Local Economic Development in the 21st Centur: Quality of Life and Sustainability Contributor(s): Greenwood, Daphne T. (Author), Holt, Richard P. F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765620944 ISBN-13: 9780765620941 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Business & Economics | Development - Sustainable Development - Political Science | Public Policy - Regional Planning |
Dewey: 338.927 |
LCCN: 2009037140 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.75 lbs) 232 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Provides a comprehensive look at local economic development and public policy, placing special emphasis on quality of life and sustainability. It draws extensively on case studies, and includes both mainstream and alternative perspectives in dealing with economic growth and development issues. The contributions of economic theories and empirical research to the policy debates, and the relationship of both to quality of life and sustainability are explored and clarified. |