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1. The Role of 'Informal' Economies in the Post-Soviet World

   The End of Transition?

   By Peter Rodgers, John Round, Colin C. Williams

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy

   This book challenges the accepted notion that the transition from the command economy to market based systems is complete across the post-Soviet space. While it is noted that different political economies have developed in such states, such as Russia’s ‘managed democracy’, events such as Ukraine...

   To Be Published December 31st 2012 by Routledge
2. Elder Law

   By John Williams

   This book looks at the historical background to the law's approach to ageing, focusing on questions such as: Has the law promoted ageism? How well has the law protected older people against discrimination, abuse and social exclusion? How effective will new prohibitions on age...

   To Be Published November 30th 2012 by Routledge
3. Competition and Efficiency in International Food Supply Chains

   Improving Food Security

   By John Williams

   Series: Earthscan Food and Agriculture

   Why have food crises seemingly become more frequent in recent years, compared to the last few decades? This book examines an array of different issues and distortions that are causing food supply chain dysfunction in many countries, particularly for staple non-perishable foods such as grains,...

   To Be Published June 17th 2012 by Routledge
4. Parsis in India and the Diaspora

   Edited by John Hinnells, Alan Williams

   Series: Routledge South Asian Religion Series

   The Parsis are India's smallest minority community, yet they have exercised a huge influence on the country. As pioneers in education in nineteenth century India, and as leading figures in banking and commerce, medicine, law and journalism, they were at the forefront of India's industrial...

   Published February 29th 2012 by Routledge
5. Forensic Recovery of Human Remains

   Archaeological Approaches, Second Edition

   By Tosha L. Dupras, John J. Schultz, Sandra M. Wheeler, Lana J Williams

   This reference, now in its second edition, is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the practical aspects of excavating and recovering human remains, as well as any associated evidence, from crime scenes. It highlights the protocols and techniques that are used to successfully survey, map, recover,...

   Published October 26th 2011 by CRC Press
6. Unions and Globalisation

   Governments, Management, and the State at Work

   By Peter Fairbrother, John O'Brien, Anne Junor, Michael O'Donnell, Glynne Williams

   Series: Routledge Studies in Employment and Work Relations in Context

   In recent decades, trade unions have suffered major reversals and experienced declining memberships. Transnational corporations and state-owned multi-nationals have increasingly implemented deteriorating terms and conditions of employment, with vulnerable and insecure job contracts. In this...

   Published September 14th 2011 by Routledge
7. Keynes, Beveridge and Beyond

   By Tony Cutler, John Williams, Karel Williams

   Presenting a coherent interpretation of the development of economic and social policy in Britain since 1945, this book analyses the political assumptions underlying post-war economic policy. It traces these assumptions through the classic texts of Keynes and Beveridge, the architects of limited,...

   Published October 19th 2010 by Routledge
8. Modernity, the Media and the Military

   The Creation of National Mythologies on the Western Front 1914-1918

   By John F. Williams

   Series: Cass Military Studies

   This new volume explores the history of an important, but neglected sector of the Western Front between 1914 and 1918 in the context of its portrayal in the media. The analysis sheds new light on of the role of the mass media in generating national mythologies. The book focuses on the largely...

   Published December 4th 2008 by Routledge
9. CIM Revision Cards Marketing Research and Information

   2nd Edition

   By John Williams

   Designed specifically with revision in mind, the CIM Revision Cards provide concise, yet fundamental information to assist students in passing the CIM exams as easily as possible. A clear, carefully structured layout aids the learning process and ensures the key points are covered in a succinct and...

   Published November 7th 2006 by Routledge
10. Smith and Williams' Introduction to the Principles of Drug Design and Action, Fourth Edition

    By H. John Smith, Hywel Williams

    Advances in knowledge and technology have revolutionized the process of drug development, making it possible to design drugs for a given target or disease. Building on the foundation laid by the previous three editions, Smith and Williams’ Introduction to the Principles of Drug Design and Action,...

    Published October 9th 2005 by CRC Press