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Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world -
hosting a wide range of languages, ethnicities, religions,
economies, ecosystems and political systems. Amidst this diversity,
however, has been a common desire to develop. This provides a
uniting theme across landscapes of difference. This Handbook traces
the uneven experiences that have accompanied development in
Southeast Asia. The region is often considered to be a development
success story; however, it is increasingly recognized that growth
underpinning this development has been accompanied by patterns of
inequality, violence, environmental degradation and cultural loss.
In 30 chapters, written by established and emerging experts of the
region, the Handbook examines development encounters through four
thematic sections: * Approaching Southeast Asian development, *
Institutions and economies of development, * People and development
and * Environment and development. The authors draw from national
or sub-national case studies to consider regional scale processes
of development - tracing the uneven distribution of costs, risks
and benefits. Core themes include the ongoing neoliberalization of
development, issues of social and environmental justice and
questions of agency and empowerment. This important reference work
provides rich insights into the diverse impacts of current patterns
of development and in doing so raises questions and challenges for
realizing more equitable alternatives. It will be of value to
students and scholars of Asian Studies, Development Studies, Human
Geography, Political Ecology and Asian Politics.
Southeast Asia has long fascinated development practitioners and
researchers for being one of the few regions of the world that has
resisted global trends to become a successful developing
region.
Divided into accessible thematic chapters, this book adopts a
unique perspective of equitable development to outline the
strengths and weaknesses of the transformations taking place in the
Southeast Asian region. Focusing on four key themes: equality and
inequality; political freedom and opportunity; empowerment and
participation; and environmental sustainability, these concepts are
used to explore Southeast Asian development and trace the impacts
that the growing popularity of market-led and grassroots approaches
are having upon economic, political and social processes. Whilst
the diversity of the region is emphasized so are some of the
homogenizing trends such as the concentration of wealth and
services in urban areas and the subsequent migration of rural
people into urban factories and squatter settlements. The ongoing
commercialization and industrialization of rural agriculture as
well as the expansion of non-farm income earning opportunities in
rural spaces, and the alarming rates of environmental degradation
which threaten health and livelihoods are also exposed.
In highlighting how Southeast Asian development is unevenly
distributing wealth, opportunities and risks throughout the region,
this book emphasizes the need for creative new approaches to ensure
that benefits of development are equitably enjoyed by all.
Including illustrations, case studies and further reading, this
book provides an accessible up-to-date introductory text for
students and researchers interested in Southeast Asian development,
development studies, Asian studies and geography.
Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world -
hosting a wide range of languages, ethnicities, religions,
economies, ecosystems and political systems. Amidst this diversity,
however, has been a common desire to develop. This provides a
uniting theme across landscapes of difference. This Handbook traces
the uneven experiences that have accompanied development in
Southeast Asia. The region is often considered to be a development
success story; however, it is increasingly recognized that growth
underpinning this development has been accompanied by patterns of
inequality, violence, environmental degradation and cultural loss.
In 30 chapters, written by established and emerging experts of the
region, the Handbook examines development encounters through four
thematic sections: * Approaching Southeast Asian development, *
Institutions and economies of development, * People and development
and * Environment and development. The authors draw from national
or sub-national case studies to consider regional scale processes
of development - tracing the uneven distribution of costs, risks
and benefits. Core themes include the ongoing neoliberalization of
development, issues of social and environmental justice and
questions of agency and empowerment. This important reference work
provides rich insights into the diverse impacts of current patterns
of development and in doing so raises questions and challenges for
realizing more equitable alternatives. It will be of value to
students and scholars of Asian Studies, Development Studies, Human
Geography, Political Ecology and Asian Politics.
Southeast Asia has long fascinated development practitioners and
researchers for being one of the few regions of the world that has
resisted global trends to become a successful developing region.
Divided into accessible thematic chapters, this book adopts a
unique perspective of equitable development to outline the
strengths and weaknesses of the transformations taking place in the
Southeast Asian region. Focusing on four key themes: equality and
inequality; political freedom and opportunity; empowerment and
participation; and environmental sustainability, these concepts are
used to explore Southeast Asian development and trace the impacts
that the growing popularity of market-led and grassroots approaches
are having upon economic, political and social processes. Whilst
the diversity of the region is emphasized so are some of the
homogenizing trends such as the concentration of wealth and
services in urban areas and the subsequent migration of rural
people into urban factories and squatter settlements. The ongoing
commercialization and industrialization of rural agriculture as
well as the expansion of non-farm income earning opportunities in
rural spaces, and the alarming rates of environmental degradation
which threaten health and livelihoods are also exposed. In
highlighting how Southeast Asian development is unevenly
distributing wealth, opportunities and risks throughout the region,
this book emphasizes the need for creative new approaches to ensure
that benefits of development are equitably enjoyed by all.
Including illustrations, case studies and further reading, this
book provides an accessible up-to-date introductory text for
students and researchers interested in Southeast Asian development,
development studies, Asian studies and geography.
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The Orisha Tarot (Kit)
Andrew McGregor, Obatilemi
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R915
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Feel the powerful energy and wisdom of the Orishas in this profound
and approachable kit. This is as much a traditional tarot as it is
anything else. The reader will recognise the traditional
Rider-Waite structure and cards but overlaid with Orisha
archetypes. The images hold deep meaning in both the foreground
scenes and background textiles, telling the stories of people and
spirits through symbols. With its bright, dynamic, and captivating
artwork, this deck enhances your readings and encourages you to
live boldly.
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