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State of Emergency - How We Win in the Country We Built (Paperback): Tamika D Mallory State of Emergency - How We Win in the Country We Built (Paperback)
Tamika D Mallory
R457 R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
This Will Not Pass - Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future (Paperback): Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns This Will Not Pass - Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future (Paperback)
Jonathan Martin, Alexander Burns
R540 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R88 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
EU Industrial Policy in the Multipolar Economy (Hardcover): Jean-Christophe Defraigne, Jan Wouters, Edoardo Traversa, Dimitri... EU Industrial Policy in the Multipolar Economy (Hardcover)
Jean-Christophe Defraigne, Jan Wouters, Edoardo Traversa, Dimitri Zurstrassen
R4,069 Discovery Miles 40 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This incisive book provides key interdisciplinary perspectives on the current challenges faced by EU policymakers in framing and implementing a coherent European industrial policy, employing specific case studies from the digital, automotive, steel and defence industries as well as concrete examples of EU policies. Comprehensive and analytical, the book investigates the long-term structural causes of the absence of a strong industrial policy at Union level. Examining the tensions that exist between member states and EU institutions regarding industrial and competition policies, expert contributions assess the conditions for an integrated EU industrial policy to emerge. A comparative analysis between the industrial policies of the EU, US and China is developed as chapters explore how the EU maintains its position in global value chains while other major partners are forced to pursue strategic trade and industrial policies to retain their dominant position. The book concludes with a presentation of prospective scenarios to assess the future technological evolution of the EU. EU Industrial Policy in the Multipolar Economy will be an essential resource for academics and practitioners concerned with EU current affairs, global governance, industrial economics and international trade. Its use of case studies and original data will allow governments, EU institutions, NGOs and EU public affairs consultants and analysts to assess their policymaking options in the fields of research, industrial policy and sustainable development.

Omstrede Land - Die Historiese Ontwikkeling Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Grondvraagstuk in Suid-Afrika, 1652-2011 (Afrikaans,... Omstrede Land - Die Historiese Ontwikkeling Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Grondvraagstuk in Suid-Afrika, 1652-2011 (Afrikaans, Hardcover)
Louis Changuion, Bertus Steenkamp
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Die bewindsoorname van 'n oorwegend swart regerende party in 1994 het 'n nuwe beleid ten opsigte van grondbesit in Suid-Afrika ingelui. Hierdie beleid is daarop ingestel om die wanbalans wat grondbesit betref reg te stel, dus om van die blanke grondeienaars, wat by verre die grootste deel van die landbougrond besit, grond weg te neem en dit aan die swart bevolkingsgroep, wat tussen 75% en 80% van die totale landsbevolking uitmaak, beskikbaar te stel. Die veronderstelling is dat die meeste blanke grondeienaars (of hulle voorsate) die grond wat hulle besit wederregtelik bekom het en dit daarom nou aan die 'regmatige' eienaars moet teruggee. Daar bestaan ook 'n persepsie dat alle grond aan swart mense oorgedra moet word – dat die klok teruggedraai moet word na die tyd toe Afrika swart was en wit mense slegs in Europa eiendom besit het. Die skrywers vra die vraag of grondhervorming in Suid-Afrika wel enigsins haalbaar of nodig is? Kan die ander bevolkingsgroepe van die land, die wittes en gekleurdes, daarop aanspraak maak dat die land ook aan hulle behoort. Kan hulle dus se: 'Dit is ons land ook'?

The Courage to Be Free - Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival (Hardcover): Ron DeSantis The Courage to Be Free - Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival (Hardcover)
Ron DeSantis
R559 Discovery Miles 5 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

No American leader has accomplished more for his state than Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, he reveals how he did it. He played baseball for Yale, graduated with honors from Harvard Law School, and served in Iraq and in the halls of Congress. But in all these places, Ron DeSantis learned the same lesson: He didn't want to be part of the leftist elite. His heart was always for the people of Florida, one of the most diverse and culturally rich states in the union. Since becoming governor of the sunshine state, he has fought -and won-battle after battle, defeating not just opposition from the political left, but a barrage of hostile media coverage proclaiming the end of the world. When he implemented evidence-based and freedom-focused COVID-19 policies, the press launched a smear campaign against him, yet Florida's economy thrived, its education system outperformed the nation, and its COVID mortality rate for seniors was lower than that in 38 states. When he enacted policies to keep leftist political concepts like critical race theory and woke gender ideology out of Florida's classrooms, the media demagogued his actions, but parents across Florida rallied to his cause. Dishonest attacks from the media don't deter him. In fact, DeSantis keeps racking up wins for Floridians. A firsthand account from the blue-collar boy who grew up to take on Disney and Dr. Fauci, The Courage to Be Free delivers something no other politician's memoir has before: stories of victory. This book is a winning blueprint for patriots across the country. And it is a rallying cry for every American who wishes to preserve our liberties.

A World Without Work - Technology, Automation, and How We Should Respond (Paperback): Daniel Susskind A World Without Work - Technology, Automation, and How We Should Respond (Paperback)
Daniel Susskind
R524 R449 Discovery Miles 4 490 Save R75 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Politics of Meaning Struggles - Shale Gas Policy Under Pressure in France (Hardcover): Philippe Zittoun, Sebastien Chailleux The Politics of Meaning Struggles - Shale Gas Policy Under Pressure in France (Hardcover)
Philippe Zittoun, Sebastien Chailleux
R2,849 Discovery Miles 28 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Working to demystify the enigmatic process behind unexpected policymaking, this important book proposes to understand the significance of meaning struggles and the uncertainty provoked by the multiple pressures in governmental decision making. Using the French case, where the government shifted position 3 times before banning hydraulic fracturing, The Politics of Meaning Struggles addresses the wider phenomenon of governmental shifts in policy decisions through a new perspective, a pragmatist constructivism approach. This controversial governmental U-turn is thoroughly analysed through the meticulous reconstitution of multiple debates which took place not only in the public arena but also in the privacy of government. Based on 3 years of investigation and 52 lengthy qualitative interviews across the hierarchical levels of the bureaucracy including former ministers, and through exclusive access to the archive of Prime Minister, the authors allow us to better understand the complexity and uncertainty in the policy process, which has yet to be explained by classical theories, frameworks and concepts. It builds from the oversights of existing policy approaches to create a more comprehensive understanding as to why State decisions, pressured by power struggles and mutating proposals, are never written in advance. > Working towards gaining a better grasp of the complexity and diversity of public policies, this insightful book will be invaluable to public policy students and scholars. It will also be particularly useful to policy makers working within the gas industry and wider governmental roles that involve policy and decision making.

Elgar Encyclopedia of European Union Public Policy (Hardcover): Paolo R Graziano, Jale Tosun Elgar Encyclopedia of European Union Public Policy (Hardcover)
Paolo R Graziano, Jale Tosun
R7,759 Discovery Miles 77 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A holistic and extensive exploration of both the dynamic and incremental changes in EU public policy and the decision processes surrounding them, this Elgar Encyclopedia is the definitive reference work in the field of EU public policy. Unifying theoretical insights with empirical phenomena, this pioneering Encyclopedia begins by engaging with the multi-level structure of the EU's polity and identifies how this affects public policy, considering the role of various non-state actors in EU policymaking, and the concepts of Europeanization and policy diffusion. Offering a theoretical introduction to policy integration, it examines intergovernmentalism, neofunctionalism, and postfunctionalism, alongside an innovative analysis of policy styles and the effects of recent crises on EU public policy, including COVID-19 and populism. Chapters conclude by reflecting on policy implementation and dynamics, and the impact of feedback on public policies and institutions. Ultimately demonstrating that the study of public policy in the EU has produced a set of EU-specific analytical perspectives, this timely book will guide further research avenues into EU public policy for students and scholars interested in (EU) public policy, public administration and comparative politics, alongside informing the decision-making of policymakers globally. Key Features: Accessible format split into 9 thematic parts Fully cross-referenced with select bibliographies for further reading Entries written by an international and interdisciplinary group of over 90 preeminent experts in the field of public policy

Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad (Paperback): John O'Brennan Undaunted: My Fight Against America's Enemies, At Home and Abroad (Paperback)
John O'Brennan
R522 R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Assessing the Performance Advantage of Public-Private Partnerships - A Comparative Perspective (Hardcover): Stefan Verweij,... Assessing the Performance Advantage of Public-Private Partnerships - A Comparative Perspective (Hardcover)
Stefan Verweij, Ingmar Van Meerkerk, Carter B. Casady
R3,142 Discovery Miles 31 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely book questions the premise that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have a performance advantage over traditionally procured projects, an assumption that motivates policymakers worldwide to enter into such contracts. Taking stock of novel research comparing the differences in performance between PPP and traditionally procured infrastructure projects and services, the chapters in this book thoughtfully scrutinise this supposed advantage. Adopting a quasi-experimental design, the book advances the evidence base on the performance advantage of PPPs. Insightful contributions from renowned scholars undertake an in-depth investigation of three key performance dimensions: cost, time, and service quality. Broad in scope, studies span countries in Asia, Europe, and South America, as well as a diverse range of policy sectors, including transport, healthcare, road safety, education, and sporting facilities. This comprehensive assessment produces several conclusions, but ultimately determines that evidence for a cost performance advantage remains mixed, while PPPs are proven to clearly outperform traditional alternatives in terms of time and service quality. Empirical in focus and spanning multiple policy sectors, this incisive book will be an invaluable resource not only for PPP scholars, but also for researchers and practitioners involved in public administration, public management and policy, and infrastructure planning and delivery worldwide.

The Evolution of Information-sharing in EU Counter-terrorism - A Post-2015 Paradigm Shift? (Hardcover): Christine Andreeva The Evolution of Information-sharing in EU Counter-terrorism - A Post-2015 Paradigm Shift? (Hardcover)
Christine Andreeva
R2,880 Discovery Miles 28 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Through a pioneering analysis of two critical junctures in EU counter-terrorism, this topical book examines the drivers, conditions and impediments for policy integration and information-exchange institutionalisation in EU counter-terrorism. Taking a deep dive into the key questions surrounding EU counter-terrorism, Christine Andreeva utilises distinct terrorism case studies over two decades to investigate the evolution of information-sharing in EU counter-terrorism. Using an innovative theoretical framework combining historical and constructivist institutionalism, the book examines key events in EU counter-terrorism development: the 2015-2016 Paris and Brussels attacks and the 2004-2005 Madrid and London attacks. Identifying a post-2015 paradigm policy shift, the book traces the increased efficiency of cross-border and inter-agency co-ordination in the EU's counter-terrorism policy. Andreeva demonstrates how institutionalisation, information-sharing and improved legislative frameworks have led to further policy integration and added significant value to international EU counter-terrorism efforts. Illustrating the importance of practitioners' perception of EU added value in counter-terrorism, this book will be essential to scholars and students of public policy, particularly those studying EU and international politics and EU counter-terrorism. Its empirical findings will also be useful to policymakers and practitioners in security and counter-terrorism fields.

The Raging 2020s - Companies, Countries, People - And the Fight for Our Future (Paperback): Alec Ross The Raging 2020s - Companies, Countries, People - And the Fight for Our Future (Paperback)
Alec Ross
R532 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R89 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Landslide - The Final Days of the Trump Presidency (Paperback): Michael Wolff Landslide - The Final Days of the Trump Presidency (Paperback)
Michael Wolff
R503 R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Save R84 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook on Governance and Development (Hardcover): Wil Hout, Jane Hutchison Handbook on Governance and Development (Hardcover)
Wil Hout, Jane Hutchison
R5,932 Discovery Miles 59 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Handbook provides readers with an expert overview of the key theoretical approaches to governance and development, covering a broad range of policy areas and domains. Utilising a critical approach to assess issues from a multidisciplinary perspective, the contributions in this Handbook review different social contexts and policy areas, governance arrangements, and processes relating to issues of development. Chapters illustrate at global, regional and national levels how the specific forms of governance impact development and how ongoing trends of development can influence governance concerns. Further insights are also offered regarding the functioning of the state and the transformation of the role of the state in modern society, illustrating the place for governance in future development policies. Researchers in governance and development will find this comprehensive Handbook an excellent resource for their area of specialisation, and scholars in governance, political science, social sciences and economics will be provided with a useful entry point into the literature. Practitioners will also welcome this as an informative read for updating their knowledge and accessing the latest research findings.

Desperate - An Epic Battle for Clean Water and Justice in Appalachia (Paperback): Kris Maher Desperate - An Epic Battle for Clean Water and Justice in Appalachia (Paperback)
Kris Maher
R475 R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook on the Politics of International Development (Hardcover): Melisa Deciancio, Pablo Nemina, Diana Tussie Handbook on the Politics of International Development (Hardcover)
Melisa Deciancio, Pablo Nemina, Diana Tussie
R6,369 Discovery Miles 63 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely Handbook considers the increasing struggles facing international development in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It investigates the role global co-operation must play in resolving the multiple crises of the pandemic, resultant economic devastation and existing climate changes and external-debt concerns. Contributions identify the need to question current assumptions and approaches to international development in the context of how markets are constructed, states reformed and resources distributed. Split across four thematic parts, this thought-provoking Handbook explores the concept and politics of development, development and contested globalization, the politics of development agendas and global actors in the politics of development. Chapters examine the politics of: developmental regionalism, crime, law and development in historical perspective, international monetary relations, food, global health, the global gender agenda, the sustainable development goals, development in the WTO, and private foundations. Engaging and accessible, the Handbook on the Politics of International Development will be a key resource for students and scholars of international politics and relations, public policy, geopolitics and development studies.

The Institutional Context of Public-Private Partnerships - Lessons from the Arab States of the Gulf Cooperation Council... The Institutional Context of Public-Private Partnerships - Lessons from the Arab States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Hardcover)
Mhamed Biygautane
R2,999 Discovery Miles 29 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Based on original empirical data collected from three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, this engaging book offers comprehensive insights into the institutional environment of public-private partnership (PPP) from a unique and under-explored context. Drawing on ideas from the fields of project management, neo-institutional theory and research on the Gulf rentier states, this book unpacks how individual and organizational actors engage in several strategies to either enable the implementation of PPPs or to resist them. It explores why and how individual and organizational actors in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar seek to disrupt or maintain existing forms of project organizing. Chapters from this book highlight both the macro- and micro-dynamics of initiating, implementing or resisting new forms of project organizing, and offer several theoretical contributions to project management, PPP literature and neo-institutional theory. This book will be an essential read for academics and policymakers interested in broader questions of how the institutional context affects public sector reforms and the introduction of New Public Management ideas to non-western contexts. Public policy and management students and practitioners will also find this book to be a valuable resource.

Handbook on the Governance of Sustainable Development (Hardcover): Duncan Russel, Nick Kirsop-taylor Handbook on the Governance of Sustainable Development (Hardcover)
Duncan Russel, Nick Kirsop-taylor
R4,833 Discovery Miles 48 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Handbook brings together state-of-the-art contributions and international insights outlining the key theoretical developments and empirical findings related to sustainable development and governance. Providing both an overview and deep dive into the topic, it demonstrates how the concept of sustainable development and governance has led to multiple responses in both the academic and policy world from a theoretical, conceptual and operational viewpoint. Drawing on a wide range of perspectives, leading contributors examine global research on the governance of sustainable development, spanning disciplines including politics, public policy, international relations, environmental science and human geography. Providing an in-depth examination of current ongoing challenges such as climate change, trade and poverty, the Handbook investigates both collaborative approaches for sustainable development governance and policy innovation and integration. Furthermore, chapters utilise global case studies in action, exploring governance by international and non-government organisations and illustrating their key findings. Providing an interdisciplinary perspective, this Handbook will be a critical resource for research students of sustainable development and environmental governance as well as established researchers in the field. Scholars of politics and public policy will find the case studies informative and illuminating.

Dirty Work - Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America (Paperback): Eyal Press Dirty Work - Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America (Paperback)
Eyal Press
R471 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R81 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Participatory Economy (Paperback): Robin Hahnel A Participatory Economy (Paperback)
Robin Hahnel
R577 R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Save R98 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook of Education Policy (Hardcover): Gerard A. Postiglione, Christopher J. Johnstone, Wesley R. Teter Handbook of Education Policy (Hardcover)
Gerard A. Postiglione, Christopher J. Johnstone, Wesley R. Teter
R5,684 Discovery Miles 56 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This insightful Handbook is an essential guide to educational policy around the world. As shifting geopolitics, intensified climate change, and widening economic inequalities persist, the need for informed educational policy is critical. Bringing together a unique collection of international case studies by scholars and practitioners from over twenty countries, the Handbook highlights how the contextual nature of educational policy and its implementation acknowledges both global trends and local nuance. Chapters explore key contemporary topics including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on international educational policy; opportunities for academic modernization in Ukrainian society; gender equality in Korean and Japanese universities; and inclusive education policies throughout the world, including India, South Africa, and Uruguay. It further discusses the ways in which governmental, non-governmental, and global education specialists are shaping new agendas focused on equity and responding to global crises. Offering new perspectives on educational policy in a post-pandemic world, this comprehensive Handbook will be crucial reading for students and scholars of education policy, politics and public policy, sociology, and university management. It will also be beneficial for educational research associations and international development agencies, including UNESCO, the Asian Development Bank, and the World Bank.

The Chicago Haymarket Affair: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone (Paperback, p>  </P>   ed.): Joseph Anthony Rulli The Chicago Haymarket Affair: A Guide to a Labor Rights Milestone (Paperback, p> </P> ed.)
Joseph Anthony Rulli
R563 R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Save R100 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Public-Private Collaborations for Long-Term Investments - Converging Towards Public Value Generation (Hardcover): Veronica... Public-Private Collaborations for Long-Term Investments - Converging Towards Public Value Generation (Hardcover)
Veronica Vecchi, Francesca Casalini, Niccolo Cusumano
R2,072 Discovery Miles 20 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book offers a unique framework to understand how public institutions and private investors can collaborate to sustain long-term investments (LTIs), with a specific focus on public private partnership for infrastructure, blended finance mechanisms, and impact investing. Offering a holistic approach to long-term investing, which encompasses both infrastructure and corporate innovation and sustainability strategies, chapters explore how collaborations can mobilize resources, overcome market failures, and maximize impacts. Furthermore, it provides a deeper understanding on LTIs, both in terms of the sustainable investment approaches that investors are progressively adopting, and in terms of the main domains of LTIs such as infrastructure and corporate investments in research and innovation, sustainability, and circularity. The book also highlights how LTIs are essential to ensure the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, which represent an institutionalization of the concept of public value. Public-Private Collaborations for Long-Term Investments will be critical reading for policymakers, investors, and managers working in the public and private sectors. The combination of cutting-edge insights and depth of knowledge rooted in the scientific literature will also be beneficial for scholars and students in the fields of public administration and management, infrastructure finance, and sustainability.

EU Policymaking at a Crossroads - Negotiating the 2021-2027 Budget (Hardcover): Sybille M'Unch, Hubert Heinelt EU Policymaking at a Crossroads - Negotiating the 2021-2027 Budget (Hardcover)
Sybille M'Unch, Hubert Heinelt
R3,293 Discovery Miles 32 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For readers interested in an overview of what led to the adoption of the European Union's Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and its aftermath, this book traces the discursive dynamics and milestones of the negotiations around the MFF and the new recovery instrument, aimed at alleviating the economic crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Covering the negotiations of the current MFF, contributions by both scholarly experts in their respective policy areas and authors close to the policy community in Brussels provide a well rounded insight into this discerning topic. Chapters explore the issues that unfolded during the negotiations of the MFF and recovery package against the backdrop of conflicts over solidarity, identity and sovereignty and thus the scope of cooperation and membership as well as institutional design and authority. EU Policymaking at a Crossroads anticipates, describes and discursively explains changes in selected policy areas, looking into the negotiations, effects and reflections surrounding them. This timely book will be a highly beneficial read for academics and students in the fields of international relations, European politics and public policy. Scholars specializing in multilevel governance of different policy areas such as sustainability, agriculture and migration will also profit from this comprehensive book.

Media in Postapartheid South Africa - Postcolonial Politics in the Age of Globalization (Paperback): Sean Jacobs Media in Postapartheid South Africa - Postcolonial Politics in the Age of Globalization (Paperback)
Sean Jacobs
R300 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R66 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In Media in Postapartheid South Africa, author Sean Jacobs turns to media politics and the consumption of media as a way to understand recent political developments in South Africa and their relations with the African continent and the world. Jacobs looks at how mass media defi nes the physical and human geography of the society and what it means for comprehending changing notions of citizenship in postapartheid South Africa. Jacobs claims that the media have unprecedented control over the distribution of public goods, rights claims, and South Africa's integration into the global political economy in ways that were impossible under the state-controlled media that dominated the apartheid years. Jacobs takes a probing look at television commercials and the representation of South Africans, reality television shows and South African continental expansion, soap operas and postapartheid identity politics, and the internet as a space for reassertions and reconfi gurations of identity. As South Africa becomes more integrated into the global economy, Jacobs argues that local media have more weight in shaping how consumers view these products in unexpected and consequential ways.

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