CDS, The University of Bath

This theme addresses global inequalities and conflict through perspectives from Political Economy and International Relations. On the one hand this comprises questioning the economic impact of international trade, debt and investment. On the other hand, it concerns the proliferation of armed conflict, the politicisation of religion and religious identities, and the scope of beliefs and values as resources for conflict resolution.

Dr James CopestakeEmail: j.g.copstake@bath.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 1225 383859 Fax: + 44 (0) 1225 383423

· Does trade increase economic growth? – Time-series evidence from developing countries · Simple and expanded reproduction schemes: the relevance of capitalists’ consumption to capital accumulation. · Exploring the part faith-based organisations may play in promoting international security and development. · Multi-track diplomacy and conflict resolution · Social constructivism, terrorism and international conflict · Coping with Insecurity: Trade Off between Autonomy and Alienation

Dr James Copestake
j.g.copestake@bath.ac.uk
Poverty reduction and sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa (especially Zambia), South Asia (especially South India), and the Andean Region (especially Peru). Agricultural services and rural development Small and micro-enterprise development and microfinance. The political economy of government and NGO aid

Dr Peter Davis
p.r.davis@bath.ac.uk
Political economy and the political sociology of social policy in developing countries, particularly in South Asia. Role of civil society and social movements in the formation of welfare regimes. The conceptualisation and measurement of poverty and social exclusion.

Dr Joe Devine
j.devine@bath.ac.uk
The role of civil society organisations in development contexts, especially their influence in policy processes and governance. Understanding the social, political and cultural dimensions of the production and reproduction of poverty. Investigating social development aspects of natural resources management.

Prof. Ian Gough
i.r.gough@bath.ac.uk
The nature of welfare and the political economy of welfare. The Theory of Human Need. Social Policy in European and Developing Countries. Welfare Regimes.

Dr Susan Johnson
s.z.johnson@bath.ac.uk
Poverty and sustainable livelihoods in developing countries with particular emphasis on East and Southern Africa. Micro-enterprise and microfinance Gender analysis Impact assessment methodologies.

Dr. Severine Deneulin
S.Deneulin@bath.ac.uk
Sen's capability approach to development Political philosophy and ethics Religion and development

Dr Turan Subasat
t.subasat@bath.ac.uk
The impact of international trade on economic development. Foreign debt, foreign aid, foreign direct investment & structural adjustment policies. The East Asian newly industrialising countries. Regional integration, globalisation & privatisation.

Dr Scott Thomas
s.m.thomas@bath.ac.uk
Moral force of trans-national ideas in world politics (e.g. opposition to racism, apartheid, and colonialism). The growing role of religion and religious actors in world politics. Religion, culture, and identity in international relations. The ANC's foreign relations and the global anti-apartheid movement.

Dr Sarah White
s.c.white@bath.ac.uk
Gender and Development, including Men and Masculinities. Identity, Race and Culture. Child Rights. The Politics of Development Intervention.

Dr Adrian Winnett
a.b.winnett@bath.ac.uk
Small-scale resource management in developing countries. The role of environmental values in financial decision-making: ethical investment. Fair trade and primary commodity markets. Eco-labelling, product lifecycles and multinational production. Economic instruments for waste management. Economic valuation of the built environment. Environmental sustainability and the new information economy.

Prof. Geof Wood
g.d.wood@bath.ac.uk
Social Development. Agrarian Change in South Asia. Irrigation and Water Management. Urban Livelihoods. Social Policy in Development Contexts. Microfinance. Poverty and Vulnerability. Social Policy in Development Contexts.

Dr Katie Wright
k.e.wright@bath.ac.uk
Impact assessment for microfinance programmes. Gender and development. Latin America (especially the Andean region). Social inequality and exclusion. NGOs and good governance.