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Research Handbook on Privacy and Data Protection Law - Values, Norms and Global Politics (Hardcover): Gloria Gonzalez,... Research Handbook on Privacy and Data Protection Law - Values, Norms and Global Politics (Hardcover)
Gloria Gonzalez, Rosamunde van Brakel, Paul De Hert
R6,381 Discovery Miles 63 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Research Handbook is an insightful overview of the key rules, concepts and tensions in privacy and data protection law. It highlights the increasing global significance of this area of law, illustrating the many complexities in the field through a blend of theoretical and empirical perspectives. Providing an excellent in-depth analysis of global privacy and data protection law, it explores multiple regional and national jurisdictions, bringing together interdisciplinary international contributions from Europe and beyond. Chapters cover critical topics in the field, including key features of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), border surveillance, big data, artificial intelligence, and biometrics. It also investigates the relationship between privacy and data protection law and other fields of law, such as consumer law and competition law. With its detailed exploration and insights into privacy and data protection, this Research Handbook will prove a useful resource for information and media law students as well as academics researching fields such as data protection and privacy law and surveillance or security studies.

Research Handbook of Global Leadership - Making a Difference (Paperback): Lena Zander Research Handbook of Global Leadership - Making a Difference (Paperback)
Lena Zander
R1,410 Discovery Miles 14 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely Research Handbook brings together a group of internationally renowned scholars to take a fresh look at global leadership, querying in what way leaders, teams, firms, universities and business schools can make a difference in our world today and tomorrow. Presenting contemporary studies into a vibrant field, this Research Handbook offers empirical, theoretical, critical and pedagogical-based research, placing leaders firmly in their global cultural context. Chapters cover critical issues such as how leaders and teams can understand and incorporate cultural multiplicity, how firms can engage in responsible and inclusive leadership, and how universities and business schools can innovatively educate socially conscious global leaders to have an impact on our future. Comprehensive and insightful, this Research Handbook is critical reading for researchers of leadership seeking new avenues of enquiry. The broad and multilevel approach to the challenges and demands of contemporary leadership are also valuable for practitioners, business school teachers and students. Contributors include: M. Alvesson, A.A. Arnardottir, D. Bilton, A. Bird, M. Borecka, L.A. Burke-Smalley, C.L. Butler, K. Daellenbach, A-K. Engstrand, P. Gabaldon , S. Groeschl , J. Herman, C. Holgersson, K. Jonsen, G. Karamustafa, J. Lauring, H-J. Lee, Y-T. Lee, G. Lucke, T. Maak, K. Makela, D. Mazutis, T.C. McCausland, M. Mendenhall, C. Miska, A.I. Mockaitis, F. Moore , L.J. Noval, G. Oddou, J.S. Osland, C. Pahlberg , V.J. Patock, C.L. Pearce, N.M. Pless, L. Romani, R. Seymour, G.K. Stahl, S. Sveningsson, S. Teerikangas, M. Vodosek, G. Vogelgesang Lester, C.L. Wassenaar, C.M. Webster, L. Zander, U. Zander, P. Zettinig, C. Zintel

Handbook on Smart Growth - Promise, Principles, and Prospects for Planning (Hardcover): Gerrit-Jan Knaap, Rebecca Lewis, Arnab... Handbook on Smart Growth - Promise, Principles, and Prospects for Planning (Hardcover)
Gerrit-Jan Knaap, Rebecca Lewis, Arnab Chakraborty, Katy June-Friesen
R4,828 Discovery Miles 48 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely Research Handbook examines the evolution of smart growth over the past three decades, mapping the trajectory from its original principles to its position as an important paradigm in urban planning today. Critically analysing the original concept of smart growth and how it has been embedded in state and local plans, contributions from top scholars in the field illustrate what smart growth has accomplished since its conception, as well as to what extent it has achieved its goals. Providing an overview of the history of smart growth, the book further examines its changing governance over time, and the new horizons for smart growth, exploring ways to confront contemporary challenges in urban planning. Illuminating key issues in the field, from urban sprawl to gentrification, that the original principles failed to address, this insightful Handbook advocates for the expansion of smart growth principles to meet the emerging challenges of the modern world, concluding with an agenda for a "smart growth 2.0". Informative and comprehensive, this Handbook will prove to be essential reading for researchers, academics and students of urban planning. Its proposals for the future evolution of smart growth will also serve as an accessible and up-to-date reference point for urban planning professionals, activists and policymakers.

Research Handbook on Design Law (Hardcover): Henning Hartwig Research Handbook on Design Law (Hardcover)
Henning Hartwig
R7,049 Discovery Miles 70 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by expert scholars and practitioners, this unique Research Handbook presents the state of the art in research on, and the practice of, international design law. Combining cutting-edge research with a practical approach, it examines key trends and covers key cases, regional and national laws, as well as concepts of international design protection. In particular, the U.S. framework is compared with the regime of the EU, and issues relating to the Hague Agreement are also covered. Split across five thematic parts, this Research Handbook examines the foundations of, and methodological perspectives on, design law, the establishment and enforcement of protection, as well as many other critical issues, addressed from a transnational and comparative approach. Chapters consider protection of three-dimensional trade marks, graphical user interfaces, spare parts, protection of designs on the basis of use, priority issues under the Community design scheme, and cross-border copyright protection in Europe. Clear and accessible, the Research Handbook on Design Law will be of value to emerging and established scholars and students of international design law, while also being a key resource for practitioners and policy makers seeking to react and adapt to the rapid emergence of global developments.

World Religions: A Beginner's Guide - Questions and Answers for Humanity's 7 Oldest and Largest Faiths (Paperback):... World Religions: A Beginner's Guide - Questions and Answers for Humanity's 7 Oldest and Largest Faiths (Paperback)
Jill Carroll
R387 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R60 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Research Handbook on Compliance in International Human Rights Law (Hardcover): Rainer Grote, Mariela Morales Antoniazzi, Davide... Research Handbook on Compliance in International Human Rights Law (Hardcover)
Rainer Grote, Mariela Morales Antoniazzi, Davide Paris
R7,183 Discovery Miles 71 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive Research Handbook offers an in-depth examination of the most significant factors affecting compliance with international human rights law, which has emerged as one of the key problems in the efforts to promote effective protection of human rights. In particular, it examines the relationships between regional human rights courts and domestic actors and judiciaries. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, the Research Handbook explores the legal and political considerations that shape compliance, using a combination of both international and comparative law analysis in the assessment of regional human rights regimes. Chapters written by leading scholars and practitioners from around the globe cover a wide range of jurisdictions from Europe, Latin America and Africa and their interactions with regional human rights courts. The Research Handbook also discusses the limits of, and possible alternatives to, compliance as a framework for analysis, offering a fuller understanding of the effectiveness of international human rights law. Scholars, students and practitioners of public international law, international human rights law and comparative law will find this Research Handbook an invaluable resource. It will also benefit officials and lawyers working with international organisations who deal with human rights issues on a regular basis.

Cooperative Economic Insect Report, Vol. 6 - January 6, 1956 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover): United States Department of... Cooperative Economic Insect Report, Vol. 6 - January 6, 1956 (Classic Reprint) (Hardcover)
United States Department of Agriculture
R810 Discovery Miles 8 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Complete Guide to Tarot - Master the Cards, Sharpen Your Intuition, and Unlock the Magic Within You (Paperback): Dawn Marino The Complete Guide to Tarot - Master the Cards, Sharpen Your Intuition, and Unlock the Magic Within You (Paperback)
Dawn Marino
R644 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R91 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook of Research on Customer Loyalty (Hardcover): Debbie I. Keeling, Ko De Ruyter, David Cox Handbook of Research on Customer Loyalty (Hardcover)
Debbie I. Keeling, Ko De Ruyter, David Cox
R4,680 Discovery Miles 46 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Identifying customer loyalty as a crucial success factor in contemporary marketing thinking and practice, this innovative Handbook incorporates a rich collection of perspectives on the current topics and research-driven practices in the field. Leading scholars offer an insightful reimagining of the research methods, metrics, and designs for the future of measuring and predicting customer loyalty. The Handbook recognises loyalty as a strategic asset, and analyses incentive structures such as loyalty-based learning, gamification, and automaticity to track the evolution of customer loyalty programmes. Examining the impacts of globalization and cutting-edge technologies on the customer loyalty journey, it identifies an increase in customer defection and a rapid erosion of single-brand loyalty. Forward-thinking, it concludes by reflecting on how trends like voice technology, augmented reality, and influencer marketing will shape the domain of customer loyalty in the future. Gathering together contemporary concepts, practice, measures and challenges to inform future research, this Handbook will prove an enlightening read for students and scholars of marketing, business and management, and psychology. Its illustrative case studies will also prove invaluable for practitioners in a diverse range of fields looking to future-proof and reimagine their loyalty strategies.

The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds - An Introductory Guide to Choosing the Right Flock (Paperback): Amber Bradshaw The Beginner's Guide to Chicken Breeds - An Introductory Guide to Choosing the Right Flock (Paperback)
Amber Bradshaw
R455 Discovery Miles 4 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Research Handbook on Global Governance, Business and Human Rights (Hardcover): Axel Marx, Geert Van Calster, Jan Wouters, Kari... Research Handbook on Global Governance, Business and Human Rights (Hardcover)
Axel Marx, Geert Van Calster, Jan Wouters, Kari Otteburn, Diana Lica
R5,922 Discovery Miles 59 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This essential Research Handbook provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of the global governance instruments related to business and human rights from an interdisciplinary perspective. Contributions from a diverse range of leading international scholars offer an overview of the existing literature and rapidly-evolving research discipline, as well as identifying key trends and outlining an ambitious future research agenda. The Research Handbook first examines governance initiatives that operate across economic sectors, discussing both public and private initiatives at state, regional and international levels that seek to develop, implement and enforce rules with regard to the impacts of transnational business activities on human rights. Chapters then investigate particular economic sectors - including textiles, electronics, agro-chemical, construction, and finance - to assess the ways in which different initiatives attempt to mitigate risks and address business-related human rights abuses. Scholars of law, regulatory governance, global governance, management, human rights and social sciences who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the emerging business and human rights regime will find this Research Handbook a crucial read. It will also prove a useful and thorough introduction for students, scholars and practitioners new to the field of business and human rights.

The South African Mining Journal, Vol. 27 - Part I., December 8th, 1917 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback): unknownauthor The South African Mining Journal, Vol. 27 - Part I., December 8th, 1917 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
unknownauthor
R366 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The South African Mining Journal, Vol. 25 - With Which Is Incorporated "the South African Mines, Commerce and Industries;" July... The South African Mining Journal, Vol. 25 - With Which Is Incorporated "the South African Mines, Commerce and Industries;" July 22, 1916; Part II (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
unknownauthor
R368 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Transactions of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the State Board of Health - Organized 1847, Re-Organized 1868;... Transactions of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the State Board of Health - Organized 1847, Re-Organized 1868; Meeting of 1918, Birmingham, April 16-19 (Classic Reprint) (Paperback)
Alabama Medical Association
R620 Discovery Miles 6 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Handbook of Regulatory Authorities (Hardcover): Martino Maggetti, Fabrizio Di Mascio, Alessandro Natalini Handbook of Regulatory Authorities (Hardcover)
Martino Maggetti, Fabrizio Di Mascio, Alessandro Natalini
R6,504 Discovery Miles 65 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring a comprehensive analytical collection of interdisciplinary research on regulatory authorities, this innovative Handbook presents the fundamental concepts, theories, practices, and empirical achievements and challenges in the contemporary study of regulatory authorities. Opening with a comparative overview of regulators across global regions, regulatory sectors, and regulatory types, the Handbook discusses the key regulatory conceptual issues of independence, politicization, and quality. Contributions from leading scholars and regulatory practitioners provide cutting-edge research on reputation, performance, and control in regulatory authorities. Chapters combine foundational theoretical concepts with empirical research to consider the emerging advances, challenges, and questions in the field, while also giving weight to critical examinations of complex and underexplored issues in research on regulatory authorities. Forward-thinking, the Handbook concludes by expanding its focus to analyse behavioural insights, innovation, agenda-setting, and new frontiers in regulation. With a cross-disciplinary approach, this all-encompassing Handbook will prove invaluable for students and scholars of politics, law, and economics with a regulatory governance perspective. Global in scope, it will be an essential point of reference for policy analysts, practitioners, and policymakers working in regulation and regulatory authorities.

Handbook of Theories for Purchasing, Supply Chain and Management Research (Hardcover): Wendy L. Tate, Lisa M. Ellram, Lydia Bals Handbook of Theories for Purchasing, Supply Chain and Management Research (Hardcover)
Wendy L. Tate, Lisa M. Ellram, Lydia Bals
R7,011 Discovery Miles 70 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Answering the strong call for theory application and development in purchasing and supply management (PSM) and supply chain literature, this Handbook is an essential reference that provides extensive guidance on which theories to apply, how to apply them, and when to build theory. Introductory chapters present the background of theory in PSM, providing a mapping of major types of theory to deliver guidance on appropriate theory application and when a new theory or mid-range theory development is required. Featuring more than 25 theories with relevance across management research, each chapter presents an excellent overview for beginning the exploration of a certain theory. The authors discuss assumptions about different theories such as agency theory, transaction cost, and game theory, and explore levels of analysis, unit of analysis, variables and relationships, as well as key research findings. In addition, chapters include lists of selected seminal literature for further reading. The Handbook will be a key reference for scholars in management and marketing fields, particularly empirical researchers in operations and management sciences.

Research Handbook on Diversity and Corporate Governance (Hardcover): Sabina Tasheva, Morten Huse Research Handbook on Diversity and Corporate Governance (Hardcover)
Sabina Tasheva, Morten Huse
R4,051 Discovery Miles 40 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Challenging existing research and concepts, this Research Handbook presents cutting-edge insights into diversity and corporate governance. Going beyond the surface of diversity, global expert contributors present diverse chapters offering a wide range of perspectives on the use of theories and methodologies. Integrating multi-disciplinary insights and decades of research and evidence into a historical overview and multilevel framework of diversity and corporate governance, this Research Handbook provides a deep dive into gender, caste and ethnicity. Split into five thematic parts, it provides a full focus on meaning, impact and reflection to provide a much broader look at the topic and illustrates novel theoretical dimensions such as dynamic capabilities and digital expertise. This Handbook will be an excellent resource for scholars researching topics including corporate governance, boards of directors and diversity. The breadth of perspectives offered will also be illuminating and informative for global policy makers and business leaders.

Encyclopedia of Law and Development (Paperback): Koen De Feyter, Gamze E. Turkelli, Stephanie de Moerloose Encyclopedia of Law and Development (Paperback)
Koen De Feyter, Gamze E. Turkelli, Stephanie de Moerloose
R1,548 Discovery Miles 15 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource in the area of law and development. Bringing together more than 80 entries, the Encyclopedia spans a variety of approaches, contextualised histories, recent developments and forward-looking insights into the role of law in development. Entries cover the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable development, and offer a conceptual and contextualised perspective on key topics and terms. The Encyclopedia pluralises scholarship in the field by featuring eminent scholars of law and development alongside up-and-coming voices from both the Global South and North with diverse approaches and backgrounds. The Encyclopedia of Law and Development is an invaluable reference point for scholars seeking to engage with issues at the intersection of law and development from both within and outside of the legal field. It is also a thorough but succinct overview for post-graduate students wishing to familiarise themselves with the various aspects of law and development research and study. Key features: More than 80 entries Organised alphabetically for ease of reference Entries by both leading scholars and up-and-coming voices Each entry features selected references for further study Up-to-date outlook linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Handbook of Comparative Criminal Justice (Hardcover): David Nelken, Claire Hamilton Research Handbook of Comparative Criminal Justice (Hardcover)
David Nelken, Claire Hamilton
R5,757 Discovery Miles 57 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With contributions from leading experts in the field, this timely Research Handbook reconsiders the theories, assumptions, values and methods of comparative criminal justice in light of the challenges and opportunities posed by globalisation, deglobalisation and transnationalisation. Chapters address the traditional objects of inquiry of the criminal justice system - policing, prosecution and prisons - while also offering reflections on surveillance, the rise of risk within justice and algorithmic justice. They discuss transnational crimes and misbehaviours, such as breaches of human rights, environmental degradation and irregular migration, and examine interactions and flows between the national and the international on issues such as the death penalty, terrorism and juvenile justice. The Research Handbook also analyses crimes and behaviours associated with the 'dark side' of globalisation, providing a critical discussion of proposed remedies for the problems posed by globalisation. Probing the connections between globalisation and criminal policy, this innovative Research Handbook will be an ideal read for scholars and students of comparative criminal justice or comparative criminology. Academics in cognate disciplines such as law, sociology, politics and anthropology will also benefit from this resource.

Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Nicholas Tsagourias, Russell Buchan Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Nicholas Tsagourias, Russell Buchan
R8,018 Discovery Miles 80 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revised and expanded edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Cyberspace brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine how international legal rules, concepts and principles apply to cyberspace and the activities occurring within it. In doing so, contributors highlight the difficulties in applying international law to cyberspace, assess the regulatory efficacy of these rules and, where necessary, suggest adjustments and revisions. More specifically, contributors explore the application of general concepts and principles to cyberspace such as those of sovereignty, power, norms, non-intervention, jurisdiction, State responsibility, human rights, individual criminal responsibility and international investment law and arbitration. Contributors also examine how international law applies to cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, cyber crime, cyber attacks and cyber war as well as the meaning of cyber operations, cyber deterrence and the ethics of cyber operations. In addition, contributors consider how international and regional institutions such as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO and Asia-Pacific institutions and States such as China and Russia approach cyber security and regulation. This Research Handbook is an essential resource for scholars of international law, international relations and public and private law as well as for legal practitioners and policymakers.

Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism (Paperback, 2nd edition): Ben Saul Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Ben Saul
R1,606 Discovery Miles 16 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This newly revised and updated second edition of the Research Handbook on International Law and Terrorism provides a comprehensive overview of international counter-terrorism law and practice from the perspectives of human rights, the law of armed conflict, the law on use of force, and international criminal law. Brand new and revised chapters provide critical commentary on the law from leading scholars and practitioners in the field. Major controversies in the global legal response to terrorism are examined, including up-to-date analyses of the war on terror, drone strikes and targeted killings, torture and rendition, indefinite detention, military trials, and UN Security Council measures and sanctions. New topics for this edition are assessed, focusing on foreign terrorist fighters, the nexus between organized crime and terrorism, and the prevention of violent extremism. Exploring developments from before and after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the Research Handbook also includes new analysis of contemporary threats such as Islamic State, and discusses the law of regional organizations and selected national practice. International law scholars and practitioners, as well as government and United Nations legal advisers, will find this an invaluable reference on a complex area of legal inquiry. It will also prove a critical read for academics and students in international relations, terrorism studies, security studies, war studies, and human rights.

Research Handbook on Nationalism (Hardcover): Liah Greenfeld, Zeying Wu Research Handbook on Nationalism (Hardcover)
Liah Greenfeld, Zeying Wu
R6,749 Discovery Miles 67 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Assembling scholarship on the subject of nationalism from around the world, this Research Handbook brings to the attention of the reader research showcasing the unprecedented expansion of the scholarly field in general and offers a diversity of perspectives on the topic. It highlights the disarray in Western social sciences and the rise in the relative importance of previously independent scholarly traditions of China and post-Soviet societies. Nationalism is the field of study where the mutual relevance of these traditions is both most clearly evident and particularly consequential. Chapters explore specific cases (some of them previously underexplored) across a range of topics, including: the construction of a national identity, the institutionalization of nationalism, democracy and self-determination, the roles of class, ethnicity, religion and race in nationalism, and the connection between nationalism and the economy. Offering a comparative perspective on nationalism across different regions and civilizations, this Handbook also allows the reader to compare and evaluate different approaches across the social sciences, re-examining their utility. Political science, sociology and international relations scholars will find this to be an essential read in exploring the wide-ranging differences in nationalism across different countries, and its effects both historically and in modern times. This will also be a valuable book for policy-makers looking for different perspectives on the topic.

Make the Bread, Buy the Butter - What You Should (and Shouldn't) Cook from Scratch to Save Time and Money (Paperback):... Make the Bread, Buy the Butter - What You Should (and Shouldn't) Cook from Scratch to Save Time and Money (Paperback)
Jennifer Reese
R507 R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Save R77 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Selected by the "New York Times "as a Notable Cookbook of 2011, by USA Today as a Best Holiday Gift "For the Foodie," and by More.com as one of their Best Cookbooks of the Year.
WHEN BLOGGER JENNIFER REESE LOST HER JOB, SHE BEGAN A SERIES OF FOOD-RELATED EXPERIMENTS. Economizing by making her own peanut butter, pita bread, and yogurt, she found that "doing it yourself" doesn't always cost less or taste better. In fact, she found that the joys of making some foods from scratch-- marshmallows, hot dog buns, and hummus--can be augmented by buying certain ready-made foods--butter, ketchup, and hamburger buns. Tired? Buy your mayonnaise. Inspired? Make it.
With Reese's fresh voice and delightful humor, "Make the Bread, Buy the Butter "has 120 recipes with eminently practical yet deliciously fun "make or buy" recommendations. Her tales include living with a backyard full of cheerful chickens, muttering ducks, and adorable baby goats; countertops laden with lacto-fermenting pickles; and closets full of mellowing cheeses. Here's the full picture of what is involved in a truly homemade life and how to get the most out of your time in the kitchen--with the good news that you shouldn't try to make everything yourself.

Research Handbook on Unilateral and Extraterritorial Sanctions (Hardcover): Charlotte Beaucillon Research Handbook on Unilateral and Extraterritorial Sanctions (Hardcover)
Charlotte Beaucillon
R6,515 Discovery Miles 65 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Providing a unique analytical framework to capture a diverse, fragmented and highly evolving practice, the Research Handbook on Unilateral and Extraterritorial Sanctions is the key original reference work covering how sanctions have indisputably become central instruments of foreign policy. This discerning Research Handbook combines a series of case studies and cross-cutting analyses. It reflects the levers and evolution of international law and practice in the field, as well as covering important topics over multiple disciplines, particularly in international law and international relations. Featuring diverse contributions from a selection of esteemed scholars, the Research Handbook provide an unprecedented analysis of the evolution of diplomatic, legal and business practices and tackle topical legal issues arising from unilateral and extraterritorial sanctions. Offering a unique panorama of contemporary practice, this 360-degree study will be of interest to legal academics and their students as well as practitioners in both the public and private sectors.

Handbook of Public Policy and Public Administration in China (Hardcover): Xiaowei Zang, Hon S. Chan Handbook of Public Policy and Public Administration in China (Hardcover)
Xiaowei Zang, Hon S. Chan
R6,750 Discovery Miles 67 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This Handbook offers a critical analysis of the major theoretical and empirical issues in public policy and public administration in China. Investigating methodological, theoretical, and conceptual themes, it provides an insightful reflection on how China is governed.   Taking a multidisciplinary approach, expert international contributors explore the complex challenges and facets of public administration, inwards and outwards civil service issues, and policy configurations and implementations in China. Chapters provide in-depth analyses of government capacity-building and policy making, local bureaucracy, anti-corruption regimes, civil service evaluation, and the effectiveness of the public sector. This comparative study uniquely tests Western theories of public policy and administration in a non-Western country, evaluating and dimensionalizing the relevance of such perspectives. Through the examination of key areas of research, the Handbook also illuminates the present state of research and teaching on public administration in China and establishes a broad framework for future studies of the field.   Offering a detailed discussion of the characteristics of governance in China, this comprehensive Handbook will be a valuable resource for academics and students of public policy and administration, politics, sociology and Chinese studies. Its focus on management and performance will also be beneficial for public policy makers and analysts.

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