Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Irritierte Ordnung, moderne Politik Irritierte Ordnung, moderne Politik Birger P. Priddat Im modernen Staat werden Rechte an Pflichten und konkrete Verantwortlichkeiten gekoppelt. Der Staat ist weder generalverantwortlich noch der Mülleimer der Nation. Sozialer Wert entsteht dort neu, wo … OL12947181W
Droit, gouvernance et développement durable Droit, gouvernance et développement durable Christoph Eberhard Que la globalisation soit perçue comme nouveau champ des possibles ou comme source d'angoisses, il est indéniable qu'elle a contribué à des changements sensibles dans l'organisation de notre vivre en… OL15745505W
Small arms, crime and conflict Small arms, crime and conflict Owen Greene "This book focuses on the use of small arms in violence and attempts by the state to govern the use and acquisition of these weapons. It is likely that hundreds of thousands of people are killed ever… OL15916748W
Estonia Estonia M. Varinia Michalun These OECD country reviews examine governance and public management issues from a comprehensive perspective, helping countries to identify how reforms can better reinforce each other in support of ov… OL16266138W
When mayors take charge When mayors take charge Joseph P. Viteritti "Assesses the results of mayoral control nationwide, detailing the experience in three key cities: Boston and Chicago, the major prototypes for mayoral control, and Detroit, where mayoral control was… OL18348705W
The looting machine The looting machine Tom Burgis The trade in oil, gas, gems, metals and rare earth minerals wreaks havoc in Africa. During the years when Brazil, India, China and the other "emerging markets" have transformed their economies, Afric… OL19996755W
Twitter and tear gas Twitter and tear gas Zeynep Tufekci A firsthand account and incisive analysis of modern protest, revealing internet-fueled social movements' greatest strengths and frequent challenges. To understand a thwarted Turkish coup, an anti-Wal… OL20057658W
Sustainability of the European Social Model Sustainability of the European Social Model Ralf Rogowski,Jean-Claude Barbier,Fabrice Colomb xii, 363 pages ; 24 cm OL21552322W
OECD territorial reviews OECD territorial reviews Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Located at the border with the US, Chihuahua has benefited from FDI and NAFTA. Chihuahua has been one of the richest regions in Mexico and one of the most dynamic in the OECD. However, the region's F… OL22053387W
Better regulation in Europe Better regulation in Europe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development This report maps and analyses the core issues which together make up effective regulatory management for Luxembourg, laying down a framework of what should be driving regulatory policy and reform in … OL24670362W
OECD territorial reviews OECD territorial reviews Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development This review, which draws on data and comparative perspectives from OECD countries, highlights challenges that Brazil will need to tackle, including those related to fiscal arrangements among the sub-… OL24722000W
Quel modèle de croissance pour l'Europe? Quel modèle de croissance pour l'Europe? France. Centre d'analyse stratégique La 4e de couverture indique : "Quel modèle de croissance pour accélérer la sortie de crise de la zone euro? La solution ne peut venir du seul contexte mondial : les grands émergents ne sont pas aussi… OL24847578W
Comparative constitutional law Comparative constitutional law Charles D. Cole "This publication includes constitutional concepts and materials applicable to the United States and Brazil. Introductory information concerning the two governmental systems is offered and comparativ… OL27971321W
The image and the region The image and the region Agnes Förster,Alain Thierstein "Mega-city regions are an emerging large-scale urban phenomenon of strategic importance for economic, social and cultural development, at the European and national level. However to politicians, admi… OL28956409W