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  • Global South to the Rescue

    Emerging Humanitarian Superpowers and Globalizing Rescue Industries

    Modifié par Paul Amar ...
    Collections series Rethinking Globalizations
    This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of an epochal shift in global order – the fact that global-south countries have taken up leadership roles in peacekeeping missions, humanitarian interventions, and transnational military industries: Brazil has taken charge of the UN military mission in Haiti; Nigeria has deployed peacekeeping troops throughout West Africa; Indonesians have ... En savoir plus

    $111.30 CAD

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  • Hope in Hell: Inside the World of Doctors Without Borders

    Inside the World of Doctors Without Borders

    par Dan Bortolotti ...
    More fascinating and harrowing accounts of the volunteer professionals who risk their lives to help those in desperate need.Praise for the second edition:"Direct and evocative, this well-written book pushes readers to the edge of a world of grueling realities not known by most Americans."-- ChoiceDoctors Without Borders (aka Medecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF) was founded in 1971 by rebellious ... En savoir plus

    $8.69 CAD

  • Planet of Slums

    par Mike Davis ...
    Collections series Essential Mike Davis
    THE BEST-SELLING MODERN CLASSIC: The world’s leading urbanist offers a “profound . . . brilliant” account of the rise of the world’s slums and the failures of modern urbanization (Arundhati Roy, activist and Booker Prize–winning author).According to the United Nations, more than one billion people now live in the slums of the cities of the South. In this brilliant and ambitious book, Mike Davis ... En savoir plus

    $19.19 CAD

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  • The Challenge for Africa

    par Wangari Maathai ...
    In this groundbreaking work, the Nobel Peace Prize-winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement offers a new perspective on the troubles facing Africa today. Too often these challenges are portrayed by the media in extreme terms connoting poverty, dependence, and desperation. Wangari Maathai, the author of Unbowed, sees things differently, and here she argues for a moral revolution among Africans ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $17.99 CAD Maintenant $7.99 CAD

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  • Media and Development

    par Martin Scott ...
    Collections series Development Matters
    Media matters. From encouraging charitable donations and delivering public health messages to promoting democratic participation and state accountability, the media can play a crucial role in development. Yet the influence of the media is not always welcome. It can also be used as a mechanism of surveillance and control or to disseminate hate speech and propaganda.How then should we respond to the ... En savoir plus

    $29.49 CAD

  • A Joosr Guide to... Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser: What The All-American Meal is Doing to the World

    par Joosr ...
    In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.The numbers are in and they're staggering. It's not ... En savoir plus

    $3.67 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Localizing and Transnationalizing Contentious Politics

    Global Civil Society Movements in the Philippines

    par Joel F. Ariate Jr, Zuraida Mae D. Cabilo, Teresa S. Encarnacion Tadem, Ma Glenda S. Lopez Wui, Thandika Mkandawire, Ronald C. Molmisa, Sharon M. Quinsaat ...
    The Philippines makes an interesting case for examining direct and collective acts of contention against the neoliberal project of economic globalization. Crippled by foreign debt, indiscriminate liberalization of trade, falling stock markets, and perpetual corruption, the Philippines is also a democratic polity and one of the few countries in Asia with a vibrant and dynamic civil society sector. ... En savoir plus

    $62.29 CAD

  • Understanding Globalization

    The Social Consequences of Political, Economic, and Environmental Change

    par Robert K. Schaeffer ...
    Understanding Globalization introduces students to the concept of globalization, providing an essential history, overview of key themes and theories, and a wealth of engaging examples. The fifth edition has been completely revised to connect with students today, opening with a discussion of the far-reaching causes and effects of the recent financial crisis and including new material on global ... En savoir plus

    $62.29 CAD

  • Failing to Protect

    The UN and the Politicization of Human Rights

    par Rosa Freedman ...
    Every year tens of millions of individuals suffer grave abuses of their human rights. These violations occur worldwide, in war-torn countries and in the wealthiest states. Despite many of the abuses being well-documented, little seems to be done to stop them from happening. The United Nations was established to safeguard world peace and security, development, and human rights yet it is undeniable ... En savoir plus

    $27.59 CAD

  • Megacommunities

    How Leaders of Government, Business and Non-Profits Can Tackle Today's Global Challenges Together

    par Mark Gerencser, Reginald Van Lee, Fernando Napolitano, Christopher Kelly ...
    A hurricane strikes a city; terrorists attack a nation; global warming threatens the environment--such problems are too large for any one authority to solve alone. Our increasingly globalized and interconnected world calls for a new type of tri-sector leadership in which business, government and nonprofits work together in a state of permanent negotiation. To be effective, tomorrow's leaders will ... En savoir plus

    $17.59 CAD

  • Mental Health Worldwide

    Culture, Globalization and Development

    par S. Fernando ...
    Collections series Social Sciences (R0)
    Offers a perceptive critique of the universalized model of psychiatry and its apparent exportation from the West to the developing world. Rooted in detailed analysis of the problems this causes, the book proposes new suggestions for advancing the field of mental health and wellbeing in a way that is ethical, sustainable and culturally sensitive. ... En savoir plus

    $115.29 CAD

  • NGOs as Advocates for Development in a Globalising World

    Modifié par Barbara Rugendyke ...
    This book traces the recent growth in NGO advocacy. Barbara Rugendyke presents empirical findings about the impacts of NGO advocacy activity on the policies and practices of global and regional institutions. The research reveals the mixed successes of advocacy as a strategy for addressing the ongoing causes of poverty in developing nations. Case studies illustrate the advocacy work of Australian ... En savoir plus

    $105.80 CAD