▪ Abstract This chapter reviews the literature on media and globalization. It develops the
argument that this literature foregrounds a problem that, ironically, it also largely disavows …

When disaster strikes in cities the effects can be catastrophic compared to other
environments. But what factors actually determine the vulnerability or resilience of cities …

Recent discussions in development have moved away from holistic theorisation towards
more localised, empirical and inductive approaches. In development practice there has …

Global economic crisis and the implications of global environmental change have led
academics and policy-makers to consider how 'development'in all parts of the world should …

The burgeoning interest in social capital within the climate change community represents a
welcome move towards a concern for the behavioural elements of adaptive action and …

Community‐based disaster preparedness (CBDP) approaches are increasingly important
elements of vulnerability reduction and disaster management strategies. They are …

Much research on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) involved in international
development has been case-study-based, with questions about the broader geographies of …

The Improvised State provides a highly developed account of the nature and outcomes of
Bosnian state practices since the Dayton Peace Agreement. Jeffrey presents new and …

During the 1990s, civil society emerged as the prime political force in the policy agenda of
the major lenders and development agencies. An active civil society, it was believed, would …

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