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The Waste Fix Seizures of the Sacred from Upton Sinclair to the Sopranos

The Waste Fix Seizures of the Sacred from Upton Sinclair to the Sopranos

First published in 2002. This book explores the philosophical social and aesthetic implications of twentieth-century America's obsession with eliminating waste. Through interdisciplinary engagement with fiction and popular culture William Little traces the way this obsession finds expression in powerful social forces (e. g. the drive to consume conspicuously; the Progressive-era campaign to manage scientifically; the current demand to reduce reuse recycle) and shows how such forces are governed by an idealism that links proper treatment of waste with the promise of salvation. | The Waste Fix Seizures of the Sacred from Upton Sinclair to the Sopranos

GBP 31.99
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The Urban Fix Resilient Cities in the War Against Climate Change Heat Islands and Overpopulation

The Urban Fix Resilient Cities in the War Against Climate Change Heat Islands and Overpopulation

Cities are one of the most significant contributors to global climate change. The rapid speed at which urban centers use large amounts of resources adds to the global crisis and can lead to extreme local heat. The Urban Fix addresses how urban design planning and policies can counter the threats of climate change urban heat islands and overpopulation helping cities take full advantage of their inherent advantages and new technologies to catalyze social cultural and physical solutions to combat the epic unprecedented challenges humanity faces. The book fills a conspicuous void in the international dialogue on climate change and heat islands by examining both the environmental benefits in developed countries and the population benefit in developing countries. Urban heat islands can be addressed in incremental manageable steps such as planting trees and painting roofs white which provide a more concrete and proactive sense of progress for policymakers and practitioners. This book is invaluable to anyone searching for a better understanding of the impact of resilient cities in the monumental and urgent fight against climate change and provides the tools to do so. | The Urban Fix Resilient Cities in the War Against Climate Change Heat Islands and Overpopulation

GBP 34.99
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A Day at the Beach: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

A Day at the Beach: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

Pete Jem and Belle are enjoying a day at the beach until the weather turns stormy. Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and early adjectives this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form. Perfect for a speech and language therapy session this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session. | A Day at the Beach: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

GBP 11.99
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Time for Adventure: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

Time for Adventure: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

Jem’s friend Lottie has come to play but Jem is taking all the toys for herself. She learns that adventures are more fun when you share. Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and pronouns this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form. Perfect for a speech and language therapy session this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session. | Time for Adventure: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

GBP 11.99
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A Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

A Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

Pete and Jem are having lots of fun at the zoo but they both want to see different animals and are pulling their mother in different directions! Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and regular plurals this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form. Perfect for a speech and language therapy session this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session. | A Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

GBP 11.99
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Principles of Management

Principles of Management

An established work the second edition of Principles of Management offers the reader insight and analysis of the principles processes and practice of management and leadership. Covering private public and not-for-profit sectors the book also takes an international approach with a dedicated section on globalised processes and styles of management. The content is broken down into accessible sections to provide a clear and user-friendly book. Written to meet the criteria of practicality and professionality the book is relevant and useful with an emphasis on capability usability decision and resolution; fix; and an orientation towards implementation.

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Blockchain Transforming Your Business and Our World

Blockchain Transforming Your Business and Our World

The internet was envisaged as a decentralised global network but in the past 25 years it has come to be controlled by a few very powerful centralised companies. Blockchain is a technological paradigm shift that allows secure reliable and direct information transfer between individuals organisations and things so that we can manage verify and control the use of our own data. Blockchain also offers a new opportunity for humanity to fix some major problems. It can authenticate data manage its analysis and automate its use. With better data comes better decision-making. In this way Blockchain can contribute to solving climate change reduce voting fraud fix our identity systems improve fair trade and give the poor an opportunity to improve their lives by monetising their (digital) capital. A world built upon peer-to-peer transactions and smart contracts can empower individuals and communities. This book offers a fresh perspective with which to consider this transformative technology. It describes how Blockchain can optimise the processes that run our society. It provides practical solutions to global problems and offers a roadmap to incorporate Blockchain in your business. It offers a blueprint for a better world. Filled with easy-to-understand examples this book shows how Blockchain can take over where the internet has fallen short. | Blockchain Transforming Your Business and Our World

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Community Economic Development

Community Economic Development

This important book examines the ways in which community economic development can contribute to local and regional regeneration. It presents a unique overview of the state of contemporary British practice in this important policy area and provides a series of fresh theoretical methodological and empirical insights which help us to understand ways in which communities are facing up to the challenges of devising and bringing about their own revitalisation. Community Economic Development is underpinned by the argument that much conventional regeneration work represents at best a short-term fix rather than a long-term sustainable solution to the problems of socially excluded communities. The emphasis of the book is largely on the British experience with contributions from a rich mix of new and established academics and practitioners.

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Birthing Justice Black Women Pregnancy and Childbirth

Birthing Justice Black Women Pregnancy and Childbirth

The second edition of this pathbreaking widely taught book offers six new chapters on breastfeeding and Black infant health; Black birthing during COVID; Black doulas rethinking birthing practices; the recent buildup of a US national movement; childbirth in Zanzibar; and expanding the global movement for sexual and reproductive well-being. Other chapters are updated throughout. Birthing Justice puts Black women’s voices at the center of the debate on what should be done to fix the broken maternal care system. It foregrounds Black women’s agency in the birth justice movement. First published in 2016 Birthing Justice is a seminal text for those interested in maternal healthcare reproductive justice health equity and intersectional racial justice especially in courses on gender studies Black studies public health and training programs for midwives and OB/GYNs. Additional resources and a reading group guide are available at www. blackwomenbirthingjustice. com. | Birthing Justice Black Women Pregnancy and Childbirth

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Survival: June - July 2023

Survival: June - July 2023

Survival the IISS’s bimonthly journal challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh often controversial perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue Hannah Aries Bastian Giegerich and Tim Lawrenson assess that Europe’s defence industry will struggle to meet increased production needs In 2007 the late Ronald Steel judged that while the Iraq War had weakened the United States it would not profoundly affect US foreign policy (from the archive) Dana H. Allin reflects on Ronald Steel’s legacy and prospects for the ‘extended American Century’ Liana Fix argues that the West should formulate security guarantees for Ukraine in parallel with its counter-offensive Daniel Sobelman assesses that the Yemen-based Houthi rebel movement is emulating Hizbullah And seven more thought-provoking pieces as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana Allin Managing Editor: Jonathan Stevenson Associate Editor: Carolyn West Editorial Assistant: Charlie Zawadzki | Survival: June - July 2023

GBP 12.99
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Implicit Bias in Schools A Practitioner’s Guide

Implicit Bias in Schools A Practitioner’s Guide

Implicit bias is often recognized as one of the reasons for instances of discrimination and injustice despite most people explicitly believing in the importance of equality and justice for all people. Implicit Bias in Schools provides practitioners with an understanding of implicit bias and how to address it from start to finish: what it is how it is a problem and how we can fix it. Grounded in an accessible summary of research on bias and inequity in schools this book bridges the research-to-practice gap by exploring how implicit bias affects students and what school leaders can do to mitigate the effects of bias in their schools. Covering issues of discipline instruction academic achievement mindfulness data collection and culturally relevant practices and full of rich examples and strategies Implicit Bias in Schools is a must-have resource for educators today. Supplemental material including links to resources mentioned in the text tools and worksheets to assist your journey when implementing strategies at your own school can be found at www. routledge. com/9781138497061. | Implicit Bias in Schools A Practitioner’s Guide

GBP 28.99
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The Scale Model How to Set Up and Run a Successful Enterprise

The Scale Model How to Set Up and Run a Successful Enterprise

The Scale Model does one thing: makes it easy for business entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Using a proven methodology that is easy to understand and implement business teams can learn how to diagnose and solve barriers to growth. The Scale Model equips CEOs and senior leaders with a framework to assess where the pain points lie in their business and easy-to-use templates to help them work out the solutions to enable continued growth. The Model has been used by high-growth companies around the world to achieve industry-beating growth in sales and profits with engaged and aligned teams. In a complicated business environment the straightforward advice and practical structure of the Scale Model provides for business planning. When you're busy running your business you want just one place to go to fix it. This is that place. Pick up The Scale Model today work through the tools inside and watch your business grow. That's how easy it is. | The Scale Model How to Set Up and Run a Successful Enterprise

GBP 31.99
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The Underwater Photographer

The Underwater Photographer

In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles the equipment and approaches to composition and lighting through to creating an individual style. The book features over 400 updated colour images - taken on numerous dives around the world - with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken their strengths and weaknesses and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques: photographing shipwrecks divers marine life macro images and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment processes and techniques including SLR Cameras water contact lenses mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras micro four third systems super macro techniques motion blur LED lighting and more. Packed with inspiring examples from global diving destinations and speciality chapters written by professionals in the field this book is an indispensable masterclass for both the novice and seasoned underwater photographer. | The Underwater Photographer

GBP 35.99
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David Harvey A Critical Introduction to His Thought

David Harvey A Critical Introduction to His Thought

David Harvey is among the most influential Marxist thinkers of the last half century. This book offers a lucid and authoritative introduction to his work with a structure designed to reflect the enduring topics and insights that serve to unify Harvey’s writings over a long period of time. Harvey’s writings have exerted huge influence within the social sciences and the humanities. In addition his work now commands a global readership among Left political activists and those interested in current world affairs. Harvey’s central preoccupation is capitalism and the impacts of its growth-obsessed contradictory dynamics. His name is synonymous with key analytical concepts like ‘the spatial fix’ and ‘accumulation by dispossession’. This critical introduction to his thought is an essential companion for both new and more experienced readers. The critique of capitalism is one of the most important undertakings of our time and Harvey’s work offers powerful tools to help us see why a ‘softer’ capitalism is insufficient and a post-capitalist future is necessary. This book is an important resource for scholars and graduate students in geography politics and many other disciplines across the social sciences and humanities. | David Harvey A Critical Introduction to His Thought

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Education for All in Times of Crisis Lessons from Covid-19

Education for All in Times of Crisis Lessons from Covid-19

This book is a response to the loss of learning experienced by children and young people during the Covid-19 crisis. It examines the measures which were taken to fix the disruption of education and their limitations particularly in reaching marginalised groups. Drawing on data and experiences from around the world the book examines education systems as ecosystems with interdependencies between many different components which need to be considered when change is contemplated. Chapters explore the challenges involved ensuring continuity of education for all learners in times of crisis and disruption and set out practical solutions that are relevant when preparing for natural disasters and disasters caused by humans as well as for climate change challenges and future pandemics. The focus throughout is on building the sustainability of learners’ education into education systems to ensure educational continuity for all learners in times of disruption and crisis. Including tools for planning prompts for reflection and future possibilities to consider Education for All in Times of Crisis will be valuable reading for school leaders educators and policy makers. | Education for All in Times of Crisis Lessons from Covid-19

GBP 21.99
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The Solution-focused Parent How to Help Children Conquer Challenges by Learning Skills

The Solution-focused Parent How to Help Children Conquer Challenges by Learning Skills

This practical book presents readers with a skills-based child rearing approach to supporting a child’s growth and helping them overcome both minor and major developmental challenges. In contrast to conventional approaches to child psychology this innovative approach focuses on developing children’s abilities rather than concentrating on and trying to fix their “problems. ” Additionally instead of blaming caretakers for their child’s challenges the skills approach offers them the keys with which they can coach and motivate their children to overcome challenges by learning required skills. Readers will find it easy to grasp the idea of the skills mindset through the book’s wealth of eye-opening stories case examples and the author’s personal insights as a psychotherapist parent and creator of the Kids’Skills method. Clear detailed instructions will help readers immediately put the ideas into everyday practice with their own children and families. This book is a must-have hope-instilling toolbox for anyone involved in the task of raising a child. Parents grandparents teachers mental health professionals and more will find this a valuable resource in ensuring the future success of the children in their lives. | The Solution-focused Parent How to Help Children Conquer Challenges by Learning Skills

GBP 18.99
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Producing Great Sound for Film and Video Expert Tips from Preproduction to Final Mix

Producing Great Sound for Film and Video Expert Tips from Preproduction to Final Mix

In Producing Great Sound for Film and Video Fourth Edition audio guru Jay Rose revises his popular text for a new generation of filmmakers. You‘ll learn practical time-saving ways to get better recordings solve problems with existing audio create compelling tracks and boost your filmmaking to the next level! Here you‘ll find real-world advice and practical guidelines for every aspect of your soundtrack: planning and budgeting field and studio recording editing sound effects and music audio repair processing and mixing. Rose‘s combination of solid technical information and a clear step-by-step approach has made this the go-to book for producers and film students for over a decade. New in this edition: Insights and from-the-trenches tips from top professionals Instructions for getting the best results from new DSLRs and digital recorders What you need to know about new regulations for wireless mics and broadcast loudness An expanded How Do I Fix This? section to help you solve problems quickly Whether you‘re an aspiring filmmaker who wants better tracks or an experienced professional looking for a reference Producing Great Sound for Film and Video Fourth Edition has the information you need. | Producing Great Sound for Film and Video Expert Tips from Preproduction to Final Mix

GBP 170.00
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Sound Design for Low & No Budget Films

Sound Design for Low & No Budget Films

Don’t let your indie film be sabotaged by bad sound! One of the weakest technical aspects of a low or no budget short or feature film is usually the sound and in Sound Design for Low and No Budget Films author Patrick Winters explains what filmmakers need to do to fix that. Learn how to improve the sound quality of your low budget film with specific tools and practices for achieving a better sound track including detailed step-by-step explanations of how to edit your production track create a sound design record and edit ADR Foley and sound effects music and much more. Focusing on the essential details indie filmmakers need to know Winters teaches you how to turn a thin and distracting sound track into one that makes your film shine. This practical guide offers: • In-depth focus on hands-on step-by-step instruction for achieving great sound in post-production including recording and editing sound effects ADR and Foley—even without expensive equipment and software. • Techniques specifically designed for low and no budget projects perfect for both students and aspiring indie filmmakers. • A simple and direct style that any aspiring filmmaker or student can understand without already knowing the industry jargon. | Sound Design for Low & No Budget Films

GBP 38.99
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Filming the Fantastic A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography

Filming the Fantastic A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography

Don't waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to fix it in post which can be an expensive drawn out process. Instead learn how to put your shots together before you start shooting-whether you're working in digital or film. Learn how to effectively photograph and create miniatures matte paintings green screen set ups crowd replication digital rear projection and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly. The main purpose of effects is to promote the story not just to wow an audience with amazing tricks created digitally. This book describes methods for creating seamless effects that don't call attention to themselves but enhance the scene as a whole. The technical foundations of film and digital capture are given in the introductory chapters of the book and you are presented with real world scenarios that illustrate these basic concepts in a practical sense. Step-by-step illustrations of photographic element creation empower you to learn how to effectively pre-plan and execute your own visual effects challenges. | Filming the Fantastic A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography

GBP 180.00
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Shaping the Future of Work A Handbook for Action and a New Social Contract

Shaping the Future of Work A Handbook for Action and a New Social Contract

This book provides a clear roadmap for the roles workers and leaders in business labor education and government must play in building a new social contract for all to prosper. It is a call to action for a collaborative effort to develop both high-quality jobs and strong successful businesses while simultaneously overcoming the deep social and economic divisions that are all too apparent in society today. Written by two leading and trusted experts in the field of employment and work from MIT and Cornell University this book is a practical action-oriented guide. Readers will feel empowered to take actions needed to shape a better future of work for themselves their employees their co-workers and others they may represent. It emphasizes the need to fix America's broken social contract and reimagine a new one. The most important message of this book is that we have the ability to shape the work of the future by harnessing the power of new technologies. The book is essential reading for business executives labor leaders and workforce advocates government policy makers politicians and anyone who is interested in using emerging knowledge and technologies to drive innovation creating high-quality jobs and shaping a more broadly shared prosperity. | Shaping the Future of Work A Handbook for Action and a New Social Contract

GBP 34.99
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Failure or Reform? Market-Based Policy Instruments for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management

Failure or Reform? Market-Based Policy Instruments for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management

Market reform promises more environmental protection and more profitable agriculture at lower financial cost. Too good to be true? This book examines numerous empirical examples of policy in action to identify principles for the successful application of market-based policy instruments. Where some market instruments are used to fix market failures by putting a value on environmental protection others use market-like mechanisms to allocate financial incentives for environmental work. They are promoted as flexible efficient and politically neutral solutions to the competing demands of social economic and ecological sustainability. But they also attract criticism for rolling back environmental regulation and privatizing public goods. This book argues that while many market-based instruments have merit decisions about responsibility cannot be left entirely to the market. Whichever instruments we use decision-making needs to be embedded in a logic of democratization. Using case studies from around the world this book investigates how instruments like eco-standards payments for ecosystem services pollution trading and community-based natural resource management perform in practice and what can be learned about applying them more effectively. While the approach is primarily sociological it is deliberately written to bridge the gap between sociology economics environmental sciences and the concerns of environmental policy makers. | Failure or Reform? Market-Based Policy Instruments for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management

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Educational Trends Exposed How to be a Critical Consumer

Educational Trends Exposed How to be a Critical Consumer

Educational Trends Exposed explains and critically reviews eighteen of the most prevalent trends sweeping schools colleges and universities over the last decade and beyond. Amid the buzz from news outlets websites and social media peddling ‘this works’ approaches and ‘quick fix’ solutions this book provides educators with a practical tool to help answer important questions such as: what does this trend actually involve? Is it worth the investment of time and resources? Does it work – what does research say? Do the claimed benefits to students outweigh any downsides? In this timely book David Armstrong and Gill Armstrong cast a critical expert eye over these trends referencing the latest research and offering a framework for considering educational trends empowering readers as informed critical consumers. They argue that trends disclose deeper truths about the state and direction of contemporary public education in Australia England and the US and provide original thought-provoking analysis. This book demonstrates that a greater understanding of trends can teach some important lessons including how parents teachers and educational decisions makers can agitate and collaborate for a modernised and more socially equitable education system. Educational Trends Exposed is essential reading for pre- and in-service teachers and all educational decision makers who are faced with a choice of which trend if any to follow. | Educational Trends Exposed How to be a Critical Consumer

GBP 31.99
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The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

On September 11 2001 a small number of desperate men hoping to earn paradise attacked New York and Washington D. C. Their spectacular acts of destruction concluded America's nearly decade-long vacation from insecurity known as the post-Cold War era. As eras go this one was short and it certainly ended with a bang not a whimper. The United States still sole superpower was now challenged by a bleak new world. Americans do not care for the bleak and do not tolerate it for long. Predictably national shock soon became righteous anger coupled to international campaigns against groups and states held responsible for the scourge of terrorism. These were short-term measures that hurt our enemies but did not fix the problem. Not long after these events the Foreign Policy Research Institute organized a new Center on Terrorism Counterterrorism and Homeland Security. Its purpose was to take a longer term view of the terrorism problem and what might be done about it-not only academic research but also policy suggestions. This book contains a broad selection of the Center's output including essays on American strategy homeland security knowing the enemy and the military dimension. A notable feature is the discussion of the educational issue: what and how to teach our children about terrorism. | The War on Terrorism 21st-century Perspectives

GBP 130.00
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The Belt and Road Initiative A Pathway towards Inclusive Globalization

The Belt and Road Initiative A Pathway towards Inclusive Globalization

The Belt and Road Initiative (hereafter BRI) of China has attracted worldwide attention and participation causing a lot of debate over its implications for international society. Although it is still in a budding stage the BRI seems to afford a framework for an increasing number of countries to explore jointly new international economic governance mechanisms and offer significant opportunities for them to cope jointly with global challenges. Taking a globalization perspective and tracking the ancient silk roads this book tries to examine the general context in which the BRI is raised and implemented arguing that this Chinese initiative instead of replacing existing international cooperation mechanisms is a call for the reform and development of neoliberal globalization and will open up a new era of inclusive globalization. Inclusive globalization is neither an overturning nor a simple continuation of neoliberal globalization but rather a proposal capable of addressing the problems of existing globalization. The difference between them lies in the fact that globalization cannot only serve the spatial fix of capital but also has to meet the needs of living people. The book also addresses a number of major issues on building the Belt and Road and contains Chinese media’s interviews with the author on various BRI issues. Given the author has been intensively involved in the study of and planning for the BRI the book offers a valuable academic insight into this Chinese initiative. | The Belt and Road Initiative A Pathway towards Inclusive Globalization

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