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T.H. Aston, Robert Brenner, C.H.E. Philpin |
Cambridge
University
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The Brenner Debate : Agrarian Class Structure and Economic Development in Pre-industrial Europe
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Few historical issues have occasioned such discussion since at least the time of Marx as the transition from feudalism to capitalism in Western Europe. The Brenner Debate, which reprints from Past and Present various article in 1976, is a scholarly presentation of a variety of points of view, covering a very wide range in time, place and type of approach. Weighty theoretical responses to Brenner's first formulation followed from the late Sir Michael Postan, John Hatcher, Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie and Guy Bois; more particular contributions came from Patricia Croot, David Parker, Arnost Klìma and Heide Wunder on England, France, Bohemia and Germany; and reflective pieces from R. H. Hilton and the late J. P. Cooper. Completing the volume, and giving it an overall coherence, are Brenner's own comprehensive response to those who had taken part in the debate, and also R. H. Hilton's introduction that aims to bring together the major themes in the collection of essays. The debate has already aroused widespread interest among historians and scholars in allied fields as well as among ordinary readers, and may reasonably be regarded as one of the most important historical debates of prevailing years.
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Siong Guan Lim
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Wspc
Can Singapore Fall?: Making The Future For Singapore
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Lim Siong Guan, Singapore's former Head of Civil Service (1999–2005) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 4th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between September and November 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the audience. Lim addresses the question, "Can Singapore Fall?", by examining the state of Singapore today and proposing what Singapore and Singaporeans must do in order to prevent economic and social decline. Taking inspiration from Sir John Glubb's essay, The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival, Lim urges Singaporeans to counter decline by observing the "three legs of honour": Trust, Diversity, and Excellence. These include becoming a gracious society and building up a culture of innovation, excellence and outwardness. Lim also reminds us that cultural change takes a generational effort to effect; for change to happen, Singaporeans must thus act with urgency and act now for the well-being of future generations. The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest.
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Noam Chomsky
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Penguin
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Hegemony or Survival : America's Quest for Global Dominance
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is Noam Chomsky's essential polemic on American foreign policy.Noam Chomsky, the world's foremost intellectual activist, presents an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow.From the funding of repressive regimes to the current 'war on terror', from the toppling of governments opposing its beliefs to the invasion of Iraq, America pursues its global strategy no matter what the cost. With the rigour and insight that have made him our most important unraveller of accredited lies, Noam Chomsky reveals the truth and the true motives behind America's quest for dominance - and seeks also to show how the world may yet step back from the brink.'A devastating history of American foreign policy since 1945 as well as a dissection of the current "war on terror"' Tim Adams, Observer'Anybody who thinks about American foreign policy has to read and contemplate Hegemony or Survival' Independent'One of the radical heroes of our age. A towering intellect' GuardianNoam Chomsky is the author of numerous bestselling political books, including Hegemony or Survival, Failed States, Interventions, What We Say Goes, Hopes and Prospects, How the World Works and Occupy, all of which are published by Hamish Hamilton/Penguin.
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Jonathan Law
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Oxford
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Press
A Dictionary Of Business And Management
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This is an essential guide for anyone interested in business terminology and jargon. With over 7,000 authoritative entries, it covers all topics from marketing and accounting to organizational behaviour and business strategy. The book is fully revised and updated, making it an excellent resource for both beginners and professionals in the field. Users would appreciate its concise and comprehensive explanations of business concepts.
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Slavoj Žižek
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Verso
The Year of Dreaming Dangerously
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This book is perfect for those who want to understand the socio-political events that have unfolded in recent years and those who want to delve deeper and awaken the revolutionary within themselves. It will help readers to analyze the signs from the future and understand the potential for a utopian society. Slavoj Zizek's unique perspective and analysis on the events of 2011 will leave readers inspired and ready to take action towards a brighter future.
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John Bellamy Foster, Ellen Meiksins Wood, Robert W. McChesney |
Monthly
Review
Press
Capitalism and the Information Age : Political Economy of the Global Communication Revolution
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Capitalism and the Information Age provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential problems and opportunities associated with the emerging technologies of the 21st century. It explores the ways in which these technologies are changing the landscape of global communication, shaping the modern labor force, and transforming the political and economic structures that underpin modern society. For those interested in the impact of technology on our world, Capitalism and the Information Age is a must-read.
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Warren Liu
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Wiley
KFC in China: Secret Recipe for Success
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If you're fascinated by the world of business and want to understand how a fast food chain managed to conquer the Chinese market, "KFC in China: Secret Recipe for Success" is a must-read. This book uncovers the key factors that propelled KFC to become an industry leader in just two decades. It delves into the strategies and competitive advantages that set KFC China apart and provides valuable insights into their journey to becoming a dominant force in the world's fastest-growing economy. Prepare to be inspired and amazed by their unprecedented success story.
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Fred R. David, Forest R David |
Pearson
Strategic Management : A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts
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For undergraduate and graduate courses in strategy. In today’s economy, gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage is harder than ever. Strategic Management captures the complexity of the current business environment and delivers the latest skills and concepts with unrivaled clarity, helping students develop their own cutting-edge strategy through skill-developing exercises. The Fifteenth Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised with current research and concepts. This edition includes 29 new cases and end-of- chapter material, including added exercises and review questions. MyManagementLab for Strategic Management is a total learning package. MyManagementLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams–resulting in better performance in the course–and provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class progress. This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab search for 013382389X/ 9780133823899. That package includes 0133444899/ 9780133444896 and 0133451836/ 9780133451832. MyLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor.
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Peter J.H. Baily, Barry Crocker, David Jessop |
Pearson
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This book would be recommended for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of procurement practices. It covers both established and emerging ideas, and is up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. The addition of new chapters on outsourcing, corporate social responsibility, and e-procurement systems make it particularly relevant for those interested in modern procurement practices. The case studies and research boxes throughout the chapters provide real-world examples and insights into procurement industry practices. Overall, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in procurement management or studying procurement as a subject.
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Martha C. Nussbaum
Creating Capabilities : The Human Development Approach
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Recommendation: This book offers a new perspective on human development through the Capabilities Approach, which argues that true progress should be measured by an individual's ability to live a fulfilling life with dignity and self-respect. Nussbaum provides a lucid account of this approach, offering practical implications and highlighting the relevance of the Capabilities Approach in different cultures. This book is recommended for anyone interested in issues concerning human development, social justice and policy-making.
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Karl Gerth
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Hill
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Wang
As China Goes, So Goes The World - How Chinese Consumers Are Transforming Everything
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As China Goes, So Goes the World offers a thorough examination of the consumer culture emerging in China and how it's shaping the country's position in the global economy. This book sheds light on the country's rapidly-developing consumer habits and what they could mean for the rest of the world. Highly recommended for those interested in economics, history, and global affairs.
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Bilveer Singh, S. Vasoo |
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Critical Issues In Asset Building In Singapore's Development
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how Singapore's governance grounded on the principle of asset building has facilitated the country's growth and development. The book provides readers with a comprehensive account of the policies and strategies that have helped Singapore become successful, from accessible housing to water resource management. It is relevant for students, policy makers, and anyone interested in socio-political and economic development issues. The book's unique perspective on Singapore's past, present, and future trajectory makes it an essential tool for anyone trying to understand the country's progress.
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Robert D. Lupton
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Harperone
Charity Detox : What Charity Would Look Like If We Cared About Results
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If you're tired of ineffective charity programs and want to make a real difference, Charity Detox is for you. Lupton shows how we can measure the effectiveness of charity programs by their results, rather than just feeling good about donating. He offers many practical strategies and examples of successful organizations that have implemented them. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact, this book will help you do it.
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RITZER, Paul Dean |
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Globalization : A Basic Text
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Updated to reflect recent global developments, the second edition of A Basic Text presents an up-to-date introduction to major trends and topics relating to globalization studies.
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Rob Cramb, Zahari Zen, John F. McCarthy |
Nus
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The Oil Palm Complex: Smallholders, Agribusiness and the State in Indonesia and Malaysia
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If you're interested in understanding the intricate web of the oil palm industry and its impact on rural livelihoods, this book is a must-read. Through detailed studies and analysis, it uncovers the complex system that governs oil palm development in Indonesia and Malaysia. By exploring the interconnectedness of land, labor, and capital, it offers valuable insights into the industry's controversial social, economic, and environmental implications. Whether you're a researcher, policy-maker, or concerned individual, this book will equip you with the knowledge needed to advocate for a more equitable and sustainable rural development.
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
Cambridge
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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This book provides a comprehensive insight into the world of Emerging Market Multinationals (EMNEs) and their unique paths to global success. It explores how these firms have leveraged their home-country context to achieve competitive advantages and what impact their internationalization has had on their Western rivals. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding the changing landscape of global business and the future of EMNEs.
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Recommendation: If you've ever been curious about the captivating realm of video games and their impact on our society, "Fun Inc." is a must-read. Tom Chatfield delves deep into the evolution of the gaming industry, unveiling fascinating facts and statistics that challenge common stereotypes. From the influential role of female gamers to the mind-boggling budgets behind blockbuster games, this book sheds light on the ever-growing influence of virtual worlds. Whether you're a dedicated gamer or simply intrigued by the power of technology, "Fun Inc." will open your eyes to a whole new level of entertainment.
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Tyler Cowen
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Princeton
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Creative Destruction : How Globalization Is Changing the World's Cultures
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- This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the impact of globalization on cultures. Tyler Cowen explores the relationship between market exchange, aesthetic quality, and cultural diversity. Through colorful examples and clear prose, the book challenges the notion of cultural destruction, arguing that cross-cultural trade actually enhances the vibrancy of individual cultures. It presents a thought-provoking perspective on the subject and encourages readers to participate in the ongoing debate.
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Richard Florida
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The Rise of the Creative Class : And How it's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life
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"The Rise of the Creative Class" by Richard Florida is a must-read for those curious about the growing role of creativity in our economy. The author skillfully weaves storytelling with masses of updated research to explain how the rise of the Creative Class and their values and tastes are changing our society. Florida's insights into how these shifts impact our personal relationships, work, and leisure will leave readers with a fresh perspective on the future of our cities and workplaces.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter, John J. Kao, Fred Wiersema |
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This book is an excellent read for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to take their businesses to the next level. The book provides insights from the CEOs and chief officers of innovation at successful companies like Pfizer, DuPont, Rubbermaid, 3M, General Electric, and others. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating and sustaining innovation and creativity within a company. The book is full of fascinating and entertaining anecdotes, such as DuPont's invention of the covered golf ball and 3M's invention of the Wet-or-Dry sandpaper. It is also introduced by Tom Peters, an undisputed leader on the subject of innovation.
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Jeffrey D. Sachs
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The End of Poverty : How We Can Make it Happen in Our Lifetime
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Jeffrey Sachs draws on his remarkable 25 years' experience to offer a thrilling and inspiring vision of the keys to economic success in the world today. Marrying vivid storytelling with acute analysis, he sets the stage by drawing a conceptual map of the world economy and explains why, over the past 200 years, wealth and poverty have diverged and evolved across the planet, and why the poorest nations have been so markedly unable to escape the trap of poverty. Sachs tells the remarkable stories of his own work in Bolivia, Poland, Russia, India, China and Africa to bring readers with him to an understanding of the different problems countries face. In the end, readers will be left not with an understanding of how daunting the world's problems are, but how solvable they are and why making the effort is both our moral duty and in our own interests.
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Brian J. Gibson, John J. Coyle, Robert A. Novack |
South-western
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An overview of transportation systems and management thereof. Modal comparisons between air, truck, water, pipeline. Mostly an analysis of U.S. transportation systems.
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John A. Quelch
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Cases in Marketing Management and Strategy
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For senior year undergraduate Marketing courses, and first year MBA courses in Marketing/International/Asian Business. The book provides a broad-based approach to Asia-Pacific marketing case-studies. Cases include studies on products and services; consumer and business markets; profit and non-profit organizations; Asian firms operating within and outside of the region as well as non-Asian companies operating in Asia; small and large enterprises; manufacturing and trading businesses; and low- and high-technology industries.
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Joel Kotkin
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Random
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Tribes - How Race, Religion, And Identity Determine Success In The New Global Economy
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Recommendation: "Tribes" is a must-read for those interested in understanding how ethnicity plays a significant role in the global economy. Kotkin's insightful analysis on the significance of ethnic ties and "tribalism" in the international business community helps today's business leaders adapt to the new information-based global economy.
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Rick Sherman
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Morgan
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Business Intelligence Guidebook : From Data Integration to Analytics
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Between the high-level concepts of business intelligence and the nitty-gritty instructions for using vendors’ tools lies the essential, yet poorly-understood layer of architecture, design and process. Without this knowledge, Big Data is belittled – projects flounder, are late and go over budget. Business Intelligence From Data Integration to Analytics shines a bright light on an often neglected topic, arming you with the knowledge you need to design rock-solid business intelligence and data integration processes. Practicing consultant and adjunct BI professor Rick Sherman takes the guesswork out of creating systems that are cost-effective, reusable and essential for transforming raw data into valuable information for business decision-makers. After reading this book, you will be able to design the overall architecture for functioning business intelligence systems with the supporting data warehousing and data-integration applications. You will have the information you need to get a project launched, developed, managed and delivered on time and on budget – turning the deluge of data into actionable information that fuels business knowledge. Finally, you’ll give your career a boost by demonstrating an essential knowledge that puts corporate BI projects on a fast-track to success.
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Christopher Lasch
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The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy
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The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy is a must-read for those who yearn for a fair democratic society and who believe in the importance of community, morality, and history. Lasch's critique of the elites and their moral decay is a call to arms for all those who feel voiceless and powerless in contemporary American society. His analysis offers a fresh perspective on the dangers of individualism and the erosion of civic life, pointing the way forward towards a more just and equitable future.
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Naomi Klein
On Fire : The Burning Case for a Green New Deal
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For more than twenty years, Naomi Klein has been the foremost chronicler of the economic war waged on both people and planet-and an unapologetic champion of a sweeping environmental agenda with justice at its center. In lucid, elegant dispatches from the frontlines of contemporary natural disaster, she pens surging, indispensable essays for a wide public: prescient advisories and dire warnings of what future awaits us if we refuse to act, as well as hopeful glimpses of a far better future. On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal gathers for the first time more than a decade of her impassioned writing, and pairs it with new material on the staggeringly high stakes of our immediate political and economic choices.These long-form essays show Klein at her most prophetic and philosophical, investigating the climate crisis not only as a profound political challenge but as a spiritual and imaginative one, as well. Delving into topics ranging from the clash between ecological time and our culture of "perpetual now," to the soaring history of humans changing and evolving rapidly in the face of grave threats, to rising white supremacy and fortressed borders as a form of 'climate barbarism,' this is a rousing call to action for a planet on the brink.With reports spanning from the ghostly Great Barrier Reef, to the annual smoke-choked skies of the Pacific Northwest, to post-hurricane Puerto Rico, to a Vatican attempting an unprecedented 'ecological conversion,' Klein makes the case that we will rise to the existential challenge of climate change only if we are willing to transform the systems that produced this crisis.An expansive, far-ranging exploration that sees the battle for a greener world as indistinguishable from the fight for our lives, On Fire captures the burning urgency of the climate crisis, as well as the fiery energy of a rising political movement demanding a catalytic Green New Deal.
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Virginia Postrel
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Free
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"The Future and Its Enemies: The Growing Conflict Over Creativity, Enterprise and Progress "
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Today we have greater wealth, health, opportunity, and choice than at any time in history. Yet a chorus of intellectuals and politicians laments our current condition -- as slaves to technology, coarsened by popular culture, and insecure in the face of economic change. The future, they tell us, is dangerously out of control, and unless we precisely govern the forces of change, we risk disaster.In The Future and Its Enemies, Virginia Postrel explodes the myths behind these claims. Using examples that range from medicine to fashion, she explores how progress truly occurs and demonstrates that human betterment depends not on conformity to one central vision but on creativity and decentralized, open-ended trial and error. She argues that these two opposing world-views -- "stasis" vs. "dynamism" -- are replacing "left" and "right" to define our cultural and political debate as we enter the next century.In this bold exploration of how civilizations learn, Postrel heralds a fundamental shift in the way we view politics, culture, technology, and society as we face an unknown -- and invigorating -- future.
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Gavin W. Jones, Mike Douglas |
National
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Mega-Urban Regions In Pacific Asia - Urban Dynamics In A Global Era
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This book offers a unique perspective on the urbanization of Southeast Asia by examining the untold story of its mega urban regions. Using unpublished census data and considering population size and social changes, the authors offer a comprehensive understanding of mega urban regions that continue to grow and affect national populations. A must-read for city planners and anyone interested in urbanization in Asia.
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Richard Florida
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Basic
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Many writers have commented on the massive social changes of the past few decades, but most of them have treated these shifts as something imposed on us, by technology or the marketplace. This is wrong, says Richard Florida: we've chosen to alter our values, work, and lifestyle, and for good economic reasons. Why have we done this?Florida finds the answer in the rise of a new social class. Like other classes, its basis is economic. Just as the feudal aristocracy derived its identity and values from its hereditary control of land and people, and the bourgeoisie derived its identity and values from its role as merchants of goods, the Creative Class derives its identity and values from its role as purveyors of creativity. When we see ourselves as "creative," our self-image affects the choices we make in every area of our lives.Based on a massive body of research, The Rise of the Creative Class chronicles the ongoing sea-change in people's choices and attitudes, and shows not only what's happening but also how it stems from a fundamental economic change. The Creative Class now comprises nearly forty million Americans, or more than 25% of all employed people. The choices these people make have already had a huge economic impact, and in the future they will determine how the workplace is organized, what companies will prosper or go bankrupt, and even which cities will thrive or wither.
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Companies in the business of providing knowledge -- for profit -- will dominate the 21st-century global marketplace.Can your business compete?In today's fast-paced world, knowledge is doubling nearly every seven years, while the life cycle of a business grows increasingly shorter. The best way -- and perhaps the only way -- to succeed is to become a "knowledge-based" business. In The Monster Under the Bed, Stan Davis and Jim Botkin show * Every business can become a knowledge business* Every employee can become a knowledge worker* Every customer can become a lifelong learnerThe Monster Under the Bed explains why it's necessary for businesses to educate employees and consumers. Consider the fact that the vast majority of 60 million PC owners, for example, learned to use their computers not at school but at work or at home. Davis and Botkin explain how any high-tech, low-tech, or no-tech company can discover new markets and create new sources of income by building future business on a knowledge-for-profit basis -- and how, once it does, its competitors must follow or fail.Filled with examples of high-profile companies that are riding the crest of this powerful wave, The Monster Under the Bed is an insightful exploration of the many ways that the knowledge-for-profit revolution will profoundly affect our businesses, our educational processes, and our everyday lives.
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Kishore Mahbubani
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Publicaffairs
The New Asian Hemisphere : The Irresistible Shift of Global Power to the East
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The New Asian Hemisphere is recommended for those interested in current global affairs and shifting power dynamics. Mahbubani's insights on the importance of Western powers sharing power with Asia can lend readers a deeper understanding of a more inclusive global order.
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Norman M. Scarborough, Thomas W. Zimmerer |
Prentice
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Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management : United States Edition
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This book is perfect for anyone who wants to dive into the world of entrepreneurship. With its abundance of real-world examples and practical exercises, it provides a step-by-step guide to starting and managing a small business. The most unique feature of this book is its logical process, which makes it easy for readers to follow along and implement the strategies outlined in the book. Overall, if you're looking for a comprehensive guide to small business management, this book is a great choice.
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B.K. Srivastava, C S Venkataratnam |
Mcgraw
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Higher
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PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES
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This text provides a comprehensive framework of the principles and concepts relating to personnel management with emphasis on the Indian context. The text endeavors to interpret personnel and human resource management concepts with behavioral principles and industrial relations implications. It incorporates the essence of the recent contributions of behavioral science. Additionally, it features topics like 'Quality of Work Life', 'Stress Management and Counseling', 'Industrial Relations Implications of Personnel Policies', and 'Future Scenario'. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, and includes key words, a summary and suggestions for further reading towards the end. The text also includes real-life cases which reflect diverse situations in the corporate world. The book would serve as a text for postgraduate students of management and commerce, and would also be useful to practicing managers.
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Tommy Koh
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Straits
Times
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FIFTY SECRETS OF SINGAPORE’S SUCCESS
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This book is an excellent read for anyone interested in Singapore's path to success. The book presents a clear and concise analysis of Singapore's journey, highlighting the policies, strategies, and values that have been instrumental in making Singapore what it is today. By reading this book, you will gain a better understanding of Singaporean culture, history, and politics, and how these have shaped its remarkable success story.
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Michael A. Hitt, Robert E. Hoskisson, R. Duane Ireland |
Cengage
Learning
Strategic Management: Concepts : Competitiveness and Globalization
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Examine strategic management with the market-leading text that sets the standard for the most intellectually rich, practical analysis of strategic management. Written by respected experts Hitt, Ireland, and Hoskisson, the 12th edition of STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT is steeped in cutting-edge research featuring more than 500 emerging and leading companies, and reveals trends that you can implement immediately to succeed in your field. You'll discover how to integrate the classic industrial organization model with a resource-based view of the firm to give you a complete understanding of how today's businesses use strategic management to establish competitive advantages and create value for stakeholders in the global marketplace. The freshly reimagined MindTap learning solution provides you with real-world activities that will prepare you to excel as a leader and outperform rivals.
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Linda Low
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World
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ECONOMICS PRIMER
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This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the basics of economics without getting overwhelmed by technical jargon. With its simplified and illustrated approach, Economics Primer breaks down complex economic concepts into easy-to-understand terms. Whether you're a non-economics reader or someone with a background in the field, this book serves as a stepping stone to understanding how economic relationships affect us all. It also explores the intersection of economics with other fields such as technology, health, environment, and security, making it relevant in today's globalized world. Get ready to broaden your understanding of world events and discover the impact of economics on our daily lives.
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow |
Stanford
University
Press
Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process
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"Books and articles come and go, endlessly. But a few do stick, and this book is such a one. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process broke fresh ground in the understanding of strategy at a time when thinking about strategy was still in its early days, and it has not been displaced since." ―David J. Hickson, Emeritus Professor of International Management & Organization, University of Bradford School of Management Originally published in 1978, Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process became an instant classic, as it bridged the formerly separate fields of strategic management and organizational behavior. In this Stanford Business Classics reissue, noted strategy scholar Donald Hambrick provides a new introduction that describes the book's contribution to the field of organization studies. Miles and Snow also contribute new introductory material to update the book's central concepts and themes. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process focuses on how organizations adapt to their environments. The book introduced a theoretical framework composed of a dynamic adaptive cycle and an empirically based strategy typology showing four different types of adaptation. This framework helped to define subsequent research by other scholars on important topics such as configurational analysis, organizational fit, strategic human resource management, and multi-firm network organizations.
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Michael J. Economides
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Round
Oak
Pub
The Color of Oil : The History, the Money and the Politics of the World's Biggest Business
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The primary colors of oil today are money (lots of it), technology (basic but demanding) and people (special ones). The colors of the rainbow can be seen in the 100+ oil producing countries. There are a dozen large petroleum producing and exporting countries. Yet most have little in their history that links them to wealth, technology and management. Corruption among the elite and governments, mismanagement and the squandering of the petroleum wealth are endemic. Culture is everything, and no other human endeavor makes this as pointedly obvious as the world of petroleum.
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Stephan Haggard
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Peterson
Institute
For
International
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The Political Economy of the Asian Financial Crisis
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The Asian crisis has sparked a thoroughgoing reappraisal of current international financial norms, the policy prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund, and the adequacy of the existing financial architecture. To draw proper policy conclusions from the crisis, it is necessary to understand exactly what happened and why from both a political and an economic perspective.In this study, renowned political scientist Stephan Haggard examines the political aspects of the crisis in the countries most affected―Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Haggard focuses on the political economy of the crisis, emphasizing the longer-run problems of moral hazard and corruption, as well as the politics of crisis management and the political fallout that ensued. He looks at the degree to which each government has rewoven the social safety net and discusses corporate and financial restructuring and greater transparency in business-government relations. Professor Haggard provides a counterpoint to the analysis by examining why Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines escaped financial calamity.The volume... provides an excellent overview of both the theories and facts of the crisis. Strongly recommended for academic collections, lower-division undergraduate through research.
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Michael A. Hitt, Robert E. Hoskisson, R. Duane Ireland |
South-western
College
Pub
Strategic Management: Concepts: Competitiveness And Globalization
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This book could be a good option for business students and professionals who are interested in understanding how to formulate and implement strategic plans effectively. It offers a comprehensive approach that combines a resource-based view of the firm with the classic industrial organization model, providing a complete understanding of how businesses use strategic management to achieve sustained competitive advantage. The book also offers more than 30 compelling cases, engaging video cases, and online learning tools that help readers apply strategic management concepts and techniques to real-world situations.
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Maurice F. Greaver
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Amacom
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Strategic Outsourcing : Risk Management, Methods and Benefits
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This book is a must-read for managers responsible for outsourcing who want to avoid common pitfalls and achieve success. It provides a clear methodology to determine core competencies that should be kept in-house, align outsourcing with corporate strategy, select vendors, and negotiate contracts that benefit both parties. It also covers handling recomposition as contracts end, an important topic in today's fast-changing business environment.
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Anthony B. Atkinson
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Harvard
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Press
Inequality : What Can Be Done?
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This book is a masterpiece on combating inequality crisis through concrete, persuasive, and innovative proposals. Atkinson's premise distinguishes that inequality is not inevitable and offers pragmatic steps towards achieving egalitarian society. We highly recommend it to readers who want practical insights, innovative solutions, and hope for social change.
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Patrick A. McNutt
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Mcgraw-hill
Education
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Decoding Strategy
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OVERVIEWHumans are curious by nature we like to observe people in action and we not only like to play games, but also to win.With its central focus on observing management behaviour to predict likely future actions, this book explores the various ways and means of predicting competitor reaction by examining the actions and reactions of competing firms.The approach adopted in this book is based on the premise that individual behaviour follows a line of action and reaction, thus creating a predictable pattern that resembles a set of moves akin to a game of chess. This pattern is termed a critical time line.Using real-time case studies of global companies in his book, Patrick demonstrates how the pattern embedded in each time line offers a window into the strategic behaviour of companies as competitors in a game. These patterns are an integral part of decoding strategy and winning!TARGET AUDIENCE- MBA students- Business leaders, managers, professionals and executives
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Michel Robert
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Mcgraw
Hill
Strategy Pure & Simple II: How Winning Companies Dominate Their Competitors
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Strategy Pure & Simple II offers a practical guide for executives seeking to improve their company's strategy formation, implementation, and deployment. The book utilizes real-life examples and interviews with successful CEOs to illustrate its methodology. Readers will appreciate the tested and refined process of strategic thinking presented by the author, Michel Robert.
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Michael Goold, Andrew Campbell, Marcus Alexander |
Wiley
Corporate-level Strategy : Creating Value in the Multibusiness Company
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This book is a must-read for students and practitioners. It challenges the traditional belief that corporate parenting can't create value, introducing the concept of parenting advantage. It provides a compelling framework for determining the corporate parent's impact on the business and offers practical advice for adding value to multibusiness companies. It is insightful, valuable, and an excellent guide for anyone looking to understand how to create and maintain corporate-level strategy.
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Adrian Wooldridge, John Micklethwait |
Penguin
Press
Hc,
The
The Right Nation - Conservative Power In America
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- If you are interested in understanding the rise of conservative power in America, "The Right Nation" is a must-read. Micklethwait and Wooldridge delve deep into the world of right-wing politics, analyzing the deliberate and effective campaigns waged by conservatives against liberal advances. Their insightful exploration sheds light on the driving force behind America's conservative movement, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of its organizers, representatives, and supporters. Don't miss out on this eye-opening account of a powerful political phenomenon.
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Studs Terkel
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The
New
Press
Working : People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do
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Working could be a good read for someone who is curious about different kinds of jobs and wants to understand how people feel about their work. The book provides firsthand accounts from various individuals including a truck driver, a farm worker, and even a prostitute, giving readers unique perspectives. Its enduring relevance lies in its ability to connect with readers from diverse backgrounds, inspiring empathy and understanding.
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David Schneider, Grady E. Means |
John
Wiley
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Sons
Metacapitalism : The E-business Revolution and the Design of 21st Century Companies and Markets
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This book is essential reading for business leaders looking to transform their companies into e-business models. Through case studies of major corporations and industries, the authors reveal how market leaders are leveraging global expansion, capital, and technology to accelerate growth and value creation. They introduce new concepts that will become a natural part of the business lexicon in the near future, such as "value-added communities" and "brand-owning" companies. If you want to stay ahead of the game, MetaCapitalism is the book for you.
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Peter Ho
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World
Scientific
Publishing
Company
Challenges Of Governance In A Complex World, The
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This book could be a good read for those interested in exploring the intricacies of governance in a rapidly changing world. With captivating metaphors like the 'black elephant' and concepts like the 'dialectic of governance', Peter Ho offers a systematic and insightful approach to understanding the future and building resilience. Whether you are a government official or simply curious about the dynamics of governance, this book provides valuable insights that can help navigate the complexities of our world.
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