In this book Ann Pettifor turns her attention from the debt crisis affecting developing countries and examinesthe ballooning debts of first world or OECD countries. She explores the history and roots of the forthcoming international debt crisis - economic liberalisation - and the restructuring of t[...]
A companion volume to "A History of Eastern Europe", this is a country-by-country treatment of the history of each of the Balkan states. Focusing on political and economic continuities and changes since the 1980s, it also includes overviews of the history of each state prior to the 1980s. It is aime[...]
Including two chronologies - one for Balkans and one for East-Central Europe - and a glossary of key terms and concepts, this work provides coverage of past, from antiquity onwards. It gives a historical survey of the formative processes of political, social and economic change which played paramoun[...]
This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. It continues the overview of developments up to late 2005 which were covered in the author's Vietnam: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (also published by Routledge, 2006). Key topics cover[...]
Offering a unique level of coverage, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the political and economic development of the countries of the former Soviet Union from the mid-1990s onwards.[...]
North Korea continues to be a country of great concern internationally, where future developments are uncertain, especially as a result of the succession to the leadership of Kim Jong-un following the death of Kim Jong-il. It is also a country which is relatively unknown and relatively little studie[...]
For those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, "BMX Racing" provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this exciting sport. It guides the reader through all stages and levels of racing, from beginner and club to professional level.[...]