East Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union - The Post-Socialist States

A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this increasingly popular area of study. Employing a groundbreaking thematic approach the book centres its discussion on the interrelation between contemporary development theories and continuing transition issues in this huge and complex region.

List of contents

1. Introduction: Transformation and development
2. Economic restructuring and employment change
3. Foreign Investment and Regional Development 4. Urban change and localities
5. Rural change and agriculture
6. Environment and Environmentalism
7. Women's lives in Transition: 'Everything gets better but nothing is good'Gender
8. Nationality, citizenship and identity
9. The social consequences of transformation
10. Conclusion: Facing the Future
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About the author

Authored by Bradshaw, Michael; Stenning, Alison

Product details

• Authors: Michael Bradshaw, Michael Stenning Bradshaw, Alison Stenning, Stenning Alison
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 18.09.2018
• EAN: 9781138166493
• ISBN: 978-1-138-16649-3
• No. of pages: 284
• Series: Developing Areas Research Group
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, Eastern Europe, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, Development Studies, Development and environmental geography