"The Origins of Informality explores the phenomenon of informal international organizations. These bodies are involved in governing many of the most important i
Comparative Approaches to Informal Housing Around the Globe brings together historians, anthropologists, political scientists, sociologists, urban planners and
Latin American cities have always been characterized by a strong tension between what is vaguely described as their formal and informal dimensions. However, the
Alena Ledeneva invites you on a voyage of discovery, to explore society's open secrets, unwritten rules and know-how practices. Broadly defined as 'ways of gett
A collection of studies on formality and informality in developing countries, this volume contains contributions from anthropologists, economists, sociologists,