Regional Development Dialogue


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An international journal focusing on third world development problems.







UNCRD Newsletter


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Transportation Research Record


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"For more than 50 years, the Transportation Research Record has been internationally recognized as one of the preeminent peer-reviewed journals for transportation research papers from authors in the United States and from around the world. One of the most cited transportation journals, the TRR offers unparalleled depth and breadth in the coverage of transportation topics from both academic and practitioner perspectives. All modes of passenger and freight transportation are addressed in papers covering a wide array of disciplines, including policy, planning, administration, economics and financing, operations, construction, design, maintenance, safety, and more."--Publisher's website




International Source Book on Environmentally Sound Technologies for Municipal Solid Waste Management


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This volume provides developing and transition-economy countries with information sources and selected technologies relating to the environmentally-sound management of municipal solid waste. It aims to provide an inventory of available information sources and an analysis of sound practices.




Population and Development


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The Challenge of Urbanization


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From Abidjan to Yangon & in hundreds of other urban places around the world, cities face the challenge of urbanization. This extensive study describes 100 cities, highlighting their population characteristics, economy, infrastructure, social services & planning issues. Each city is introduced with a map that shows its location on the globe & a short summary of notable historical & geographical features.







Naval Strategy in Northeast Asia


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Over the past decade, Northeast Asia has been dominated by quite significant strategic change, which is ongoing and brings with it many uncertainties. naval capabilities in Northwest Asia are instrumental in promoting maritime security interests - helping to build a stable security environment through active participation in regional naval co-operation. This landmark book explores the region's maritime peace and stability, and examines in depth the strategic, military and apolitical issues that underpin any effort to develop maritime co-operation.