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Economic globalisation and the subsequent intensification of inter-city competition have profoundly changed urban governance. This is particularly evident in the field of urban spatial development. The change is often described as a shift from a managerial mode of governance to a more entrepreneurial mode, strongly characterised by risk-taking, innovation, a strong orientation toward the private sector and a strategic approach which focuses on economic growth. This study reviews the challenges that urban entrepreneurialism must overcome to maintain and strengthen its relevance in the 21s

Recent developments in the European integration process have raised, amongst many other things, the issue of linguistic diversity, for some a stumbling block to the creation of a European democratic polity and its legal and social institutions. The solution to the 'question of language', involves an understanding of the role played by natural languages and the consequent design of policies and institutional mechanisms to facilitate inter-linguistic and intercultural communication. This is not an exclusively European problem, and nor is it entirely new, for it is also the problem of linguistic

Key Features:Challenges the conventional realist understanding of Singapore's foreign policy in favor of a liberal institutionalist and social constructivist approachContains a collection of essays written between 1992 and 2005, thus providing a picture of the evolution of Singapore's foreign policyCovers topics such as the linkage between economics and national security; globalization versus regionalization; terrorism; regional, inter-regional and bilateral cooperation; and the impact of the rise of China and IndiaIncludes past speeches by Lee Kuan Yew, S Rajaratnam, S Dhanabalan and Tommy Koh on foreign policy.

This book examines theoretical and practical issues concerning the relationship between international law, time and history. Problems relating to time and history are ever-present in the work of international lawyers, whether understood in terms of the role of historic practice in the doctrine of sources, the application of the principle of inter-temporal law in dispute settlement, or in gaining a coherent insight into the role that was played by international law in past events. But very little has been written about the various different ways in which international lawyers approach or unders

In this volume global health experts present compelling examples of evidence-based and culturally appropriate models for reducing global health disparities. Divided into eight parts, coverage includes:. ? the legacy and role of racism in contributing to disparities. ? recommendations for research with practice applications. ? key role of collaborations, partnerships and community-based research. ? new internet technology. ? training of community health workers and peer educators. ? special populations considered most vulnerable. ? the task of closing the education and health gap by addressing these dual inter-related disparities through effective engagement.

'In this timely and insightful book Handmer and Dovers develop a systematic understanding of the policy processes and frameworks needed to set the foundations for success when hazards threaten. It will be highly appreciated by policy makers and practitioners in rich and poor countries alike.' Reid Basher Coordinator Policy and Inter-Agency Coordination UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction 'Too much emergency response to disasters has the hallmarks of panic or the deployment of immediate tactics without a strategic vision. This book is a significant contribution to seeking to correc

'...an often engaging and often insightful book... Among the best pieces in the 29 chapter collection are those by Australian academics Graeme Turner, whose clear and concise chapter ""The Economy of Celebrity"" illustrates the industrial imperatives of stardom, and Catherine Lumby, who brings the experience of contemporary teen girl fandom to life in ""Doing It For Themselves? Teenage Girls, Sexuality and Fame"". And Richard de Cordova's chapter on the emergence of the American star system delivers a fascinating analysis of the construction of the celebrity system in movies' - Media Int

This book addresses important aspects of youth transitions, by considering cross-cultural differences in leaving home experiences and the inter-relationships between transitions to adulthood, the achievement of independence and leaving home. The book¿s key features are:. a) Placing the processes of leaving the parental home in a wider perspective, theoretically and in terms of policy concerns. b) A core concern with meanings and negotiations of youth transitions. c) The comparative emphasis throughout the text. The texts draw on a broad range of disciplines including sociology, social policy

Nach mehr als 30 Jahren Lehrtätigkeit als Soziologin verabschiedet sich Prof. Dr. Ilse Dröge-Modelmog von der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg. Sie hat sich für ihren Abschied eine Feier gewünscht, die nicht so sehr aus fachwissenschaftlichen Beiträgen und der fachlichen Würdigung ihres vielfältigen Schaffens besteht, vielmehr hoffte sie auf die neugierige und erheiternde Seite von Soziologie, von Frauen- und Geschlechterforschung und von universitärer Lehre. Mit den verschiedenen Beiträgen von Luise Berthe-Corti, Ilse Dröge-Modelmog, Marianne Friese, Barbara Thiessen, Kathrin Heinz, Heinz-Dieter Loeber, Kirsten-Smilla Ebeling, Jens Thiele, Daniel Mülder, Nicole Hummel, Mona Motakef, Yvonne Bauer, Ute Jeß-Desaever, Anita Raddatz, Lydia Potts und Deidre Graydon soll das vielfältige wissenschaftliche Spektrum ihres Schaffens und ihr besonderes Engagement für inter- oder transdisziplinäre Forschung gewürdigt werden.

Investigating White-Collar Crime explains two basic questions every investigator must answer when beginning a financial investigation: "What am I trying to prove?" and "How am I going to prove it?" This book examines the criminal elements unique to embezzlement and fraud that often confound investigators, whose lack of expertise in accounting and auditing makes it difficult for them to prove the offenses. Chapters are included on criminological theory and the law related to white-collar crime, embezzlement, fraud, identity theft, accounting and auditing theory for investigators, financial inte

Why is policy coherence for development important to policy makers, producers and the rural poor? How does it affect global agricultural trade? Can greater policy coherence help reduce poverty and alleviate hunger? . These are some of the issues addressed in these proceedings of the OECD Global Forum on Agriculture, held in Paris on 30 November - 1 December 2005. The Forum brought together developed and developing country representatives from both the agriculture and development communities to discuss the inter-linkages between agricultural-related policies and development obj

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- General Editors' Preface -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1 The City in British History -- 2 Civic Rivalry: Manchester and the Quest for City Status, 1836-88 -- 3 Civic Pride: Towns into Cities, 1888-1914 -- 4 Civic Status and Civic Promotion: the Inter-War Years -- 5 Politicians and City Status, 1945-69 -- 6 Boosting the Town, Selling the City, 1970-2000 -- 7 The Millennium Competition -- 8 The Golden Jubilee Competition, 2002 -- Conclusion -- Appendix: United Kingdom Cities in 2002 -- Bibliography and references -- Index

Moral Thinking is critical of mainstream academic ethics for being pretty nearly stuck on Kant and Mill, for neglecting nonviolence (Gandhi and King), for nearly neglecting the women's movement (it is not yet central to most ethics texts and courses), for largely neglecting the anti-racism movement (also marginal in academic ethics), and for almost totally neglecting the anti-imperialism movement. Moral Vision suggests an integrated approach that includes these often-neglected elements and also recognizes aesthetic and experiential dimensions of ethical reflection. This book will be of interes

The politics of business have become the business of politics. Across the world the lesson is clear: just as too much governmental interference leads to dysfunctional economies, left to its own devices the market is incapable of adequate self-regulation.The corporate malfeasance crisis in the United States has transformed global perceptions about the efficacy of regulatory structures in combating corrupt practices in private and public sectors. The design of effective corporate governance structures depends not just on internal factors but also on the inter-relationship between various act

Nicolas, F.; Godement, F.; Yakushiji, T.: An overview of options and challenges. - S. 9-28 Arima, J.: Energy security in Europe - outlook, challenges, policies. - S. 29-61 Nakamura, Y.: Energy outlook and security policies in Asia. - S. 63-84 Andrews-Speed, P.: A European approach to energy security. - S. 85-109 Prawiraatmadja, W.: An Asian approach to energy security. - S. 111-136 ( ... ) Zwaan, B.: Energy security and nuclear energy in Asia. - S. 169-186 Li ZhiDong: China's energy-related issues. Implications for regional and inter-regional cooperation. - S. 187-225