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Institutional Inequality and the Mobilization of the Family and Medical Leave Act
How do Family and Medical Leave Act rights operate in practice in the courts and in the workplace? This empirical study examines how institutions and social practices transform the meaning of these rights to recreate inequality. Workplace rules and norms built around the family wage ideal, the assumption that disability and work are mutually exclusive, and management's historical control over time all constrain opportunities for social change. Yet workers can also mobilize rights as a cultural discourse to change the social meaning of family and medical leave. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from social constructivism and new institutionalism, this study explains how institutions transform rights to recreate systems of power and inequality but at the same time also provide opportunities for law to change social structure. It provides a fresh look at the perennial debate about law and social change by examining how institutions shape the process of rights mobilization.
Institutional Inequality and the Mobilization of the Family and Medical Leave Act
How do Family and Medical Leave Act rights operate in practice in the courts and in the workplace? This empirical study examines how institutions and social practices transform the meaning of these rights to recreate inequality. Workplace rules and norms built around the family wage ideal, the assumption that disability and work are mutually exclusive, and management's historical control over time all constrain opportunities for social change. Yet workers can also mobilize rights as a cultural discourse to change the social meaning of family and medical leave. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from social constructivism and new institutionalism, this study explains how institutions transform rights to recreate systems of power and inequality but at the same time also provide opportunities for law to change social structure. It provides a fresh look at the perennial debate about law and social change by examining how institutions shape the process of rights mobilization.
Lonely Planet Western Europe

Lonely Planet Western Europe

Catherine Le Nevez; Isabel Albiston; Kate Armstrong; Alexis Averbuck; Oliver Berry; Cristian Bonetto; Jean-Bernard Carillet; Gregor Clark; Fionn Davenport; Marc Di Duca; Belinda Dixon; Mark Elliott; Duncan Garwood; Anthony Ham; Paula Hardy; Korina Miller; Kerry Walker; Nicola Williams; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2022
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Lonely Planet’s Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome’s ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet’s Western Europe Travel Guide: What’s NEW in this edition? Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Western Europe’s best experiences and where to have them Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Eating & drinking in Western Europe - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryColour maps and images throughout Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics Over 90 maps Covers Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Western Europe, our most comprehensive guide to Western Europe, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Ireland

Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Ireland

Fionn Davenport; Isabel Albiston; Belinda Dixon; Catherine Le Nevez; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2024
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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Ireland reveals 34 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Ireland that range from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, from feasting on gastronomic delights along the Wild Atlantic Way, to finding dreamlike views around the Ring of Kerry, and scuba diving and surfing in the Dingle Peninsula.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Ireland:Discover 34 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 2 weeksEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: scenic drives, hidden treasures, good food, ancient monuments, adrenaline rushesLocal travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Dublin & Eastern Ireland, Cork & Southwest Ireland, Galway & the West of Ireland, Belfast & the North of IrelandHit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Ireland and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special country.
Lonely Planet Ireland

Lonely Planet Ireland

Neil Wilson; Isabel Albiston; Fionn Davenport; Belinda Dixon; Catherine Le Nevez

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2022
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Lonely Planet’s Ireland is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Causeway Coast, have a pint in the pub, and drive the Ring of Kerry; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ireland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Ireland Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Ireland’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation NEW Where to Stay in Dublin map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhoodImproved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 90 maps Covers Dublin, Counties Wicklow & Kildare, Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo & Sligo, County Donegal, the Midlands, Belfast, Down & Armagh, Londonderry & Antrim, Fermanagh & Tyrone The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Ireland, our most comprehensive guide to Ireland, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Dublin, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Europe

Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Europe

Duncan Garwood; Isabel Albiston; Oliver Berry; Stuart Butler; Jean-Bernard Carillet; Fionn Davenport; Marc Di Duca; Belinda Dixon; Peter Dragicevich; Anthony Ham; Paula Hardy; Catherine Le Nevez; John Noble; Sally O'Brien; Josephine Quintero; Kevin Raub; Daniel Robinson; Brendan Sainsbury; Regis St Louis; Andy Symington; Ryan Ver Berkmoes; Kerry Walker; Nicola Williams; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2024
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Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe reveals 41 incredible escapes - with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Europe that range from 2-day escapes to multi-week adventures, from cruising Spain's Mediterranean coast, to discovering quaint medieval towns in Bavaria, and exploring the wineries and terraced vineyards of Portugal's culinary Eden.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe:Discover 41 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 3 weeksEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way'Our Picks' section highlights the best: art and architecture drives, history drives, food and wine drives, seaside drives, mountain drivesLocal travel experts share why they love each trip Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Italy, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria Hit the road with Lonely Planet's Best Road Trips Europe and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into this very special region.
Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Great Britain

Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Great Britain

Tasmin Waby; Isabel Albiston; Oliver Berry; Joe Bindloss; Fionn Davenport; Belinda Dixon; Anthony Ham; Damian Harper; Anna Kaminski; Catherine Le Nevez; Andy Symington; Kerry Walker; Luke Waterson; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2023
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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 36 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Explore the majestic Welsh mountains, gaze at the mysterious Stonehenge and cruise grand Scottish moors . Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Road Trips: Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see Great Britain's highlights along the way Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout Covers England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Great Britain's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Great Britain via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car. Planning a Great Britain trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Great Britain, our most comprehensive guide to Great Britain, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet Experience Ireland

Lonely Planet Experience Ireland

Isabel Albiston; Neil Arthurs; Brian Barry; Yvonne Gordon; Una-Minh Kavanagh; Noelle Kelly; Catherine Le Nevez; Fionan McGrath; Orla Smith; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2024
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Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Drive the Wild Atlantic Way, sip stout in a charming pub and cruise down the Shannon. Uncover Ireland's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland: Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable trip Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughout Highlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests Fresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn't thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sights Insider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a local Practical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travel Covers Dublin, Wicklow, The Southeast, Cork, Kerry, West of Ireland, Ulster The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Experience Ireland, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Ireland's best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Ireland guide. Looking for a guide for Dublin? Check out Lonely Planet's Dublin guides for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer, or Pocket Dublin, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss experiences for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times
Lonely Planet Ireland

Lonely Planet Ireland

Isabel Albiston; Brian Barry; Fionn Davenport; Noelle Kelly; Catherine Le Nevez; Neil Wilson

Lonely Planet Global Limited
2024
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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Ireland.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from tapping your toes to trad music in Dublin's world-famous Temple Bar to hiking the trails that traverse the spine of the Wicklow Mountains, and taking a surf lesson on Tramore Beach.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Ireland Travel Guide:Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Ireland and connect experiences together with easeCreate your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passionsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and explore haunting Glendalough, see the dramatic beauty of the Skelligs, visit the Rock of Cashel Special features on Irish trad music, Cork dining guide, Mourne Mountain cycling tourExpert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Irish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of DublinCovers Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare, Wexford, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Limerick & Tipperary, Clare, Galway, Mayo & Sligo, Donegal, The Midlands, Meath, Lough, Monaghan & Cavan, Belfast, Down & Armagh, Derry & Antrim, Fermanagh & Tyrone Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Ireland.
Bridging Multiple Worlds

Bridging Multiple Worlds

Catherine R. Cooper

Oxford University Press Inc
2011
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In every cultural group and in regions worldwide, education is strongly linked to children and adolescents' life opportunities and choices. Many societies embrace the ideals that their children will have equal access to education, and can advance through their merit. However, in many nations, as children move through primary and secondary school towards higher education, the number of immigrant, minority, and low-income youth who finish secondary school and attend college shrinks, signifying a global dilemma. Drawing on theories and research from across the social sciences, Bridging Multiple Worlds invites readers to compare core viewpoints and ask their own questions about the roots of and remedies for this academic pipeline problem. Considering research, practice, and policies on opening pathways and pipelines, this book provides new quantitative and qualitative evidence to introduce a theory on how youth draw on their cultural worlds to navigate their pathways to college. Chapters address cultural and developmental issues involving academic and cultural identities, and how communities define success for youth. Tools for advancing research with culturally diverse students are also provided. The result is a must-have volume for researchers, educators, policymakers, and students, brimming with fresh and creative syntheses of theory, research, and policy. "A theoretically rich examination of the development of identity and educational pathways for ethnically diverse youth in American society. This is a book to be savored for its unique perspective on one of the great challenges of our times-finding ways to successfully integrate diverse youth into an increasingly unforgiving educational and social structure."--Patricia Gándara, Ph.D., Professor of Education, UCLA "Bridging Multiple Worlds is a magnificent book! Its conceptual location on the nexus of research, practice, and policy makes the volume extremely important. Cooper deftly embraces all perspectives, speaks effectively to all, and uses the synergies to great effect. She demonstrates that approaching the work with an expectation for success is both highly engaging for all involved, and increases the likelihood that solutions will be found for inevitable challenges - through effective design and implementation. Cooper has much to teach us, and has provided a clear and comprehensive guide for pursuing effective work to help all students obtain high achievement and college degrees."--Anne C. Petersen, Ph.D., Research Professor, University of Michigan, CHGD Founder and President, Global Philanthropy Alliance "This volume represents a significant advance to our understanding of the deep socialization and cross-institutional processes that underlie higher education access among members of communities underserved by formal education systems. Its most important contribution is its theory-based overview of concrete collaborative programs and strategies attuned to the unique cultural, linguistic, and social values of participants from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances."--Richard Durán, Ph.D., Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara "As the world becomes global and borders easier to cross, issues of migration, minorities and cultural diversity become more relevant. Catherine Cooper and her colleagues developed a dialogue across theory, research, and community action and constructed tools for helping minority adolescents take their place on the academic pathway. Of value to psychologists, educationalists, community workers, policy makers, or anyone concerned with the future of education, this book offers strategies for building bridges of understanding across cultures to provide equal educational opportunities for all."--Rachel Seginer, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Human Development and Education, University of Haifa, Israel "This is a superb book. Cooper deconstructs the concept of 'disadvantage' - the emphasis falls on culture and identities instead of deficits and poor academic skills alone. Yielded is a rich review of studies - and refreshing alternatives to many standard assumptions. These approaches and concepts are relevant to other social groups and other 'pipeline' progressions, making the book a richly rewarding source for several audiences."--Professor Jacqueline Goodnow, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, Macquarie University
American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow

American Catholics and the Church of Tomorrow

Catherine R. Osborne

University of Chicago Press
2018
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In the mid-twentieth century, American Catholic churches began to shed the ubiquitous spires, stained glass, and gargoyles of their European forebears, turning instead toward startling and more angular structures of steel, plate glass, and concrete. But how did an institution like the Catholic Church, so often seen as steeped in inflexible traditions, come to welcome this modernist trend? Catherine R. Osborne’s innovative new book finds the answer: the alignment between postwar advancements in technology and design and evolutionary thought within the burgeoning American Catholic community. A new, visibly contemporary approach to design, church leaders thought, could lead to the rebirth of the church community of the future. As Osborne explains, the engineering breakthroughs that made modernist churches feasible themselves raised questions that were, for many Catholics, fundamentally theological. Couldn’t technological improvements engender worship spaces that better reflected God's presence in the contemporary world? Detailing the social, architectural, and theological movements that made modern churches possible, American Catholics and the Churches of Tomorrow breaks important new ground in the history of American Catholicism, and also presents new lines of thought for scholars attracted to modern architectural and urban history.
The Decline of Sterling

The Decline of Sterling

Catherine R. Schenk

Cambridge University Press
2010
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The demise of sterling as an international currency was widely predicted after 1945, but the process took thirty years to complete. Why was this demise so prolonged? Traditional explanations emphasize British efforts to prolong sterling's role because it increased the capacity to borrow, enhanced prestige, or supported London as a centre for international finance. This book challenges this view by arguing that sterling's international role was prolonged by the weakness of the international monetary system and by collective global interest in its continuation. Using the archives of Britain's partners in Europe, the USA and the Commonwealth, Catherine Schenk shows how the UK was able to convince other governments that sterling's international role was critical for the stability of the international economy and thereby attract considerable support to manage its retreat. This revised view has important implications for current debates over the future of the US dollar as an international currency.
Explore Oscar Season - Chart a Path to the Academy Awards: Discover How Movies Vie for an Oscar
Oscar Season is a phenomenon that professionals in the movie industry know about and talk about, and it happens in three phases: (1) in the summer when major film festivals begin, (2) in the fall when other award ceremonies honor films released that year, and (3) in the winter when the Oscar nominations are announced and when nominees are awarded. Readers learn about Academy Award eligibility and guidelines, and will know when the Oscar buzz begins well before Academy Award nominations are announced.
Global Surgery And Public Health: A New Paradigm

Global Surgery And Public Health: A New Paradigm

Catherine R. deVries; Raymond R. Price

Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
2010
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Until recently, surgical services in developing countries have been neglected, despite the critical role they could play in preventing disease and saving lives. Over the last few years, world leaders, public health professionals, and surgeons have collaborated to discuss public policies, resource utilization, healthcare reform, surgical safety, and workforce issues in order to bring these life-saving services to those most in need. Global Surgery and Public Health: A New Paradigm offers the most current information as well as a systematic approach to considering surgery in the context of a broader umbrella of public health. It is ideal for courses in Global/International Health, Public Health, Surgery, Medical Anthropology as well as for professionals in public policy and international health care and humanitarian groups serving the surgical needs of patients in under-resourced settings.
International Economic Relations since 1945

International Economic Relations since 1945

Catherine R. Schenk

CRC Press Inc
2021
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This second edition has been updated to include an assessment of economic relations up to the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on three main threads that tie national economies together: flows of goods, of people and of finance.Since the end of the Second World War, the international economy transformed from a tightly controlled trading system to the financial globalization of the late 20th century. This book traces the organisation of international economic relations from the 1944 Bretton Woods conference through to the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath. By outlining the development of economic policy of both national and international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, this volume examines how the global system was constructed and explores the sources of inequality and instability. The changing political context is also emphasised, especially the Cold War and its end, the rise of China and other emerging market economies and the prospect of a retreat from globalisation in the wake of the 2008 crisis.Using non-technical language and providing clear examples and evidence, the book is an accessible introduction to international economic relations that will be useful for all students of modern world history since 1945.
International Economic Relations since 1945

International Economic Relations since 1945

Catherine R. Schenk

CRC Press Inc
2021
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This second edition has been updated to include an assessment of economic relations up to the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on three main threads that tie national economies together: flows of goods, of people and of finance.Since the end of the Second World War, the international economy transformed from a tightly controlled trading system to the financial globalization of the late 20th century. This book traces the organisation of international economic relations from the 1944 Bretton Woods conference through to the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath. By outlining the development of economic policy of both national and international institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, this volume examines how the global system was constructed and explores the sources of inequality and instability. The changing political context is also emphasised, especially the Cold War and its end, the rise of China and other emerging market economies and the prospect of a retreat from globalisation in the wake of the 2008 crisis.Using non-technical language and providing clear examples and evidence, the book is an accessible introduction to international economic relations that will be useful for all students of modern world history since 1945.