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This updated edition of British Urban Policy and the Urban Development Corporations provides a comprehensive account of the policies, programmes, and effects of one of the most controversial urban policy programmes ever brought to bear upon British cities. The authors place the policies and practices of the urban development corporations (UDCs) in the wider sociopolitical context of evolving urban policy; present case studies of eight UDCs; and explore the legacies of the UDCs and the evolving framework for urban policy into the millennium.

The book's rich backcloth of case study material combined with more general analysis of urban policy, and consideration of the future for policy making in British cities will be of interest to professionals, politicians, academics and students.

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The brave new world of environmental economics--complete with pollution markets, emission brokers, and commodity auctions of emission allowances--has been developing in the U.S. for several decades. This book traces the evolution of such environmental management techniques in industrial Philadelphia. Initially a "greene country towne," the city's development led to significant pollution concerns, including rivers filled with sewage, typhoid deaths, and smoky plumes from coal combustion. Technological pollution controls improved conditions, but blunt regulatory tools eventually evolved into more refined economic approaches. This book describes that transition and the economic mechanisms that have emerged in recent decades, as well as prospective markets for ozone precursors and greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental risk. ... Read more

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Combined histories: pollution, economics, and politics
As an environmental history, this book rates five stars because the author so skillfully and comprehensively weaves together the many different threads that form the actual experience of environmental protection. At the most basic level, the book is a history of pollution in Philadelphia, a surprisingly good choice since it was an important colonial city, a major manufacturing center during the industrial revolution, and a typical troubled post-industrial metropolis of the 20th century. At the same time the book is a history of environmental management and ecomomics. And it discusses the trajectories of pollution-control technologies and the politics of pollution as well. Able to quote authoritatively from environmental regulations and quantitative risk assessments in one chapter, and from philosophers like Isiah Berlin and Lewis Mumford in others, the author provides readers with as detailed, comprehensive, and engaging a story as one can find in the literature on environmental history.

Stunning History of the American Urban Environment
Dr. Raufer introduces the reader to the multifaceted environmental history of one of America's most unique urban environments. From the early privies to modern waste facilities, Raufer chronicles the city's solutions to problems and the problems that resulted. Following the history is an in-depth and informative section on current environmental regulations and how they came about. I highly recommend this for anybody interested in environmental issues or even Philadelphia history. I actually found the book hard to put down at times. ... Read more

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There is currently a popular view that the world is undergoing profound changes in the fundamental relationships upon which it is organized. In particular, there is widespread talk of a ‘globalized’ economy, facilitated by and associated with ‘new’ technologies and practices. There is a further consensus that within this ‘globalized’, ‘new’ economy, regionalization in some form is important. The aim of this volume is to address these topical issues, presenting perspectives from which they can be analyzed and exploring specific aspects in greater detail.

The contributors provide a framework for understanding current trends, and suggest approaches that highlight appropriate ways forward in the context of both opportunities and dangers. In doing so, they discuss specific cases and explore detailed policy possibilities, including the prospect of stimulating change through multinational engagement and debate.

The rigorous analysis and coherent nature of the book will ensure its appeal to researchers and scholars across a wide range of disciplines and topics, including industrial economics, regional science and globalization. ... Read more

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It is of paramount importance that European firms, investors and countries, take into consideration the implications, changes and opportunities of European integration in their decision-making processes. This is reinforced by the fact that the EU has been continuously evolving and enlarging. This textbook is one of the first to cover the subject of the economics of the EU, including all 25 member countries as well as several other potential candidate countries.

Miroslav Jovanovic argues that monetary union and eastern enlargement have amplified existing discrepancies among the member countries. For example, the introduction of the euro highlighted the different speeds at which economic policy in the EU moves. Twelve member countries joined the eurozone, but more than half of the 25 EU member countries remain outside this most profound economic project in the EU, either by choice - Britain, Denmark and Sweden - or by ineligibility - the ten countries that entered the EU in 2004. There is also the added complication of general public suspicion about the EU and a number of its projects. With this in mind, this textbook looks at the origin, development and potential limits and prospects of the process of European integration by considering the principal EU economic policies. The book also discusses topics such as foreign direct investment, transnational corporations and the location of firms and industries. The complex material is presented in a reader-friendly way, yet underpinned by a sound theoretical framework and revealing examples.

This accessible and approachable text is aimed at upper level students in the fields of European studies, economics - particularly international economics - business studies, international relations and economic geography. ... Read more

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Regions are increasingly recognized as a key aspect of economic change in Europe, not merely as geographic spaces but also as social systems. Their history, culture, institutions and patterns of leadership mold the way in which they adapt to European and global competitive challenges. This book reviews the debate surrounding the construction of regions and presents eight case studies to illustrate how they are shaped and reshaped in a variety of different ways. The authors find that while some regions exhibit common patterns, there are significant variations, indicating that there is no definitive model of regional development.

This book offers a systematic comparison of eight distinct regions and stateless nations, each with its own historical identity, but which is constantly being rebuilt in changing economic and political conditions. Avoiding economic or cultural determinism, the authors show how region-builders can shape their own responses to global challenges to produce models of development reflecting differing understandings and social compromises.

Culture, Institutions and Economic Development will be warmly welcomed by academics within the fields of regional studies, European studies and political science. ... Read more

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spanish version
I would like to know if there is a spanish version of this book. Thank you for this information Patricia. ... Read more

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Over a decade after national independence it is apparent that the contrasting development strategies adopted by the five new governments of Central Asia have led to significantly different outcomes. This well-written and timely book analyses how the development strategies of these countries have affected their transition from communist governance. ... Read more

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A practical guide to how organizations can successfully address environmental issues while ensuring commercial and financial viability. It will become a standard reference for students and practitioners of environmental management and vital for organizations considering the development and implementation of environmental management systems. ... Read more

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The cities of the Pacific Rim are in one of the most dynamic spheres of the global economy. They also offer a wide range of different responses to the demands that rapid growth puts on planning and infrastructure. This book considers the interactive relationships between the operation of the planning system and the role and performance of property development and real estate markets in 14 Pacific Rim cities drawn from both Eastern and Western perspectives. ... Read more

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ACCESS TO Money Income in the United States: 2002 Annual Demographic Supplement to the Current Population Survey on the Characteristics and Incomes of Americans puts one of the federal government’s most valuable databases at your fingertips. It presents detailed tables of accurate and reliable socioeconomic data that are otherwise available only by combing through hundreds of pages of online spreadsheets.

The income data in this book were collected by the 2002 Annual Demographic Supplement to the Current Population Survey. These are the first demographic estimates produced by the Census Bureau that reflect results of the 2000 Census—that is, they take into account the 6 million additional people counted by the census. The 2002 data are derived from an expanded sample of households, which allows for more detailed estimates by race and Hispanic origin. Many tables, for example, include data on the socioeconomic status of Asians and Pacific Islanders, a group too small to be shown separately in previous CPS data releases.

Look for the companion report, ACCESS TO Poverty in the United States: 2002 Annual Demographic Supplement to the Current Population Survey on the Poverty Status, Health Insurance Coverage, and Pension Plan Participation of Americans. ... Read more