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The Life and Afterlife of Gay Neighborhoods
This open access book examines the significance of gay neighborhoods (or ‘gayborhoods’) from critical periods of formation during the gay liberation and freedom movements of the 1960s and 1970s, to proven durability through the HIV/AIDS pandemic during the 1980s and 1990s, to a mature plateau since 2000. The book provides a framework for contemplating the future form and function of gay nei…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-030-66073-4
- Collation
- oer.unej.ac.id
- Series Title
- The Urban Book Series
- Call Number
- 307
Sustainable Development in the Jordan Valley : Final Report of the Regional N…
This book summarizes the NGO Master Plan that provides a comprehensive program to rehabilitate the Lower Jordan River and its tributaries in Jordan, Israel and Palestine. It is a regional and civil society effort designed to promote the restoration of the valley’s environmental and ecological values within a realistic financial and economic framework. The plan identifies 127 specific regional…
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- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-30036-8
- Collation
- XLII, 239
- Series Title
- Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace (HSHES, volume 13)
- Call Number
- 338.1 KOO s
The Barcelona School of Ecological Economics and Political Ecology : A Compan…
In this open access book, ecological economics and political ecology traditions converge into a single academic school. The book constitutes a common ground where multiple and critical voices are expressed, covering a broad scope of urgent matters at the crossroad between society, economy and the natural environment. The manuscripts composing this compendium offer appealing material for both ex…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-031-22566-6
- Collation
- XXV, 400
- Series Title
- Studies in Ecological Economics (SEEC, volume 8)
- Call Number
- 333 BAR
Housing Estates in Europe
This open access book explores the formation and socio-spatial trajectories of large housing estates in Europe. Are these estates clustered or scattered? Which social groups originally had access to residential space in housing estates? What is the size, scale and geography of housing estates, their architectural and built environment composition, services and neighbourhood amenities, and metro…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-92813-5
- Collation
- oer.unej.ac.id
- Series Title
- The Urban Book Series
- Call Number
- 303
When Can Oil Economies Be Deemed Sustainable?
This open access book questions the stereotype depicting all Gulf (GCC) economies as not sustainable, and starts a critical discussion of what these economies and polities should do to guarantee themselves a relatively stable future. Volatile international oil markets and the acceleration of the energy transition has challenged the notion that oil revenues are sufficient to sustain oil eco…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-981-15-5728-6
- Collation
- oer.unej.ac.id
- Series Title
- The Political Economy of the Middle East
- Call Number
- 324
Microfinance, EU Structural Funds and Capacity Building for Managing Authorities
In recent years, the European Commission has attached increasing importance to the use of financial engineering instruments rather than traditional grant-based financing for the microcredit sector, considering these to be the most efficient option available. This book presents a study of capacity building and structural funds in public managing authorities for the microcredit sector. It present…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-1-137-53602-0
- Collation
- oer.unej.ac.id
- Series Title
- Palgrave Macmillan London
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- -
Across the Sahara: Tracks, Trade and Cross-Cultural Exchange in Libya
This open access book provides a multi-perspective approach to the caravan trade in the Sahara during the 19th century. Based on travelogues from European travelers, recently found Arab sources, historical maps and results from several expeditions, the book gives an overview of the historical periods of the caravan trade as well as detailed information about the infrastructure which was necessa…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9783030001452
- Collation
- XVII, 260 hlm,: ill, lamp;
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- -
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Loneliness in Europe: Determinants, Risks and Interventions
This open-access volume accompanies the microdata release of the EU Loneliness Survey. Loneliness, often referred to as the ‘epidemic of the 21st century’, has emerged as a grave public health concern. For years, a lack of comprehensive European cross-national data hindered a thorough examination of this issue. In 2022, the European Commission's Joint Research Centre conducted the inaugu…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9783031665820
- Collation
- XVIII, 176
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- -
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- -
Advancing Energy Policy : Lessons on the integration of Social Sciences and H…
This open access book advocates for the Social Sciences and Humanities to be more involved in energy policymaking. It forms part of the European platform for energy-related Social Sciences and Humanities’ activities, and works on the premise that crossing disciplines is essential. All of its contributions are highly interdisciplinary, with each chapter grounded in at least three different Soc…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9783319990972
- Collation
- XXVII, 193 hlm; ill., lamp.,
- Series Title
- -
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Megatrends in Agriculture, Food Industry and Food Markets : An Empirical and …
This book offers a research-based, holistic overview of the entire value chain of the global food industry. It captures and defines over 80 contemporary ‘megatrends’ in agriculture and the food market that can be empirically documented and have a major impact on business, economies, industries, societies, and individuals. Today the world is characterized by more uncertainty and unpredict…
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- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9783031581526
- Collation
- XLV, 410 hlm; ill., lamp.,
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
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