This volume suggests a new way of doing global history. Instead of offering a sweeping and generalizing overview of the past, we propose a "micro-spatial" approach, combining micro-history with the concept of space. A focus on primary sources and awareness of the historical discontinuities and...

The recent landings of illegal immigrants on the Italian and Spanish coasts, the immigrant riots in France, and the migratory pressure faced by many countries are an indication that migration will remain high on the agenda of international public policy for some time. In order to generate...

Contents: Part I. Introduction -- 1. Increasing occupational health and safety in workplaces: why it matters / Ronald J. Burke -- 2. Accident underreporting in the workplace / Tahira M. Probst, Erica L. Bettac and Christopher Austin -- 3. Stress, human errors and accidents / Astrid M....

This Handbook is an authoritative and invaluable reference tool, uniquely analysing the forces governing unionism, union behaviour and union impact from a variety of perspectives, both theoretical and empirical. The 14 chapters are written in an accessible style by acknowledged leading...

Chapter 1. Introduction: Governance, Rent-seeking and Upgrading in Global Value Chains -- Part I: Interdisciplinary Theoretical Contributions – Framing The Debate -- Chapter 2. Contemporary Globalization and Value Systems: What Gains for Developing Countries? -- Chapter 3. Global Value Chains...

This book investigates how global value chain governance, public institutions and strategies in the area of industrial policy and industrial relations by stakeholders such as national or global trade unions, governments, companies or international NGOs shape upgrading in the Global South. A...