Women Across Cultures examines contemporary women's issues and empowerment from a global perspective. Gender inequality is examined as a historical, sociocultural phenomenon within the context of interlocking systems of inequality such as racism, colonialism, and economic injust…
An account of the federally ignored economic slump of 1920-1921 challenges the Keynesian stimulus responses to the 2007-2009 recession, arguing that federal interventions after the 1929 crash extended the Great Depression.
Research papers, case studies on economic policy and economic conditions, during the 1970s and 1980s - examines economic growth, industrial growth, development policy, structural change, external debt problems, trade relations, trade policy, economic reforms, international divis…
"This book addresses many of the common reasons why the so-called “Rust Belt” cities suffered decline and the many solutions proposed and efforts already undertaken that seek to reverse the decline and spur rejuvenation. The contributors discuss the reasons for the decline inclu…
Survey of Nigeria from 1860 to 1960 - covers demographic aspects and geographical aspects, social structure, political system, economic conditions under colonialism and independence, the role of UK, economic policy, fiscal policy, transport, communication, agricultural developme…
"Over the last thirty years, China has been reforming its economy at breakneck speed. In China, as in every country, the time of reformation is a crucial one. Although China's growth model is likely to be very effective in coping with today's economic requirements, the reform po…