This little book has big ideas from research on countries around the world. There's nothing more important than figuring out which country is right for a New Expat. Go beyond the stories of tourists on well beaten paths. Learn from the numbers and popular research which countries are most fulfilling and consistent with your interests and goals. This book offers guidance, stories, and dozens of practical facts and insights on destinations worldwide. Discover health care systems in other countries and how they compare to the U.S. Find out what a U.S. dollar will buy in other countries and...

This book is a critical analysis of the concept of marine protected areas (MPAs) particularly as a tool for marine resource management. It explains the reasons for the extraordinary rise of MPAs to the top of the political agenda for marine policy, and evaluates the scientific credentials for the unprecedented popularity of this management option. The book reveals the role played by two policy networks - epistemic community and advocacy coalition - in promoting the notion of MPA, showing how advocacy for marine reserves by some scientists based on limited evidence of fisheries benefits has...