Regional Studies

Connections between Brazil and the Middle East have a long history, but the importance of these interactions has been heightened in recent years by...

Examining the widespread phenomenon of human trafficking in Vietnam during the period of French colonial rule, this book focuses on the practice of...

Globalization, climate change, and increased geopolitical competition are having a profound impact on the Arctic, affecting how we understand both ...

Canada's federal system, composed of ten provincial governments and three territories, all with varying economies and political cultures, is often ...

In recognition of Canadas sesquicentennial, this two-volume set brings together previously published scholarship on Confederation into one collecti...

On 10 August 1519, five ships departed from Seville for what was to become the first circumnavigation of the globe. Linked by fame to the name of i...

The role of integration as a catalyst for economic growth, development and insulation from global shocks has made the concept of regional integrati...

Reflecting on the processes of nation-building and citizenship formation in Africa, Edmond J. Keller believes that although some deep parochial ide...

Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and ...

This book analyzes the determinants of happiness for both the rich and the poor in the developing regions of Asia, Latin America and Africa. Explan...

Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and ...

From the ancient barbarians responsible for the fall of Rome, to the black-lipped teenager updating their Instagram from a graveyard, Goths have be...

This book celebrates Milans hosting of the World Exposition (Expo) in 2015 by providing fascinating insights into the city and its history that wil...

Countries that have suffered ethnic or religious conflict and become segregated societies reflect these divisions in education provision for their ...

The Economics of Urban Diversity explores ethnic and religious minorities in urban economies. In this exciting work, the contributors develop an in...

Over the last three decades, Europe's generous social benefits have encouraged a massive surge of 'welfare migration,' especially of low skilled la...

This volume is concerned with labor market developments in China from a comparative perspective on selected East and South Asian countries. It clos...

This book explores the contemporary history, governance, foreign policy, political economy, culture, and society of Kuwait. It highlights the dynam...

Based on extensive field work involving the leading figures of the diverse Syrian National Coalition, an umbrella initiative of opposition groups f...

This book provides detailed empirical analysis of countries in Asia to examine various dynamic models that incorporate the impact of technology and...

Monetary Policy and the Economy in South Africa covers both modern theories and empirical analysis, linking monetary policy with relating house wea...

This book explores the widening gap between the wage packets of skilled and unskilled workers that has become a pressing issue for all states in th...