PWR 1EP: The rhetoric of global development and social change: E-books and databases
A guide to resources for PWR1 EP: The rhetoric of global development and social change. Polk, E.
The rhetoric of global development and social change.
E-books
- French Beans and Food Scares by Susanne FreidbergISBN: 0195169603Publication Date: 2004-10-21French Beans and Food Scares explores the cultural economies of two "non-traditional" commodity trades between Africa and Europe--one anglophone, the other francophone--in order to show not only why they differ but also how both have felt the fall-out of the wealthy world's food scares.
- Energy and Global Climate Change by Anilla CherianISBN: 9781118845608Publication Date: 2015-10-12This book presents compelling evidence about an often neglected aspect of the energy-climate change-development nexus faced by millions of poor: problems caused by the use of inefficient and polluting energy sources, and the lack of access to sustainable energy services.
- Advancing Human Development by Frances Stewart; Gustav Ranis; Emma SammanISBN: 9780198794455Publication Date: 2018-05-01Human Development has been advocated as the prime development goal since 1990, when the publication of the first UNDP Human Development Report proposed that development should improve the lives people lead in multiple dimensions instead of primarily pursuing economic growth.
- Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development by Erik S. Reinert (Editor); Jayati Ghosh (Editor); Rainer Kattel (Editor)ISBN: 9781782544661Publication Date: 2016-10-28The Handbook of Alternative Theories of Economic Development explores the theories and approaches which, over a prolonged period of time, have existed as viable alternatives to today's mainstream and neo-classical tenets. Contemporary topics such as the role of finance, feminism, the agrarian issue, and ecology and the environment are also covered in depth.
- Facets of Globalization by Shahid Yusuf (Editor); Simon J. Evenett (Editor); Weiping Wu (Editor)ISBN: 9780821347423Publication Date: 2001-10-01This volume underscores the transformative role of globalization and urbanization and shows the interplay between the two forces.
WorldBank data, IGO's and NGO's
- Intergovernmental organization search engineThis is a search engine for students, faculty, researchers, and officials who are doing research in intergovernmental organization topics. The IGO Search searches across hundreds of IGO websites, enabling users to research topics such as active IGOs working on HIV/AIDS in Uganda. "--Search screen.
- Non-governmental organizations search"Search of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) websites. Sites were chosen based on their consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and also collated from University of Minnesota Human Rights Library, Duke University Libraries' NGO Research Guide, and the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO). "--Search screen.
- World Bank Group archives holdingsThe Archives contains the administrative and operational records created by the World Bank Group institutions, and offers a vast amount of original primary source research material related to economic development. The primary records contained in the World Bank Group Archives are the operational correspondence records for each country. These records, which are located in the six Regional Vice Presidency fonds contain general information about member countries and detailed information on each development project carried out in the country. The operational correspondence records are a source of historical information on the country economy as a whole, as well as the status of particular sectors of the economy, such as transportation, rural development, education, health and nutrition, infrastructure, etc. The World Bank Group Archives also contains a large amount of non-textual records such as photographs and audio-visual materials related to development projects and development assistance, as well as oral history interviews conducted with individuals significant in Bank Group history.
- World Bank. Data & statisticsCollection of data and statistics from official statistical systems organized and financed by national governments
- Gender Statistics - DataBankThe World Bank uses statistics from sources like the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, etc., to collect and publishes data and statistics on trade, national accounts, finance and the economies of countries around the globe. Due to their mission, "working for a world free of poverty", the Bank also collects many demographic and social statistics in order to analyze and measure development in countries.
- World Development Indicators - DataBankThe World Bank uses statistics from sources like the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, etc., to collect and publishes data and statistics on trade, national accounts, finance and the economies of countries around the globe. Due to their mission, "working for a world free of poverty", the Bank also collects many demographic and social statistics in order to analyze and measure development in countries.
- Health Nutrition and Population Statistics - DataBankThe World Bank uses statistics from sources like the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, etc., to collect and publishes data and statistics on trade, national accounts, finance and the economies of countries around the globe. Due to their mission, "working for a world free of poverty", the Bank also collects many demographic and social statistics in order to analyze and measure development in countries.
- Poverty and Equity - DataBankThe World Bank uses statistics from sources like the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, etc., to collect and publishes data and statistics on trade, national accounts, finance and the economies of countries around the globe. Due to their mission, "working for a world free of poverty", the Bank also collects many demographic and social statistics in order to analyze and measure development in countries.
- Millennium Development GoalsThe World Bank uses statistics from sources like the United Nations, UNESCO, WHO, etc., to collect and publishes data and statistics on trade, national accounts, finance and the economies of countries around the globe. Due to their mission, "working for a world free of poverty", the Bank also collects many demographic and social statistics in order to analyze and measure development in countries.
Article databases
- Academic search premierA multidisciplinary database which provides full-text for over 4,650 scholarly publications, more than 3,600 of them peer-reviewed. Includes topics in the social sciences, humanities, general science, education and most areas of academic study. Abstracts and indexing provided for 8,200 journals in the collection. Coverage is from 1965 to the present.
- Access world news the ultimate news archiveAccess World News from NewsBank provides full-text information and perspectives from over 600 U.S. and over 700 international sources, each with its own distinctive focus offering diverse viewpoints on local, regional and world issues. Date coverage varies with individual newspaper. Also includes thousands of broadcast transcripts, newswires, video clips, and news blogs
- Global economic monitor"GEM provides daily updates of global economic developments, with coverage of high income, as well as developing countries. Data is provided for exchange rates, equity markets, interest rates, stripped bond spreads, commodity prices and emerging market bond indices. Monthly data coverage (updated daily and populated upon availability) is provided for consumer prices, high-tech market indicators, industrial production and merchandise trade. Links are provided for easy access to relevant indicator pages, data sets (via DDP and Excel), live Factiva newsfeed, and related sites." (Abstract from JOLIS Library Catalog)
- ProQuest. Research libraryProvides online access to an extensive collection of full-text articles from journals across a wide range of subject areas, including business, education, literature, political science, and psychology. User interface available in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.
Streaming services
- KanopyKanopy is a leading distributor of tertiary educational videos (streaming videos and DVDs) within Australia and this database is a portal to videos which they make available for individual purchase. Major subjects covered include: The arts, business and training, health sciences, media and communication, natural sciences, social sciences, and teacher education. Users can search, browse and see previews of videos. Includes also some feature films, including the Criterion collection.
- Docuseek2Provides streaming access to documentary and social issues films and videos.
- Academic video online: premiumAcademic Video Online: Premium includes documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, and raw footage. Users will find thousands of award-winning films, including Academy®, Emmy®, and Peabody® winners. Academic institutions will find the most frequently used films for classroom instruction, plus newly released films and previously unavailable archival material. Academic Video Online: Premium contains the full contents of more than 27 Alexander Street collections.--Collection product page.
- Swank motion picturesStreaming service for classic Hollywood films, as well as documentaries.
Some search terms to use in SearchWorks and databases
Try these terms when searching in SearchWorks or in the article databases. Use the limiters on the left side of the results page (topics, date, language, etc.) to further limit your results.
- Economic development - history
- Globalization
- International trade
- Climate change mitigation
- Food habits - economic aspects
- Food habits - political aspects
- Consumption (economics)
- Women in development - Developing countries
- Sustainable development
- Rural development
- Environmental policy - Developing countries
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