The economics of the environment and natural resources

"Lectures in Environmental and Resource Economics" covers the essential topics students need to understand environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions. Its lecture format provides an in-depth exploration of discrete topics, ideal for upper-level undergraduate, graduate or doctoral study. Each chapter depicts the key ...

The birth of the Modern World

1780-1914: global connections and comparisons

Women and media

international perspectives

Same-sex cultures and sexualities

an anthropological reader

A companion to gender studies

Taxation under the early Tudors 1485-1547

Based on original research, this book marks an important advance in our understanding not only of the fiscal resources available to the English crown but also of the broader political culture of early Tudor England. An original study of taxation under the early Tudors. Explains ...

A companion to the anthropology of politics

Companion to the anthropology of Japan

A companion to tourism

The Blackwell companion to religius ethics

Wittgenstein's method

neglected aspects : essays on Wittgenstein

The Blackwell companion to Christian ethics

The Blackwell Companion to Law and Society

The Blackwell Companion to Law and Society is an authoritative study of the relationship between law and social interaction. Thirty-three original essays by an international group of expert scholars examine a wide range of critical questions, covering topics such as the various legal systems favored ...

Making a european welfare state?

convergences and conflicts over european social policy

This volume provides an up-to-date account of developments in Europe across a range of policy fields, from labour markets to disability and poverty to health care. An up-to-date account of a rapidly changing field. Covers developments across a range of policy fields, from labour markets ...

Development and the developing world

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of development and the developing world. Written in a clear and accessible way, it introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives and conceptual frameworks in development studies, and provides a guide to contemporary issues and current ...

Turning the corner?

a reader in contemporary transport policy

This Reader provides a critical review of British transport policy since the Labour Government came into office in 1997 and looks at possible solutions to Britain#s ongoing transport problems. An authoritative reader providing a critical review of recent British transport policies. Looks at possible ...

Political ecology

a critical introduction

This text presents a critical survey of the burgeoning field of political ecology, an interdisciplinary area of research which connects politics and economy to problems of environmental control and ecological change. Provides the first full history of the development of political ecology over the last ...

Dworkin and his critics with replies by dworkin

Mergers and acquisitions

creating integrative knowledge

This book reviews both successful and unsuccessful mergers and acquisitions, exploring the reasons why so many fail to live up to expectations. An exploration of why mergers and acquisitions succeed or fail, based on rigorous scholarly research. Stretches the boundaries of what we know about ...

An introduction to modern bayesian econometrics

In this new and expanding area, Tony Lancaster#s text is the first comprehensive introduction to the Bayesian way of doing applied economics. Uses clear explanations and practical illustrations and problems to present innovative, computer-intensive ways for applied economists to use the Bayesian method; Emphasizes ...