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Philip Gould: An Unfinished Life
by D. KavanaghThe death of Philip Gould, former Labour Party Communications Director, in 2011 deprived Britain of one of its most acute and well-respected political minds. In this book his friends and colleagues including David Miliband and Lord Mandelson discuss his life from his early years in the Labour Party to his ultimately doomed fight against cancer.
The Global Economic Crisis and the Future of Migration: What will migration look like in 2045?
by Bimal GhoshThe reason for the depth the 2008's global depression lies in the intractability of modern economic systems. This has led to an emergence of unprecedented migratory patterns, the analysis and management of which is key to economic recovery.
A Very British Affair: Six Britons and the Development of Time Series Analysis During the 20th Century (Palgrave Advanced Texts in Econometrics)
by T. MillsThis book develops the major themes of time series analysis from its formal beginnings in the early part of the 20th century to the present day through the research of six distinguished British statisticians, all of whose work is characterised by the British traits of pragmatism and the desire to solve practical problems of importance.
Financing Illegal Migration: Chinese Underground Banks and Human Smuggling in New York City (Transnational Crime, Crime Control and Security)
by Linda ZhaoThis unique study explores the relationship between informal financial systems, illegal migration and human smuggling. Focusing on Chinese illegal immigrants working in the US, it examines the motivation and patterns of the use of illegal fund transfer systems, providing a revealing insight into the workings of Chinese underground banks.
St. James's Place Tax Guide 2012-2013
by Walter Sinclair E. Barry LipkinThe 41st annual edition of the leading guide to taxation in Britain. This practical and user-friendly guide is a bestseller with students, professionals, accountants and private individuals, explaining in simple terms how the UK tax system works and how best to minimise tax liabilities.
Rethinking Latin America: Development, Hegemony, and Social Transformation
by R. MunckIn a subtle but powerful reading of the shifting relationships between development, hegemony, and social transformation in post-independence Latin America, Ronaldo Munck argues that Latin American subaltern knowledge makes a genuine contribution to the current search for a social order which is sustainable and equitable.
The Proactive Leader: How To Overcome Procrastination And Be A Bold Decision-Maker
by David De CremerToo many decisions are taken too slowly or not at all because of the dithering behavior of our leaders, often leading to failure of the project, or worse, the organization. See how procrastination has led to major contemporary leadership failures and learn how to recognize and resolve the problem in yourself and others.
Calamities and the Economy in Renaissance Italy: The Grand Tour of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Early Modern History: Society and Culture)
by G. AlfaniItaly faced a number of catastrophes in the long sixteenth century. This economic and demographic history follows the consequences of these catastrophes - the action of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse - War, Famine and Plague, all followed by Death.
Profiting from Monetary Policy: Investing Through the Business Cycle
by T. AubreyThe Financial Crisis has led to a decade of poor returns for pension schemes and lower retirement incomes. Credit-based investment strategies that track the business cycle, are allowing preservation of investors' capital. This book provides analysis and investment strategy plans to generate equity-like-returns with bond like volatility.
Wine Economics: Quantitative Studies and Empirical Applications (Applied Econometrics Association Series)
by Eric Giraud-Héraud Marie-Claude PicheryThe book proposes an overview of the research conducted to date in the field of wine economics. All of these contributions have in common the use of econometric techniques and mathematical formalization to describe the new challenges of this economic sector.
Psychoanalytic Accounts of Consuming Desire: Hearts of Darkness
by John DesmondProvides an accessible introduction to psychoanalytic explanations of consumer desire. Topics are drawn widely to reflect the scope of Freud's vision and include dreams, sexuality and hysteria. Discussion is widened to selectively include authors such as Melanie Klein and Jacques Lacan, and to include evaluation of current research.
The Theory and Practice of Change Management
by John HayesJohn Hayes’s bestselling textbook equips students with all the skills they will need as future managers to successfully diagnose the need for and implement change. It offers unrivalled breadth, covering all of the key theories, tools and techniques on organisational change. The book is underpinned by a theoretical framework based on a process model of change, which views change as a flexible, yet controlled sequence of events. Offering a strong practical orientation, the book is supported by a comprehensive selection of real-world examples and case studies, as well as ‘Change Tools’ that invite students to apply theories to real change scenarios.The book is ideal for final-year business undergraduates as well as MBA and postgraduate students who are taking modules in change management or organisational change. It is also well used by change practitioners and consultants.
Constitutionalism and the Politics of Accommodation in Multinational Democracies (St Antony's Series)
by Jaime LluchThis collection argues that although constitutionalism has traditionally been the primary mechanism for facilitating the mutual accommodation of sub-state and state national societies in plurinational states.
Class, Surplus, and the Division of Labour: A Post-Marxian Exploration
by M. PolákThe traditional Marxian picture of a two-class polarisation seems far removed from today's diverse society. Re-examining the very foundations of the Marxian theory in the process, the author argues that important critiques can fruitfully be understood and to accomplish the goal, he extends the traditional concepts in innovative and original ways.
The Economics of Paradise: On the Onset of Modernity in Antiquity
by S. Wagner-TsukamotoThis book searches for the origins of modern thinking in one of the best-known stories of our cultural heritage. By applying institutional and constitutional economics to biblical interpretation, it uses new approach to reconstruct the Paradise story. The author challenges the old conceptual dualism between economics and theology/philosophy.
Regional China: A Business and Economic Handbook
by Rongxing GuoIt is a resource book that profiles the geography, demography, economy, political environment and business climates for each of China's 31 provinces. It will become a useful source book to researchers, businesses, government agencies, and news media interested in either the rapidly changing provincial economies or the Chinese economy as a whole.
Production Structure and Productivity of Japanese Agriculture: Volume 2: Impacts of Policy Measures
by Y. KurodaAnalyzes quantitatively in a comprehensive, consistent, and integrated manner the production structure and productivity of postwar Japanese agriculture for the latter half of the 20th century, more specifically, 1957-97.
Production Structure and Productivity of Japanese Agriculture: Volume 1: Quantitative Investigations on Production Structure
by Y. KurodaAnalyses quantitatively in a comprehensive, consistent, and integrated manner the production structure and productivity of post-war Japanese agriculture for the latter half of the twentieth century, more specifically, 1957-97.
Global Luxury Trends: Innovative Strategies for Emerging Markets
by J. Hoffmann I. Coste-ManièreThe rise of emerging market luxury brands, digital and online innovations, and growth in consumption globally has opened the doors for seasoned luxury houses and new players to expand their horizons. This book charts the trends that are shaping the luxury industry, particularly the rise of the luxury industry in Asia and emerging markets.
Global Political Economy: Evolution And Dynamics (4th edition) (PDF)
by Marc Williams Robert O'BrienAfter a period in which the global economy appeared prosperous and stable, the economic crisis exposed the fragile foundations of the international financial system and has reshaped the landscape of global political economy. The fourth edition of this popular and widely used text takes full account of recent developments, while continuing to provide an accessible and historically grounded introduction to the field. The authors trace the evolution of the global economy, from its roots in the fifteenth century, through the Industrial Revolution, and to the post-1945 world order. They proceed to explore in detail the dynamics of global political economy in the twenty-first century, providing systematic coverage of the key spheres of activity, from trade, production and finance to social divisions, the environment, development, ideas, security and governance. Lucid, engaging and authoritative,Global Political Economy introduces an unusually wide range of theoretical approaches, moving beyond a traditional three-paradigm perspective to show how these theories can be applied and how useful they are for understanding key issues and developments. Alternate ISBN 9781137287366.
The Craft of Knowledge: Experiences of Living with Data
by Allison James Carol Smart Jenny HockeyThis book is a contribution to contemporary debates on social research with a unique focus on the relationship between methods and the crafting of knowledge. Nine experienced researchers from different disciplines have come together to explore what really matters to them in the process of doing qualitative research.
Hybrid Factories in Latin America: Japanese Management Transferred
by Katsuo Yamazaki Tetsuo Abo JuhnWooseok JuhnExplores the Latin American economy and management through the study of Japanese companies in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Based on detailed case studies, this volume offers a bird's eye view of foreign investments in Latin America.
State Crimes Against Democracy: Political Forensics in Public Affairs
by Ruth NemzoffAssembles leading theorists of a new paradigm of political theory, State Crimes Against Democracy , undertaking judicious and devoted hacking exposing the elusive nodes and circuitry that propagate elite dominance in world affairs, and what can be done to restore the demos to democracy.
Nitrogen and Climate Change: An Explosive Story
by D. ReayThe world is changing. Human population is surging towards 10 billion, food, water, climate and energy security are all at risk. Nitrogen could be our life raft in this global 'perfect storm'. Get it right and it can help to feed billions, fuel our cars and put a dent in global warming. Get it wrong and it will make things a whole lot worse.
Competing through ICT Capability: Innovation in Image Communication
by M. KodamaProposes that video communications tools are a form of infrastructure that enhance the creation of new knowledge which transcends space and time in business activities. Illustrates that the dynamic relationship of four elements of ICT capability promote the formation of business networks and the development of knowledge communities.