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You are about to save Cancel Save × 318 results in Cambridge Elements Relevance Title Sorted by Date Save search Page 1 of 16 First « Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next » Last Developmental Dilemmas The Role of Power and Agency William D. Ferguson Published online: 16 February 2026 Print publication: 31 March 2026 Element You have access Access Open access PDF HTML Export citation View abstract Why do well-meaning developmental policies fail? Power intervenes. Consider the recent collapse of the peace agreement between the Colombian government and FARC guerillas. Achieving inclusive development entails resolving collective-action problems of forging cooperation among agents with disparate interests and understandings. Resolution relies on developing functional informal and formal institutions. Powerful agents shape institutional evolution—because they can. This Element outlines a conceptual framework for policy-relevant inquiry. It addresses the concept of power-noting sources, instruments, manifestations, domains of operation, and strategic templates. After discussing leadership, following, and brokerage, it addresses institutional entrepreneurship. Institutional entrepreneurs develop narratives and actions to influence incentives and interpretations of social norms and identities: foundations of strategic interactions that shape institutional evolution. This approach facilitates inquiry into the roots and consequences of context-specific developmental dilemmas: background for developmental policy analysis. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core. Varieties of Peripheral Growth Models Towards a New Comparative Political Economy of Development Michael Schedelik , Christian May , Andreas Nölke , Daniel Mertens , Alexandre De Podestá Gomes , Tobias ten Brink Published online: 14 February 2026 Print publication: 31 March 2026 Element You have access Access Open access PDF HTML Export citation View abstract This Element seeks to develop an empirical research agenda that explores the applicability of the growth model perspective in comparative political economy to emerging capitalist economies (ECEs). Such an approach emphasizes the variety of possible growth models and their implications for development, providing an alternative to universalizing economic models as prevalent in mainstream development discourse. Using national accounts data for several large ECEs in the period from 2001 to 2022, the authors first propose a typology of peripheral growth models with varying degrees of economic vulnerability. Most notably, they add an investment-led model to the prevalent juxtaposition of consumption-led and export-led growth models. Subsequently, they employ several case vignettes from Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam to unpack the effects of volatile international interdependencies, such as commodity cycles, and diverse political underpinnings on peripheral growth models. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core. The Rise of Authoritarian Middle-Powers and What It Means for World Politics Marie-Eve Desrosiers , Nic Cheeseman Published online: 12 February 2026 Print publication: 31 March 2026 Element You have access Access Open access PDF HTML Export citation View abstract In recent years, a group of influential authoritarian states has emerged that fall between the ranks of great powers and small states. These authoritarian middle-powers – such as Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates – exert considerable influence, particularly in their region. Yet this development has been overlooked in favor of a focus on superpowers, especially China and Russia. We therefore lack a framework for understanding their behavior and impact. This Element offers the first comprehensive analysis of how non-democratic middle-powers engage abroad. Drawing on critical case studies, it shows how the combination of authoritarian politics and mid-level status leads to distinctive foreign policies. In particular, these strategies erode global democratic norms and institutions through a combination of hard power and transnational repression tempered by hedging and legitimation strategies. In this way, authoritarian middle-powers are helping to unravel the liberal rules-based order. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core. Operations Management Michael A. Lewis , Christos Vasilakis Published online: 10 February 2026 Print publication: 31 March 2026 Element You have access Access Open access PDF HTML Export citation View abstract Operations management has an important role in improving healthcare. Some of its core concepts and tools, such as Lean and statistical process control, have their own Elements in this series. In this Element, the authors offer an overview of three major topics in healthcare operations management: capacity and demand, focus, and people and process. They demonstrate how queuing theory reveals counteri
Executive Summary
The article provides an overview of the Cambridge Elements platform, a publishing initiative by Cambridge University Press that offers concise, original research in various academic disciplines. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between journal articles and books, providing a medium for in-depth yet succinct scholarly contributions. It covers a wide range of subjects, from humanities to sciences, and includes both open-access and subscription-based content. The platform's structure and accessibility are highlighted, along with its role in advancing academic discourse and knowledge dissemination.
Key Points
- ▸ Cambridge Elements serves as a medium-length publication format for academic research.
- ▸ It covers a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, promoting interdisciplinary research.
- ▸ The platform includes both open-access and subscription-based content, enhancing accessibility.
- ▸ Elements are peer-reviewed, ensuring high-quality scholarly contributions.
- ▸ The platform supports the dissemination of concise yet comprehensive research findings.
Merits
Comprehensive Coverage
Cambridge Elements spans a wide array of academic disciplines, making it a valuable resource for researchers across various fields. This interdisciplinary approach fosters a holistic understanding of complex issues.
High-Quality Peer Review
The platform's commitment to peer review ensures that the published works meet rigorous academic standards, enhancing the credibility and reliability of the research.
Accessibility
By offering both open-access and subscription-based content, Cambridge Elements caters to a diverse audience, including researchers, students, and the general public, thereby democratizing access to scholarly knowledge.
Demerits
Limited Scope of Individual Elements
While the concise format is beneficial, it may limit the depth of analysis that can be provided in each Element, potentially restricting the scope of complex or multifaceted research topics.
Subscription Barriers
Despite the availability of open-access content, the subscription-based model may still pose a barrier to access for some researchers, particularly those from institutions with limited resources.
Potential Overlap with Other Formats
The format may overlap with existing publication types such as journal articles and monographs, leading to potential confusion about the unique value proposition of Cambridge Elements.
Expert Commentary
Cambridge Elements represents a significant innovation in academic publishing, addressing the need for a medium-length format that can accommodate research too extensive for journal articles but not comprehensive enough for monographs. The platform's interdisciplinary approach is particularly noteworthy, as it encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing across different fields. The inclusion of both open-access and subscription-based content is a strategic move that balances the need for accessibility with the financial sustainability of the publishing model. However, the concise nature of the Elements may limit the depth of analysis, and the subscription barriers could still exclude some researchers. Overall, Cambridge Elements is a valuable addition to the academic publishing landscape, but it must continue to evolve to address these limitations and fully realize its potential.
Recommendations
- ✓ Expand the open-access content to reduce barriers to access and promote greater inclusivity in academic research.
- ✓ Encourage collaboration between researchers from different disciplines to fully leverage the interdisciplinary potential of the platform.
- ✓ Provide clear guidelines and support for authors to ensure that the concise format does not compromise the quality or depth of the research presented.
