A compelling account of the intersection of globalization and neo-racism in a rural Greek community, this book describes the contradictory political and economic development of the Greek countryside since its incorporation into the European Union, where increased prosperity and social liberalization have been accompanied by the creation of a vulnerable and marginalized class of immigrant laborers. The author analyzes the paradoxical resurgence of ethnic nationalism and neo-racism that has grown in the wake of European unification and addresses key issues of racism, neoliberalism and nationalism in contemporary anthropology.
Описание: WINNER of the 2023 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title AwardFocuses on a much discussed and controversial aspect of conservation: the commodification of nature. Can the successful marketization of what is generally perceived as wilderness help to provide for biodiversity conservation, economic development and social emancipation?At a time of profound anxiety about the impact of human activity on nature and the catastrophic effects of climate change, the "sixth mass extinction", invasive species and rapidly expanding zoonotic diseases, this volume engages with the practices, discourses, and materialities surrounding the commodification of "the wild". Focusing on the relationship between commodification and wilderness, the contributors pay particular attention to commodification's newer iterations in which human management plays a significant role, such as wildlife-park tourism, trophy-hunting, and trade in herbal medicines, perfumes and luxury exotic food items. Dominant neoliberal approaches have aimed to address global environmental challenges through the commodification and marketization of nature: by valorizing nature, they claim, biodiversity can be safeguarded and "wild" landscapes protected. This, it is thought, will not only open up a new frontier of sustainable, non-exploitative, participatory capitalist expansion, but invigorate rural livelihoods, reduce poverty, and add important assets to otherwise vulnerable rural economies. This important book challenges this future trajectory. Investigating a broad range of cases across southern and eastern Africa, from the illegal sandalwood trade to legal trade in devil's claw and honeybush, to trophy-hunting and wilderness safaris, the contributors reveal the pitfalls and challenges of commodification, what this means for the continent and beyond.OPEN ACCESS: This title is freely available in digital format under the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND
Автор: Krichewsky Damien Название: Corporate Social Responsibility and Economic Responsiveness ISBN: 1108485367 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108485364 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 11880.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Analyses the rapid growth in the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in relation to broader political and economic changes induced by India`s `pro-business` development strategy.
Автор: Ravenhill Название: APEC and the Construction of Pacific Rim Regionalism ISBN: 0521667976 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521667975 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 4750.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: John Ravenhill examines the reasons for APEC`s establishment, its evolution, and the causes of its failures. His conclusions address central questions in international relations about international collaboration and regionalism.
Автор: Aliu, John Aigbavboa, Clinton (university Of Johannesburg, South Africa) Thwala, Wellington (university Of Johannesburg, South Africa) Название: 21st century employability skills improvement framework for the construction industry ISBN: 0367684012 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367684013 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 24499.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book will provide readers with an understanding of the employability concept and develop an employability skills improvement model to enhance the ability of built environment graduates to foster economic development
Автор: Augustin Jean Louis Название: Political Economy of Agro-Food Markets in China ISBN: 1137277947 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137277947 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 16769.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: China`s agricultural production and food consumption have increased tremendously, leading to a complete evolution of agro-food markets.The book is divided into two parts; the first part reviews the theoretical framework for the `social construction of the markets,` while the second part presents the implication for the agro-food markets in China.
Описание: China`s agricultural production and food consumption have increased tremendously, leading to a complete evolution of agro-food markets. The book is divided into two parts; the first part reviews the theoretical framework for the `social construction of the markets,` while the second part presents the implication for the agro-food markets in China.
Автор: B. Crow Название: Markets, Class and Social Change ISBN: 0333946006 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333946008 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 18866.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: At the beginning of the twenty-first century an idealized view of markets informs government policy. Markets, Class and Social Change uses a detailed study of the grain trade in Bangladesh to show how socially-constrained patterns of market involvement may systematically benefit the rich while disadvantaging the poor.
Автор: Vali Jamal Название: Structural Adjustment and Rural Labour Markets in Africa ISBN: 0333629795 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333629796 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 22359.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Based on case studies of Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Zambia, the book examines the changes in rural labour markets as a result of a decade of structural adjustment programmes. These programmes were meant to shift relative prices in favour of the agricultural sector, and, within the agricultural sector, in favour of export crops.
Автор: Linton, April Название: Fair trade from the ground up ISBN: 0295997028 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780295997025 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 13794.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Fair Trade promises to raise living standards in developing countries through:
- worldwide minimum prices for commodities
- support for democratically governed cooperatives
- requirement of minimum wages and safety standards for workers
- training to help producers improved quality and develop business skills
- encouragement of eco-friendly practices
- third-party certification
In contrast to the free trade status quo, Fair Trade relies on informed consumers to choose more direct supply chains that minimize the role of middlemen, offering economic justice and social change as a viable and sustainable alternative to charity. But does it work?
Fair Trade from the Ground Up documents achievements at both the producer and the consumer ends of commodity chains and assesses prospects for future growth. From Guatemalan coffee farmers to student activists on U.S. college campuses, the stories of individuals inform April Linton's analysis. Drawing on studies by social scientists and economists, as well as on new case studies, she provides balanced answers to hard questions: How can large institutions be persuaded to commit to using Fair Trade suppliers? Does ethical consumerism work? Are the "social premiums" that are built into Fair Trade prices really being used for community projects? Will Fair Trade market growth reach the scale of organics or green products? This book meets a long-felt need among economic-justice activists, consumer groups, and academics for a reliable qualitative and quantitative overview of achievements of the Fair Trade movement.
Описание: UEnal uses Turkey as a case study to investigate the effectiveness and efficiency of land and labor markets in spreading economic opportunities within agriculture and its ability to reduce rural poverty.
Автор: Jingyuan Li; Tongjin Yang Название: China`s Eco-city Construction ISBN: 3662516284 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662516287 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11179.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book introduces the concept of Eco-civilization, highlights the construction and development of eco-cities in China, and assesses the achievements and shortcomings of China`s eco-city construction projects.
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