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Governance, Politics, and Policy in South Africa By Alan Jonker, Dewald Van Niekerk, and Gerrit Van der Waldt 2002   Soft cover In fair condition

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Post-crisis Trajectories of European Corporate Governance offers a critical reassessment of policy and institutional elements of corporate governance as it relates to the member states of the European Union. * Presents a critical overview of contemporary corporate governance practices in the EU * Reassesses current European corporate governance policies * Questions whether there should be a unified corporate governance trajectory in the EU * If such a trajectory exists, must it be completely reoriented or would a simple upgrade of current arrangements suffice * Features contributions from a variety of experts on corporate governance Features Summary Post-crisis Trajectories of European Corporate Governance offers a critical reassessment of policy and institutional elements of corporate governance as it relates to the member states of the European Union. Author Alan Dignam (Editor), Michael Galanis (Editor) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20140404 Pages 176 ISBN 1-118-83260-4 ISBN 13 978-1-118-83260-8

Paperback. English. Routledge. 2008. 301pp. In good condition. Environment and Politics is a concise introduction to the study of environmental politics, explaining the key concepts, conflicts, political systems and the practices of policy-making. The authors examine a diverse range of environmental problems and policy solutions within different nations and cultures. This third edition expands the discussion of the differences in environmental politics between liberal democracies, military dictatorships and one party states, drawing on research conducted in Burma, Thailand, China and Iran. Topics covered include: * the connections between green social movements and anti-globalization movements * the impact of globalization on NGOs * the rise in local environmental governance and international bureaucratic regimes * the global role of the World Bank and WTO * the case of Kyoto * the current phase of US unilateralism and its impact upon the global environment. This text offers readers a greater understanding of international, national and local environmental politics and looks at future developments for effective local and international environmental diplomacy and both global and region-specific problem solving.

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Wealth, Poverty, and Politics: An International Perspective An International Perspective by Thomas Sowell (Audiobook) Title: Wealth, Poverty, and Politics: An International Perspective An International Perspective Author: Thomas Sowell Narrator: David Cochran Heath Genre: Political Science - Public Policy - Economic Policy Type: Audiobook Delivery method: Please refer to "Shipping & Payment" Description: In Wealth, Poverty, and Politics, Thomas Sowell, one of the foremost conservative public intellectuals in the country, argues that political and ideological struggles have led to dangerous confusion about income inequality in America. Pundits and politically motivated economists trumpet ambiguous statistics and sensational theories while ignoring the true determinant of income inequality: the production of wealth. We cannot properly understand inequality if we focus exclusively on the distribution of wealth and ignore wealth production factors such as geography, demography, and culture.Sowell contends that liberals have a particular interest in misreading the data and chastises them for using income inequality as an argument for the welfare state. Refuting Thomas Piketty, Paul Krugman, and others, Sowell draws on empirical data to show that the inequality is not nearly as extreme or sensational as we have been led to believe.Transcending partisanship through a careful examination of data, Wealth, Poverty, and Politics reveals the truth about the most explosive political issue of our time.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Mbeki’s vision of an African Renaissance was a mammoth undertaking. At the centre of this was the determination that the continent needed to demonstrate that Africa’s challenges could, and indeed would, be solved by Africans themselves. South Africa’s Foreign Policy choices were not so easily discernible, however. There were several hot topics pertaining to South African foreign policy at this time: Zimbabwe, South Africa’s role in the UN Security Council, and the way in which South Africa positioned itself on the continent. The brinkmanship between Mbeki and Mugabe to find a lasting solution to the difficulties in Zimbabwe was easier said than done during the mediation process. A newly democratic South Africa was also elected as a non-permanent member to the UN Security Council; however, an unreformed United Nations system presented numerous complexities in this regard, especially in the realm of the often obvious and logical rhetoric by the five permanent members. Furthermore, a globalised world also meant that trade relations are not obvious and straightforward when negotiating a massive trade deal with the European Union and its implications for the immediate region of SADC. The intricacies of Foreign Policy meanderings and game theory are all but certain when you are dealing with sophisticated objectives and your own national interests as a country. This book attempts to navigate these complexities and illustrate the difficulties that bureaucrats have to contend with while satisfying the clear objectives of advancing the ‘National Interest’ of the Republic, sometimes at great cost. Features Summary Mbeki’s vision of an African Renaissance was a mammoth undertaking. At the centre of this was the determination that the continent needed to demonstrate that Africa’s challenges could... Author Oscar van Heerden Publisher Staging Post Release date 20170710 Pages 168 ISBN 0-9947017-8-0 ISBN 13 978-0-9947017-8-7

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This is a systematically updated and entirely redesigned new edition of the leading text on the European Union providing up-to-date, detailed and authoritative coverage of the main institutions, policies and policy processes all set in historical context. The seventh edition is fully updated to take account of the Lisbon Treaty and is packed with new pedagogical features, maps, charts and textboxes in a new larger two-colour and accompanied by an all-new companion website featuring update material, test questions, information on member states and PowerPoint slides for lecturers. Features Summary A systematically updated and entirely redesigned new edition of the leading text on the European Union. The seventh edition is packed with new features... Author Neill Nugent Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Release date 20100302 Pages 512 ISBN 0-230-24118-2 ISBN 13 978-0-230-24118-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Bowman/Kearney's STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE ESSENTIALS, FIFTH EDITION takes an positive look at state and local government, in a shorter and more streamlined approach. While acknowledging the legitimate concerns voiced by critics, it espouses, clearly, that government can be a force for good in society. Through engaging coverage of current events and an accessible writing style, the text fosters student interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service. For instructors who prefer a more streamlined text or for those who teach one-semester courses, this new edition of the Essentials version features limited focus on policy, and six fewer chapters than its full-length counterpart. Features Summary Looks at state and local government. While acknowledging the legitimate concerns voiced by critics, this title espouses that government can be a force for good in society... Author Ann O'M. Bowman (Author), Richard C. Kearney (Author) Publisher Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Release date 20110202 Pages 352 ISBN 1-111-34149-4 ISBN 13 978-1-111-34149-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days This book challenges the conventional wisdom that policy performance is the most important determinant of regime support. It does so by focusing on two countries where performance and support do not match. Chile is the economic envy of every country in Latin America, yet support has been surprisingly anemic. By contrast, Venezuela managed to maintain extremely high levels of support during the reign of Hugo Chavez despite severe failures of governance. Resolution of these paradoxes requires turning away from policy decisions and focusing instead on how those decisions are made. Taking inspiration from democratic theory and social psychology, this book argues that extensive opportunities for direct participation in the political process engenders in citizens strong feelings of efficacy - a sense of control over the course of politics. Rhodes-Purdy uses a mixed-methods approach to test this theory, including qualitative case studies, analysis of survey data, and experimental methods. Features Summary Offers a new theory of regime support to explain why citizen support for regimes does not always match policy performance. Author Matthew Rhodes Purdy Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20171021 ISBN 1-108-42025-7 ISBN 13 978-1-108-42025-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days This fascinating volume examines the recent increase in subnational environmental policy agreements between different countries, with a particular focus on Germany and the US. Holley Ralston explores why international environmental partnerships are forming at the state level and the factors that both aid and inhibit their long-term success. The book begins with an in-depth analysis of the theoretical and historical frameworks of transnational partnerships, before transitioning into a discussion of specific environmental agreements between US and German states. The following partnerships are covered in detail: California and Bavaria (1995 and 2000), Wisconsin and Bavaria (1998), Maryland and Schleswig-Holstein (2002) and California and North Rhine-Westphalia (2004). Taken together, these examples provide important insights into the ways in which multi-level governance structures allow subnational actors to shape policy developments around global environmental issues. This timely study - the first of its kind on this topic - will appeal to both academic researchers and policymakers with an interest in global environmental governance, environmental policymaking, comparative governance and the roles of individuals versus institutions. Features Summary This fascinating volume examines the recent increase in subnational environmental policy agreements between different countries, with a particular focus on Germany and the US... Author Holley Andrea Ralston Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20131231 Pages 256 ISBN 1-78254-913-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78254-913-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Waste is one of the planet's last great resource frontiers. From furniture made from up-cycled wood to gold extracted from computer circuit boards, artisans and multinational corporations alike are finding ways to profit from waste while diverting materials from overcrowded landfills. Yet beyond these benefits, this "new" resource still poses serious risks to human health and the environment. In this unique book, Kate O'Neill traces the emergence of the global political economy of wastes over the past two decades. Using the tools and frameworks of global environmental politics, she explains how the emergence of waste governance initiatives and mechanisms can help us deal with both the risks and the opportunities associated with the hundreds of millions - possibly billions - of tons of waste we generate each year. Drawing on a range of fascinating case studies to develop her arguments, including China's role as the primary recipient of recyclable plastics and scrap paper from the western world, "Zero-Waste" initiatives, the emergence of transnational waste-pickers' alliances, and alternatives for managing growing volumes of electronic wastes, O'Neill shows how waste can be a risk, a resource and even a livelihood, with implications for governance at local, national, and global levels. Features Summary Waste is one of the planet's last great resource frontiers. From furniture made from up-cycled wood to gold extracted from computer circuit boards, artisans and multinational corporations alike are finding ways to profit from waste while diverting materials from overcrowded landfills... Author Kate O'Neill Publisher Polity Press Release date 20190719 Pages 240 ISBN 0-7456-8740-7 ISBN 13 978-0-7456-8740-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days "Power and Patronage" examines the unwritten rules and inner workings of contemporary China's local politics and government. It exposes how these rules have helped to keep the one-Party state together during decades of tumultuous political, social, and economic change. While many observers of Chinese politics have recognized the importance of informal institutions, this book explains how informal local groups actually operate, paying special attention to the role of patronage networks in political decision-making, political competition, and official corruption. While patronage networks are often seen as a parasite on the formal institutions of state, Hillman shows that patronage politics actually help China's political system function. In a system characterized by fragmented authority, personal power relations, and bureaucratic indiscipline, patronage networks play a critical role in facilitating policy coordination and bureaucratic bargaining. They also help to regulate political competition within the state, which reduces the potential for open conflict. Understanding patronage networks is essential for understanding the resilience of the Chinese state through decades of change. "Power and Patronage" is filled with rich and fascinating accounts of the machinations of patronage networks and their role in the ruthless and sometimes violent competition for political power. Features Summary Power and Patronage examines the unwritten rules and inner workings of contemporary China's local politics and government. It exposes how these rules have helped to keep the one-Party state together during decades of tumultuous political... Author Ben Hillman Publisher Stanford University Press Release date 20140430 Pages 216 ISBN 0-8047-8936-3 ISBN 13 978-0-8047-8936-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This fourth Rural Sociological Society decennial volume provides advanced policy scholarship on rural North America during the 2010's, closely reflecting upon the increasingly global nature of social, cultural, and economic forces and the impact of neoliberal ideology upon policy, politics, and power in rural areas. The chapters in this volume represent the expertise of an influential group of scholars in rural sociology and related social sciences. Its five sections address the changing structure of North American agriculture, natural resources and the environment, demographics, diversity, and quality of life in rural communities. Features Summary This fourth Rural Sociological Society decennial volume provides advanced policy scholarship on rural North America during the 2010's, closely reflecting upon the increasingly global nature of social... Author Conner Bailey (Editor), Leif Jensen (Editor), Elizabeth Ransom (Author) Publisher West Virginia University Press Release date 20140830 Pages 735 ISBN 1-940425-10-7 ISBN 13 978-1-940425-10-8

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