Author: Jeffery R. Webber
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 074255757X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
"This anthology--bringing together political scientists, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, economists, and journalists--provides a serious and sophisticated theoretical and historical analysis of the state of the Latin American Left. The central thematic issues are addressed, followed by a number of case studies written by the most astute radical Left observers of the contemporary setting"--
The New Latin American Left
Author: Jeffery R. Webber
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 074255757X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
"This anthology--bringing together political scientists, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, economists, and journalists--provides a serious and sophisticated theoretical and historical analysis of the state of the Latin American Left. The central thematic issues are addressed, followed by a number of case studies written by the most astute radical Left observers of the contemporary setting"--
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 074255757X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
"This anthology--bringing together political scientists, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, economists, and journalists--provides a serious and sophisticated theoretical and historical analysis of the state of the Latin American Left. The central thematic issues are addressed, followed by a number of case studies written by the most astute radical Left observers of the contemporary setting"--
Reviews of National Policies for Education: Dominican Republic 2008
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926404082X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the Dominican Republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years, concluding with a series of recommendations.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 926404082X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the Dominican Republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years, concluding with a series of recommendations.
Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2008-2009
Author: United Nations
Publisher: UN
ISBN: 9789211217117
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The publication of the sixty-first edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, corresponding to 2008-2009, comes at a critical point in the economic development of the Latin American and Caribbean region. A growth phase that the region's recent history cannot equal in nature and duration has come to an end and output is contracting. The first part of this edition looks at the channels through which the crisis is affecting the economies of the region and its impact on variables such as economic growth, employment and external-sector indicators. It also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the countries and concludes with a discussion of the outlook for the second half of the year. The second part discusses policies for creating quality jobs, including challenges and opportunities for labor institutions and labor markets, labor-market policies for youth and women. This CD-ROM also contains the electronic versions of the printed publication. The statistical information presented in this publication reflects the data available up to 30 June 2009
Publisher: UN
ISBN: 9789211217117
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The publication of the sixty-first edition of the Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, corresponding to 2008-2009, comes at a critical point in the economic development of the Latin American and Caribbean region. A growth phase that the region's recent history cannot equal in nature and duration has come to an end and output is contracting. The first part of this edition looks at the channels through which the crisis is affecting the economies of the region and its impact on variables such as economic growth, employment and external-sector indicators. It also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the countries and concludes with a discussion of the outlook for the second half of the year. The second part discusses policies for creating quality jobs, including challenges and opportunities for labor institutions and labor markets, labor-market policies for youth and women. This CD-ROM also contains the electronic versions of the printed publication. The statistical information presented in this publication reflects the data available up to 30 June 2009
Higher Education in Regional and City Development: Andalusia, Spain 2010
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264088997
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This review of higher education in regional development examines how the Andalusia region of Spain can fuel local growth and create jobs and businesses.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9264088997
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
This review of higher education in regional development examines how the Andalusia region of Spain can fuel local growth and create jobs and businesses.
New Perspectives on International Migration and Development
Author: Jeronimo Cortina
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231156804
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Through pressing, current case studies, contributors examine the ubiquitous interplay among migration, development, culture, human rights, and government, all toward advancing more effective solutions to international migration issues.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231156804
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
Through pressing, current case studies, contributors examine the ubiquitous interplay among migration, development, culture, human rights, and government, all toward advancing more effective solutions to international migration issues.
Falling Inequality in Latin America
Author: Giovanni Andrea Cornia
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198701802
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
This volume documents and explains the reduction of income inequality that has taken place in the majority of Latin American countries over the last decade.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198701802
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
This volume documents and explains the reduction of income inequality that has taken place in the majority of Latin American countries over the last decade.
Unpaid Work in the Global Economy
Author: María Ángeles Durán
Publisher: Fundacion BBVA
ISBN: 8492937289
Category : Globalization
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Esta obra contiene un análisis novedoso de conceptos tan relevantes como trabajo, necesidad, calidad de vida, libertad y coacción. En ella se pone de manifiesto la constante interacción entre trabajo remunerado y no remunerado, entre hogares y Estado, así como la internacionalización de estos trasvases a través de las migraciones.
Publisher: Fundacion BBVA
ISBN: 8492937289
Category : Globalization
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Esta obra contiene un análisis novedoso de conceptos tan relevantes como trabajo, necesidad, calidad de vida, libertad y coacción. En ella se pone de manifiesto la constante interacción entre trabajo remunerado y no remunerado, entre hogares y Estado, así como la internacionalización de estos trasvases a través de las migraciones.
Transnational networks of Ecuadorian immigrants
Author: María Luisa Setién
Publisher: Universidad de Deusto
ISBN: 8498303117
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The role of transnational networks at different points in the migratory process and in settling in new locations in the destination country is the central focus of this publication. Ecuadorian immigrants who have come to Spain, and to the Basque Country specifically, are the main protagonists of this research project, which has been carried out within the framework of the International Migrations Research Team of the University of Deusto.
Publisher: Universidad de Deusto
ISBN: 8498303117
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
The role of transnational networks at different points in the migratory process and in settling in new locations in the destination country is the central focus of this publication. Ecuadorian immigrants who have come to Spain, and to the Basque Country specifically, are the main protagonists of this research project, which has been carried out within the framework of the International Migrations Research Team of the University of Deusto.
International Perspectives on Research in Educational and Career Guidance
Author: Beatriz Malik-Liévano
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030261352
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This book discusses the scientific developments on the new roles of interventions in career-and-life design (career education, career counseling, etc.) regarding the world's main challenges. Thanks to the strong partnership between the UNESCO Chair and partners ECADOC (European Doctoral Program on Career counseling and Guidance) and ESVDC (European Society for Vocational designing and Career counseling), this book represents a strong collection of models, scientific proposals and analyses of practices and interventions by scholars from all different parts of the world. It provides a large overview of current research in the field of Interventions for Life and Career Design (ILCD) in Northern and Southern countries, and calls for increased responsibility of individuals, groups and communities to design their life and their individual and collective future.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030261352
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
This book discusses the scientific developments on the new roles of interventions in career-and-life design (career education, career counseling, etc.) regarding the world's main challenges. Thanks to the strong partnership between the UNESCO Chair and partners ECADOC (European Doctoral Program on Career counseling and Guidance) and ESVDC (European Society for Vocational designing and Career counseling), this book represents a strong collection of models, scientific proposals and analyses of practices and interventions by scholars from all different parts of the world. It provides a large overview of current research in the field of Interventions for Life and Career Design (ILCD) in Northern and Southern countries, and calls for increased responsibility of individuals, groups and communities to design their life and their individual and collective future.
Strategies for Teaching in the XXI Century
Author: Fernando J. Garrigos-Simon
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443884855
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This book presents a range of teaching methodologies and skills assessments conceived as fundamental tools for teaching and learning in the 21st century. In addition, it explores how novel teaching platforms may be used to improve communication and how emerging software can enable the acquisition and horizontal transfer of knowledge and self-study. Bringing together the latest trends in educational innovation and experiences and cases of educational innovation, the book will encourage progress and innovation in learning and applied technological tools. As such, it will have a significant impact on the education system, not only at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, but also in primary and secondary education, as well as in the ongoing training of business personnel, which offers a response to the demands of the environment. Through its 19 chapters, this volume investigates a variety of models of teaching and learning that purport to provide students with the tools and skills necessary for success in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving, global labour market, where linguistic proficiency is increasingly important. The book´s scope runs from primary education to compulsory education and finally higher education.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443884855
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
This book presents a range of teaching methodologies and skills assessments conceived as fundamental tools for teaching and learning in the 21st century. In addition, it explores how novel teaching platforms may be used to improve communication and how emerging software can enable the acquisition and horizontal transfer of knowledge and self-study. Bringing together the latest trends in educational innovation and experiences and cases of educational innovation, the book will encourage progress and innovation in learning and applied technological tools. As such, it will have a significant impact on the education system, not only at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, but also in primary and secondary education, as well as in the ongoing training of business personnel, which offers a response to the demands of the environment. Through its 19 chapters, this volume investigates a variety of models of teaching and learning that purport to provide students with the tools and skills necessary for success in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving, global labour market, where linguistic proficiency is increasingly important. The book´s scope runs from primary education to compulsory education and finally higher education.