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For years, Kenneth C. Davis has enlightened and enthralled us,
opening our minds and tickling our fancies with his wonderfully
irreverent, fun, and factual Don't Know Much About(R) books. He has
carried readers on wild and edifying rides through history,
mythology, geography, the Bible, the Civil War, even across the
universe. Now, following on the heels of his triumphant "New York
Times" bestseller "Don't Know Much About(R) Anything," comes "Don't
Know Much About(R) Anything Else," his latest one-stop potpourri of
intriguing information. Chock-full of delightful historical
snippets and fascinating people, remarkable milestones and
boneheaded blunders, and eye-opening, brain-boggling facts about
simply anything and everything in the world, here is the ideal
companion for those long car rides, plane flights, quality family
hours, or relaxing downtime.
The Handbook of Social Policy and Development makes a
groundbreaking, coherent case for enhancing collaboration between
social policy and development. With wide ranging chapters, it
discusses a myriad of ways in which this can be done, exploring
both academic and practical activities. As the conventional
distinction between 'developed' and 'developing' countries becomes
increasingly blurred, this Handbook explores how collaboration
between social policy and development is needed to meet global
social needs. With contributions from leading experts in both
social policy and development studies, this Handbook analyses the
complexities of integrating social policy and development studies.
Examining a diverse and comprehensive range of countries and case
studies that highlight ways to improve this integration,
contributors deal with critical debates, covering a wide range of
services, programmes, providers and policy sectors. The Handbook of
Social Policy and Development is an invaluable introduction to the
subject for students of social policy and development studies. Its
comprehensive approach also makes it a valuable reference for
researchers and specialists in the field. Contributors include: L.
Alfers, A. Barrientos, J. Beall, A. Datta, H. Dean, K. Falkenberg,
R. Jolkonnen, D. Kiwan, H.-j. Kwon, J. Lee, A. Lombard, F. Lund, P.
Mader, J. Midgley, L. Patel, M. Pawar, M. Rogan, R. Surender, M.
Terano, M. Urbina-Ferretjans, A. Virk, N. Yeates
'This very timely volume brings together distinguished scholars and
analysts to provide fresh insights into the most important question
of our time: Is the United States' Asia-Pacific policy under the
Trump Administration characterized by continuity or disruptive
change? A collection of thoughtful, well-researched and engagingly
written chapters that make an invaluable contribution to our
understanding of the complexities of the United States' exercise of
power in an age of power-shifts and interdependence. A required
reading for policy makers, media persons, academics and students of
international affairs.' - Mohan Malik, Asia-Pacific Center for
Security Studies, Hawaii 'If you want to understand how the US can
maintain its position and influence in Asia's rapidly changing
strategic landscape you won't find a better analysis than the
chapters in this well written, and accessible, edited book which
brings together a range of prominent experts and practitioners.' -
Alan Dupont, University of New South Wales, and CEO of the
Cognoscenti Group, Australia The centre of gravity in today's
global economy arguably now resides in Asia. As a result of this,
the maintenance of geopolitical and economic security in Asia has
become pivotal to global stability. This indispensable Handbook
examines the crucial and multi-faceted role of the United States as
a force in the region that has been, and continues to be, necessary
for the continuation of Asian prosperity. The Handbook on the
United States in Asia moves the academic discussion away from the
fixation on America's influence in terms of the China threat. It
provides readers with comprehensive and informed coverage from
expert international contributors on the engagement of the United
States with a wide array of Asian countries. The Handbook examines
America's relationship with key allies as well as its multi-faceted
role and presence in the region. It also explores ways in which
this is changing under Donald Trump's presidency. The
policy-orientated focus of this Handbook ensures that academic and
governmental policy analysts will greatly benefit from the timely
and comprehensive assessment of the book. Undergraduate and
postgraduate international relations students, as well as Asian
studies scholars, will also find it to be an excellent tool for
study. Contributors include: M. Beeson, A. Benvenuti, A. Berkofsky,
A. Bloomfield, K. Brown, J. Galliott, Y.-K. Heng, M. Iverson, V.
Jackson, S.R.J. Long, D.W. Lovell, A. O'Neil, H. Pant, B. Schreer,
P.J. Smith, S.K. Starrs, D. Stuart, R.G. Sutter, A.T.H. Tan, J.D.
Wilson, P. Yeophantong, J. Yuan
This ground-breaking Research Handbook provides a state-of-the-art
discussion of the international law of Indigenous rights and how it
has developed in recent decades. Drawing from their extensive
knowledge of the topic, leading scholars provide strong general
coverage and highlight the challenges and cutting-edge issues
arising for Indigenous peoples. Offering readers an engaging review
of ongoing lawmaking, adoption and implementation processes from
both a global and regional perspective, it also investigates the
important elements of Indigenous rights and economic issues,
including trade, investment and economic growth. Furthermore, it
offers timely coverage of environmental rights, land and natural
resources. This essential Handbook will provide a useful discussion
point for practitioners on Indigenous rights developments and
scholars looking for an innovative approach on cutting-edge issues.
Policymakers wanting to understand the major issues with the
implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
People (UNDRIP) will also find this invaluable.
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