Globalization and the economics of radical change in China -- Setting the stage : a primer to the study of China's economic reforms -- Changing social institutions -- China in the global economy -- Environment, pollution, and renewable energy -- Changing life chances -- The rule of law and...

This book is about the basis and scope of impact that Taiwan - a democracy with a population of around 23 million - has on China, the most powerful remaining Leninist state which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has a population of over 1.3 billion. It examines how Taiwan has helped China in...

1. Crossing Borders in South and Southeast Asia: Assessing Existing Problems through a New Lens -- 2. Addressing Urban Poverty through Empowerment and Inclusion in India -- 3. Development Efforts toward Ecological Sustainability in Calcutta: Transformation of a Metropolis -- 4. De facto State...

Recurring Patterns in Georgian Politics / Stephen F. Jones -- New Shifts in Georgian Geography / Joseph Salukvadze and Zurab Davitashvili -- Economic and Regional Factors in Georgia's Political Transformation / Mikheil Tokmazishvili -- Higher Education and State Building in Georgia / Marine...