"The fifth volume in the Applied Social Research Methods series is an extremely successful volume. In this 4th edition, Robert Yin has updated the chapters and case examples to reflect recent developments in the field. - Case Study Research is a comprehensive presentation of the…
This book provides a presentation of the realization of improved rainfed agriculture yield in semi-arid and dry land areas. The incentive of watershed programs is to increase the return on investment with over 20% for 65% of the projects that are currently underperforming. Besid…
This book is part of the "CABI Invasive Series", which addresses all topics relating to invasive species, including biosecurity surveillance, mapping and modelling, economics of invasive species and species interactions in plant invasions. Aimed at researchers, upper-level stude…
Public pressure and societal changes induce interventions and policies, which aim to transform agriculture and food provision. This book shows that for upscaling novel practices and organizational models it is important to include meso-level regime aspects in analysis and pract…
This title provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development.
This book is about increasing the earnings of poor people in poor countries from their innovation, knowledge, and creative skills. Case studies look at the African music industry; traditional crafts and ways to prevent counterfeit crafts designs; the activities of fair trade org…
"Unlike any other book on the topic, Efficiency and sustainability in the energy and chemical industries prepares engineers for the transition from fossil-based, non-sustainable technologies to sustainable low-waste procedures using renewable energy and resources ..."--Page 4 of…
This book seeks to set geographical indications (GIs) in the context of the overall development of today's economies and societies as marked by globalization and the interaction of cultures that this entails. The book is divided into two parts. The first part (chapters 1-6) sets…
Analysts of government have frequently noted how Singapore's policies are grounded in rigorous economics thinking. Policies are designed to be economically efficient even if they are not always popular. This book takes a different approach. It aims to demonstrate how successful …
Invasive alien species: a toolkit of best prevention and management polic…
by International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, Wittenberg, Rüdiger, Global Invasive Species Programme, Cock, M. J. W., International Council of Scientific Unions., Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment
"This toolkit provides an overview, advice by example, and sources for further information on best management practices for invasive alien species, to assist and direct those involved with biodiversity conservation and land management. The breadth of the management approach and …
