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Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction provides a comprehensive guide to the vibrant and expanding global production network (GPN) approach. Neil M. Coe deftly explores the antecedents and theoretical underpinnings of GPN analysis, as well as debates and controversies surrounding the approach and its position in wider interdisciplinary discussions. He argues overall that, during a time of profound ongoing challenges within the global economic system, the need for a GPN framework has never been more pressing.Key features include:an up-to-date assessment of current debates in the literaturean integrated perspective on how GPN thinking can aid understanding of capitalist uneven developmenta wide range of sectoral and geographical examplesa thorough discussion of connections to cognate debates in the wider social sciences and business and management studiesidentification of future research challenges in the field.In short, Advanced Introduction to Global Production Networks is an ideal introductory book for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in geography, economics and business looking to understand the organization and dynamics of the global economy.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. Jon Pierre and Guy Peters expertly guide the reader through governance - one of the most widely used terms in political science - and its differing interpretations, with comprehensive discussion of the key issues covering global as well as local level governance. A detailed look into what constitutes 'good governance', whether produced by a government or by more informal means, is also explored. Key features include: examination of what governance is, how it is created and the differing styles of governancehow governance is becoming more collaborative between governments and the private sectoran investigation into the governance process and outcomes, including topics such as bargaining, negotiation and the use of political power. This insightful Advanced Introduction will be an excellent resource for both graduates and undergraduates studying governance and political science.  It will also be a useful guide for academics who are interested in governance and who need a concise introduction.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This stimulating and accessible Advanced Introduction critically engages with dominant, modernist, and ahistorical narratives of development, foregrounding the overlooked dissonant discourses that are largely written out of mainstream development. It argues that development discourse and practice must remain aware of how historically unequal relations continue to be reproduced today and outlines a range of effective strategies for guiding change towards achieving global social justice.Features include:challenges to the claims of universality evident in much development scholarshipexposure of critical discourses overlooked by conventional development historiesidentification of progressive ways to guide change towards achieving global social justiceguidance on development approaches and ideas that avoid reproducing colonial forms of representation, knowledge, power, and controlthe foregrounding of critical postcolonial, decolonial, and feminist perspectives to identify how progressive possibilities for change can emerge.This insightful Advanced Introduction will be beneficial to students and scholars of development studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, history, and indigenous studies seeking an understanding of unequal global relations, knowledge production, and the exercise of global power and control. Further, it will be of great value to academics and students interested in postcolonialism, contemporary colonial legacies, and processes of decolonisation and decoloniality.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This highly informative Advanced Introduction explores the diverse and far-reaching legal implications of some of the key findings of behavioral economics. Cass Sunstein, a leader in this field, adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examining cutting-edge topics such as air pollution and climate change; public health and safety; pandemic response; occupational safety; road safety; and contract, property, and tort law. This Advanced Introduction provides a much-needed assessment and analysis of the law as a critical domain for the use of behavioral economics, and investigates how techniques including nudging, mandates, and taxes can be used to enhance the effectiveness and improve the implementation of the law.Key Features:Explains how legal systems and governments employ behavioral economicsExplores the crucial relationship between law, behavioral economics and human welfareHighlights the use of algorithms in law and policy, considering the relationship between algorithms, noise and bias Examines key concepts from behavioral economics including sludge, present bias, loss aversion, unrealistic optimism, and anchoringThis erudite Advanced Introduction will be an essential read for legal students, academics and researchers with an interest in behavioral economics, public policy and economic psychology. Highlighting how behavioral economics interacts with various other disciplines, it will also prove valuable to professionals and practitioners working in law, medicine, education and politics.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Providing a concise overview of resilience in the context of unprecedented global environmental change, this Advanced Introduction addresses the intertwined systems of people and nature. It explores ecological resilience, incorporating social science approaches and concepts, and identifies and discusses innovative ways of planning for an increasingly unpredictable future. Key Features:Identifies practical resilience-building strategies applicable to multiple areasProvides an interdisciplinary discussion of the fundamentals of social and ecological resilienceProposes new ways of dealing with complex environmental problems which present fundamental challenges to conventional science and technologyHighlights knowledge and issues concerning the resilience of Indigenous peoples across the globe, and the lessons that may be learnedExamining the concept of resilience rooted in historical analysis, from Greenland’s Vikings to the collapse of Maya civilization, this insightful Advanced Introduction will be essential reading for students and scholars of environmental studies, ecological economics, environmental and human geography, political studies, socio-economics, sociology and social policy. It includes key concepts for practitioners in the areas of climate change, development studies, disaster management, and natural resources management.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Tackling the complex issues surrounding what shapes a person’s vote, this cutting-edge Advanced Introduction analyses the main findings in current research on electoral behavior to provide a comprehensive understanding of electoral choice.Key Features:Treats the voting decision as the cumulation of a lifetime of learningStudies global voting examples, from Europe and the Anglo-American democracies to newly democratic statesPlaces the act of voting in context to cover all dimensions of the voting decision, examining the causes of an individual's vote and how that interacts with the design of the country's institutionsConsiders the ideological effects of short-term factors like issues and leaders which dominate election campaigns, and long-term factors like social backgrounds, looking at how class and economic interests can influence votersAnalysing the incentives behind party loyalties and political participation, this Advanced Introduction will be an invaluable guide for students and scholars interested in political and electoral behavior and comparative politics.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Fully revised and updated, this Advanced Introduction provides a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial finance of new and growing ventures. With a unique research-based focus, Hans Landström synthesizes contemporary knowledge and presents diverse theoretical approaches to explain financial decision-making in entrepreneurial ventures.New features include:An updated synthesis of knowledge on entrepreneurial finance, which highlights accumulated knowledge as well as new contributions in entrepreneurial finance researchEmphasis on entrepreneurial finance from the perspective of both entrepreneurs as well as capital providersAn elaboration of financial issues not only in high-tech and high growth ventures, but also in the financing of more 'everyday' venturesA consideration of the ways the financial landscape has changed, featuring analysis of the FinTech revolution, crowdfunding and initial coin offerings (ICOs).This second edition will serve as an excellent up-to-date resource for advanced students and scholars in entrepreneurship, innovation, finance and business. Policy-makers interested in financial issues in young and growing ventures will also find this Advanced Introduction a useful tool for exploring financial decision-making from an entrepreneur’s perspective.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction is an illuminating exploration of how one of the world’s most crucial technologies, the Internet, is governed and regulated at both global and national levels. Christopher S. Yoo and Alexander R. Mueller examine key governance activities, including technical standardization, management of Internet resources, and infrastructure security, as well as attempts by national governments to regulate Internet infrastructure within their borders. They also highlight the tensions between the Internet’s model of decentralized, stakeholder-based cooperation and traditional state authority. Key Features:Identifies emerging challenges to the stability of the InternetAnalyzes the distinct roles of private and public actors in Internet governanceMakes complex technical concepts related to the Internet’s operation accessibleProvides an overview of the institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms which keep the Internet unified, operational, and secureThe Advanced Introduction to Internet Regulation and Governance is a vital resource for students, academics and researchers in information governance, intellectual property law, and internet and technology Law. It is also beneficial for technology industry professionals, civil society organizations and NGOs, and legal practitioners and policymakers, particularly those working in government regulatory agencies.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.In this Advanced Introduction, Martin Loughlin provides a concise analysis of political jurisprudence, a powerful but relatively neglected school of thought that offers a compelling account of the relationship between law and politics in the modern world. After presenting a historical sketch of its evolution in European thought, he outlines the basic conceptual framework of the subject and argues that, notwithstanding current strains, political jurisprudence continues to yield acute insights into the politico-legal challenges of our times.Key features:Identifies the critical themes raised at the intersection of law and politicsExamines the pivotal significance of such basic concepts as authority, state, sovereignty, constitution, freedom and legalityShows that the works of such major figures as Machiavelli, Bodin, Hobbes, Rousseau, Hegel, Marx, Weber and Schmitt are to be read as exemplary texts of political jurisprudenceThe Advanced Introduction to Political Jurisprudence is an essential text for scholars and students of law and politics, legal theory, and constitutional law and a critical resource for anyone interested in public affairs.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Leading mobilities theorist Mimi Sheller offers an up-to-date, comprehensive analysis of the complex mobility disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath in this timely Advanced Introduction. It outlines the formation of the interdisciplinary field of mobility studies, arguing that mobilities theory is crucial to planning post-pandemic recovery, sustainable communities, and low-carbon transitions. From tourism to migration to urban infrastructure, to informal and reproductive mobilities, Sheller reveals how multiple im/mobilities are interconnected, as the novel coronavirus reminds us as it hitchhikes across the globe through its human hosts. Key features: Centres mobility justice as a key topic throughout, revealing the vast inequities in im/mobilities, structured by gender, race and nationalityChallenges existing approaches to social science, calling for the extension of critical mobility studies to address complex contemporary challengesOffers up-to-date analysis of key policy programs such as the Green New Deal, and a comparative analysis of differing visions of alternative mobilities futures. This innovative Advanced Introduction will be a beneficial read for students and scholars of mobilities research, tourism studies, migration studies, human geography, urban studies and sustainability.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Extensively updated, this second edition of the Advanced Introduction to Social Policy provides a concise overview of the field that takes newer realities into account as well as taking insights from the traditional social policy canon. Daniel Béland and Rianne Mahon draw on both classic and contemporary theories to illuminate the broad processes that are putting pressure on existing social policy arrangements and raising new research questions.Key Features:Assesses the social policy implications of changing gender relations and the increasing salience of ethnic diversityFocuses on both the advanced industrial world and the growing significance of the Global South as a site of social policy innovationProvides a global perspective on social policy that features systematic attention to transnational actors, moving beyond the methodological nationalism that has traditionally marked the fieldPresenting a lucid and up-to-date overview of comparative and global social policy, this thoroughly revised second edition will prove vital to researchers, university students, and university instructors of social policy, political science, sociology, public policy, and social work.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Written by Chris Ryan, this Advanced Introduction seeks to integrate macro and micro components of tourism destination planning into a discussion of impacts, destination development, and national, regional and site planning. Exploring the characteristics of tourism destinations, the political framework of tourism and region specific management, this accessible book offers an insightful introduction to the field. Key features include:the implementation of management techniques and policiesanalysis of the social, economic and environmental impacts of the global tourism industrycoverage of essential topics such as the evolution of the tourist destination and marketing as a management tool.The Advanced Introduction to Tourism Destination Management will be a key resource for not only scholars and students working in tourism, but also individuals seeking to better understand this social phenomenon that is a critical driver of economic development.

Paul Webb’s Advanced Introduction to Party Systems expertly draws upon major theories and concepts, existing literature, and cutting-edge empirical evidence to present an authoritative contribution to the field of party systems. Webb rigorously explores the different types of party systems that exist, the role of socio-political cleavages and electoral systems in shaping them, their evolution over time, and their significance for government and the wider functioning of democracy.Key Features:Discusses the ways in which social and institutional factors shape party systemsProvides a rich conspectus of the different party systems which exist across the democratic world todayExamines the connections between party organisation and party systems using diverse real-world examplesExplores the impact of multi-partyism and ideological polarisation on governmental stability and the role these issues play in shaping government performance and political legitimacyBoth stimulating and incisive, the Advanced Introduction to Party Systems will be an indispensable read for academics and students in politics and public policy, political geography and geopolitics, international relations, and leadership studies. It will also be a fundamental resource for policy makers and practitioners wanting to better understand party systems today.

Paul Webb’s Advanced Introduction to Party Systems expertly draws upon major theories and concepts, existing literature, and cutting-edge empirical evidence to present an authoritative contribution to the field of party systems. Webb rigorously explores the different types of party systems that exist, the role of socio-political cleavages and electoral systems in shaping them, their evolution over time, and their significance for government and the wider functioning of democracy.Key Features:Discusses the ways in which social and institutional factors shape party systemsProvides a rich conspectus of the different party systems which exist across the democratic world todayExamines the connections between party organisation and party systems using diverse real-world examplesExplores the impact of multi-partyism and ideological polarisation on governmental stability and the role these issues play in shaping government performance and political legitimacyBoth stimulating and incisive, the Advanced Introduction to Party Systems will be an indispensable read for academics and students in politics and public policy, political geography and geopolitics, international relations, and leadership studies. It will also be a fundamental resource for policy makers and practitioners wanting to better understand party systems today.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction overviews the ongoing struggle for gender equality since the nineteenth century. It considers how women have looked to law as a means of facilitating entry into the public sphere, including in higher education, work and professional life.The book examines the feminist assertation that ‘the personal is political’ and addresses issues in the private sphere that have long been on the reform agenda, including marriage, divorce, sexual assault and violence against women. It also considers the current fragmentation of feminism, or ‘postfeminism’; while critics argue the aims of feminism have been achieved, data on sexual harassment and violence against women by intimate partners reveals the continuing elusiveness of gender equality.Key Features:An essential exploration of both modern and historical feminismFocuses on the four key themes of active citizenship, paid work, intimate relations and violence and criminality to clarify how law reform is addressedConsiders the increasing diversity in trends in intimate relationships, such as same sex marriage, the decline in traditional marriage and the consequences of separation.The Advanced Introduction to Feminist Perspectives on Law is highly beneficial to students and scholars of gender law, legal theory, legal philosophy and feminist history.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This Advanced Introduction overviews the ongoing struggle for gender equality since the nineteenth century. It considers how women have looked to law as a means of facilitating entry into the public sphere, including in higher education, work and professional life.The book examines the feminist assertation that ‘the personal is political’ and addresses issues in the private sphere that have long been on the reform agenda, including marriage, divorce, sexual assault and violence against women. It also considers the current fragmentation of feminism, or ‘postfeminism’; while critics argue the aims of feminism have been achieved, data on sexual harassment and violence against women by intimate partners reveals the continuing elusiveness of gender equality.Key Features:An essential exploration of both modern and historical feminismFocuses on the four key themes of active citizenship, paid work, intimate relations and violence and criminality to clarify how law reform is addressedConsiders the increasing diversity in trends in intimate relationships, such as same sex marriage, the decline in traditional marriage and the consequences of separation.The Advanced Introduction to Feminist Perspectives on Law is highly beneficial to students and scholars of gender law, legal theory, legal philosophy and feminist history.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Providing a clear overview of compliance programs, David Hess explores not only their key features and how to implement them, but also the public policy issues related to their use in criminal and regulatory law enforcement. Hess uses research on behavioral ethics and organizational behavior to present insights into the implementation of compliance program elements and how to establish an ethical corporate culture.Key Features:Engaging and accessible writing styleAnalysis of the components of an ethical corporate cultureExamination of the use of compliance programs in criminal lawDiscussion of the challenges facing Corporate Compliance OfficersThe Advanced Introduction to Corporate Compliance is essential reading for academics and students in law, business and management, and business and behavioral ethics. Business leaders, compliance practitioners and legal professionals will also benefit from this foundational guide to corporate compliance.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Providing a clear overview of compliance programs, David Hess explores not only their key features and how to implement them, but also the public policy issues related to their use in criminal and regulatory law enforcement. Hess uses research on behavioral ethics and organizational behavior to present insights into the implementation of compliance program elements and how to establish an ethical corporate culture.Key Features:Engaging and accessible writing styleAnalysis of the components of an ethical corporate cultureExamination of the use of compliance programs in criminal lawDiscussion of the challenges facing Corporate Compliance OfficersThe Advanced Introduction to Corporate Compliance is essential reading for academics and students in law, business and management, and business and behavioral ethics. Business leaders, compliance practitioners and legal professionals will also benefit from this foundational guide to corporate compliance.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Advanced Introduction to Corporate Governance Law and Regulation provides a key overview of the facets of corporate law essential to the governance of publicly traded companies. Brian R. Cheffins deploys a robust theoretical and multijurisdictional framework to analyse the elements of corporate law crucial for governance, offering incisive insights into both corporate law and corporate governance. Chapters use an influential ‘contractarian’ approach to corporate law to explain the operation of public companies and consider company governance codes and systems; the role of the board and shareholders; and executive pay.Key Features:Offers multijurisdictional perspectives on corporate governance law Scrutinises the legal aspects of crucial corporate governance topicsEmploys a robust theoretical approach, building upon ‘contractarian’ analysis This authoritative Advanced Introduction will be a vital read for legal scholars and students of corporate governance and corporate law. It is also beneficial for professionals interested in further understanding the legal aspects of governance of public companies.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Advanced Introduction to Corporate Governance Law and Regulation provides a key overview of the facets of corporate law essential to the governance of publicly traded companies. Brian R. Cheffins deploys a robust theoretical and multijurisdictional framework to analyse the elements of corporate law crucial for governance, offering incisive insights into both corporate law and corporate governance. Chapters use an influential ‘contractarian’ approach to corporate law to explain the operation of public companies and consider company governance codes and systems; the role of the board and shareholders; and executive pay.Key Features:Offers multijurisdictional perspectives on corporate governance law Scrutinises the legal aspects of crucial corporate governance topicsEmploys a robust theoretical approach, building upon ‘contractarian’ analysis This authoritative Advanced Introduction will be a vital read for legal scholars and students of corporate governance and corporate law. It is also beneficial for professionals interested in further understanding the legal aspects of governance of public companies.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This essential Advanced Introduction provides an overview of the principles and practices of sentencing adult offenders in common law countries such as the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. It explores how sentencing authority is distributed and the rationale and methods behind sentencing.Adopting a multijurisdictional approach, Arie Freiberg and Julian Roberts examine the factors that common law courts consider when sentencing. They outline a variety of aggravating and mitigating circumstances, investigate how judges make their decisions and how guidance is provided to judges by various bodies including legislatures, appellate courts and sentencing commissions. The book further identifies the extensive range of sanctions that are available to courts, analysing their effectiveness and efficiency.Key Features:Detailed coverage of all aspects of sentencingnternational research across a range of common law jurisdictions.Presents valuable insights drawn from the authors’ experiences of working on sentencing commissions and councils in common law jurisdictions over the past five decades.Scholars and students of law, criminology, penology and public policy will greatly benefit from this highly informative Advanced Introduction. It is also a vital resource for practitioners and policymakers in criminal law and justice.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This essential Advanced Introduction provides an overview of the principles and practices of sentencing adult offenders in common law countries such as the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. It explores how sentencing authority is distributed and the rationale and methods behind sentencing.Adopting a multijurisdictional approach, Arie Freiberg and Julian Roberts examine the factors that common law courts consider when sentencing. They outline a variety of aggravating and mitigating circumstances, investigate how judges make their decisions and how guidance is provided to judges by various bodies including legislatures, appellate courts and sentencing commissions. The book further identifies the extensive range of sanctions that are available to courts, analysing their effectiveness and efficiency.Key Features:Detailed coverage of all aspects of sentencingnternational research across a range of common law jurisdictions.Presents valuable insights drawn from the authors’ experiences of working on sentencing commissions and councils in common law jurisdictions over the past five decades.Scholars and students of law, criminology, penology and public policy will greatly benefit from this highly informative Advanced Introduction. It is also a vital resource for practitioners and policymakers in criminal law and justice.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Expertly crafted and interdisciplinary in scope, Roberta Capello’s Advanced Introduction navigates the extensive discipline of regional and urban economics. Adopting a diachronic perspective, Capello explores the evolution of various theoretical approaches and novelties, covering theories of location, regional growth, and local development, whilst explaining the many ways in which space influences economic activity.Key Features:Presents accessible explanations of key economic theorieslTraces the history and evolution of thought on regional and urban economicslProvides an overview of the major approaches to studying space and growth, both Keynesian and neoclassicalCovers modern theoretical developments, including new economic geography and endogenous growth theorylBoth stimulating and authoritative, the Advanced Introduction to Regional and Urban Economics offers an easy-to-follow exposition of the subject, and will be a fundamental resource for researchers and postgraduate students in economics, finance, and urban and regional studies. Policymakers in these areas will similarly find this to be an indispensable read.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Expertly crafted and interdisciplinary in scope, Roberta Capello’s Advanced Introduction navigates the extensive discipline of regional and urban economics. Adopting a diachronic perspective, Capello explores the evolution of various theoretical approaches and novelties, covering theories of location, regional growth, and local development, whilst explaining the many ways in which space influences economic activity.Key Features:Presents accessible explanations of key economic theorieslTraces the history and evolution of thought on regional and urban economicslProvides an overview of the major approaches to studying space and growth, both Keynesian and neoclassicalCovers modern theoretical developments, including new economic geography and endogenous growth theorylBoth stimulating and authoritative, the Advanced Introduction to Regional and Urban Economics offers an easy-to-follow exposition of the subject, and will be a fundamental resource for researchers and postgraduate students in economics, finance, and urban and regional studies. Policymakers in these areas will similarly find this to be an indispensable read.

In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Kennedy demonstrates how industrial ecology provides a crucial analytical response to the triple planetary crisis of pollution, climate change and the destruction of biodiversity. He presents the fundamental concepts of industrial ecology, including essential phenomena, relationships and systems terminology. The climate crisis is addressed through six high-level strategies for deep decarbonization integrated into a biophysical economic framework, underlining their necessity for creating a low carbon future.Key Features:Investigates global environmental challenges through examination of the physical functioning of societyIncludes studies of anthropogenic element cycles and business models for slowing, closing and narrowing resource loopsProvides an overview of reducing pollution and waste through a circular economy and the requisite technical challengesSummarizes cutting-edge research on protecting biodiversity in the context of global supply chains, food systems, aquatic environments and citiesAnalyzing energy and material flows in industrial society with a view to reducing environmental impacts, this Advanced Introduction to Industrial Ecology is a vital read for scholars and students of environmental studies, environmental and industrial economics, engineering, and environmental politics and policy. Policymakers in the field will also benefit from its valuable insights.

In this Advanced Introduction, Christopher Kennedy demonstrates how industrial ecology provides a crucial analytical response to the triple planetary crisis of pollution, climate change and the destruction of biodiversity. He presents the fundamental concepts of industrial ecology, including essential phenomena, relationships and systems terminology. The climate crisis is addressed through six high-level strategies for deep decarbonization integrated into a biophysical economic framework, underlining their necessity for creating a low carbon future.Key Features:Investigates global environmental challenges through examination of the physical functioning of societyIncludes studies of anthropogenic element cycles and business models for slowing, closing and narrowing resource loopsProvides an overview of reducing pollution and waste through a circular economy and the requisite technical challengesSummarizes cutting-edge research on protecting biodiversity in the context of global supply chains, food systems, aquatic environments and citiesAnalyzing energy and material flows in industrial society with a view to reducing environmental impacts, this Advanced Introduction to Industrial Ecology is a vital read for scholars and students of environmental studies, environmental and industrial economics, engineering, and environmental politics and policy. Policymakers in the field will also benefit from its valuable insights.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Court’s decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the “modern era” using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction to Capital Punishment provides a succinct overview of the modern American death penalty, tracing its historical roots in colonialism to contemporary applications within the juridical system. The authors analyse the mechanics of sentencing, the decisive role of jury selection, and the enduring influence of race despite formal safeguards. Key Features: Discusses foundational cases such as the Supreme Court’s decisions in Furman v. Georgia and Gregg v. GeorgiaEngages with current issues and controversies related to the administration of the death penalty and the execution processExplains how American capital punishment was dismantled and reconstructed in the “modern era” using Eighth and Fourteenth Amendment legal doctrinesExplores the crucial role of defense counsel and the complex system of appellate reviewIncludes insights from three primary experts in the field, with both academic and capital litigation experienceThis Advanced Introduction provides an accessible overview of the complex field of capital punishment law, making it a valuable resource for academics, researchers and students of criminal law and justice, and law and society.

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.This thoroughly updated second edition of Advanced Introduction to European Union Law provides an essential overview of the diverse fields of EU law and their relevant politics. In precise but accessible language, Jacques Ziller analyses the latest developments in EU law following Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the main fields of action for the EU: the internal market, area of freedom, security and justice, and external action.Key Features:Citations of critical legal texts to aid clarity for readersInsights on the EU’s founding treaties and how they have developed over timeAnalysis of the interactions and relations between the EU and its member statesDiscussion of both the legal and political aspects of the EU’s policies and institutionsProviding an engaging entry point into the study of EU law, this Advanced Introduction will prove invaluable for students and academics in law, political science, and economics. It will also be an important resource for officials within the EU and its member states seeking a deeper understanding of the EU’s many laws and policies.