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Taylor & Francis Christians and Missionaries in India
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Taylor & Francis Reassessing the Japanese Prisoner of War Experience
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The PostSoviet Decline of Central Asia Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Capital Central Asia Research Forum
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Life in Southern Nigeria
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Taylor & Francis Ban of the Bori Demons and DemonDancing in West and North Africa Library of African Study
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Life Wanderings and Labours in Eastern Africa With an Account of the First Successful Ascent of the Equatorial Snow Mountain Kilima Njaro and studies missionary researches and travels
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Taylor & Francis Development of Capitalistic Enterprise in India
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Towards a Dynamic African Economy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Kenyan Running Movement Culture Geography and Global Change
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Soccer in South Asia Empire Nation Diaspora 29 Sport in the Global Society
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Political Ecology and the Role of Water Environment Society and Economy in Northern Yemen Kings SOAS Studies in Development Geography
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ecology Civil Society and the Informal Economy in North West Tanzania
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Land Value Taxation
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Water Stress Some Symptoms and Causes
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Leadership and Local Power in European Rural
Book SynopsisContemporary processes of economic, social, political and cultural restructuring are having profound impacts on the form and function of rural areas within the countries of the European Union and beyond. Furthermore, rural development policies and programmes at EU and national levels have been critical in shaping the responses of different rural areas across Europe to these wider processes of restructuring. Contrasting empirical studies of ten European countries, this volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the restructuring processes and the various national, regional and local rural development programmes. Adopting a different national perspective in each chapter, it focuses particularly on issues of power and leadership in the evolution and administration of these programmes. Five broad issues are examined in each case: socio-economic changes in rural areas, the administrative context in which rural development and political activities take place, the sociological context, Trade Review'This comparative perspective is indeed an ambitious and welcome addition to our understanding of the commonalties experienced, but also of the diversity that is evident, across rural Europe.' Urban Studies 'The book attempts to aid our understanding of the wider economics and social restructuring taking place in rural Europe. This comparative perspective is indeed an ambitious and welcome addition to our understanding of the commonalties experience, but also of the diversity that is evident, across rural Europe.' Urban StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: a comparative European perspective, Keith Halfacree, Imre Kovách and Rachel Woodward; Changing patterns of leadership and local power in rural Ireland, Chris Curtin and Tony Varley; The politics of rural development in The Netherlands, Henri Goverde and Henk de Haan; Influences on leadership and local power in rural Britain, Rachel Woodward and Keith Halfacree; Leadership, local power and rural restructuring in Hungary, Imre Kovách; Rural restructuring, power distribution and leadership at national, regional and local levels: the case of France, Nicole Mathieu and Philippe Gajewski; Recent rural restructuring in East and West Germany: experiences and backgrounds, Lutz Laschewski, Parto Teherani-Krönner and Titus Bahner; Rural restructuring and the effects of rural development policies in Spain, Fernando Garrido, José R. Mauleón and Eduardo Moyano; Regional and rural development in Austria and its influence on leadership and local power, Thomas Dax and Martin Hebertshuber; Recent rural restructuring and rural policy in Finland, Torsti Hyyryläinen and Eero Uusitalo; Rural development and policies: the case of post-war Norway, Nina Gunnerud Berg and Hans Kjetil LysgÃ¥rd; Conclusions, Keith Halfacree, Imre Kovách and Rachel Woodward. Name index.
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Taylor & Francis Crossing the Line Vagrancy Homelessness and Social Displacement in Russia
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Africa Beyond the PostColonial Political and
Book SynopsisThe poor economic performance of some African countries since independence has been a major concern to both African leaders and policy makers. This volume, which draws together contributions from academics based in Africa and its diaspora, situates the continent within its historic and socio-political background: from the 1960s, the decade of independence, through to its development outlook as the new millennium unfolds. It examines a broad range of contemporary issues -- from development and culture to linguistics and is unique in identifying and examining issues that are common both to Africa and the diaspora.Trade Review’This challenging book calls for a fresh perspective on Africa in its interrelations with the African diaspora, combining development studies and political economy with post-colonial theory. It invites us to reconsider the nature of African modernity and the African future. Varied and wide-ranging, the contributions to the book will stimulate debate both in the classroom and outside it.’ Professor Karin Barber, Centre of West African Studies, University of Birmingham, UK ’An extremely stimulating and readable book, sprinkled with claims and explanations old, new, and controversial. A graceful and refreshing contribution to the exploration of African forms of confronting and inhabiting the world at large.’ Achille Mbembe, author of On the PostcolonyTable of ContentsContents: African diaspora - African development concerns: an introduction, Alfred B. Zack-Williams with Ola Uduku; Africa and the project of modernity, Alfred B. Zack-Williams; The black intellectual and the Pan-African agenda in languages, Kole Omotoso and Ferdinand Dennis; The language of 'Francophonie' and the race of the renaissance: a commonwealth perspective, Ali Mazrui; Communications and governance in Africa, Cecil Blake; Africa and the search for political stability in the New Century, E. Ike Udogu; Bennetonâ„¢ vs. Kente: the impact of African culture and design on the world media, Ola Uduku; Reading beyond the post - colonial: a cultural - socio - spatial perspective, Ola Uduku with Alfred B. Zack-Williams; Bibliography; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Ontology and Modelling of Real Estate
Book SynopsisDue to differences in the legal systems and business environments, it is difficult to compare the process of buying and selling land in different European countries. Illustrated by a range of European case studies, this book identifies and discusses the problems of this and similar comparisons. It then examines how ontological modelling can be applied to real estate transactions and advocates this as a basis for comparing the various processes used across Europe. The book consists of four parts: the economic, legal and ontological aspects of real property transactions; a discussion of the current situation in different countries, thus showing the heterogeneity and complexity of processes that have to be captured; whilst the third and fourth parts describe ontological modelling and its benefits for the purpose of understanding the nature of real property transactions together with examples of modelling techniques applied to cadastre and real property.Trade Review'This book presents the fruits of an ongoing research project that contributes towards a better understanding of property rights systems, an essential ingredient of economic development. To compare real estate transactions across different legal systems, the book presents an innovative method that aims to enhance comparability by examining the common 'ontology' of such transactions, and shows its potential by applying it to a diverse set of European cases.' Dr. Benito Arruñada, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, BarcelonaTable of ContentsContents: Cadastre, Law and Economics: Modelling real property transactions, Erik Stubkjœr; Aspects of real property rights and their alteration, Hans Mattsson; Real estate: foundations of the ontology of property, Leo Zaibert and Barry Smith. Requirements and National Perspectives: Purchase of real property in Finland, Kauko Viitanen; Property transactions in the UK: a situation of institutional stability or technical change?, Robert Dixon-Gough and Mark Deakin; Land tenure and real property transaction types in Latvia, Armands Auzins. Ontological Modelling: Modelling real estate transactions: the potential role of ontologies, Ubbo Visser and Christoph Schlieder; A tool-supported methodology for ontology-based knowledge management, York Sure; Building a foundation for ontologies of organizations, Chris Partridge and Milena Stefanova. Systems Engineering: Conceptual modelling of cadastral information system structures, Rados Sumrada; Ontology construction for geographic data set integration, Harry Uitermark; Glossary; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Geographies of Rural Cultures and Societies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Politics of Dialogue
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Invisible Line
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Bordering Space
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Towards Sustainable Cities East Asian North
Book SynopsisWhile there has been much recent research into achieving sustainability in urban areas, most of this is specific to a particular region. This volume broadens these discussions by extending the analysis from North American and European cities to include East Asian cities. Many cities in Asia have deep historical roots, have sustained dense populations through time and have grown prosperous in recent decades. They also face significant environmental degradation and other planning challenges. In bringing together and comparing strategies and experiences from three distinct global regions, this book offers unique insights and new perspectives on the challenges of moving towards greater urban sustainability. While questioning which strategies can promote sustainable cities in a global context, the book also illustrates that while formulae generated out of American and European experience cannot be universally applied, some of the analytical approaches and experience of the other developed countries can offer insights for those working in different contexts. It argues that managing urban change for greater urban sustainability in diverse regions requires detailed understanding of local issues and regional strategies as well as strong support from local communities.Trade Review’The volume is unique in using the contemporary discourse on urban sustainability as a bridge to research and policy in three different continents - Asia, Europe and North America. In particular, it places the challenges and recent experience in moving toward sustainable cities in Asia - the most rapidly growing part of our urban world - in a comparative context.’ Larry Bourne, University of Toronto, Canada ’The book provides a welcome addition to the Western focus of the literature on urban sustainability...a useful contribution, particularly for those interested in growth management and the Asian experience.’ Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design ’...provides an enthralling treatise of sustainable development issues.’ Centre for Education in the Built Environment: Projects and InitiativesTable of ContentsContents: Part I: Urban Sustainability Questions: Towards sustainable cities, André Sorensen, Peter J. Marcotullio and Jill Grant; Sustainable urbanism in historical perspective, Jill Grant; Why the Asian urbanization experience should make us think differently about planning approaches, Peter J. Marcotullio. Part II: Planning Strategies for More Sustainable Cities in North America and Europe: An inquiry into the promise and prospects of smart growth, Gerrit-Jan Knaap; Varieties of US growth management: lessons from New York and San Francisco, Rolf Pendall; Cross-border impacts of growth management regime: Portland, Oregon, and Clark County, Washington, Chang-Hee Christine Bae; Developing and employing sustainability indicators as a principal strategy in planning: experiences in the Puget sound urban region of Washington State, Donald Miller; Sustainable Portland? A critique, and the Los Angeles counterpoint, Harry W. Richardson and Peter Gordon; Canada's experience in planning for sustainable development, Jill Grant; Coping with the growing complexity of our physical environment: the search for new planning tools in the Netherlands, Gert de Roo; Central Belgium, a 'Park City'? A policy based on de-concentrated clustering, Jef Van den Broeck. Part III: Planning Strategies for More Sustainable Cities in Japan and Korea: Major issues of land management for sustainable urban regions in Japan, André Sorensen; Empowerment in the Japanese planning context, Hideki Koizumi; Green structure plan for a sustainable urban-rural relationship in Japan, Mikiko Ishikawa; Sustainable community improvement in Japan: infill redevelopment where everyone can continue to live, Shigeru Satoh; Reform of planning controls for an urban-rural continuum in Korea, Sang-Chuel Choe; Inner-city growth management problem in Seoul: residential rebuilding boom and planning response, Kwang-Joong Kim; Urban growth management and housing supply in the capital region of South Korea, Sang-Dae Lee. Part IV: Conclusions: Towards land management policies for more sustainable cities, Jill Grant, Peter J. Marcotullio and André Sorensen.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Community Indicators Measuring Systems Urban and
Book SynopsisCommunity indicators measuring systems represent a mechanism to improve monitoring and evaluation in planning, incorporating citizen involvement and participation. They reflect the interplay between social, environmental and economic factors affecting a region''s or community''s well-being, and, as such, can be extremely valuable to planners and developers. Yet, little research has been conducted on their efficacy. This book provides a comprehensive review of how community development indicators evolved and examines their interplay with planning and development. It questions how we adequately measure concepts associated with indicators systems and whether these systems are sustainable and can best evolve. In doing so, the book allows a better understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of community indicators measuring systems, as well as how best to design and implement them.Trade Review'...makes a significant contribution to our continuing understanding and appreciation of the value of indicators...A clear strength of the book is the impressive range of issues covered...Community leaders, researchers and graduate students in urban studies, environmental management, land use planning and geography will be sure to find something of deep interest among the chapters.' Urban StudiesTable of ContentsContents: Theory And Basis For Community Indicators: Understanding indicators, Heidi Hoernig and Mark Seasons; Historical background of community indicators, Clifford Cobb and Craig Rixford. Relating Community Indicators To Planning And Development: The sustainable Calgary story: a local response to a global challenge, Noel Keough; Indicators and core area planning: applications in Canada's mid-sized cities, Mark Seasons; Integrating community indicators with economic development planning, Rhonda Phillips and Susan Bridges. Technological Dimensions: Community statistical systems: discussion of development and data issues, Naomi Oliver, Christiana Schumann and Marc T. Smith; Role of multi-scalar GIS-based indicators studies in formulating neighbourhood planning policy, Rina Ghose and William Huxhold; Where do we want to be? Making sustainability indicators integrated, dynamic and participatory, Jeff Carmichael, Sonia Talwar, James Tansey and John Robinson; Subject index.
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Taylor & Francis Irelands Heritages Critical Perspectives on Memory and Identity Heritage Culture and Identity
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Challenged Borderlands
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rethinking Urban Transport After Modernism
Book SynopsisFor the last seven decades, urban settlement policy worldwide has been increasingly dominated by modernist precepts and by urban decisions made in discipline-specific âsilosâ. The urban management consequences have been invariably negative, with increasing sprawl, fragmentation and separation resulting in a wide range of environmental, social and economic problems. This book explores the role of movement in a more integrated approach to urban settlement, and how thinking, policies and actions need to change. South Africa is used as a particularly good case study, since patterns of sprawl, fragmentation and separation have been exacerbated by apartheid, while recent legislation has demanded a reversal of these tendencies.Trade Review’This is an interesting case study from South Africa...the book emphasises an integrated approach to urban management incorporating mobility with interesting illustrations, data.’ Built Environment ’This book presents a comprehensive overview of the planning and policy issues in South African settlements...clearly written...The book is to be recommended as an interesting case study. It would be of interest to all professionals, as well as to undergraduate and post-graduate academics, in the field of urban, land-use and transportation planning, ranging from design to policy-making.’ Journal of Housing and the Built EnvironmentTable of ContentsContents: Defining the problem: the objectives of this book; Setting the scene; Approaches to settlement-making: locating the concepts of structure and space; Movement as an element of urban structure and urban space; Movement in urban structure: the case of South Africa; Movement as an element of urban space; Movement in space: the case of South Africa; Conclusion; References; Appendix A: excerpt from the Transport Planning Act; Appendix B: further readings consulted.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Politics of Forests
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Borders in PostSocialist Europe Territory Scale Society Border Regions Series
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Communicating National Integration
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Marginalisation in China Perspectives on Transition and Globalisation Igu Marginal Regions
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Men in Contemporary Russia
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Savannas and Dry Forests Linking People with Nature
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The New European Rurality Strategies for Small Firms Economic Geography Series
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Taylor & Francis The New Bosnian Mosaic Identities Memories and Moral Claims in a PostWar Society
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Taylor & Francis The Balkans Foreign Direct Investment and EU Accession
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Economic Integration and Development in Africa
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sustainable Development National Aspirations Local Implementation
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Women Miners in Developing Countries Pit Women and Others Voices in Development Management
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Protected Areas and Regional Development in Europe
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Taylor & Francis Ltd By Northern Lights On the Making of Geography in Sweden
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Taylor & Francis Services and Economic Development in the AsiaPacific
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tradition Culture and Development in Africa Historical Lessons for Modern Development Planning Heritage Culture and Identity
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Taylor & Francis Childrens Rights in Africa A Legal Perspective
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Taylor & Francis Ltd KnowledgeBased Services Internationalization and Regional Development The Dynamics of Economic Space
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Taylor & Francis An Ecological Christian Anthropology At Home on Earth
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Taylor & Francis The European City and Green Space London Stockholm Helsinki and St Petersburg 18502000 Historical Urban Studies Series
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Taylor & Francis Volume 8 Tome II Kierkegaards International Reception Southern Central and Eastern Europe Kierkegaard Research Sources Reception and Resources
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