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In the period from the 1920s to 1930s the theory of economic cycles underwent dramatic changes. Due to the research of such famous economists as Nikolay Kondratieff, Joseph Kitchin, Wesley Mitchell, Simon Kuznets, and Joseph Schumpeter the idea of a whole system of economic cycles (with characteristic periods between two and sixty years) was developed. The idea of a system of intertwined economic cycles is nowadays paramount to the school of evolutionary economics and its development promises rather interesting future outcomes. That is why this issue of our ‘Kondratieff Waves’ Yearbook is devoted to the interconnections between various economic cycles. As to the subtitle of this volume, ...
The 2008 economic and financial crisis marked the beginning of a period of social transformation and uncertainty that continues to characterise present and future social development in unplanned and unexpected ways, with frequently harmful effects. It has highlighted the need for a deeper understanding of crises phenomena and how these affect the overall course of human development. On the one hand, the social sciences constitute a means for acquiring a better understanding of the character of the rapid and complex social transformations associated with crises. On the other hand, they can orientate people and social practices on how a greater degree of collective and democratic control can b...
Austerity and Irish Women’s Writing and Culture, 1980–2020 focuses on the under-represented relationship between austerity and Irish women’s writing across the last four decades. Taking a wide focus across cultural mediums, this collection of essays from leading scholars in Irish studies considers how economic policies impacted on and are represented in Irish women’s writing during critical junctures in recent Irish history. Through an investigation of cultural production north and south of the border, this collection analyses women’s writing using a multimedium approach through four distinct lenses: austerity, feminism, and conflict; arts and austerity; race and austerity; and spa...
After over a decade of the austerity measures that followed the 2008 financial crisis—entailing severe, unpopular policies that have galvanized opposition and frayed social ties—what lies next for European societies? Portugal offers an interesting case for exploring this question, as a nation that was among the hardest hit by austerity and is now seeking a fresh path forward. This collection brings together sociologists, social movement specialists, political scientists, and other scholars to look specifically at how Portuguese youth have navigated this politically and economically difficult period, negotiating uncertain social circumstances as they channel their discontent into protest and collective action.
In addressing the urgent questions raised by climate change, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the anthropology of climate change, guided by a critical political ecological framework. It examines the emergence and slow maturation of the anthropology of climate change, reviews the historic foundations for this work in the archaeology of climate change, and presents three alternative contemporary theoretical perspectives in the anthropology of climate change. This second edition is fully updated to include the most recent literature published since the first edition in 2014. It also examines a number of new topics, including an analysis of the 2014 American Anthropological Associa...
Decolonial Politics in European Peripheries: Redefining Progressiveness, Coloniality and Transition Efforts is a timely contribution to the project of theorizing "Europe" through decolonial perspectives on the Left, as the European and global crisis has prompted new reflections on what it means to sit still at the European "peripheries". The book explores how the joint scholarship efforts of postcolonial and postsocialist scholars might come up with better-grounded and more detailed theoretical and methodological insights into the process of globalization, and subsequent peripheralization, if framed under a progressive and leftist perspective. The authors, many from the South-East Europe reg...
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Alentejo is the ultimate travel guide to this wonderful part of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from UNESCO-listed Elvas and Évora to the dazzling hilltop villages of Monsaraz and Marväo and the superb beaches around Vila Nova de Milfontes. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Alentejo, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, sports and activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. Now available in ePub format.
The Rough Guide Snapshot to The Algarve is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful part of Portugal. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from atmospheric Olhão old town and historic Lagos to the sandy beaches around Faro and the wild surf coast of Sagres. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Portugal, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the Algarve, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, sports and activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Portugal. Now available in ePub format.
Der österreichische Schriftsteller Karl-Markus Gauß hat sich in den letzten 30 Jahren immer wieder in unterschiedlichen literarischen Formen (Essay, Tagebuch, Journal) mit dem Leben in Europa auseinandergesetzt. Sein Augenmerk liegt auf dem Verdrängten, Randständigen und vom Vergessen Bedrohten vor allem in Österreich, Mittel- und Südosteuropa. Dabei entsteht keine Nostalgie, vielmehr wird ein Europa sichtbar, dessen Ordnung nicht gegeben, sondern immer im Wandel begriffen war und ist. Europäisches Denken ist hier kein Ziel, sondern Praxis und Alltag.
The new-look Rough Guide to Portugal - in full colour throughout - is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most popular holiday destinations. Discover Portugal's hotspots with stunning photography, colour-coded maps and detailed listings. You'll find practical advice on what to do and see in every region of the country - from the resorts of the Algarve to unspoilt corners of the mountainous interior, and from the surf beaches of the west coast to the most fashionable hangouts in Lisbon and Porto. There are also up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. Whether you have time to browse detailed information on everything from local delicacies to walk and cycle routes, or need fast-fix itineraries and 'Top 5 boxes' that pick out the highlights you won't want to miss, the meticulously researched Rough Guide to Portugal will be your perfect companion. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Portugal. Now available in ePub format.