The Women, Gender and Development Reader
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  • good overview
  • Good Overview of the Literature
The Women, Gender and Development Reader

Manufacturer: Zed Books
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ASIN: 1856491420

Book Description

Third World women were long the undervalued and ignored actors in the development process but are now recognized as playing a critical role. This book has been designed as a comprehensive reader presenting the best of the now vast body of literature that has grown up alongside this acknowledgement.

The book is divided into five parts, incorporating readings from the leading experts and authorities in each field. The first part acts as an introduction to the field, examining the key theoretical debates and discourses surrounding women and development from a historical perspective. Distinguished practitioners explore the ideas and concepts fundamental for understanding the area: class, ‘race’ and ethnicity, religion, reproduction, persistent inequalities, colonialism, modernization, economic exclusion and patriarchy.

Part two goes on to look at the household as a unit of analysis; exploring sexuality, single-parent families, agricultural production, and environmental relationships while the third part locates women within the global economy, addressing issues such as industrialization, multi-national companies, Free Trade Zones , the informal sector and the feminization of labour. Part four views the social transformation of women as a consequence of Structural Adjustment Policies and intrusive state policies into women’s health, reproductive rights and sexuality. Next, the volume poses the fundamental questions around women and ideology; do national liberation struggles contradict with feminist movements? What is the impact of religious fundamentalism? Are socialist development processes similar or dissimilar to capitalist processes? How has the transition to capitalism affected women? The final section of the book shows how women from the ground up are organizing themselves for change.

Case studies drawn from all regions, such as China’s one-child policy, prostitution tourism in Southeast Asia and women’s place in Cuban socialism, vividly illustrate the theoretical debates. A guide to further reading at the end of each chapter provides a foundation for any serious student of women in the development process.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars good overview.......2004-07-22

As a student of feminist theory and gender in development, this book came a little late for me - or some chapters did.
It provides a reasonable overview of the history of the field. This means that some bits are theoretical - but most have case examples mixed in to bring things to life.
A solid contribution to the field, but perhaps not a stop-the-presses investment for those of us who already have extensive gender and/in development libraries; check Zed Press for more cutting-edge issue-related stuff.

4 out of 5 stars Good Overview of the Literature.......2000-06-19

"The Women, Gender and Development Reader" is a useful compilation of articles on the subject. It has five parts, each dealing with a different aspect of studies on women and development. It starts out with a theoretical section that includes landmark articles, or excerpts from studies, by leading feminist scholars. Subsequent sections include articles on women and the household economy, women in the global economy, women's situation under social transformation in different parts of the world and finally women's movements in the developing world. This book is a welcome addition to publications on the subject of women and development and fills an important gap. It has both a broad theoretical and global perspective and pieces on specific communities around the world.
The Women, Gender & Development Reader.(Review) (book review): An article from: Journal of the American Planning Association
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    The Women, Gender & Development Reader.(Review) (book review): An article from: Journal of the American Planning Association
    Barbara Rahder
    Manufacturer: American Planning Association
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Digital
    ASIN: B0008H5ARI
    Release Date: 2005-07-28

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    This digital document is an article from Journal of the American Planning Association, published by American Planning Association on March 22, 2000. The length of the article is 873 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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    Title: The Women, Gender & Development Reader.(Review) (book review)
    Author: Barbara Rahder
    Publication: Journal of the American Planning Association (Refereed)
    Date: March 22, 2000
    Publisher: American Planning Association
    Volume: 66 Issue: 2 Page: 206

    Article Type: Book Review

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    Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology)
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      Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology)

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      Blackwell Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology)
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      Blackwell Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology)

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      Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research philosophies, approaches, tools, and techniques indigenous to industrial and organizational psychology. In this volume, leading methodological and measurement scholars discuss topics spanning the entire organizational research process. Topics include, but are not limited to, research ethics, reliability and validity, research design, qualitative research paradigms, power analysis, computational modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, internet data collection, longitudinal modeling, modeling complex data structures, multilevel research, cross-cultural organizational research, and modeling nonlinear relationships. Chapters are written so that both the novice and the experienced researcher will gain new and useful practical and theoretical insights into how to systematically and pragmatically study work-related phenomena. This handbook will serve as an excellent modern complement to other more content-based handbooks of industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and human resources management.

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      5 out of 5 stars Great Book, great Kid.......2004-08-12

      Steven's daughter is the coolest kid in the world... Everyone should buy this book because it is dedicated to Sasha and Sasha Rocks!!!!!!!

      Manual of Agricultural Nematology
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        Manual of Agricultural Nematology
        Nickle
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        Jung and Christianity in Dialogue: Faith, Feminism, and Hermeneutics (Jung and spirituality series)
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        Jung and Christianity in Dialogue: Faith, Feminism, and Hermeneutics (Jung and spirituality series)
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        5 out of 5 stars Synopsis.......1999-11-21

        _Jung and Christianity in Dialogue: Faith, Feminism, and Hermeneutics_ is a rich and diverse collection of writings, from some of the foremost authors in the fields of religion and psychology. This companion volume to _Carl Jung and Christian Spirituality_ explores the relationships between Jungian psychology and Christian traditions in new and illuminating ways. It includes some of the finest articles yet contributed to this dialogue, organized into four different sections: "Jung and Theology" discusses Jung and Christian faith; "Jung, Feminism, and Spirituality" presents feminist critques of Jungian psychology; "Jung and Hermeneutics" explores Jung's interpretive approach to Christian scripture and theology; and "Jung and Pastoral Care" looks at the application of Jung's psychology for the parish minister and pastoral counselor.

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          Endogenous Regulatory Peptides

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          Standing in a River Waving a Stick
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          • Fishing essays
          • I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights
          • Practical advice along with the humor
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          Standing in a River Waving a Stick
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          John Gierach, America's favorite trout bum and author of such wise and humorous collections as Dances with Trout and Sex, Death, and Fly-Fishing, sets this volume in motion by testing the waters of the philosophical stream: "Lately," he ponders, "I've been thinking about what makes a good fly-fisher, possibly the last fair question of the twentieth century that might actually have an answer." In searching for that answer, he naturally begins to spin his reels, firm in the belief that the solution to any question or problem is to go fishing, "and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be."

          Of course, Gierach's life is one extended fishing trip, so he sets out for pools and streams from Montana and Michigan to British Columbia and his own Colorado, musing along the way on subsets of that last fair question like technique versus inner grace, the number of fish you actually catch, the stories you come home with, and the company you choose to cast your lot--and flies--with. As expected with Gierach, the essays of this spirited array are less answers in themselves than provocatively enjoyable journeys through a richly literate and detailed landscape of interesting bugs (the chapter called "Boatmen"), obsessions ("Getting Stuck"), local streams ("Taking It Personally"), and even a memorial service held off until the fish were biting ("Jordan River"). In the end, Gierach is left where he began, "certain that on the day I become a truly sublime fly-fisher, all my failings will be overshadowed and all my demons will swim under rocks and stay there until I go away." Until that day comes, he'll just have to take solace from the way he continues to hook us pleasurably on the natural resources of his own prose. --Jeff Silverman

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          "The solution to any problem
          -- work, love, money, whatever --
          is to go fishing,
          and the worse the problem,
          the longer the trip should be."

          This is John Gierach's perspective on fishing and life, and it isn't entirely tongue-in-cheek. But Gierach knows that there is more to fishing than actually catching fish, or as he puts it, "The real lessons of fishing are the ones that come after you've caught some fish. They have to do with things like solitude, quietude, patience, perspective, humor, and the sublime coffee break." In Standing in a River Waving a Stick, Gierach addresses all these and more with his trademark combination of wit and wisdom.

          In this new book, Gierach visits his favorite trout-filled waters, from the Colorado foothills to British Columbia and points between, recounting both memorable fishing spots and memorable fish. He discusses such topics as the differences between fishing in ponds and fishing in streams; what makes a good fly pattern ("The good ones are the ones that work...and the great ones are those that survive beyond their own generation"); the ethics of writing about undiscovered trout waters; and the fly-fisher's progression from Stage One -- "when you fish from dawn to dusk without a break, get quickly drunk on something cheap, [and] spend the night wrapped in a wet blanket" -- to something slightly more civilized.

          Gierach takes in his surroundings with the keen and appreciative eye of a naturalist, whether he's observing the hatching patterns of flies, catching subtle clues to the presence of potentially big fish nearby, or taking note of the local denizens in his wry and philosophical way ("Rural people understand that life is basically a dangerous, unmanageable mess, so when things go wrong, their suspicions are confirmed and it's just a blessing no one was killed"). Above all, however, Gierach is an example of his own assertion that good fishermen have "the uncanny ability to immediately turn any conversation to angling with a fly rod, on the theory that the essence of anything is in how it's either like or unlike fishing."

          Rich in fishing lore, humor, and the seasoned know-how that has won him a devoted readership, Standing in a River Waving a Stick is sure to delight fly-fishers everywhere.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Fishing essays.......2007-08-05

          Well written, some of the same fishing characters as in his other books. Just a sample: He was fishing along the river bottom in a slit canyon. Suddenly he felt as if he were being watched. He looked up along the rim and there were two dogs, no coyotes, sitting and watchng him. He could almost hear them thinking, "What's he doing standing in a river waving a stick?" That gives you a little of the unexpected flavor.

          4 out of 5 stars I mostly enjoyed the cultural insights.......2001-11-06

          I am a flyfishing wanna-be from the midwest who purchased this book for a little cold weather diversion. It proves the point that fishing (like so many hobbys) is an individual sport that can be appreciated and enjoyed regardless of how, how often, where, or with who. Just follow your passion and enjoy the journey.

          I always enjoy a good fishing story and this book has many. Beyond the story, I enjoyed the insights into the subculture of flyfishermen, fishing guides, and small town folks fighting to keep their way of life.

          Lastly, the book provides interesting insight on a differing view of wildlife conservation. This is a complicated issue.

          5 out of 5 stars Practical advice along with the humor.......2001-08-08

          I enjoy the author's often irreverant humor but along with that is a lot of useful, practical advice. I've often said that we give fish too much credit. Mr. Gierach points out that fish are being taken at the same time by fishermen using significantly different patters and the like. Through the humor you develop the feel of what is really important and what really isn't so impotant.

          4 out of 5 stars Don't know why I enjoy him so much.......2000-08-28

          This guy is a classic self-indulgent leftover Hippie. But he captures the essence of flyfishing, and the outdoors in general, in a most compelling way. His life view is a delightful antidote to the urbanized, "Orvisized", SUV'ed approach to the sport (or art form) called flyfishing. I REALLY enjoy reading him (though I would prefer that he not be allowed to vote).

          5 out of 5 stars the best fly fishing book around.......2000-07-09

          when I got the book and started reading I could not put in down. It is the beast book I have Read in a long time. i try to keep up on all the fishing books and this one is top of the line, The man is a true fly-fisherman and it shows in his book. I liked it so much i went out and bought more to give to my fishing buddys. keep up the good work.

          The Destination Wedding Workbook
          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
          • Most information found online
          • very informative
          The Destination Wedding Workbook
          Paris Permenter , and John Bigley
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          2 out of 5 stars Most information found online.......2006-06-21

          Before buying this book, I did research online at various bridal sites. Most of the information in this book could be found online for free! I also found that the majority of the information pertains destination wedding brides who are planning celebrations in tropical places (of which I am not). Some good information, but buy it used!

          5 out of 5 stars very informative.......2005-08-12

          For not knowing what I was getting myself into planning a desitnation wedding, this book is giving me an insight to all the details and questions to get answered. This is a great book!

          The Ponderous Postcards (A Series of Unfortunate Events Movie Postcard Book)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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          Lemony Snicket
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          Book Description

          Dear Postcard Enthusiast,

          The postcards in the book you are holding do not display images of sunny beaches, memorable skylines, funny cartoons, national landmarks, tropical birds, fast cars, influential paintings, handsome politicians, beautiful sunsets, or great film performances.

          Instead, these postcards feature images so distressing and unnerving that they are likely to make your postal carrier faint in fear, causing him to drop the postcards to the ground, where birds or squirrels might eat them. Your friends and associates will never receive the words you write on the back, and will believe that something dreadful has happened to you. Probably, they will conduct an investigation, and soon find themselves helplessly trapped in a web of intrigue and terror.

          Clearly, you should purchase something less likely to cause trouble, such as cheerful greeting cards, or a handful of lollipops, if that's the sort of thing you prefer.

          With all due respect,

          Lemony Snicket

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Postcards.......2004-12-16

          LS says:

          Unless you are Count Olaf, Lemony Snicket, sleet, or another woeful thing that prefers being woeful, you will hate this book.

          I say:

          If you like ASOUE (A Series Of Unfortunate Evants), which most people do, you'll love this. Buy it, or Count Olaf may send Carmelita Spats after you (which would be unpleasent).




          You see, we have very different points of view. What's your point of view? Do you like this book? I bet you do!

          All Business Is Show Business: Strategies For Earning Standing Ovations From Your Customers
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • I'm smarter today for reading this book.
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          Scott McKain
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          Every day your organization - and you - are in the spotlight. Your employees are performing and the audience - your customers - will love the show, hate it, or worst of all ignore it. Scott McKain has discovered what the film, television, and music industries have known for years: to be successful, you must create an emotional link with your audience.

          In a recent survey, Scott says, more than 70% of shoppers said they would tend to switch where they buy things if it were "more fun" to shop somewhere else. You can get customers to switch to your business by making them enjoy dealing with you. In straightforward, practical language and plenty of real-life examples, ALL Business is Show Business tells how to create experiences that will make customers want to do business with you again and again.

          "No matter what your business," says Scott McKain, "you are always on stage. Make your performance one that leaves your customers with a feeling of Wow!"

          Customer Reviews:

          4 out of 5 stars I'm smarter today for reading this book........2006-02-28

          Scott shows passion for his work and love for his customers. He thought out simple protocols to leave part of himself with each transaction. We should all follow his example. We all need passion and love in our life and we also have a need to show it off to our fellow man.

          4 out of 5 stars Solid Stuff.......2004-08-18

          If you've read a lot of business books you'll know that it's hard to come across something incredibly new and groundbreaking. This isn't one of them. But it IS a good book. Perhaps the best feature of the book is that it says employees, not customers, should be a company's primary concern. A happy workplace = happy employees = happy customers. It talks about Ultimate Customer Experiences and how the little things make the difference. It's nothing you won't find if you read the spectrum of business books, but it is smart, well written and informative. It's not a "must read" but I'd recommend it. Truth be told, I bought it mistaking it for "There's No Business That's Not Show Business" but I'm glad I read it. It was a happy accident!

          5 out of 5 stars Solid Strategies from an industry insider.......2003-07-10

          I know and admire Scott McKain. He is Vice Chairman of a business conglomerate and a veteran media personality. His insights into how regular businesses can learn much from the entertainment industry are right on target. Learn, as I have, how to attract an audience, win them over, hold their attention, stimulate word of mouth promotion and gain their allegiance. Build a following for your business like entertainment companies do for theirs.
          Not only is this fascinating, it is also fun to read. Scott has visited with John Travolta, Tom Cruise, and scores of other celebrities, many of the stars of the music industry, TV executives, talent agents, business owners and best selling authors to bring you ideas that will create a blockbuster for you!

          5 out of 5 stars Great book from a great speaker.......2002-11-29

          I heard Scott McKain speak at a meeting recently. Following the presentation, our company gave each dealer a copy of this book. I am now buying more copies for my employees. I think this is one of the better business books I have read. It is one of the few that combines ideas with specific points on how to use them. I don't know that I could give it a better recommendation than the fact that I have read it and now I want the people who work with me to read it.

          2 out of 5 stars Lacks Entertainment Value.......2002-11-22

          Mr. McKain likes to reference show business in his book. And what makes a movie great is how it develops a tight plot and then keeps its audience engaged. This book contains enough good material to fill 50 pages but then is streteced to 200. Mr. McKain's biographical perspective of himself is also a little too much for my taste.

          A couple good concepts, but generally a weak and unengaging read.

          The New Economy in Transatlantic Perspective (Routledge Studies in Governance and Change in the Global Era)
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            The New Economy in Transatlantic Perspective (Routledge Studies in Governance and Change in the Global Era)

            Manufacturer: Routledge
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            Binding: Hardcover

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            ASIN: 0415336082

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            What's left of the new economy? This book examines the remains of this well-hyped concept and finds that despite all the mistaken ideas and sexing-up, the technological changes of the 1990s still have important effects today.

            Transatlantic Governance in the Global Economy
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              Transatlantic Governance in the Global Economy

              Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
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              ASIN: 0742509311

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              This important book examines transatlantic economic relations in the 1990s, and in particular efforts by the United States and the European Union to establish new forms of governance to cope with increasing economic interdependence. The authors explain the development of transatlantic cooperation, culminating in the multi-leveled governance mechanisms of the New Transatlantic Agenda. They assess, as well, central questions about the nature of transatlantic governance, as reflected in competing international relations theories of intergovernmental, transgovernmental (technocratic), and transnational (civil society) relations. Bringing together leading scholars from political science and law, the book provides a rich mix of analytic and normative perspectives that will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers alike.

              Bulgaria: Public Expenditure Issues and Directions for Reform (World Bank Country Study) (World Bank Country Study)
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                Bulgaria: Public Expenditure Issues and Directions for Reform (World Bank Country Study) (World Bank Country Study)
                Leila Zlaoui
                Manufacturer: World Bank Publications
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Paperback

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                ASIN: 0821354000

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                Bulgaria has made substantial progress toward long-term macroeconomic stability. Growth has been re-established, per capita income has improved, inflation has remained low, poverty has been reduced, and the external debt to GDP ratio has declined. Furthermore, the share of the private sector in the economy is increasing, major regulatory reform is underway, the banking sector is on more solid footing, and energy pricing reforms are improving efficiency, and reducing the fiscal burden. The objective of this country study is to detail policies and institutional issues to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditures in Bulgaria. This book evaluates fiscal sustainability and analyzes efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditures and their institutional framework. The report argues that important challenges still lie ahead. Bulgaria must continue to maintain macroeconomic stability, make progress on structural reforms to sustain growth momentum, and attain further reductions in poverty and unemployment.

                Trade, Labour and Capital Flows: The Loss Developed Regions (Aggregate and Regional Impact , Vol 6-3)
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                  Trade, Labour and Capital Flows: The Loss Developed Regions (Aggregate and Regional Impact , Vol 6-3)
                  Yannis Katsoulacos
                  Manufacturer: Kogan Page
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                  Binding: Paperback

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                  ASIN: 0749423404

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