtle analysis in terms of hard power (military and economic) and soft power (a concept introduced by Nye to refer to an attractive practice, at least a model or ideals such as liberty or democracy)." �Huffington Post �Is the American Century Over?� is an excellent book that will help students of international affairs think carefully about the world and America�s opportunities and challenges in the 21st century. It�s brief, succinct and provocative." �The Washington Diplomat "Academics and political junkies will probably breeze through Is the American Century Over? But the book is so well-written and accessible, general readers are likely to find it engaging and insightful as well. At its core, policy-oriented research and writing should strive to inform not just specialists or experts, but the public at large, making Nye's contribution to debates about America's purported decline that much more important."�Huffington Post �This short, well-argued book offers a powerful rebuttal to America's premature obituarists.��The Economist �A pioneer in the theory of soft power and the dean of American political scientists, Nye knows geopolitics. In his new book, Is the American Century Over?, Nye makes a strong case that American geopolitical superiority, far from being eclipsed, is still firmly in place and set to endure. And the biggest threat isn�t China or India or Russiait's America itself.��Time �In this short, thoughtful book, Nye presents his case convincingly. It is a case that policy makers should ponder carefully.��Huffington Post �The United States will likely remain the world's predominant power for many decades to come, Joe Nye concludes in his insightful new book. This welcome prediction is tempered by Nye�s warning about key challenges that could yet lead to American decline, most notably, political dysfunction at home.��The Boston Globe �US declinism can be overdone. In an excellent new essay asking Is the American Century Over? the Harvard scholar Joseph Nye points up America's enduring strengths � economic, demographic and geographic as well as military.��Financial Times "With his usual clarity and insight, Joe Nye gives us a fascinating analysis of the complexities of power, exploring hard and soft power, state and non-state actors, and how to retain leadership once domination is over. European readers have much to learn from the U.S. experience and its lessons for the evolution of the EU."�Mario Monti, Prime Minister of Italy (201113) and President of Bocconi University "The future of American power is the great question of our century. No-one is better equipped than Joe Nye to answer it."�Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.), former Presidential National Security Advisor "This calm, reflective, and thoughtful antidote to alarm about American decline displays Nye's astonishing capacity to engage with the full range of challenges to American leadership."�Michael Ignatieff, Harvard Kennedy School "In this timely, compact book, Joe Nye makes a 'powerful' case for the continuation of American primacy through diplomacy and co-operation. This strategy would not be overstretch or retrenchment but instead the application of American Exceptionalism to shrewd power."�Robert B. Zoellick, former President of the World Bank Group, US Trade Representative and US Deputy Secretary of State "The irreversibility of American decline is no longer a given. Joe Nye's compelling analysis shows that the future of the international order, and the respective roles of the US and China within it, will be shaped by a range of core domestic and foreign policy choices, rather than by some overwhelming, determinist, historical force that has somehow already decided the "natural" dimensions, depth and duration of American power. The history of nations, as Joe Nye rightly asserts, is a more dynamic process than that."�Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia "Joe Nye is always worth reading - objective without being aloof, insightful without lecturing. Our disordered world needs answers to the challenges posed here."�David Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary 2007-2010 "Nye's masterful analysis shows the defenders of America's continued primacy how to make their most credible case while forcing the declinists to engage with its arguments, and even rethink their assumptions."�Amitav Acharya, American University and author of The End of American World Order "In this tour de force Joe Nye proves that smart books about big ideas are best served in small packages: and if you are looking for one volume to read on a topic about which so much nonsense has been written since the disaster that was the Bush administration, this is the one to go for. Balanced, accessible, informed - but above all, wise - Nye demonstrates once more why he continues to influence the way we all think about the world."�Michael Cox, LSE IDEAS "Joe Nye's clear-eyed analysis makes a very compelling case that the 'American century' is far from over, even though with a less preponderant America and a more complex world, its next chapter will look different. It�s not the sexiest argument. But utterly convincing."�Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and former German Ambassador to the United States "Joe Nye's clear eyed assessments of America's place in the world have set the terms of the debate for more than a quarter century. This important book updates Nye's thinking and is an immensely valuable corrective to the pessimism and the complacency that are all too common in debates about America's future."�Lawrence H. Summers, Harvard University "As Joseph S. Nye, Jr. brilliantly articulates, there are numerous challenges and challengers which will push the United States as the premier nation in the world over the next few decades. Bringing an objective, critical analysis and years of experience in economics and politics, Nye's Is the American Century Over? is both a cautionary tale for the patriotic and a celebration of emerging nations.��Nomadic PressTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1 The Creation of the American Century Chapter 2 Is America in Decline? Chapter 3 Challengers and Relative Decline Chapter 4 The Rise of China Chapter 5 Absolute Decline: Is the U.S. Like Rome? Chapter 6 Power Shifts and Global Complexity Chapter 7 Conclusions Further Reading Notes
£32.00
Kogan Page Ltd International Finance
Book SynopsisDora Hancock has over 30 years' teaching experience at universities in the UK including Birmingham City University and Leeds Beckett University. Recently, her teaching has focused solely on finance, including international, corporate and investment finance on undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. She has taught UK and international students. The author is passionate about teaching and writing materials for students and lecturers to use.Table of Contents Section - ONE: The International Financial Environment; Chapter - 01: The Rise of the Multinational and the International Monetary System; Chapter - 02: The Institutions and Participants that Make Up the Global Financial System; Chapter - 03: The History of Exchange Rates, the IMF and the World Bank; Chapter - 04: The Euro and the Global Financial Environment; Section - TWO: Exchange Rates; Chapter - 05: Exchange Rate Regimes; Chapter - 06: Parity Conditions and Forecasting Exchange Rates; Chapter - 07: Currency Markets; Chapter - 08: Measuring and Managing Exchange Risk; Section - THREE: Financing the International Company; Chapter - 09: Financing International Trade; Chapter - 10: Long Term Sources of Finance; Chapter - 11: International Cash Management; Section - FOUR: International Investment; Chapter - 12: Investing Directly in Foreign Enterprises; Chapter - 13: International Investment Appraisal; Chapter - 14: Country Risk Analysis; Chapter - 15: Long–Term Financing; Chapter - 16: Capital Structure
£37.99
Kogan Page Ltd Blockchain Babel
Book SynopsisIgor Pejic is the Head of Marketing at BNP Paribas PF AT, part of Europe's largest banking group. A former business journalist, the author regularly comments on payments, transactions and the blockchain in the media. He was voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain in 2016, which has resulted in this book.Trade Review"The blockchain revolution is ushering in a new internet of value that will transform every industry. In Blockchain Babel, Pejic provides a lucid breakdown of blockchain's potential to serve as the foundation of a new digital economy." * Alex Tapscott, co-author, Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies is Changing the World *"Blockchain Babel is well titled alluding to a tower connecting earth to heaven and frustrated through a confusion of voices. Pejic's book helps attenuate that confusion through a comprehensive assessment of the complex path of how blockchain technology's promise vs reality is developing in practice." * Keith Bear, VP at IBM Financial Markets and Fellow at Centre for Alternative Finance, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge *"Blockchain Babel separates the signal from the noise. This book is the new bible for professionals who want to move from intention to implementation. Everyone who works in banking, wealth management or finance should not only read this book but buy copies for their colleagues to help enlighten them to the realities of blockchain." * April Rudin, Founder and CEO Rudin Group *"Igor Pejic's excellent book - Blockchain Babel - provides valuable insights into how the blockchain technology will transform the financial industry." * Spiros Margaris, Venture Capitalist and the global No. 1 Fintech, AI and Blockchain influencer by Onalytica *"The number of publications on blockchain technology coming out every day can be measured in meters of bookshelves right now. All the more remarkable is Igor Peijc's book, as it is highly informative, full of substance and - engaging to read at the same time despite the subject's complexity. Whether you want to get a good overview or dig in deep into the matter - you can get both out of this book. After reading Blockchain will no longer be a myth to you." * Barbara Stöttinger, Dean WU Executive Academy *"In his riveting, yet analytic account of blockchain Igor Pejic is shaping a new understanding of the technology that will transform banking and business. Blockchain Babel is a powerful compass to navigate the vast seas of crypto-literature." * Jürgen Kob, FinFluencer *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Blockchain, bitcoin and distributed ledgers – Disentangling the hype; Chapter - 02: A libertarian fantasy in the most regulated of industries; Chapter - 03: The dreaded Kodak moment that will never happen – Why banking is different; Chapter - 04: Data behemoths are coming; Chapter - 05: Hunting for the new competitive advantage; Chapter - 06: Business-model evolution – The arrival of the IT paradigm; Chapter - 07: An unparalleled promise… for some
£18.99
Kogan Page Ltd Blockchain Babel
Book SynopsisIgor Pejic is the Head of Marketing at BNP Paribas PF AT, part of Europe's largest banking group. A former business journalist, the author regularly comments on payments, transactions and the blockchain in the media. He was voted by McKinsey and The Financial Times as one of three finalists in the Bracken Bower Prize with his work on blockchain in 2016, which has resulted in this book.Trade Review"The blockchain revolution is ushering in a new internet of value that will transform every industry. In Blockchain Babel, Pejic provides a lucid breakdown of blockchain's potential to serve as the foundation of a new digital economy." * Alex Tapscott, co-author, Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies is Changing the World *"Blockchain Babel is well titled alluding to a tower connecting earth to heaven and frustrated through a confusion of voices. Pejic's book helps attenuate that confusion through a comprehensive assessment of the complex path of how blockchain technology's promise vs reality is developing in practice." * Keith Bear, VP at IBM Financial Markets and Fellow at Centre for Alternative Finance, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge *"Blockchain Babel separates the signal from the noise. This book is the new bible for professionals who want to move from intention to implementation. Everyone who works in banking, wealth management or finance should not only read this book but buy copies for their colleagues to help enlighten them to the realities of blockchain." * April Rudin, Founder and CEO Rudin Group *"Igor Pejic's excellent book - Blockchain Babel - provides valuable insights into how the blockchain technology will transform the financial industry." * Spiros Margaris, Venture Capitalist and the global No. 1 Fintech, AI and Blockchain influencer by Onalytica *"The number of publications on blockchain technology coming out every day can be measured in meters of bookshelves right now. All the more remarkable is Igor Peijc's book, as it is highly informative, full of substance and - engaging to read at the same time despite the subject's complexity. Whether you want to get a good overview or dig in deep into the matter - you can get both out of this book. After reading Blockchain will no longer be a myth to you." * Barbara Stöttinger, Dean WU Executive Academy *"In his riveting, yet analytic account of blockchain Igor Pejic is shaping a new understanding of the technology that will transform banking and business. Blockchain Babel is a powerful compass to navigate the vast seas of crypto-literature." * Jürgen Kob, FinFluencer *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Blockchain, bitcoin and distributed ledgers – Disentangling the hype; Chapter - 02: A libertarian fantasy in the most regulated of industries; Chapter - 03: The dreaded Kodak moment that will never happen – Why banking is different; Chapter - 04: Data behemoths are coming; Chapter - 05: Hunting for the new competitive advantage; Chapter - 06: Business-model evolution – The arrival of the IT paradigm; Chapter - 07: An unparalleled promise… for some
£46.80
University of British Columbia Press Heavy Traffic
Book SynopsisCanada and the United States exchange the world''s highest level of bilateral trade, valued at $1.4 billion a day. Two-thirds of this trade travels on trucks. Heavy Traffic examines the way in which the regulatory reform of American and Canadian trucking, coupled with free trade, has internationalized this vital industry.Before deregulation, restrictive entry rules had fostered two separate national highway transportation markets, and most international traffic had to be exchanged at the border. When the United States deregulated first, the imbalance between its opened market and Canada's still-restricted one produced a surprisingly difficult bilateral dispute. American deregulation was motivated by domestic incentives, but the subsequent Canadian deregulation blended domestic incentives with transborder rate comparisons and concerns about trade competitiveness.Daniel Madar shows that deregulation created a de facto regime of free trade in trucking services. RTrade ReviewProfessor Madar provides a strong, well-crafted and insightful account of the process by which the highly regulated trucking industry was deregulated after 1980 in the U.S. and Canada, and how, in conjunction with free trade and industrial changes, the trucking business has been transformed. -- The Donner Prize JuryTable of ContentsPrefaceAcronyms1 Introduction2 The State in Action: Regulation’s Origins and Effects3 The State Withdraws: Critique and Reform in the United States4 Deregulation, Discrimination, and Diplomacy: The Trucking War5 The State Withdraws: Reform, Trade, and Federalism in Canada6 After Deregulation7 ConclusionNotes; Bibliography; Index
£73.95
University of British Columbia Press Genetically Modified Diplomacy
Book SynopsisThis book traces the emergence of the 2000 Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety – and the discourse of precaution toward GEOs that the protocol institutionalized internationally.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Acronyms Introduction 1 Theorizing International Environmental Diplomacy 2 The Biotech Bloc 3 The Ideational Politics of Genetic Engineering 4 Biosafety as a Field of International Politics 5 Staking out Positions 6 A Precautionary Protocol 7 The Politics of Precaution in the Wake of the CartagenaProtocol Notes Bibliography Index
£25.19
University of British Columbia Press Globalization and Local Adaptation in
Book SynopsisDrawing on case studies from the Pacific Rim, this book traces the selective adaptation of international trade law to local conditions.Table of ContentsPreface Part 1: Concepts and Methods Introduction: Selective Adaptation, Institutional Capacity, and theReception of International Law under Conditions of Globalization /Pitman B. Potter Global Competition Governance: A Step towards Constitutionalizationof the WTO / Ljiljana Biukovic Methodology and Current Research Directions in Cross-CulturalConflict Resolution / Emma Buchtel Part 2: Local Implementation of GlobalStandards Globalization and Local Culture in Contracts: Japanese Companies inThailand / Yoshitaka Wada NAFTA, Labour Mobility, and Dispute Resolution within a NorthAmerican Context / Kathrine Richardson The TRIPS Agreement and New Developments in IP Law in China /Liao Zhigang Competition Policy, Capacity Building, and Selective Adaptation:Tentative Lessons from Japan's Experience with Anti-Cartel Policies/ Richard Schwindt and Devin McDaniels Selective Adaptation of Economic Governance Norms in China:Transparency and Autonomy in Local Context / Pitman B.Potter Part 3: Case Studies on Dispute Resolution International Dispute Resolution in Japan: A Combination of Judicialand Other Systems / Maomi Iwase Introduction to International Trade Dispute Settlement in China /Wang Shuliang Alternate Dispute Resolution in Japanese Legal Education:Preliminary Evidence from the 2003 and 2004 Curricula / MayumiSaegusa and Julian Dierkes A Comparative Study of Olympic Marks Protection and Beyond: Canada,the United States, and China / Wenwei Guan Conclusion: Reaching Normative Consensus in International Trade Law/ Ljiljana Biukovic Contributors Index
£26.99
Cornell University Press Negotiating the World Economy
Book SynopsisIt is often said economics has become as important as security in international relations, yet we work with much less than full understanding of what goes on when government negotiators bargain over trade, finance, and the rules of international...Trade ReviewIt has the merit to illuminate the key elements which any negotiator or scholar should consider and to help us to understand basic relations among them. As such, it should definitely contribute to a better knowledge and practice of international negotiation. * World Trade Review *With this book, John Odell confirms his place as one of the most eminent scholars of international political economy at work today. There is much to learn from this nuanced and clearly conceived study about the often black box of economic negotiation.... This work, drawing on twenty-five years of first-rate scholarship, should be read by all graduate students, scholars, and more reflective practitioners who want to develop understanding of the processes that give rise to the often unexpected outcomes of international economic negotiation. * International Studies Review *
£97.20
MB - Cornell University Press Limits to Liberalization
Book SynopsisThe so-called culture industriesfilm, television and radio broadcasting, periodical and book publishing, video and sound recordingare noteworthy exceptions to the rhetorical commitment of Western countries to free trade as a major goal. These exceptions threatened to derail such high-profile negotiations as NAFTA and its predecessor, the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, as well as the Uruguay Round of the GATT.Conventional wisdom did not foresee trouble from this source, because these established industries are not commercial national champions, nor are they particularly large providers of jobs. As Patricia M. Goff shows, the standard trade literature considers the monetary value but doesn''t recognize the symbolic importance of cultural production. In Limits to Liberalization, she traces the interplay between the commercial and the cultural. Governments that want to expand free trade may simultaneously resist liberalization in the culture industries (and elsewhere, incTrade ReviewGoff's deep and innovative analysis traces the way Soviet policies on nationality affected the population of Soviet Azerbaijan, home to both titular Azeris and many nontitular minorities. * Foreign Affairs *
£40.50
Cornell University Press Remaking U.S. Trade Policy
Book SynopsisChorev focuses on trade liberalization in the United States from the 1930s to the present as she explores the political origins of today's global economy.Trade Review"Remaking U.S. Trade Policy is a beautifully crafted, fine-grained account of the institutional shifts that pushed and pulled U.S. trade policy in a more liberal direction. It puts the various pieces of the policy puzzle together in a novel and compelling way. Nitsan Chorev's analysis is especially effective in pinpointing the institutional drivers of policy change."—Linda Weiss, University of Sydney"Remaking U.S. Trade Policy is very provocative and raises a whole set of fascinating questions. Nitsan Chorev addresses one of the most important issues of our era—how the present globalized world economy was constructed. To my knowledge, there is no other book that carries out such a rich and carefully researched sociological investigation of the ebbs and flows of U.S. trade policy over the past seventy-five years."—Fred Block, University of California, Davis
£42.50
Cornell University Press Firm Interests
Book SynopsisFirms are central to trade policy-making. Some analysts even suggest that they dictate policy on the basis of their material interests. Cornelia Woll counters these assumptions, arguing that firms do not always know what they want. To be sure, firms...Trade ReviewThis is a truly excellent book that should take the field of international political economy in promising directions. Firm Interests deserves a wide audience of political scientists, policymakers, economists, and scholars of management, public policy, and business-government relations.... It will help us to make better sense of how firms' managers decide what is best and, as well, how firms attempt to influence policies in their favor.... Woll has engaged in impressive field research to find out what firms wanted and why, combining prodigious secondary research with primary interviews at many of the firms that participated in some of the most important trade debates of the past 20 years. * Perspectives on Politics *
£42.50
Cornell University Press Forced to Be Good Why Trade Agreements Boost
Book SynopsisPreferential trade agreements have become common ways to protect or restrict access to national markets in products and services. Hafner-Burton explores how governments pursue trade policies that advance their political interests, including human rights.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments AbbreviationsIntroduction Chapter 1. Coercing Human Rights Chapter 2. A Path to Answers Chapter 3. Preferences Chapter 4. Institutions Chapter 5. Power Chapter 6. Effects Chapter 7. The Future Appendix
£45.00
Cornell University Press Demanding Devaluation
Book SynopsisIn Demanding Devaluation, David Steinberg argues that the demands of powerful interest groups often dictate government decisions about the level of the exchange rate.Trade Review"In Demanding Devaluation, David A. Steinberg addresses an enduring and fundamental puzzle of developing economies: Why, despite sound economic theory and strong empirical evidence that an undervalued exchange rate benefits long-term growth, do so many countries have an overvalued exchange rate? For Steinberg, the answer is politics. Skillfully mixing quantitative tests and compelling case studies, Steinberg shows how sectoral policy interests and state power intersect to shape the exchange rate. Scholars, students, and policymakers interested in understanding the political foundations of economic performance in the developing world will benefit from Steinberg's insightful and lucid analysis." -- William T. Bernhard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, coauthor of Democratic Processes and Financial Markets: Pricing Politics"Why does China maintain an artificially weak currency whereas Argentina and Mexico have historically maintained overvalued currencies? In Demanding Devaluation, David Steinberg offers an analytical framework centered on the preferences of manufacturers, the rights of workers, and the extent of state control over the financial system. This excellent book—with its compelling quantitative tests and in-depth case studies—will quickly become an essential read in the field of exchange rate politics." -- David Andrew Singer, MIT, author of Regulating Capital: Setting Standards for the International Financial SystemTable of ContentsIntroduction1. A Conditional Preference Theory of Undervalued Exchange Rates2. Cross-Country Patterns in Exchange Rate Policy and Preferences3. Why China Undervalues Its Exchange Rate: The Domestic Politics of Currency Manipulation4. The Political Appeal of Overvaluation: Industrial Interests and the Repeated Overvaluation of the Argentine Peso5. Interests, Institutions, and Exchange Rates in South Korea, Mexico, and IranConclusionAppendix: Author Interviews References Index
£40.50
MB - Cornell University Press Orderly Change
Book SynopsisThe contributors to Orderly Change show that the history of international monetary relations since Bretton Woods is one of "orderly change"—that is, change within a sturdy but supple framework.Trade Review"This is an excellent book. The disciplines of economics and political science are based on stylized facts about the Bretton Woods system (and order), and those stylizations have, over time, hardened into cliché. That cliché, it turns out, is missing all manner of subtlety and categorization. Orderly Change includes many untold or underappreciated stories of the system and the order that remains."—Rawi Abdelal, Harvard Business School, author of National Purpose in the World Economy"As scholars debate the merits and durability of the so-called 'revived Bretton Woods' regime of the present decade, it behooves us to reexamine the original Bretton Woods system. This team of scholars provides a useful, fine-grained analysis of the historical stages of the postwar monetary regime and argues that the crisis-induced transformations decried by some authors instead represented norm-governed, orderly change. They also ask how long we can expect this process of orderly change to endure. Anyone interested in these questions must read this book."—C. Randall Henning, American University and Peterson Institute for International Economics"Orderly Change is a very significant contribution to current scholarship on international monetary politics. It brings together the contributions of new and established scholars and forges several broad theses about the past evolution, present dilemmas, and future trajectory of the international monetary regime. In addition to its presentation of new historical material on an earlier era, the book is timely, as it sheds light on the future prospects of the Bretton Woods institutions, and the international monetary order more generally, at a time when there is considerable debate about the legitimacy of those institutions and anxiety about the future sustainability of current global imbalances."—Jacqueline Best, University of Ottawa"Orderly Change belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the political economy of global money and finance. In the best tradition of forward-looking history, David M. Andrews and company reflect incisively on the evolution of the Bretton Woods system and what the past portends for international monetary relations in the future. The collection is chock-full of new understandings and challenging insights."—Benjamin J. Cohen, University of California, Santa Barbara"Orderly Change presents a valuable analysis of the evolution of the Bretton Woods international monetary system. Many elements of the Bretton Woods order remain in place and this volume provides important insights for the analysis of policy options within the context of the current huge global imbalances. While some optimists see us in the early stages of a prosperous Bretton Woods II, there are also distressing similarities to the conditions that led to the breakdown of the original Bretton Woods regime."—Thomas D. Willett, Horton Professor of Economics, The Claremont Colleges
£53.10
Cornell University Press Forced to Be Good
Book SynopsisPreferential trade agreements have become common ways to protect or restrict access to national markets in products and services. The United States has signed trade agreements with almost two dozen countries as close as Mexico and Canada and as distant as Morocco and Australia. The European Union has done the same. In addition to addressing economic issues, these agreements also regulate the protection of human rights. In Forced to Be Good Emilie M. Hafner-Burton tells the story of the politics of such agreements and of the ways in which governments pursue market integration policies that advance their own political interests, including human rights.How and why do global norms for social justice become international regulations linked to seemingly unrelated issues, such as trade? Hafner-Burton finds that the process has been unconventional. Efforts by human rights advocates and labor unions to spread human rights ideals, for example, do not explain why American and European gTrade Review"Forced to Be Good is fascinating and important. Emilie M. Hafner-Burton provides a compelling account of how the United States and Europe have used preferential trade arrangements to protect human rights in foreign countries. Her book poses a key challenge to the conventional wisdom on how norms of justice spread, and it will be of substantial interest to scholars and policymakers alike."—Edward D. Mansfield, Hum Rosen Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania"In this book, Emilie Hafner-Burton shows convincingly that old-fashioned, interest-based political bargaining, not a moral impulse to improve the world, led to human rights being included in recent U.S. and European trade agreements. Despite mixed (at best) motivations, some of these agreements nevertheless made a positive contribution to improving human rights. Anyone interested in recent trade policymaking generally, or in using trade to influence human rights specifically, should read this book to find out how the process really works."—Kimberly Ann Elliott, Center for Global Development"Why have human rights provisions increasingly been attached to preferential trade agreements in recent years? Forced to Be Good is the best single treatment of the issue I have read. Emilie Hafner-Burton argues, counterintuitively, that it's not because human rights NGOs have affected norms. She shows that a shift in institutional politics within the United States and the European Union made it impossible for political executives to negotiate trade deals as they had in the past. She demonstrates a positive correlation between legislative constraints on the executive and the extent to which human rights provisions were inserted into trade agreements."—Daniel Drezner, Tufts University"A wonderfully provocative book! Emilie Hafner-Burton argues that the surge in trade agreements containing human rights clauses can be explained with reference not to powerful new norms of justice or vigorous lobbying by labor unions and NGOs but to their usefulness as tools with which policymakers in the West tackle parochial issues unrelated to the protection of human rights and compete for influence over trade policy. The message may not please; the empirical analysis, however, is systematic and compelling."—Walter Mattli, University of OxfordTable of ContentsAcknowledgments AbbreviationsIntroduction Chapter 1. Coercing Human Rights Chapter 2. A Path to Answers Chapter 3. Preferences Chapter 4. Institutions Chapter 5. Power Chapter 6. Effects Chapter 7. The Future Appendix
£21.59
Cornell University Press Southeast Asia in the Early Modern Era
Book SynopsisBringing together ten essays by an international group of historians, Southeast Asia in the Early Modern Era shows how various states adapted to new pressures and compares economic, religious, and political developments among the major cultures of the area.Trade ReviewThe most eloquent yet judicious statement available of Southeast Asia's status and nature as a distinctive region. Those still under the impression that Southeast Asia is nothing more than a wildly diverse jumble of societies... need to spend some quality time with what Reid has to say here on the issue. * Pacific Affairs *
£33.25
Cornell University Press National Diversity and Global Capitalism
Book SynopsisHow does globalization change national economies and politics? Are rising levels of trade, capital flows, new communication technologies, and deregulation forcing all societies to converge toward the same structures of production and distribution...
£28.05
Cornell University Press Negotiating the World Economy
Book SynopsisIt is often said economics has become as important as security in international relations, yet we work with much less than full understanding of what goes on when government negotiators bargain over trade, finance, and the rules of international economic organizations. The process of economic negotiation shapes the world political economy, John S. Odell says, and this essential process can be understood and practiced better than it is now.His absorbing book compares ten major economic negotiations since 1944 that have involved the United States. Odell gives the inside stories, targeting the strategies used by the negotiators, and explaining strategy choice as well as why the same strategy gains more in some situations and less in others. He identifies three broad factorschanging market conditions, negotiator beliefs, and domestic politicsas key influences on strategies and outcomes. The author develops an insightful mid-range theory premised on bounded rationality, setting itTrade ReviewIt has the merit to illuminate the key elements which any negotiator or scholar should consider and to help us to understand basic relations among them. As such, it should definitely contribute to a better knowledge and practice of international negotiation. * World Trade Review *With this book, John Odell confirms his place as one of the most eminent scholars of international political economy at work today. There is much to learn from this nuanced and clearly conceived study about the often black box of economic negotiation.... This work, drawing on twenty-five years of first-rate scholarship, should be read by all graduate students, scholars, and more reflective practitioners who want to develop understanding of the processes that give rise to the often unexpected outcomes of international economic negotiation. * International Studies Review *
£24.80
University of Toronto Press The National Policy and the Wheat Economy
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1957, this study traces the development of the national policy as it affected the growth of the Canadian trade and discusses the grain marketing problems of Western Canada in the decades that followed, with detailed attention to legislation and moves by various growers' groups in an attempt to meet these problems. This important study in political economy is organized into four main parts. In Part One the author traces the development of the national policy and its impact on the growth of the wheat empire in the years before 1900. In Part Two, he discusses the grain marketing problems of western Canada during the 1900-1920 period. Part Three is a masterful exposé of the history of the open market system and of the history and policies of the Canadian Wheat Pools, and Part Four examines the economic philosophy behind the development of the national policy.
£26.99
Stanford University Press Money Talks
Book Synopsisanalyzes the changes in conditions placed on International Monetary Fund loans to states over the last fifty years and argues that the changes can be explained by shifts in the sources of the IMF's funding.Trade Review"This book stands out as one that will make a lasting contribution to our understanding of IMF conditionality and the forces that have shaped it over the last 50 years." -- Political Studies Review"Money Talks is an important and rigorous study that leads us to new understandings of influences on IMF activities. The question 'to whom is the IMF beholden?' is an urgent one for both scholars and political analysts. Gould's empirical work is sophisticated and the link between theory and analysis is exemplary. This gracefully-written book is a model of the social-scientific approach, and makes a major contribution to the study of the IMF, of international finance, and of the activities of international organizations more generally." -- Lisa Martin * Harvard University *"This book substantially contributes to our understanding of one of the most powerful international institutions today, the IMF. It also illuminates an increasingly important aspect of international monetary relations--the interaction between private and public actors in the world economy." -- -Helen Milner * Princeton University *Table of Contents@fmct:Contents @toc4:Acknowledgments iii @toc2:1. The Puzzle of International Monetary Fund Conditionality 000 2. The Theory of Supplementary Financier Influence 000 3. A History of International Monetary Fund Conditionality 000 4. Observable Implications and Explanations of Longitudinal Change 000 5. Creditor States as Supplementary Financiers 000 6. Private Financial Institutions as Supplementary Financiers 000 7. Multilateral Organizations as Supplementary Financiers 000 8. Conclusion 000 @toc4:Appendix 1 000 Appendix 2 000 Appendix 3 000 Appendix 4 000 Notes 000 Bibliography 000 Index 000
£52.70
Stanford University Press The Dragon in the Room
Book SynopsisThis book shows that China's rise may jeopardize the future of Latin American industrialization.Trade Review"Gallagher and Porzecanski focus on the economic aspects [and] provide an overview of the region as a whole . . . [A] welcome overview of the current state of knowledge on China and Latin America."—Rhys Jenkins, Journal of Latin American Studies"Kevin Gallagher and Roberto Porzecanski have broken important new ground. Their database and rich analysis will render this book a 'must have' for economists, political scientists, policy makers, and anyone else interested in development, political economy, and industrial policy."—Carol Wise, University of Southern California"The Dragon in the Room makes a compelling case that China's high growth and broad-based competitiveness is undermining future industrialization possibilities and growth in many Latin American countries. Written in an easily accessible style, this timely book is a must read for policy makers and analysts of Latin American development. Anyone seriously engaged in debates about which development policies Latin American countries should adopt will have to take account of the arguments that the authors articulate so powerfully."—Eva Paus, Professor of Economics, Mount Holyoke College
£67.15
Stanford University Press The World Under Pressure
Book SynopsisThe book analyzes the impact of the rapid rise of China and India on existing power relationships worldwide. It examines current frictions that could escalate into trade, cold, and conventional wars. Uniquely, this text also considered the risks that these countries pose to global environmental sustainability because of their growing CO2 emissions.Trade Review"Rapid economic growth of China and India and the related acceleration in environmental problems are the starting point for this work by Dahlman (School of Foreign Service, Georgetown Univ.), whose expertise in information technology and development provides a unique perspective on the shift in global economic power." -- S. J. Gabriel * Choice *"Those who think economic convergence is a smooth process need to read Dahlman's book. He was ahead of the curve in his work on knowledge economies, and he once again provokes us into thinking about the stark realities of the global economy. The emergence of new economic powers comes with strains and tensions that are best acknowledged and analyzed as The World Under Pressure does so well." -- Danny Leipziger, Professor * George Washington University *"The World Under Pressure: How China and India Are Influencing the Global Economy and Environment is one of the most comprehensive, well-supported, reader-friendly, insightful and multidisciplinary approaches to how the world can leverage historical trends and lessons of the past to construct a sustainable future that balances economic growth with environmental protection." -- Avnita Lakhani * Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law *"A number of authors have looked in tandem at China and India as development challenges for the world. But, the framework presented in The World Under Pressure and the amount of information that Dahlman weaves together make this work a distinctive and worthy read." -- Ernesto Zedillo * Yale University and Former President of Mexico *"The 21st century belongs to China or India, or so many believe. If you want to understand what is driving the two fastest growing and most populous countries in the world, you couldn't do better than to read The World Under Pressure. Dahlman gives readers the benefits of his extensive first-hand experience with both countries and with economic growth around the world." -- Robert E. Litan, Vice President for Research and Policy, The Kauffman Foundation and Senior Fellow * The Brookings Institution *
£126.65
Stanford University Press Peerless and Periled
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Peerless and Periled goes right to the heart of the most substantive issues surrounding the international financial crisis, and what steps the United States must take to secure a prosperous future. Suominen's analysis will be praised by experts in current affairs, but this book excels because it is accessible to the smart and skilled everyman."—Theodore H. Moran, Georgetown University and Author of Harnessing Foreign Direct Investment for Development"The experts warn us: 'The Chinese are coming!' But Suominen demonstrates that American leadership is far less threatened by Chinese successes than by American failures. Resolute citizens and inspired leaders can overcome American shortcomings, and the nation can hold its preeminence for decades to come."—Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics"Kati Suominen's book of truly breathtaking scope makes a compelling case that the United States remains the linchpin of the global financial and economic system. Suominen explains the key policy steps needed to sustain American economic vitality—for the good of the U.S. and the entire world."—Phillip Swagel, Professor at the University of Maryland and former Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, Treasury Department, 2006-2009
£40.50
Stanford University Press The World Under Pressure
Book SynopsisThe book analyzes the impact of the rapid rise of China and India on existing power relationships worldwide. It examines current frictions that could escalate into trade, cold, and conventional wars. Uniquely, this text also considered the risks that these countries pose to global environmental sustainability because of their growing CO2 emissions.Trade Review"Rapid economic growth of China and India and the related acceleration in environmental problems are the starting point for this work by Dahlman (School of Foreign Service, Georgetown Univ.), whose expertise in information technology and development provides a unique perspective on the shift in global economic power." -- S. J. Gabriel * Choice *"Those who think economic convergence is a smooth process need to read Dahlman's book. He was ahead of the curve in his work on knowledge economies, and he once again provokes us into thinking about the stark realities of the global economy. The emergence of new economic powers comes with strains and tensions that are best acknowledged and analyzed as The World Under Pressure does so well." -- Danny Leipziger, Professor * George Washington University *"The World Under Pressure: How China and India Are Influencing the Global Economy and Environment is one of the most comprehensive, well-supported, reader-friendly, insightful and multidisciplinary approaches to how the world can leverage historical trends and lessons of the past to construct a sustainable future that balances economic growth with environmental protection." -- Avnita Lakhani * Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law *"A number of authors have looked in tandem at China and India as development challenges for the world. But, the framework presented in The World Under Pressure and the amount of information that Dahlman weaves together make this work a distinctive and worthy read." -- Ernesto Zedillo * Yale University and Former President of Mexico *"The 21st century belongs to China or India, or so many believe. If you want to understand what is driving the two fastest growing and most populous countries in the world, you couldn't do better than to read The World Under Pressure. Dahlman gives readers the benefits of his extensive first-hand experience with both countries and with economic growth around the world." -- Robert E. Litan, Vice President for Research and Policy, The Kauffman Foundation and Senior Fellow * The Brookings Institution *
£31.50
Stanford University Press IntraIndustry Trade
Book SynopsisIntra-Industry Trade calls for us to rethink what trade most often looks like and how it shapes global institutions, fostering peace among states. Cameron G. Thies and Timothy M. Peterson argue that our understanding of trade has not kept pace with its changing nature in the 21st century; existing models, rooted in Ricardo's theories, regard trade uniformly as taking place between entities and countries that offer different commodities and operate according to the logic of comparative advantage. Though this type of exchange does take place, intra-industry tradeinternational trade of the same or similar commodities, in which foreign and domestic brands competeis increasingly prevalent. The authors argue that our current academic and policymaking focus on the total volume of trade, rather than its composition, is misplaced. Trade composition matters, not just because it gives us a fuller understanding of how trade works, but also because intra-industry trade increases the likelihood of pTrade Review"In this essential book, Thies and Peterson carefully assess the consequences of the growth of intra-industry trade, which now accounts for the majority of total trade flows. Their brilliant analysis compels us to completely reconsider our understanding of international trade and its political effects."—Anna Lanoszka, University of Windsor"Cameron Thies and Timothy Peterson convincingly make the case that trade remains important for international cooperation and conflict. Their study is the first to do full justice, both theoretically and empirically, to the increasing importance of intra-industry trade. Well-informed, cogently argued, and methodologically sophisticated, their book is bound to guide key debates in International Political Economy and International Relations."—Han Dorussen, University of Essex"The nature of trade is changing. Cameron Thies and Timothy Peterson provide an admirable demonstration of how an expansion of intra-industry trade can be a powerful force for peace. Social scientists and policy makers will learn a great deal from reading this book."—Solomon W. Polachek, State University of New York at Binghamton"The political implications of trade have been studied for centuries, and it is rare that a book comes along that is able to shed new light on such a well-covered topic. Thies and Peterson manage to do just that by focusing on the particular consequences of intraindustry trade on the phenomena of cooperation and conflict in world politics....[T]his is a book that balances empirical rigor with accessible arguments suitable for any student of political science or global studies....[T]he research here provides a roadmap for how to improve upon the way we study the complex but not incomprehensible link between trade and political outcomes such as conflict and cooperation."—Mark Crescenzi, International Studies Review"A key contribution of the book is the recommendation of a new theory that suggests a clear, causal relationship between trade and international cooperation. Although economists have developed models and theories that explain the composition of trade, there has been little or no research on the impact of such composition on global politics....[T]he new findings concerning the composition of trade are worth reading."—Douglas Mugabe, Review of Regional StudiesTable of ContentsContents and Abstracts1Trade Composition and the Global Political Economy chapter abstractThis chapter introduces the distinction between intra-industry and inter-industry trade, highlighting the qualitative shift in the nature of trade over the past several decades. It also introduces the research question that serves as motivation for the book: Why does trade appear to be such a powerful force for peace and cooperation today if it was not so historically? The chapter then discusses why the emergence of intra-industry trade could explain this change in the relationship between trade and international politics. 2Conceptualizing and Operationalizing Intra-Industry Trade chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the several challenges associated with measuring intra-industry trade. The argument is advanced in favor of using the bilateral, two-way trade of commodities at the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) 4-digit level as a measure of intra-industry trade best suited to capture states' propensity for cooperation. The chapter concludes with a discussion of how intra-industry trade varies over time. 3Cooperating to Compete: Intra-industry Trade and the Formation of Preferential Trade Agreements chapter abstractThis chapter models preferential trade agreement (PTA) formation as a competitive process, demonstrating that the presence of bilateral intra-industry trade informs us as to which states will form PTAs. This follows because (1) firms benefit from larger markets and increased efficiency, potentially gaining relative to firms in states left out of the agreement; (2) intra-industry trade suggests similar productivity, such that firms in member states are less likely to be harmed by preferentially reduced trade barriers; and (3) strategic considerations are lessened as inter-industry specialization decreases. 4Trade Composition and the World Trade Organization: The Effect of Intra-Industry Trade on the Dispute Settlement Procedure chapter abstractThis chapter explores how the composition of trade influences the onset of disputes via the World Trade Organization. This dependent variable is unique in our analyses because the extent of existing trade is the most direct cause of disputes. We contend that higher trade volumes, all else equal, lead to more frequent WTO disputes because more trade suggests more opportunity for such disputes to arise. However, intra-industry trade can mitigate this relationship. The higher the proportion of intra-industry trade, the smaller the dispute-facilitating impact of higher trade volumes. In fact, if a large enough proportion of trade is composed of two-way exchange of similar commodities, then trade loses its dispute-facilitating impact. 5Beyond Liberalization and Development: Intra-Industry Trade and the Onset of Militarized Disputes chapter abstractThis chapter examines two conditions identified in previous work that are thought to promote pacific interstate relations: development, which suggests potential for gains from trade rather than conquest; and trade liberalization, which suggests weakness among interests potentially supporting conflict. The chapter notes that both of these explanations are incomplete, and suggests that a higher proportion of intra-industry trade uniquely promotes the emergence of similar interests and preferences, but not strategic vulnerability, among trade partners. The chapter suggests that mutual development is insufficient to promote peace in the absence of intra-industry trade, while intra-industry trade can promote peace even when levels of liberalization are low. 6The Political Economy of International Affinity: How the Composition of Trade Influences Preference Similarity and Alliance chapter abstractThe absence of militarized conflict is only a minimal indicator of peace. This chapter argues that intra-industry trade promotes the emergence of common interests among trade partners. However, the reverse case does not follow: more friendly states do not necessarily engage in more intra-industry trade, because restrictions on trade in strategic commodities are lower against friendly states. Accordingly, the chapter demonstrates that intra-industry trade is associated with converging foreign policy preference similarity over time, and with the onset and prevalence of alliances between trade partners. 7Conclusion chapter abstractThis chapter summarizes the findings from the previous chapters, and discusses how patterns of intra-industry between the United States and various Asian states could help us to predict potential future relationships in the region.
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MP-OKL Uni of Oklahoma New Mexicos Royal Road Trade and Travel on the
Book SynopsisDescribes the history of the 1600-mile-long Chihuahua Trail, or "King's Highway", that stretched from Santa Fe to Chihuahua and the interior cities of Mexico. The book describes the caravans of the Sante Fe traders who exchanged American goods and hardware for Mexican silver and mules.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Food Security and Scarcity
Book SynopsisIn countries that have managed to confront and cope with the challenges of food insecurity over the past two centuries, markets have done the heavy lifting. Markets serve as the arena for allocating society's scarce resources to meet the virtually unlimited needs and desires of consumers: no other mechanism can efficiently signal fluctuations in scarcity and abundance, the cost of labor, or the value of commodities. But markets fail at tasks that society regards as important; thus, governments have had to intervene to stabilize the economic environment and provide essential public goods, such as transportation and communications networks, agricultural research and development, and access to quality health and educational facilities. Ending hunger requires that each society find the right balance of market forces and government interventions to drive a process of economic growth that reaches the poor and ensures that food supplies are readily, and reliably, available and accessible to eTrade Review"Peter Timmer is one of the world's foremost experts on global food policy. This book draws on his very extensive experience, primarily but not exclusively from Asia, his very impressive research record, his large number of publications and his effective application of economic theory to food policy analysis. . . . In this book, Timmer has once again guided those of us interested in food policy through the complexities of the food sector and its interaction with economics and politics." * American Journal of Agricultural Economics *"In a deeply insightful examination of how to address the complex task of ending hunger-an analysis based on decades of work in this area-Timmer calls for markets, policies, and investments that focus on pro-poor growth, agricultural development, and stable food economies. Reiterating the importance of a historical perspective, he highlights short-, medium-, and long-term actions, including managing volatile food prices, managing the demand for food, and managing a sustainable increase in food supplies. His perspectives are immensely valuable and timely as we strive to accelerate the pace of progress and end hunger and undernutrition by 2025, a realistic goal if key stakeholders work together." * Shenggen Fan, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute *"A unique and valuable book which showcases Timmer's clear-headed approach to the interpretation and use of the data on food security. Drawing on his own past work as well as recent published research, Timmer extracts important lessons about what has changed and what has not." * Robert L. Paarlberg, Wellesley College *"This book is an excellent treatment of a highly complex question: why it is so hard to end hunger. It deserves to take its place among the most definitive and transparent contributions to the analysis of food security and scarcity." * Erik Thorbecke, Cornell University *
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University of Pennsylvania Press Food Security and Scarcity
Book SynopsisEnding hunger requires that each society find the right balance of market forces and government interventions to bring even a country's most vulnerable citizens into a sustainable food system. C. Peter Timmer explains how food markets operate and when it is effective for governments to step in.Trade Review"Peter Timmer is one of the world's foremost experts on global food policy. This book draws on his very extensive experience, primarily but not exclusively from Asia, his very impressive research record, his large number of publications and his effective application of economic theory to food policy analysis. . . . In this book, Timmer has once again guided those of us interested in food policy through the complexities of the food sector and its interaction with economics and politics." * American Journal of Agricultural Economics *"In a deeply insightful examination of how to address the complex task of ending hunger-an analysis based on decades of work in this area-Timmer calls for markets, policies, and investments that focus on pro-poor growth, agricultural development, and stable food economies. Reiterating the importance of a historical perspective, he highlights short-, medium-, and long-term actions, including managing volatile food prices, managing the demand for food, and managing a sustainable increase in food supplies. His perspectives are immensely valuable and timely as we strive to accelerate the pace of progress and end hunger and undernutrition by 2025, a realistic goal if key stakeholders work together." * Shenggen Fan, Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute *"A unique and valuable book which showcases Timmer's clear-headed approach to the interpretation and use of the data on food security. Drawing on his own past work as well as recent published research, Timmer extracts important lessons about what has changed and what has not." * Robert L. Paarlberg, Wellesley College *"This book is an excellent treatment of a highly complex question: why it is so hard to end hunger. It deserves to take its place among the most definitive and transparent contributions to the analysis of food security and scarcity." * Erik Thorbecke, Cornell University *
£70.55
MT - University of Pennsylvania Press Globalized Fruit Local Entrepreneurs
Book SynopsisGlobalized Fruit, Local Entrepreneurs focuses on the role played by local growers and exporters in Ecuador, which has been the world's leading banana exporter for more than sixty years without ever being dominated by foreign corporations.Trade Review"Based on sound historical and contemporary assessment, Globalized Fruit, Local Entrepreneurs refreshingly corrects conventional wisdom about the banana industry." * Joachim von Braun, University of Bonn *"Globalized Fruit, Local Entrepreneurs is an entertaining and insightful work providing a synthetic, alternative history of the banana industry." * Paul Sabin, Yale University *Table of ContentsList of Acronyms and Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1. The Octopus Chapter 2. El Pulpo's South American Rivals Chapter 3. Never a Banana Republic Chapter 4. Good Governance, for a Change Chapter 5. South American Entrepreneurs Go Global Chapter 6. Keeping Up with Technological Advances Chapter 7. Agrarian Reform, Unionization, and a Policy Tilt Against Agriculture Chapter 8. Ecuador's Resurgence Chapter 9. The Environmental Impact Chapter 10. Continuing Challenges, New Risks Chapter 11. Creative Destruction? Appendix: Ecuadorian Banana Production and Exports, 1961 to 2013 Notes References Index Acknowledgments
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New York University Press China Contemporary Political Economic and
Book SynopsisOrganized into three thematic sections - foreign policy and national security, economic policy and social issues, and domestic politics and governance, this book includes essays that cover salient topics such as China's military power, de-communization, growing economic strength, nationalism, and the possibility for democracy.Trade ReviewAn excellent resource. * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroductionDavid B. H. DenoonPart I1. The People's Army: Serving Whose Interests? June Teufel Dreyer 2. Uncertainty, Insecurity, and China's Military Power Paul H. B. Godwin 3. Does China Have a Grand Strategy? Michael D. Swaine 4. Sino-American Relations since September 11: Can the New Stability Last?David Shambaugh 5. Asia in the Balance: America and China's "Peaceful Rise" Robert Sutter Part II6. The Long March from Mao: China's De-Communization Liu Binyan7. China's North-South Split and the Forces of DisintegrationEdward Friedman 8. The Dangers of Economic ComplacencyBarry Naughton 9. Rumblings from the Uyghur Dru C. Gladney 10. Beijing's Ambivalent Reformers Bruce J. Dickson11. China's New Exchange Rate Regime Barry EichengreenPart III12. Is Democracy Possible?Merle Goldman 13. The Leader in the ShadowsLucian W. Pye 14. Village Elections: Democracy from the Bottom Up? Tyrene White 15. An All-Consuming Nationalism Michael Dutton 16. Understanding Falun Gong Richard Madsen 17. China's New LeadershipTony Saich18. China's Environmental Challenge Elizabeth Economy Chronology of Recent EventsAbout the Contributors
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