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Children, Citizenship and Environment: Nurturing a Democracti Imagination in a Changing World: Nurturing a Democratic Imagination in a Changing World
0Empower the next generation with a vital agenda for citizenship and environmental education. This insightful book offers a forward-thinking approach to nurturing young minds amidst global climate and democratic shifts. Discover practical strategies and a unique ‘SEEDS’ model to cultivate children’s democratic imagination and their capacity for social justice and environmental action. An essential read for educators, parents, and anyone invested in building a sustainable future for India’s youth. Help children grow into responsible, engaged citizens prepared for a changing world.
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Children’s Lifeworlds: Gender, Welfare and Labour in the Developing World
0Uncover the complex realities shaping childhood in the developing world. This insightful study delves into how gender, family structures, state policies, and education profoundly influence children’s everyday lives, labour, and welfare. It critically examines the hidden worlds of children, moving beyond simplistic notions of development and vulnerability. Essential reading for students of sociology, anthropology, development studies, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of child welfare and social change in India and beyond.
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China and India
0Uncover the intricate China India economic relationship. This essential comparative study illuminates the distinct growth trajectories of these Asian powerhouses. Delve into their economies, political ties, and socio-cultural factors that shape development. Understand the prime drivers and differences behind their economic ascent and resilient strategies. Ideal for students, policymakers, and business leaders tracking global economics and the crucial geopolitical dynamics between China and India. Gain deep insights into the forces powering these two leading emerging markets.
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China and India: The Quest for Energy Resources in the Twenty-First Century
0Explore India’s pivotal role in the 21st-century global energy quest. This essential read analyzes India’s critical energy security concerns, its policies, and the worldwide search for vital resources. Understand how India’s growing energy demands impact international relations and global politics, examining its interactions with other major powers. The book dissects both state-centered and market-oriented approaches, offering crucial insights for professionals, policymakers, and students of geopolitics keen on India’s position in the evolving energy landscape and potential cooperative strategies for future global energy dynamics.
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China Constructing Capitalism: Economic Life and Urban Change
0Uncover the unique construction of capitalism in China, challenging conventional Western neoliberal interpretations. This book dissects China’s distinct economic life, emphasizing relationality and situatedness over individualism. Explore its pioneering ‘local state capitalism’ model and its profound impact on urban change, property development, and migrant urbanisms. Gain critical insights into China’s ‘risk culture’ and the state’s pervasive influence. An essential read for social scientists, policy makers, and investors in India seeking to understand evolving global economic structures and opportunities.
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CHINA SHAKES THE WORLD: THE RISE OF A HUNGRY NATION
0Discover the monumental impact of China’s economic rise, a force reshaping the global economy and profoundly influencing emerging markets like India. This authoritative analysis delves into China’s transformation into an industrial powerhouse, exploring its economic strengths, inherent weaknesses, and the disruptive potential of its rapid growth on international business. Essential reading for professionals, policymakers, and students seeking to understand the future dynamics of the Asian economy and global trade. Gain crucial insights into how this Asian giant’s trajectory affects your world.
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China`s Scientific Elite
0Uncover the architects of China’s scientific dominance. This insightful study delves into the prestigious Chinese Academy of Sciences, revealing the social stratification and political influences shaping its elite members. Compare China’s authoritarian scientific system with its democratic counterpart in the US, gaining a unique perspective on academic hierarchy and national development. Essential reading for students of science policy, international relations, and anyone fascinated by the global landscape of scientific achievement and governance.
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China: A Geographical Perspective (Guilford Texts in Regional Geography)
0Unlock a comprehensive geographical perspective of China, the emerging global superpower. This essential text masterfully integrates physical geography, population diversity, urban development, economic processes, and environmental challenges. Gain deep insights into China’s complex cultural and political geography through detailed regional assessments. Ideal for university students and scholars across India seeking authoritative geographical knowledge, this richly illustrated resource features over 150 maps, figures, and photographs to enhance your academic study. Discover the intricate landscape of this dynamic nation with an approach designed for insightful learning.
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China’s Transformation: The Success Story and the Success Trap
0Uncover the dual narrative of China’s epic transformation. This compelling book, by a renowned Indian scholar with three decades of research, delves into China’s ‘reform and open door’ policy. Explore its phenomenal economic success and the subsequent ‘success trap’ of critical social and environmental challenges. Understand how China’s development path, forged by industrial revolution principles, struggles with equity and sustainability. Essential for understanding global economic shifts and China’s rise, offering vital insights for readers in India keen on international affairs and development strategies.
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Chinese Trade: Trade Deficits, State Subsidies and the Rise of China (Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy)
0Uncover the engine behind China’s unprecedented economic ascent and its global trade impact. This definitive study meticulously details how state subsidies empower China’s massive export growth, leading to significant trade deficits with major economies. Moving beyond common analyses, it reveals the underlying mechanisms and self-funding nature of China’s trade practices. Essential reading for students of economics, international business professionals, and policymakers aiming to understand global economic dynamics and formulate strategies in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Cities in Crisis: Socio-spatial impacts of the economic crisis in Southern European cities (Regions and Cities)
0Uncover the complex socio-spatial impacts of economic crises on cities. This critical analysis examines how Southern European urban regions navigate financial shocks, transforming city development, urban planning, and spatial equity. Gain vital insights into resilience strategies, governance adaptation, and the socio-economic restructuring of urban environments. An essential read for urban planners, geographers, policymakers, and students in India interested in understanding and addressing contemporary urban challenges and fostering sustainable city futures.