Tim Allen Knihy

The new edition of this successful textbook aids students in development economics by fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues rather than relying on simplistic analyses. Each chapter, authored by a field specialist, features discussion questions and summaries, complemented by diagrams, tables, and photographs. The content is organized into five parts: Part 1 explores concepts of poverty and development, addressing the meanings and implications of development. Part 2 delves into various global challenges, including famine, diseases of poverty, unemployment, overpopulation, environmental degradation, war, and the role of development agencies. Part 3 examines historical transformations, discussing diversity in pre-capitalist societies, the impacts of colonialism and capitalism, the influence of colonial states, and the evolution of development over the last fifty years, including socialist models and the state of capitalism at the century's end. Part 4 focuses on contemporary development issues, such as sustainable globalization, democratization, gender considerations, technology's role in poverty, urban life, and the importance of culture. Finally, Part 5 looks to the future of development, discussing genetic engineering, the politics of identity, and the prospects and dilemmas of industrialization. This comprehensive approach equips students to critically engage with the multifaceted nature of development ec

First published in Australia and New Zealand in 1994. An autobiographical work by one of America's leading comedians. Tim Allen explores the mystery of the sexes, making several humorous observations along the way. At the same time he gives an insight into his own life and the twists of fate that led to a comedy career, a television show and a feature film. Also available in hardback.

The popular actor and comedian shares his observations on why things are the way they are while sharing his offbeat opinions about the meaning of life and his personal role in it. Reprint."

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has run into serious problems with its first big case -- the situation in northern Uganda.There is no doubt that appalling crimes have occurred here. Over a million people have been forced to live in overcrowded displacement camps under the control of the Ugandan army. Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army has abducted thousands, many of them children and has systematically tortured, raped, maimed and killed. Nevertheless, the ICC has confronted outright hostility from a wide range of groups, including traditional leaders, representatives of the Christian Churches and non-governmental organizations. Even the Ugandan government, which invited the court to become involved, has been expressing serious reservations.Tim Allen assesses the controversy. While recognizing the difficulties involved, he shows that much of the antipathy towards the ICC's intervention is misplaced. He also draws out important wider implications of what has happened. Criminal justice sets limits to compromise and undermines established procedures of negotiation with perpetrators of violence. Events in Uganda have far reaching implications for other war zones - and not only in Africa. Amnesties and peace talks may never be quite the same again.

Embodying a spirit of non-conformity, this collection presents 97 poems that challenge conventional perspectives. With a playful yet defiant tone, the work refuses to conform to traditional poetic structures, instead embracing a chaotic and multifaceted approach. The poems engage in a lively critique of societal norms, showcasing a vibrant refusal to settle into a predictable form. Through this unique lens, the collection invites readers to explore the unseen and rethink their understanding of poetry and expression.

Exploring the interplay between personal and cultural history, this collection of prose poems reflects on the years of Austerity leading to Brexit. Tim Allen, a former primary school teacher and a key figure in the North-West poetry scene, weaves narratives that juxtapose modern issues with autobiographical conflicts. The poems are infused with a sharp, self-directed humor, while motifs of age and change subtly resonate throughout. This work marks his third publication with Shearsman and showcases his evolving voice in contemporary poetry.