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Focusing on the impact of demographic shifts, the book examines how population changes have influenced significant global events such as the Arab Spring, migration patterns from Africa to Europe, and immigration debates in Japan. John Rennie Short utilizes contemporary case studies to highlight the economic, social, and public policy ramifications of these demographic trends, providing insights into their role in shaping various national and international issues.

A profound and incisive analysis of the invasion of Washington’s Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

How has demography shaped the Arab Spring, migrant flights from Africa to Europe, budget negotiations in the USA, immigration debates in Japan and economic growth in India and Brazil, among others? John Rennie Short explores the wide-ranging economic, social and public policy implications of population changes using contemporary case studies.

The examination of national atlases from the twentieth century reveals their role as a fascinating lens through which to understand the interplay between science, state authority, territorial claims, and power dynamics. This book delves into how these atlases reflect and influence national identity and governance, highlighting their significance beyond mere cartography.

Applied Economics: Public Financial Management and Development is focused on economics applied to public financial management and development. It charts over 50 years of the author's practical experience of economics and public policy in 60 countries on five continents, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. The book's main focal point is on central and local government budgeting, tracing the progress of revenue aspects and expenditure allocation over time from inputs alone to matching these inputs to achieving and measuring service delivery in programmes. It also presents the assessment instruments that measure public financial management strength and weakness, with real-life illustrations of their application. All of these instruments use examples from the countries that the author has worked in, demonstrating the conditions faced - mostly stable economic environments, but at times during periods of conflict and insecurity, as well as neighbouring geopolitical tension.These experiences have been gained from the author's resident assignments and short-term visits (mainly multiple over many years) as a consultant for the IMF, World Bank, and bilateral development programmes as well as academic research.

From advertising exec in the city to charcoal burner in the woods: a frank and inspiring memoir about letting go of what we're told to want, risking everything to find happiness and the brutal salve of nature.

The book offers a clear introduction to contemporary geopolitics, exploring fundamental themes and global issues. Through a regional perspective, it examines the power dynamics between states while incorporating both critical and popular analyses of geopolitical trends. This approach helps readers grasp the complexities of current international relations and the factors shaping them.

Focusing on significant crises like the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, the financial crisis, the Gulf oil spill, and COVID-19, this second edition examines the underlying structural weaknesses in the United States. Each event serves as a stress test, revealing critical insights into systemic flaws and failures. The book delves into the causes of these disasters, analyzing what has been learned and the lessons that remain unaddressed, offering a comprehensive perspective on the resilience and vulnerabilities of the nation.

Written in an easily accessible style and format, it provides an in-depth critical analysis into the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s franchise model and offers an alternative vision for future Games. This book is an important contribution to understanding the consequences for the host cities of Olympic Games.

"INFORMAL POLITICS: THE MAIN AGENTS"--"OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES" -- "Part 4 People and the Urban Environment" -- "11 Perception and Activity the City" -- "PERCEPTION AND EVALUATION" -- "ACTIVITY IN THE CITY" -- "12 The City as Ecological Unit" -- "ENVIRONMENTAL INPUTS" -- "URBAN IMPACTS" -- "CONCLUSIONS