Rajan Kumar – författare

BRICS is conceivably the most formidable organisation to have emerged in the post-Cold War period in the non-Western world. This book highlights the significance of BRICS in a wider global context and foregrounds the long-pending demand for the reform of global governance institutions.The volume:• Traces how the organisation came into being and looks at the distinct norms and principles espoused by it• Discusses the glaring limitations of the existing institutions of global governance• Explores the economic growth and the rising political influence of BRICS states• Analyses the internal threats to the survival of the organisation and assesses its prospects in the foreseeable future.A significant intervention in situating BRICS as one of the major players in global governance, the book will be of great interest to students and scholars of international political economy, international business and finance, international relations, politics, and Global South Studies.

BRICS is conceivably the most formidable organisation to have emerged in the post-Cold War period in the non-Western world. This book highlights the significance of BRICS in a wider global context and foregrounds the long-pending demand for the reform of global governance institutions.The volume:• Traces how the organisation came into being and looks at the distinct norms and principles espoused by it• Discusses the glaring limitations of the existing institutions of global governance• Explores the economic growth and the rising political influence of BRICS states• Analyses the internal threats to the survival of the organisation and assesses its prospects in the foreseeable future.A significant intervention in situating BRICS as one of the major players in global governance, the book will be of great interest to students and scholars of international political economy, international business and finance, international relations, politics, and Global South Studies.

This edited book brings together a diverse array of perspectives, methodologies, and case studies that shed light on the path toward sustainable and resilient crop management. It is the product of a conviction that sustainable agriculture is not a choice but a responsibility, a commitment to future generations and the planet we call home. The book delves into a range of topics, from soil health and fertility management to precision agriculture, crop rotation, and integrated pest management. The aim is not only to impart knowledge but to inspire a profound sense of stewardship and a vision for an agriculture that respects the Earth capacity for regeneration. The chapters within this book delve into multifaceted aspects of crop management, addressing issues of precision agriculture, climate-smart practices, technological interventions, and the integration of traditional wisdom with cutting-edge innovations. Each contribution is a unique piece of the puzzle, contributing to the broader picture of how we can ensure not only an abundance of crops but also the conservation of natural resources and the mitigation of environmental impacts. From soil health to pest management, from the use of advanced technologies to indigenous wisdom, the content of this book reflects the holistic approach necessary for a comprehensive transformation in crop management practices. This book, with its diverse perspectives, methodologies, and case studies, provides a valuable resource for those seeking to advance sustainable and resilient crop management practices.

This book examines the evolution, contexts and politics of the structures and institutions that shape contemporary Russia. This book assesses the continuities and changes with the Soviet past and the way the Russian regimes of the past two decades have reinvented and reshaped them.

This book examines the evolution, contexts and politics of the structures and institutions that shape contemporary Russia. This book assesses the continuities and changes with the Soviet past and the way the Russian regimes of the past two decades have reinvented and reshaped them.