Business studies: general Books
Oxford University Press Corporate Finance for Business
Book SynopsisThis is a pedagogically innovative and interactive corporate finance textbook which, as well as offering an in-depth examination of the key areas of the corporate finance syllabus, incorporates interesting, topical examples and cases, bringing real life to bear on the concepts presented, and creating a lively, engaging learning tool.Table of Contents1. The Nature of Finance ; 2. Investment Appraisal ; 3. Financial Markets ; 4. Valuation ; 5. Risk and the Financial Environment ; 6. Risk and the International Environment ; 7. Capital Budgeting ; 8. Capital Structure ; 9. Dividend Policy ; 10. Working Capital Management ; 11. Mergers and Acquisitions ; 12. Interest and Future Values
£61.74
Oxford University Press Introduction to Management
Book SynopsisThis brand new textbook equips the next generation of managers with the skills to succeed in a global business environment. Skillsets help students improve both their academic work and their employability, a truly international range of case studies broadens their horizons, and practitioner insights show them how skills are used in the real world.Trade ReviewThe writing of this textbook is overwhelmingly exceptional. I cannot stress enough how accessibly, straightforwardly, and concisely it presents often quite complicated material. It balances exactly right the need to make these subjects both digestible and rich for young students. * Dr Peter Bloom, University of Swansea *The skillsets provide an excellent breakdown of highly relevant and important topics such as presentation and time-management skills which are crucial for preparing university students for future years of study. I would have found this book a great help during my first year of university. * Adam Horton, student at Brunel University *The combination of current and classic material provides students with the basis on which to understand the foundations of management, and also some of the current applications within our complex commercial context. The accessible and clear writing style doesn't condescend but equally does not overcomplicate. * Alistair Norman, Lecturer, University of Leeds *Pitched at the right level for first year students, this will give a firm foundation for any further studies as well as being a source of reference to the students in years to come. * Mike Davies, Teaching Fellow, University of Reading *The book is clear and well written, and all the chapters have a good mix of critical material. I think the international cases are brilliant - much clearer and more understandable than those offered by competitors. * Vivienne Byers, Lecturer, Dublin Institute of Technology *The authors have succeeded in building compelling cases on a solid theoretical foundation. It is not easy to come up with something really new when discussing management science. * Martijn van Velzen, Assistant Professor, University of Twente, Netherlands *Table of ContentsPART ONE: MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND FUNCTIONS; PART TWO: MANAGING PEOPLE AND COMMUNICATIONS; PART THREE: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONS; PART FOUR: MANAGING STRATEGY, CHANGE AND INNOVATION
£65.54
Oxford University Press Banking
Book SynopsisBanks are of central importance for economic growth, the allocation of capital, competitiveness, and financial stability. Propelled by technological advances in financial analysis and financial deregulation, the banking industry''s investment played a key role in enhancing national economic growth in the early 21st century. The global financial crisis in 2007 revealed the banking world''s feet of clay.Since 2007, the turmoil in the global financial system has prompted a fundamental reappraisal of the scale, scope, governance, performance, safety and soundness of banks and other financial institutions. In this Very Short Introduction John Goddard and John Wilson explore the world of banking, describing the role of central banks in national and global economies, and analysing the increasing supervision and regulation imposed on the banking industry. Looking to the future, the authors consider proposals for reform of the banking industry, and the prospects of a resolution of the closely-related banking and sovereign debt crises.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1. What do banks do, and why do we need banks? ; 2. Types of bank and banking service ; 3. Sources of risk in traditional banking ; 4. Sources of risk in securitized banking ; 5. The central bank ; 6. Conduct of monetary policy ; 7. Regulation and supervision of the banking industry ; 8. Origins of the global financial crisis ; 9. The global financial crisis and policy responses ; 10. After the crisis: current policy and regulatory issues ; Further Reading ; Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press Work
Book SynopsisThe image of a job captures our imagination from an early age, usually prompted by the question ''What do you want to be when you grow up?''. Work -- paid, unpaid, voluntary, or obligatory -- is woven into the fabric of all human societies. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity. For others it is a tedious necessity. Living is problematic without paid work, and for many it is catastrophic. Steve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning. Looking at how we classify ''work''; the cultural and social factors that influence the way we work; the ethics of certain types of work; and the factors that will affect the future of work, from globalization to technology, this Very Short Introduction considers work as a concept and as a practical experience, drawing upon ideas from psychology, sociology, management, and social history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewSteve Fineman tells the fascinating story of work - how we strive for security, reward, and often, meaning This looks like yet another interesting addition to Oxford's fabulous VSI series * Grrlscientist, the guardian *This book is a great read and has made me think deeper into the values I associate with work and human value. * Arthur Zetes, tiredoframen.wordpress.com *Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Why work? ; 2. A spectrum of jobs ; 3. Working a career ; 4. Men's work, women's work ; 5. Struggling, surviving, thriving ; 6. Emotion at work ; 7. Virtual work ; 8. Changes and transitions ; 9. Where does this leave work? A brief postscript ; References and further reading
£9.49
The University of Chicago Press Manufacturing Morals
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The University of Chicago Press The Myth of Achievement Tests
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The University of Chicago Press Paying the Price
Book SynopsisIf you are a young person, and you work hard enough, you can get a college degree and set yourself on the path to a good life, right? Not necessarily, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, and with Paying the Price, she shows in damning detail exactly why. Quite simply, college is far too expensive for many people today, and the confusing mix of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid leaves countless students without the resources they need to pay for it. Drawing on an unprecedented study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls. Half the students in the study left college without a degree, while less than 20 percent finished within five years. The cause of their problems, time and again, was lack of money. Unable to afford tuition, books, and living expenses, they worked too many hours at outside jobs, dropped classes,
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Columbia University Press Leveling the Learning Curve
Book SynopsisBuilt on interviews with more than fifty leading practitioners from major universities and ed-tech firms, Leveling the Learning Curve is an indispensable guide to the inner workings of digital education.Trade ReviewAn impressive cross-sector review of the successes and failures from across the digital higher education landscape. A must-read for university presidents, provosts, and deans looking to chart their institutions’ digital futures. -- Anant Agarwal, founding CEO of edXA crucial book at a crucial time. Education is key to development and our planet’s long-term survival. This book asks whether top universities are willing to accept the challenge of playing a major role in this. -- Judith Rodin, former president of the Rockefeller Foundation and the University of PennsylvaniaThe pandemic let the EdTech genie of the bottle and it’s not going back. It’s clear that online tools and hybrid learning will play a key role in the future of higher education. This carefully researched book provides and important road map for what this future might look like. -- Vikas Pota, founder and CEO, T4 EducationAn important book for anyone who cares about the future of higher education in an interconnected world. Addresses both the key challenges and opportunities that post-COVID educational leaders face and the lessons that the pandemic period offers for the future. -- Jonathan Becker, vice chancellor, Open Society University NetworkIndustry after industry has been transformed by digital tools. This smart and practical book argues that now is the time for universities to finally embrace their digital futures, and shows how. -- Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, former French Minister of National Education, Higher Education, and ResearchThe connection between digital education and international development is crucial but often overlooked. This book explores key ways universities can make an impact beyond their gates. -- Jendayi Frazer, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for African affairsBy focusing on connectivity and inclusivity, Leveling the Learning Curve shows us how universities can dramatically extend their contributions across what previously were considered barriers. -- Stephen Goldsmith, professor, Harvard University, former mayor of Indianapolis, and former deputy mayor, New York CityA fantastic examination of real-world examples of how innovative universities are using digital tools. Explores the key role that digital can play in increasing learning equity. -- Joshua Kim, Dartmouth College, coauthor of Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher EducationLeveling the Learning Curve offers a comprehensive assessment of how technology and innovative teaching techniques can reinvent the university classroom, providing better learning for more students in more places at a lower cost. -- David Osborne, author of Reinventing GovernmentSpecifically designed as both a DIY manual and an in-depth study of the subject, 'Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University' must be considered as required reading for educational leaders and institutional policy makers seeking to navigate the ever evolving complexities of a post-pandemic digital education in our contemporary colleges and universities. A seminal and groundbreaking study, [LtLC] is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and academic library Education Policy Planning and Application collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists. * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents1. Leveling the Curve2. The COVID Moment in Context3. The New Connected University4. Leading Digital Transformation5. Digital Competencies6. Designing and Creating Digital Classes and Programs7. The Blended Learning Toolkit8. Digital Case Studies9. Networked Learning10. The Future11. Better Ways to Teach and LearnAcknowledgmentsAppendix: Interviews and Demos ConductedIndex
£25.50
Penguin Books Ltd The GoGiver
Book SynopsisNOW WITH A FOREWORD BY ARIANNA HUFFINGTON ''This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success'' Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People''Most people don''t have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I''m certain that you''ll be glad you did'' Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is MarketingNearly a decade since its original publication, the term ''go-giver'' has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.------------------------------------The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for succeTrade ReviewMost people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did * Seth Godin, author of The Dip *These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfil your dreams! * Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog! *This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success * Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People *Not since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you * David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire *The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager * Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic *The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately * Darren Richardson, author of Science of Mind *A lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit * Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office *
£10.44
University of Illinois Press Working Class to College
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£15.19
Pearson Education Brilliant Budgets and Forecasts
Book SynopsisMalcolm Secrett began his professional career with BT, initially as an Electronics and Telecommunications Engineer and then in a variety of management roles. After leaving BT he established a consultancy providing financial planning and forecasting, cost and productivity analysis and improvement, analysis of work flow procedures, productivity improvements, quality systems, and the implementation of IT systems for financial planning and control. Building on an innate ability to de-mystify and explain, Malcolm has developed a uniquely pragmatic approach to aspects of management all too often regarded as the sole domain of specialists including financial forecasting and control, conventional and activity based costing, and the day-to-day application of spreadsheets. His articles and books have been published throughout the world in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian and several other languages. Malcolm is the managing director of iTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: BUDGETING AND FORECASTING ESSENTIALS1. Understanding budgets and forecastsDefinitions of budgets and budget forecastsProfit and loss forecastsCash flow forecasts Spreadsheet-based budgets and forecasts for day-to-day managementForecasts – not the sole province of accountantsPlanning cyclesFixed, rolling and perpetual forecastsCan a forecast ever be right? Does it need to be?Summary2. Using budgets and forecasts Budget managementPlanning and ‘what if’Cost controlRaising financeCash flow controlSummaryPart 2: SPREADSHEET ESSENTIALS3. Understanding computer spreadsheets How to use the example files What are spreadsheets?Examples of principal facilities and functionsHandy tips and shortcutsSummary4. Spreadsheet techniques for budgeting and forecasting So many ways and means Essential practices and conventions Example forecastsExamples of non-essential but useful techniquesSummaryPart 3: BUILDING THE ILLUSTRATION FRAMEWORK5. Preparations for the illustration budgetAre everyone’s objectives the same?Budgeting methodsReview of a budgeting process The example business ‘Widget Makers Ltd’Deciding the requirements of the example budgetA single or departmental budget?Cost categories Cost headingsCategorising the cost headings Revenue headingsThe forecast’s duration and periodsSummary6. Creating the illustration frameworkMaking the sales forecastThe budget forecast The cash flow forecastSummaryPart 4: USING THE ILLUSTRATION FRAMEWORK7. Assembling the budgetMaking the sales forecastMaking the budget forecast Cash flow forecast adjustmentsCharts and key indicatorsKey ratiosSummary8. Causes and effects Adjustment and refinementThe reiteration process Examining causes and effectsSimple cause and effect Address the cause or the effect? Gross profitability of each productSummary9. Allocation, monitoring and reviewingVisibility, clarity and relevance Budget allocationPerformance monitoring principles Setting up monitoring for the Widget Makers Ltd forecastRecording actual figuresReviewing the forecastSummary10. Further analysis The impact of change on cash flowThe effect of rapid growth on cash flow ‘What if’ analysisSummaryPart 5: HANDLING VAT 11. VAT in the forecastWhat is VAT? Calculating and paying VAT Cash flow forecast VAT calculationsSummaryPart 6: MEASURING AND CONTROLLING COSTS12. Measuring and controlling costsFirst things firstAbsolute figures and percentagesMeasuring production costsMeasuring manpower costsActivity based costing (ABC)SummaryPart 7: A PRACTICAL FORECASTING FRAMEWORK13. A practical forecasting frameworkFeatures and uses of the practical templateStructure of the practical templateSales and direct costsProfit and loss / budgetCash forecastAsset registerA typical month end routineSummary
£14.44
Pearson Education Key Financial Market Concepts
Book SynopsisBob Steiner is the founder/managing director of Markets International, an independent training company. A former treasury officer and financial consultant he's also the author of Mastering Financial Calculations, now in its second edition.Table of ContentsTIME VALUE OF MONEY Simple Interest and Compound Interest Equivalent Rate, Effective Rate and Continuously Compounded Rate Future Value (FV), Present Value (PV), Rate of Discount and Discount Factor Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Money-weighted and Time-weighted Rates of Return Annuity THE MONEY MARKETS Certificate of Deposit (CD), Commercial Paper (CP), Treasury Bill, True Yield and Discount Rate Value Dates, Interpolation and Extrapolation ZERO-COUPON YIELD AND YIELD CURVE Zero-coupon Yield, the Spot Yield Curve and Bootstrapping The Par Yield Curve The Forward-forward Yield Curve FORWARD-FORWARDS, FRAS AND FUTURES Forward-forward Interest Rate Forward Rate Agreement (FRA) Stir Futures Contract and Margin Basis Risk Spread, Butterfly Spread and Condor STRIP THE BOND AND REPO MARKETS Accrued Interest, Clean Price and Dirty Price Money Market Basis and Bond Basis Yield to Maturity (YTM) Current Yield and Simple Yield to Maturity Zero-coupon Security and STRIP Asset-backed Securities (ABS), Mortgage-backed Securities (MBS), Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDO) and Covered Bonds Bond Futures, Conversion Factor and Cheapest-to-deliver (CTD) Cash-and-carry Arbitrage and Implied Repo Rate Duration, Modified Duration, Price Value of a Basis Point (PVB), Dollar Value of an 01 (DV01) and Convexity Hedge Ratio Repo and Reverse Repo Haircut and Margin Buy/Sell -Back and Sell/Buy-Back Securities Lending/Borrowing THE SWAPS MARKET Interest Rate Swap (IRS) Asset Swap and Liability Swap Overnight Index Swap (OIS) Currency Swap FOREIGN EXCHANGE Forward Outright and Forward Swap Cross-rate Short Dates Forward-forward Exchange Rate Non-deliverable Forward (NDF) OPTIONS Calls and Puts The Black and Scholes Pricing Model Historic Volatility and Implied Volatility Binomial Pricing Model The Put/Call Parity Cap, Floor, Collar and Zero-cost Option Break Forward, Range Forward and Participation Forward Option Trading Strategies: Straddle, Strangle, Spread, Butterfly, Condor, Ratio Spread and Risk Reversal Barrier Options: Knock-out Option and Knock-in Option Credit Derivatives, Synthetic CDO and First-to-default Baskets The ‘Greeks’: Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta and Rho STATISTICS Mean, Median and Mode Variance and Standard Deviation Correlation and Covariance Probability Density and the Normal Probability Function RISK MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Value at Risk (VaR) The Capital Adequacy Ratio Efficient Markets Hypothesis APPENDICES Glossary Day/Year Conventions for Money Markets
£26.99
Random House USA Inc Your First Year As A Nurse 2nd Edition Making the
Book SynopsisSurvive and Thrive as a Nurse in Today's New Health-Services LandscapeWelcome to the compassionate and caring world of nursing! You are entering a profession that offers great rewards and endless opportunities. But you must prepare for the challenges ahead and do everything you can to ensure that you experience the best that nursing has to offer.Get off to the right start in your new profession by learning how to:• Find the job that's perfect for you• Create your own patient-centered style of nursing• Develop positive relationships with doctors, patients, and other nurses• Stay positive, deal with conflict and adversity, and avoid burnout• Network, enhance your education and career, and become a leaderAnd NEW! to this revised edition:• Invaluable information about nursing licensure, including an extensive FAQ section• Discussion of professional issues related
£16.14
HarperCollins Visual MBA The Two Years of Business School
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Harper Business The Visual MBA
Book SynopsisJason Barron spent 516 hours in class, completed mountains of homework, and shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to complete his MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business. Along the way, rather than taking boring notes that he would never read (nor use) again, Jason created sketch notes for each class—visually capturing the essential points of his education—and providing an engaging and invaluable resource. Once finished with his MBA, Jason launched a widely successful Kickstarter campaign distilling these same notes into a self-published book to help aspiring business leaders of all backgrounds and income levels understand the critical concepts one learns in business school. Whether you are thinking about applying to business school, are currently in college studying business, or have always wondered what is taught in an MBA program, this highly entertaining and visual book is for you.
£15.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Dynamics of Marginalized Youth
Book SynopsisThis book studies young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET); a prime concern among policymakers. Moving past common interpretations of NEETs as a homogeneous group, it asks why some youth become NEET, whereas other do not. The authors analyse diverse school-to-work patterns of young NEETs in five typical countries and investigate the role of individual characteristics, countries' institutions and policies, and their complex interplay.Readers will come to understand youth marginalization as a process that may occur during the transition from school, vocational college, or university to work. By studying longitudinal analyses of processes and transitions, readers will gain the crucial insight that NEETs are not equally vulnerable, and that most NEETs will find their way back to the labour market. However, they will also see that in all countries, a group of long-term NEETs exists. These exceptionally vulnerable young people are sidelined from soTable of Contents1. Not in Employment, Education, or Training around the World 2. NEET during the School-to-Work Transition in the Netherlands 3. NEET in Germany: Labour Market Entry Patterns and Gender Differences 4. Patterns in NEET Statuses during the School-to-Work Transition in France 5. NEETs in England 6. NEET in Japan: Focusing on Gender and Cohort 7. Policy Interventions Targeting NEETs in Different Institutional Settings 8. The Role of Education Systems in Preventing NEETs 9. Can Labour Market Policies Help to Reduce Long-term NEETs? 10. How Long-term NEET are Explained by Family Policies in OECD Countries 11. Conclusions and Discussion
£37.99
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Make the Impossible Possible One Mans Crusade to
Book Synopsis“Inspired and inspiring . . . By telling his remarkable story, Bill Strickland shows us that an impossible notion is just an idea nobody had the guts to try.”—Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of A Whole New Mind “Make the Impossible Possible will show you how you can achieve even your wildest dreams.”—Jeff Skoll, first president of eBay and founder and chairman of the Skoll Foundation Bill Strickland has spent over thirty years transforming the lives of thousands of people through Manchester Bidwell, the jobs training center and community arts program he founded in Pittsburgh. Working with corporations, community leaders, and schools, he and his staff strive to give disadvantaged kids and adults the opportunities and tools they need to envision and build a better, brighter future.In Make the Impossible Possible, he shows how each of us, by adopting the attitu
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Charles C. Thomas Publisher College Students and Their Environments
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Chinese Banking Industry
Book SynopsisThis book provides detailed systematic micro-level analysis of the historical development of the Chinese banking industry, focusing in particular on the development of the Bank of China (BOC) in the period 1905 to 1949. Banking reform is a key area of China's economic transformation, and this book, bringing a vast amount of material to a Western audience for the first time, provides a detailed evidence of the key challenges faced by a major Chinese bank. The book: addresses important issues in its evolution, including corporate governance government intervention, foreign competition and white-collar crime evaluates how the challenges in these areas were met considers the results of its efforts draws lessons for policy making today. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Challenges for Today 3. Corporate Governance 4. Government Intervention 5. Foreign Competition 6. White-Collar Crimes 7. Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Alfred D. Chandler Critical Evaluation
Book SynopsisAlfred D. Chandler (1918â2007) was the founder of modern business history. He was a critical early influence on strategic management and is famous for the dictum that âstructure follows strategyâ. This two-volume collection, a new title in the Routledge Major Works series, Critical Evaluations in Business and Management, gathers together the key journal articles and other vital research on Chandler to enable students and scholars to explore fully the impact of his ideas.Together with an extensive annotated bibliography and a full index, the collection has a comprehensive introduction, newly written by the editors, which places the collected material in its historical and intellectual context. It is an essential work of reference and will be valued by scholars and students of business and management as a vital one-stop research and pedagogic resource.
£356.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Lyotard Philosophy Politics and the Sublime 8
Book SynopsisJean-Franois Lyotard, the highly influential twentieth-century philosopher of the postmodern, has had an enormous impact on the course and commitment of contemporary philosophy. Lyotard: Philosophy, Politics, and the Sublime is a thoroughgoing reassessment of his extraordinary legacy and contribution to contemporary cultural, political, ethical, and aesthetic theory, and an indispenable guide to key issues in his philosophy. Fifteen distinguished scholars have contributed new, original essays examining the main themes in Lyotard''s work with a focus on the special intersections of philosophy, psychoanalysis, politics, and the experience of the sublime in art. The volume includes an up-to-date bibliography of works by and about Lyotard, previously unpublished photographs of Lyotard, and an incisive essay by Lyotard himself on the philosophical significance of Freud''s case of Emma.Trade Review'A valuable and timely assessment ... an engaging reading experience.' - Critical and Cultural TheoryTable of ContentsAbbreviations of Frequently Cited Texts Introduction Jean-Franois Lyotard- Between Politics and Aesthetics: Hugh J. Silverman I. (Ex)citing Philosophy 1. Emma: Between Philosophy and Psychoanalysis: Jean-Franois Lyotard II. Conversations and Differends 2. Conversations in Postmodern Hermeneutics: Shaun Gallagher 3. Lyotard, Bakhtin, and Radical Heterogeneity: Fred Evans 4. Lyotard, Levinas, and the Phrasing of the Ethical: James Hatley 5. Lyotard, Gadamer, and the Relation Between Ethics and Aesthetics: Gary E. Aylesworth 6. Lyotard, Nancy, and the Myth of Interruption: Michael Naas 7. Lyotard, Frank, and the Limits of Understanding: Erik Vogt III. After Politics 8. Interrupting Lyotard: Whither the We?: Debra B. Bergoffen 9. Lyotard, Heidegger, and The Jews: James R. Watson 10. Lyotard and History Without Witnesses: Thomas R. Flynn 11. Lyotard and The Forgotten: Stephen David Ross IV. Before Aesthetics 12. Postmodern Thinking of Transcendence: Richard Brons 13. Lyotard: Before and After the Sublime: Serge Trottein 14. Lyotard, Kant, and the In-Finite: Wilhelm S. Wurzer 15. The Suspense: Wayne Froman 16. Lyotard and the Events of the Postmodern Sublime: Hugh J. Silverman Notes Bibliography Contributors About the Editor
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John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Tourism Planning and Policy
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Executive Jobs
Book SynopsisThe Proven, Professional Resume and Job Search Guide for Executives in the 100K and Above Salary Range This new, expanded edition of a classic bestseller supplements veteran career advisor William Montag's years of experience with the powerful online resources of CareerJournal. com, The Wall Street Journal's own career Web site.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART I: MARKET-TESTED POWER PACKAGING. Frequently Asked Questions with Market-Tested Answers. Defining Your Success Stories and Skills. Defining Other Vital Information. Developing and Writing Your Marketing Resume. Developing and Writing Your Marketing Cover Letter. Market-Tested Sample Resumes and Cover Letters for Executives. Market-Tested Sample Resumes and Cover Letters for Managers and Professionals. PART II: LAUNCHING A JOB SEARCH CAMPAIGN IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. Top Ten Rules of the Job Market: What Worked for Satisfied Clients. Launching the Search: The Patented Expansionist Theory. The 24/7 Internet Job Search: Registering with CareerJournal.com from The Wall Street Journal. The 24/7 Online Job Search Directory: Market-Tested Career and Job Search Websites. Appendix I: Conversion from the Recommended Combination Functional and Chronological Format to a Chronological Format. Appendix II: Time-Tested Observations about the Job Interview.
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The University of Michigan Press International Project Analysis and Financing
Book SynopsisOffers theoretical and practical approaches to both the analysis of international projects and their financing
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Managing Modernity Work Community and Authority
Book SynopsisCompares industrial management in two late-industrializers—Japan and Russia—as a basis for an original theory of institution-buildingTable of ContentsPreface: ""modernity"" and social science, beyond universal history -- The problem, the argument, and the study -- Institutions of work in theoretical and historical context : sources of variation in the course of industrialization -- Work, community, and authority in late-industrializing Japan : prewar ""traditionalism"" to postwar ""syncretism"" -- Work, community, and authority in late-industrializing Russia : socialist revolution and the ""scientific organization of labor"" -- Comparisons and implications.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Upstarts
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author of The Everything Store Brad Stone takes us deep inside the new Silicon Valley.Ten years ago, the idea of getting into a stranger's car, or walking into a stranger's home, would have seemed bizarre and dangerous, but today it's as common as ordering a book online. Uber and Airbnb are household names: redefining neighbourhoods, challenging the way governments regulate business and changing the way we travel.In the spirit of iconic Silicon Valley renegades like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, a new generation of entrepreneurs is sparking yet another cultural upheaval through technology. They are among the Upstarts, idiosyncratic founders with limitless drive and an abundance of self-confidence. Young, hungry and brilliant, they are rewriting the traditional rules of business, changing our day-to-day lives and often sidestepping serious ethical and legal obstacles in the process.The Upstarts is the definitTrade ReviewReaders will find plenty of food for thought in Brad Stone’s The Upstarts, the most detailed investigation yet into the early years of these Silicon Valley prodigies. It’s an entertaining and well-crafted account... a careful character portrait of both Uber and Airbnb. Read it and you will be able to judge them for yourself. * FT *A fun, briskly told narrative… Mr. Stone’s reporting is excellent. The Upstarts is not the end of the story but an excellent history of the beginning. * The Wall Street Journal *Excellent... an unusually gripping business book. * The Times *Stone brings a big dose of truth serum to the marvels and machinations of the sharing economy and its founders.... 'The Upstarts' is rich with inside details. * Forbes *Technology writer Brad Stone chronicles [Uber and Airbnb's] swift rise to the corporate stratosphere, juxtaposing visionary zeal with the often deep impacts they've left in their wakes... The book is a timely reminder that pushing the digital realm into the physical can disrupt communities as well as the competition. * Nature *A richly researched and highly readable narrative that provides additional layers of insight by weaving in contrasting stories of competing companies that failed. -- Walter Isaacson, * New York Times Book Review *A colourful and enjoyable read ... Compelling. * i *In The Upstarts, Brad Stone has vividly captured the cultural and economic upheaval brought about by the latest generation of Internet superpowers. His book is a magnificent expose of how companies like Uber and Airbnb came to be, the people that profited and lost out along the way and the ramifications that this technology will have on the world for decades to come. Stone remains the preeminent chronicler of the Internet Age and a master storyteller. * Ashlee Vance, author of Elon Musk: How the Billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla is Shaping our Future *[Stone] amply illustrates that for every tech champion there is a forgotten crowd of decapitated competitors, pissed-off investors, defenestrated founders and unrewarded early employees ... where Stone really succeeds is in providing the reader with the visceral experience of the start-up enterprise. -- Antonio Garcia-Martinez * Washington Post *A fascinating account of the founders and leaders of each company, each of whom have moulded the companies into their own images in many ways... [Stone's] telling is especially artful. These books are great primers for aspiring entrepreneurs as well as those who are simply interested in what makes entrepreneurs successful. -- Peter High * Forbes *Excellent * Literary Review *Stone is a fine chronicler of the internet age...As compulsive as any blockbusting thriller * The Pool *A penetrating study marked by the same through reporting that distinguished [The Everything Store]. No figure is too obscure in the annals of Uber and Airbnb for Stone to track down, including the poignant stories of sundry entrepreneurs who converged on similar ideas bu, amid various missteps, failed to find traction. * San Francisco Chronicle *With precision, wit, and insight, Brad Stone tells the tale of two very different CEOs whose skills, innovations and willingness to pursue a totally crazy idea toppled two very different industries. No one in business today can afford to miss this compelling tale of trust, technology and very big piles of loot. * Steven Levy, author of In the Plex *Brad Stone's The Upstarts reads like a detective story: A page turning who-did-it on the creation of billion dollar fortunes and the ruthless murder of traditional businesses. No single book will tell you more about what life feels like inside companies like Airbnb and Uber as they grow from mere ideas into merciless machines for innovation, riches and unease. The sweat. The stress. The power highs of new instant fortunes. It's all here. You won't be able to put The Upstarts down. And when you finally do, you'll look at your own company and career in a totally fresh way. * Joshua Cooper Ramo, author of The Seventh Sense *Brad Stone gives us a lively, fascinating picture of the new new thing in technology - startups like Uber and Airbnb that are disrupting old businesses across the world. He provides a much needed glimpse into the companies that fail as well as the ones that make it big. And he points to the broad policy issues raised by these new technologies, which are surely no fun for the people whose lives are being disrupted. * Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World *For a flavour of how fast the world is changing, turn to Brad Stone’s The Upstarts * Director *Brad Stone unravels the facts from the mythology surrounding the companies’ rise * Harvard Business Review *A penetrating study marked by the same thorough reporting that distinguished [The Everything Store] * SF Gate *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Masters of Scale
Book SynopsisWhat can you learn from a Silicon Valley legend and a pantheon of iconic leaders? The key to scaling a successful business isn''t talent, network or strategy. It''s an entrepreneurial mindset - and that mindset can be cultivated.Behind the scenes in Silicon Valley, Reid Hoffman (founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock) is a sought-after advisor to heads of companies and heads of state. On his podcast Masters of Scale, he sits down with an all-star list of visionary founders and leaders, digging into the surprising strategies that power their growth. In this book, he draws on their most riveting, revealing stories - as well his own experience as a founder and investor - to distil the counterintuitive secrets behind the most extraordinary success stories of our times.Here, Hoffman teams up with Masters of Scale''s executive producers to offer a rare window into the entrepreneurial mind. They share surprising, never-before-told stories from leaderTrade ReviewMasters Of Scale is about more than scaling. At its core, it's a book about how wildly successful people have noticed what others haven't, what they did with those ideas and what they learned along the way despite various setbacks. It's also about how curiosity, perseverance, humility and risk have helped turn seemingly impossible ideas into lucrative businesses. * Forbes *A book to take with you into battle as you build a company or a career. It's full of enjoyable stories, but the killer feature is the sharp insights Reid draws out - specific, memorable, actionable mindsets. -- Reed Hastings, co-founder and CEO, NetflixWhether you're at a startup or working to drive change within a large organization, the business principles in this book will help you deploy your strategy with creativity, integrity and realism. -- Satya Nadella, CEO, MicrosoftReid Hoffman has a talent for getting right to the heart of a business case and turning it into an unforgettable lesson. If you're scaling a company - or if you just love a well-told story - this is a book to savour. -- Bob Iger, executive chair, Walt Disney Co.To lead with vision and heart, start by listening and learning from others. Using stories to teach lessons, this book is full of solid (and sometimes surprising!) advice that will help accelerate your journey. -- Angela Ahrendts, former CEO, Burberry, and former head of Apple Retail
£11.69
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc What They Dont Teach You at Harvard Business
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Dean Rosenwald Get In Get Out Get Hired
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Penguin Random House India The Rule of One
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Harvard University Press The Education Trap
Book SynopsisEducation is thought to be the route out of poverty, but history disagrees. Cristina Groeger explores the Gilded Age origins of this idea and shows how schooling actually bolstered economic inequality in the 20th century. If we want a more equitable society, she argues, we should look not just to education, but also to workers and the workplace.Trade ReviewDoes education always bring more equality? Not necessarily: sometimes education is used to legitimize unfair inequality in pay and power and to promote a pseudomeritocratic and deeply inegalitarian ideology. By looking at early-twentieth-century Boston, this fascinating book teaches a lesson about today: a more equitable society requires a fight for justice, not only in education, but in the workplace and in the tax system. -- Thomas Piketty, author of Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyThis is the best book about education that I have read in a long time. I urge you to read it… One of the most striking things about the book is its balanced strengths in both theoretical sweep and empirical evidence….Groeger’s study manages to make a compelling interpretation of how the American system of schooling has managed to expand educational opportunity while at the same time reinforcing social inequality, and she also backs it up with a vast array of persuasive data drawn from the Boston case. -- David LabareeSeeks to remind us that more hours spent in the classroom does not necessarily equal a brighter, more egalitarian future for all…The ‘trap’ in Groeger’s title refers to the unique and persistent tendency in the United States to focus on education rather than worker power as a panacea for social ills and economic inequality. -- Megan Erickson * The Nation *An important read for anyone interested in the history of education and how it can improve our understanding of schooling and society today. It provides an enlightening read for teachers, teacher educators, researchers, and policymakers, particularly those interested in social justice, encouraging them to examine the society in which students are being educated. -- Lisa Kenny * Educational Forum *Stunning…This richly researched, methodologically sophisticated, well-written study of schooling in Boston from the 1880s to the early 1940s offers eye-opening insights into the shifting pathways into the labor force. Much more than an impressive work of historical reconstruction, this book should serve as a cautionary tale for our own times. -- Steven Mintz * Inside Higher Ed *Shows the checkered history of education as an anti-poverty tool. Perhaps most importantly, it helps educators and organizers think about the things that actually do reduce inequality: universal government programs and strong unions. -- Mike Stivers * Jacobin *A powerful rejoinder to the argument that education alone can serve as the panacea and makes a powerful contribution to and connects the subfields of business, labor, and education history. It merits the widest possible readership. -- Lily Geismer * Business History *Incisive…Groeger makes a persuasive case that education is not necessarily the ‘great equalizer’ it’s often touted to be. Policymakers, economists, and education reformers will want to take note. * Publishers Weekly *This extensive, insightful historical examination reveals how U.S. education has perpetuated social inequality rather than decreasing it. * Library Journal *Groeger argues…that the US higher-education ecology was designed to cement rather than to remediate privileges of birth. It’s a lively and fascinating account of occupational politics and entrepreneurial ambition, crafted with scholarly care and recounted lucidly. -- Mitchell L. Stevens * Public Books *A cautionary tale for would-be reformers inclined to uncritically repeat bromides about egalitarian uplift through education…A work worthy of consideration for those with an interest in developing deep and nuanced understandings of the complex relationship between work, education, and society. -- Eric Torres * Harvard Educational Review *At a time when increasing numbers of Americans are concerned about the legacies of systemic discrimination, The Education Trap is a timely reminder of the destructive and undemocratic impact of exclusionary educational elitism. -- Rebecca S. Montgomery * American Nineteenth Century History *Offers a compelling analysis of how and why myths about merit and mobility through education were constructed…Most of all, it critiques the way in which social scientists and policymakers assert education as an answer to social inequality without attending to the larger dynamics of power that structure work and education. -- Tracy Steffes * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *Groeger examines how Americans came to view education as a panacea for economic disparities…[A] work of rich research, crisp prose, and lively narrative. -- Emily Y. Tran * Urban History *Challenging conventional wisdom, Cristina Groeger shows how increased educational opportunities can reinforce inequality when political and social elites deploy credentialism to generate new occupational hierarchies based on gender, race, ethnicity, class, and citizenship. Her probe of Boston a century ago uncovers the deeper historical roots of the ‘education trap.’ -- Eileen Boris, author of Making the Woman Worker: Precarious Labor and the Fight for Global Standards, 1919–2019Groeger challenges America’s central myth that education can substantially counteract social and economic inequality. This subtle, finely grained analysis of Boston schools and economic development from the Gilded Age to World War II offers a provocative rereading of social class, technological innovation, and racial and gender differentiation in the nation’s public and private classrooms. -- Leon Fink, author of The Long Gilded Age: American Capitalism and the Lessons of a New World OrderThis exquisite book forces us to question one of our most firmly held assumptions: that education is the pathway to equality. Through a closely told history of Boston, Groeger’s work compels us social scientists, historians, and the public to rethink our vision of how to achieve a more equitable society. -- Shamus Khan, author of Privilege: The Making of an Adolescent Elite at St. Paul’s School
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Princeton University Press Whats the Good of Education
Book SynopsisFocusing on the educational system in the United Kingdom, this book offers lessons of international applicability. Offering a compendium on education policy and its impact on educational attainment, it examines numerous large-scale data sources on individual pupils and schools.Trade Review"This is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic analysis of the United Kingdom's education system. It provides a comprehensive summary of key policy issues and clarifies what the data tell us about these issues. Well-written, with helpful cross-references, the book will appeal to readers inside and outside of the UK." - Julian Betts, University of California, San Diego "The authors have taken on a formidable assignment, appealing not only to people who are familiar with the topic, but also to those who ought to know more about economics, but are not easily enticed into it." - Ted Wragg, University of Exeter"Table of ContentsPreface ix List of Contributors xiii Brief Glossary xv PART 1. INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter One: Overview 3 1.1 Introduction 4 1.2 Who Gets More Education? 5 1.3 Economic Outcomes and Education 9 1.4 What Can Policy Do? 12 Chapter Two: The United Kingdom Education System in a Comparative Context by K. Hansen and A. Vignoles 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 Main Features of the UK Education System 13 2.3 How Well Is the System Doing? 23 2.4 The UK Education System and the Labour Market in an International Context 29 2.5 Conclusions 34 PART 2. WHO GETS MORE EDUCATION? 37 Chapter Three: School and Teacher Effectiveness by A. Chevalier, P. Dolton and R. Levacic 39 3.1 Introduction 39 3.2 Features of the UK Schooling System 39 3.3 Incentives and Quasi-Markets 41 3.4 School and Teacher Effectiveness 45 3.5 The Impact of Resources 49 3.6 Selection and Peer Effects 53 3.7 Conclusions 55 Chapter Four: The Labour Market for Teachers by A. Chevalier and P. Dolton 57 4.1 Introduction 57 4.2 Patterns of Change in the Teacher Labour Market 58 4.3 Teacher Pay 62 4.4 Who Becomes a Teacher? 63 4.5 Feminization of Teacher Supply 65 4.6 Incentives and Teacher Rewards 66 4.7 Variations across Space and Subject 67 4.8 Non-Pecuniary Conditions 68 4.9 Conclusions 69 Chapter Five: Post-Compulsory Education and Qualification Attainment by D. Clark, G. Conlon and F. Galindo-Rueda 71 5.1 Introduction 71 5.2 Changing Patterns of Participation in Post-Compulsory Education 71 5.3 Staying On after the Compulsory School Leaving Age of 16 74 5.4 Broader Choices at 16 82 5.5 Post-16 Qualifications in the UK 86 5.6 Higher Education 90 5.7 Conclusions 95 Chapter Six: Educational Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility by J. Blanden, P. Gregg and S. Machin 99 6.1 Introduction 99 6.2 Patterns of Change in Income, Education and Education Policy 100 6.3 Measurement and Data 103 6.4 Evidence on Changes in Intergenerational Mobility and Educational Inequality 106 6.5 Conclusions 113 PART 3. ECONOMIC OUTCOMES AND EDUCATION 115 Chapter Seven: Measuring the Returns to Education by R. Blundell, L. Dearden and B. Sianesi 117 7.1 Introduction 117 7.2 Policy Relevance of the Returns to Education 118 7.3 Methodological Issues 124 7.4 Estimation Methods and Results 127 7.5 Limitations 138 7.6 Conclusions and Policy Discussion 142 7.7 Appendix: Comparing Private Rates of Return and Real Return on Debt and Equity 143 Chapter Eight: Employers' Selection Decisions: the Role of Qualifications and Tests by A. Jenkins and A. Wolf 147 8.1 Introduction 147 8.2 Why Might Employers Use Qualifications for Selection Purposes? 149 8.3 Qualifications in the Labour Market 150 8.4 What Do Employers Think Qualifications Signal? 154 8.5 Changes Over Time 159 8.6 A Heterogeneous Labour Market 162 8.7 Conclusions 166 Chapter Nine: Evidence on the Balance of Supply and Demand for Qualified Workers by S. McIntosh 169 9.1 Introduction 169 9.2 Returns to Education 169 9.3 Overeducation and Undereducation 172 9.4 Skills Shortages 176 9.5 Does Supply Determine Demand? 180 9.6 The Impact of Skills Shortages 184 9.7 Summary and Conclusions 185 PART 4. WHAT CAN EDUCATION POLICY DO? 189 Chapter Ten: Economic Evaluation of Education Initiatives by C. Emmerson, S. McNally and C. Meghir 191 10.1 Introduction: the Evaluation Problem 191 10.2 The Evaluation Problem 192 10.3 Methods of Evaluation 195 10.4 General Equilibrium and Peer Effects 202 10.5 Evaluation in Practice. I. Excellence in Cities 203 10.6 A Summary of Results 208 10.7 Evaluation in Practice. II. Education Maintenance Allowance 210 10.8 Conclusions 215 Chapter Eleven: Education Policy and the Evidence by S. Machin and A. Vignoles 217 11.1 Introduction 217 11.2 Compulsory Schooling 218 11.3 Post-Compulsory Education 221 11.4 Education and the Labour Market 223 11.5 Closing Remarks 225 References 227
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Princeton University Press The Making of an Economist Redux
Book SynopsisEconomists seem to be everywhere in the media these days. But what exactly do today''s economists do? What and how are they taught? Updating David Colander and Arjo Klamer''s classic The Making of an Economist, this book shows what is happening in elite U.S. economics Ph.D. programs. By examining these programs, Colander gives a view of cutting-edge economics--and a glimpse at its likely future. And by comparing economics education today to the findings of the original book, the new book shows how much--and in what ways--the field has changed over the past two decades. The original book led to a reexamination of graduate education by the profession, and has been essential reading for prospective graduate students. Like its predecessor, The Making of an Economist, Redux is likely to provoke discussion within economics and beyond. The book includes new interviews with students at Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Chicago, and Columbia. In these conversationsTrade Review"This work is an essential read for undergraduates considering graduate work in economics; it is also valuable reading for anyone interested in learning about what is being taught, and how it is being taught, at the top-ranked institutions in the field."--M.L. White, Choice "Will economics departments and bodies such as our own Royal Economic Society step up to the challenge Colander sets them with this book, and reshape the graduate curriculum? I hope so, or we will find ourselves with even fewer graduate students in economics than we have now."--Diane Coyle, Times Higher Education Supplement "[T]his book is ... a must-read especially for ... those who are contemplating going into graduate training in economics ... and for all those who have influence on the content and design of graduate programmes in economics. For all others this can still be a book for the coffee-table, since my own experience has shown that it does function quite well as a conversation starter."--Rene L. P. Mahieu, Erasmus Journal For Philosophy and EconomicsTable of ContentsPreface vii CHAPTER ONE: Introduction: Understanding Economics and Economists 1 PART I: THE SURVEY RESULTS 17 CHAPTER TWO: The Making of an Economist, Redux 19 CHAPTER THREE: Further Results from the Survey 60 CHAPTER FOUR: How the Views of the Original Survey Respondents Have Changed 84 PART II: CONVERSATIONS WITH GRADUATE STUDENTS 107 CHAPTER FIVE: Harvard Interview 109 CHAPTER SIX: Princeton Interviews 126 CHAPTER SEVEN: Stanford Interview 148 CHAPTER EIGHT: MIT Interviews 165 CHAPTER NINE: Chicago Interviews 188 CHAPTER TEN: Columbia Interview 215 PART III: REFLECTIONS ON THE SURVEY AND INTERVIEWS 225 CHAPTER ELEVEN: Does This Have to Be Our Future? (Arjo Klamer) 227 CHAPTER TWELVE: Reflections on the Survey (Robert M. Solow) 234 CHAPTER THIRTEEN: The Academic Research Game and Graduate Economics Education 239 Notes 251 Bibliography 259 Index 261
£25.20
Princeton University Press Experimental Capitalism
Book SynopsisFor much of the twentieth century, American corporations led the world in terms of technological progress. Why did certain industries have such great success? Experimental Capitalism examines six key industries--automobiles, pneumatic tires, television receivers, semiconductors, lasers, and penicillin--and tracks the highs and lows of American highTrade Review"A masterful tapestry that weaves multiple levels of analysis, analytical techniques, and decades of scholarly work to create rich insights about the role of individual enterprise and innovation for the evolution of firms, industries, and regions."—Rajshree Agarwal, University of Maryland"This is an impressive book about the dynamics of firms and industries. Klepper masterfully sheds light on the evolutionary forces that drive entrepreneurship, industrial clustering, and firm dominance in high-tech industries."—Franco Malerba, Bocconi University"Steven Klepper takes readers on a fascinating journey through the life cycle of industries, from birth to maturity. His book is filled with lessons for everyone, including scholars, managers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. Experimental Capitalism presents a nano approach from a giant in the field."—Alfonso Gambardella, author of Science and Innovation"Experimental Capitalism synthesizes and makes accessible the pathbreaking arguments that Steven Klepper crafted over the course of his career—provocative, illuminating arguments about the nature and sources of the evolution of industries, technological progress, and the development of industry clusters. His book builds on the most detailed data collection imaginable and spells out key policy implications that policymakers in the United States and around the globe should pay close attention to."—Wesley M. Cohen, Duke University"Experimental Capitalism is an important work by an important scholar. Shedding light on the question of where great industries come from, the book provides a unique perspective on the American economy and challenges much of the traditional thinking about what matters for delivering strong economic performance."—David Audretsch, Indiana University"The work of an original economist, Experimental Capitalism uses six major industries as exemplars of a theory of shakeouts. This book succeeds admirably."—Stephen Martin, Purdue UniversityTable of ContentsEditors' Preface ix Chapter 1 Innovation and the Market 1 Chapter 2 Once Upon a Time 15 Chapter 3 The Best and the Brightest 62 Chapter 4 The Valley That Shockley Built and the Schoolmaster of Motordom 109 Chapter 5 The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number 149 Chapter 6 The Harder They Come, the Harder They Fall 179 Chapter 7 The Best of Times, the Worst of Times 207 Notes 241 Afterword 247 References 249 Index 259
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Princeton University Press Cents and Sensibility
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Focusing mostly on integrating exposure to great realist novels (such as Anna Karenina, Middlemarch, and War and Peace) into economics education, the authors use three case studies on, respectively, higher education, the family, and the economic development of nations to make an insightful and compelling argument. Morson and Schapiro succeed in finding new ways of thinking about big issues as well as new ways to read classic novels... The case studies read like popular nonfiction. There's immense joy to be found throughout this work on thinking with creativity and passion."--Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1 Spotting the Spoof: The Value of Telling Stories Out of (and in) School 1 Twin Crises 4 The Dehumanities 5 Humanomics 8 A Return to the "Real" Adam Smith 18 The Value of Telling Stories Out of (and in) School 20 Two Stories 23 2 A Slow Walk to Judgment: Hedgehogs and Foxes, Wisdom and Prediction 46 3 The Power and Limits of the Economic Approach: Case Study 1-How to Improve American Higher Education 64 Enrollment Management 65 Who Teaches Undergraduates? 80 Data Reporting 87 The Allocation of State Operating Subsidies 98 The Federal Interest in Enrollment, Completion, and Matching 105 4 Love Is in the Air ... or at Least in the Error Term: Case Study 2-What Economists Can and Cannot Teach Us about the Family 119 Do Preferences Change? 126 The Economics of the Intimate 129 Children 138 Crime and Punishment 144 Three Responses to the Economic Model 147 Irrationality of the Second Order 150 Selling Kidneys 153 A Foxy Approach to Economic Demography 162 5 The Ultimate Question: Case Study 3-Why Do Some Countries Develop Faster Than Others? Economics, Culture, and Institutions 167 The Hedgehog of Geography 169 Foxy and Other Economists 180 The Harm That Hedgehogs Do 195 6 The Best of the Humanities 200 Justifying the Humanities 206 The Humanities as Often Taught 209 Why Not Just Read SparkNotes? 212 Overcoming the Human 213 Character and Nanocharacter 216 Ethics and Stories 218 Experience from Within 222 Globalization 232 World Literature and the Curriculum 234 Writing and Argument 238 Conclusion 241 7 De-hedgehogizing Adam Smith: The Economics That Might Be 243 Sympathy and Empathy 248 Theory as Anti-Theory 249 Smith the Novelist 252 Negative Pluralism 254 Rethinking the Invisible Hand 255 What Humanists Can Learn from Economists 259 Humanism and Behavioral Economics 261 8 Humanomics: A Dialogue of Disciplines 288 Index 295
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Princeton University Press Cents and Sensibility
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is a bracing, original work." —Roger Lowenstein, Washington Post "An eloquent defense of the humanities against fanatical advocates for STEM." —Deidre McCloskey, Wall Street Journal "An insightful and compelling argument. Morton and Schapiro succeed in finding new ways of thinking about big issues as well as new ways to read classic novels. . . . There’s immense joy to be found throughout this work on thinking with creativity and passion." —Publishers Weekly
£16.19
Manchester University Press Mainstreaming CoOperation An Alternative for the
Book SynopsisThis collection considers the transformation that has taken place over the last thirty years in the global position of co-operative and mutual business models, from the prevailing view of the investor-led model in the 1980s to the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and revival of the co-operative movement.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Anthony Webster, Linda Shaw and Rachael Vorberg-Rugh1. Mainstreaming co-operatives after the global financial crisis - Claudia Sanchez Bajo and Bruno Roelants2. Our agencies: persuasion and the value of a concept to mainstreaming co-operation - Philip Grant3. G. J. Holyoake (1807-1906): a resource for a journey of hope? - Stephen Yeo4. History, citizenship and co-operative education, c. 1895-1930 - Keith Vernon5. 'The unit of the co-operative movement...is a woman': gender and the development of the co-operative business model in Britain - Rachael Vorberg-Rugh6. A continuing challenge: women and leadership in co-operatives - Barbara Rawlings and Linda Shaw7. The wasted years? The Co-operative Party during the 1930s - Angela Whitecross8. New models of ownership and governance - Cliff Mills and Ruth Yeoman9. Co-operatives in health care: global prospects for the development of co-operatives as instruments of consumer-centred health care - Vern Hughes10. Rising numbers of architectural co-operatives in an uncertain construction economy - Stephen McCusker 11. Co-operatives and climate protection: housing co-operatives in Germany - Carolin Schröder and Heike Walk12. The co-operative identity: good for poverty reduction? - Rowshan Hannan13. What do we really know about workers' co-operatives? - Virginie Pérotin14.The impact of the co-operative ethos on the creation of shared value: a case study of Lincolnshire Co-operative Society - Phil Considine and Martin Hingley15. Learning to swim against the tide: crises and co-operative credibility - some international and historical examples - Anthony Webster, Linda Shaw, Rachael Vorberg-Rugh, John F. Wilson and Ian SnaithIndex
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Basic Books The Simplicity Survival Handbook 32 Ways To Do
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Rlpg/Galleys Impacts of Cultural Capital on Student College
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAs China, like many other countries, seeks to improve the quality of education for its citizens and long-term economic sustainability, it is important to have research to inform critical decisions. This study highlights key factors related to college-going, and I am hopeful that it will inform the design of policies aimed to increase both access and opportunity. Although the study examines China specifically, some of the implications can be applied to other cultures and nations worldwide. -- Michelle Asha Cooper, President of the Institute for Higher Education PolicyThe book includes detailed yet concise literature reviews covering major theories and studies related to cultural capital and college choice, as well as changing social stratification, educational systems, and financial assistance policies in China…. The strength of this study also lies in Gao’s careful application of cultural capital theory in Chinese contexts…. To conclude, this landmark study is a welcome addition to studies of cultural capital, educational inequality, and social stratification. Gao’s work reminds us that it is critical to reassess the meaning and the role of cultural capital in relation to a nation’s educational system and cultural contexts when examining this elusive concept. * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Literature Review and Empirical Research Chapter 3. Models of Student College Choice Chapter 4. Social Stratification and Higher Education Opportunities in China Chapter 5. Research Design Chapter 6. Introduction of Wuhu and the Two High Schools Chapter 7. Fuzhong High School Students Chapter 8. Nancheng High School Students Chapter 9. Cross Case Analysis Chapter 10. Findings, Limitations, and Implications
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Kogan Page Business Research
Book SynopsisWilson Ng leads and delivers business research methods modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Roehampton. He is a Visiting Professor at two European universities: UNICA (Università degli studi di Cagliari) in Italy and BEM (Bordeaux Management School) in France. Prior to his academic career, Wilson was a senior investment banker with NM Rothschild in London and Singapore.Elayne Coakes has taught business research methods at the University of Westminster for many years. Her consultancy experience in large and small enterprises has provided Elayne with extensive applied business experience.Trade Review"They have created a lively, engaging and user-friendly introduction to research for intending postgraduate students." * Dr Tom Cockburn, AFNZIM, Director-Policy, Center for Dynamic Leadership Models in Global Business *"Business Research provides comprehensive introductory coverage of a plethora of investigation methods available to the nascent business researcher." * Dr Gordon Hunter, Professor of Information Systems in the Faculty of Management at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada *"This book provides a complete, clear and comprehensive panorama of what and how a researcher has to know for researching business and management. It offers an ample but at the same time concise overview of steps, methods and examples for designing, developing and reporting a good research project. Its direct and simple language addresses PhD students, researchers, scholars but also practitioners and consultants in the business research landscape. For these reasons, I strongly suggest Business Research to experienced scholars as well as incoming researchers." * Prof. Cinzia Dessi, University of Cagliari, Italy *"The book is organized very carefully paying detailed attention to all practical issues that research students face in completing their studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels." * Dr Suleman Aziz Lodhi, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Planning your project; Chapter - 01: The nature of business research; Chapter - 02: Methodology and methods; Section - TWO: ‘Doing’ your project; Chapter - 03: The project proposal; Chapter - 04: Collecting quantitative data; Chapter - 05: Collecting qualitative data through interviews; Chapter - 06: Collecting data as an ethnographer; Chapter - 07: Case study research; Chapter - 08: Collecting data: less common methods; Chapter - 09: Ensuring data saturation; Section - THREE: Reporting your findings; Chapter - 10: Analysing quantitative data; Chapter - 11: Analysing qualitative data; Section - FOUR: Writing your report; Chapter - 12: Discussing project findings; Chapter - 13: Conclusion to your report; Chapter - 14: Reference lists; Chapter - 15: Writing your abstract; Chapter - 16: Conclusion
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Kogan Page Business Research
Book SynopsisWilson Ng leads and delivers business research methods modules for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Roehampton. He is a Visiting Professor at two European universities: UNICA (Università degli studi di Cagliari) in Italy and BEM (Bordeaux Management School) in France. Prior to his academic career, Wilson was a senior investment banker with NM Rothschild in London and Singapore.Elayne Coakes has taught business research methods at the University of Westminster for many years. Her consultancy experience in large and small enterprises has provided Elayne with extensive applied business experience.Trade Review"They have created a lively, engaging and user-friendly introduction to research for intending postgraduate students." * Dr Tom Cockburn, AFNZIM, Director-Policy, Center for Dynamic Leadership Models in Global Business *"Business Research provides comprehensive introductory coverage of a plethora of investigation methods available to the nascent business researcher." * Dr Gordon Hunter, Professor of Information Systems in the Faculty of Management at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada *"This book provides a complete, clear and comprehensive panorama of what and how a researcher has to know for researching business and management. It offers an ample but at the same time concise overview of steps, methods and examples for designing, developing and reporting a good research project. Its direct and simple language addresses PhD students, researchers, scholars but also practitioners and consultants in the business research landscape. For these reasons, I strongly suggest Business Research to experienced scholars as well as incoming researchers." * Prof. Cinzia Dessi, University of Cagliari, Italy *"The book is organized very carefully paying detailed attention to all practical issues that research students face in completing their studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels." * Dr Suleman Aziz Lodhi, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Planning your project; Chapter - 01: The nature of business research; Chapter - 02: Methodology and methods; Section - TWO: ‘Doing’ your project; Chapter - 03: The project proposal; Chapter - 04: Collecting quantitative data; Chapter - 05: Collecting qualitative data through interviews; Chapter - 06: Collecting data as an ethnographer; Chapter - 07: Case study research; Chapter - 08: Collecting data: less common methods; Chapter - 09: Ensuring data saturation; Section - THREE: Reporting your findings; Chapter - 10: Analysing quantitative data; Chapter - 11: Analysing qualitative data; Section - FOUR: Writing your report; Chapter - 12: Discussing project findings; Chapter - 13: Conclusion to your report; Chapter - 14: Reference lists; Chapter - 15: Writing your abstract; Chapter - 16: Conclusion
£134.39
Kogan Page Ltd The JobReady Guide
Book SynopsisAnastasia de Waal is director of I Can Be, a charity focused on breaking down barriers to opportunity for disadvantaged children and young people. Before setting up I Can Be, she was Deputy Director of think tank Civitas and Director of the Family and Education Unit. A qualified primary school teacher and a Trustee of national parenting support charity Family Lives, Anastasia de Waal has written a number of publications on education and family issues.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Setting yourself up for success; Chapter - 01: CV building; Chapter - 02: Career planning; Chapter - 03: Work experience and internships; Chapter - 04: Further study; Section - TWO: Developing job-ready skills; Chapter - 05: Leadership and teamwork; Chapter - 06: Communication skills; Chapter - 07: Problem-solving; Chapter - 08: Industry knowledge; Section - THREE: Looking for a job; Chapter - 09: Systematic job hunting; Chapter - 10: Understanding what employers want; Chapter - 11: Social media, personal branding and self-promotion; Chapter - 12: Networking; Chapter - 13: Budgeting and money skills; Section - FOUR: Applying for a job; Chapter - 14: Creating a winning CV; Chapter - 15: Covering letters and application forms; Chapter - 16: Interviews; Chapter - 17: Assessment centres; Chapter - 18: Giving presentations; Chapter - 19: Getting an offer; Section - FIVE: Starting a job; Chapter - 20: Planning and preparation; Chapter - 21: Twenty questions about your first day answered; Chapter - 22: Making a good impression and building positive relationships; Chapter - 23: Planning your next move; Chapter - 24: Index
£14.99
Kogan Page Ltd The JobReady Guide
Book SynopsisAnastasia de Waal is director of I Can Be, a charity focused on breaking down barriers to opportunity for disadvantaged children and young people. Before setting up I Can Be, she was Deputy Director of think tank Civitas and Director of the Family and Education Unit. A qualified primary school teacher and a Trustee of national parenting support charity Family Lives, Anastasia de Waal has written a number of publications on education and family issues.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Setting yourself up for success; Chapter - 01: CV building; Chapter - 02: Career planning; Chapter - 03: Work experience and internships; Chapter - 04: Further study; Section - TWO: Developing job-ready skills; Chapter - 05: Leadership and teamwork; Chapter - 06: Communication skills; Chapter - 07: Problem-solving; Chapter - 08: Industry knowledge; Section - THREE: Looking for a job; Chapter - 09: Systematic job hunting; Chapter - 10: Understanding what employers want; Chapter - 11: Social media, personal branding and self-promotion; Chapter - 12: Networking; Chapter - 13: Budgeting and money skills; Section - FOUR: Applying for a job; Chapter - 14: Creating a winning CV; Chapter - 15: Covering letters and application forms; Chapter - 16: Interviews; Chapter - 17: Assessment centres; Chapter - 18: Giving presentations; Chapter - 19: Getting an offer; Section - FIVE: Starting a job; Chapter - 20: Planning and preparation; Chapter - 21: Twenty questions about your first day answered; Chapter - 22: Making a good impression and building positive relationships; Chapter - 23: Planning your next move; Chapter - 24: Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in
Book SynopsisSince the mid 1990s political and public debates about the social responsibilities of firms have gained renewed force. Although CSR seems to be a well defined concept in management literature, in its diverse applications the CSR concept loses much of its pertinence. In Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in Action, the authors focus on different aspects of managing CSR in action to capture differences between discourse and practice. By examining the question from three angles - talking about CSR, doing CSR and measuring CSR - they attempt to make sense of the difference between practice and reality. This volume considers ways to overcome the difficulties that arise around CSR in action.Trade Review'Corporate Social Responsibility is becoming central to corporate business strategies. Den Hond, De Bakker and Neergaard have brought together leading-edge critical analyses of key emerging issues that challenge theory and practice in this area. A "must read" to keep abreast of the field. ' Dexter Dunphy, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia '...captures the diversity of the use of the term CSR and the diversity of contributions from various disciplines and viewpoints...a good starting point for understanding CSR.' Australian Journal of Corporate LawTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in Action, Frank denHond, Frank G.A.de Bakker, PeterNeergaard; Part 1 Talking; Chapter 2 The Making of Meaning in the Media, HelenaBuhr, MariaGrafström; Chapter 3 The Commercialization of CSR, KarolinaWindell; Chapter 4 Tracing the Evolution of Corporate Discourse on Corporate Social Responsibility, Frank G.A.de Bakker, ClaesOhlsson, Frank denHond, StefanTengblad, Marie-France B.Turcotte; Part 2 Doing; Chapter 5 The Bottom Line of CSR, Esben RahbekPedersen, PeterNeergaard; Chapter 6 Lost in Translation, PaulineGöthberg; Chapter 7 ‘What about me?’ The Importance of Understanding the Perspective of Non–Managerial Employees in Research on Corporate Citizenship, ElliotWood; Chapter 8 Exporting Knowledge and Values, Eirik J.Irgens, HaraldNess; Part 3 Measuring; Chapter 9 The Development of a CSR Industry, AurélienAcquier, FranckAggeri; Chapter 10 Marketing Corporate Social Responsibility in a National Context, PhilippeZarlowski; Chapter 11 Superimposition or Continuity? Corporate Social Responsibility in Non–Profit Organizations, PaoloRossi; Chapter 101 Conclusion; Chapter 12 Managing Corporate Social Responsibility in Action, Frank denHond, Frank G.A.de Bakker, PeterNeergaard, Jean–PascalGond;
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University Press of America Engineering for Business
Book SynopsisEngineering for Business features teaching materials and case studies developed for senior undergraduate courses in engineering and business and graduate-level classes in Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering and Management, and Technology Management. This work surveys the more robust quantitative tools and techniques used to facilitate decision-making in business and uses case studies to illustrate their application. Where appropriate, the readers are provided with frameworks to enable application of the techniques covered and are directed to commercially available software developed to facilitate the deployment of these tools and techniques. Traditional industrial engineering and engineering management techniques related to Engineering Economy, Multi-Criteria Decision-making, Project Management, Management Science, and Facilities Planning are covered. These are complemented by a review of more topical areas, such as Applications Software for Business, Technology CommercialiTable of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Engineering for Business—An Introduction Chapter 4 Financial & Economic Evaluation Chapter 5 Multi-Criteria Decision-making Chapter 6 Project Management Chapter 7 Applications Software for Business Chapter 8 Technology Commercialization Chapter 9 Management Science Techniques Chapter 10 Supply Chain Management Chapter 11 Facilities Planning Chapter 12 Contemporary Techniques Part 13 Index
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University Press of America Strategic Planning and Management A Roadmap to
Book SynopsisThis book is the second in a series of three books published by University Press of America, and is specifically designed for online distance-learning students. It discusses strategic planning and management theory as well as detailed steps to prepare and implement an organizational strategic plan.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Theory and Perspective Chapter 5 Chapter 2: Real World Considerations Chapter 6 Chapter 3: The Planning Process Chapter 7 Chapter 4: The Strategic Planning Process Chapter 8 Chapter 5: Organizational Systems Analysis: Vision and Mission Chapter 9 Chapter 6: Organizational Systems Analysis: Analysis and Assessment Chapter 10 Chapter 7: Organizational Systems Analysis: Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives Chapter 11 Chapter 8: Implementing the Strategic Plan Chapter 12 Chapter 9: The Next Steps Chapter 13 Findings and Conclusions Chapter 14 Bibliography Chapter 15 About the Author
£31.50
Case Method Books Writing Cases
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Johns Hopkins University Press New Players Different Game Understanding the Rise
Book SynopsisThe authors suggest that, rather than continuing their standoff, the two sectors could mutually benefit from examining each other's culture, practices, and outcomes.Trade ReviewThis book seeks to shed light on a rapidly changing industry. Future Survey 2008 A welcome addition to the often polemical writing about for-profits that has become particularly heated... New Players, Different Game should be added to the library of all interested in current trends in high education. Administrators and faculty members will especially benefit from the clear, balanced presentation of a wealth of information about for-profits. -- Gary A. Berg Journal of Higher Education 2009Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: For-Profit Postsecondary Education: Lumpers or Splitters?1. The Innovators: New Services, New Sector2. New Forces in an Old Industry3. Growth of the For-Profits4. Finance and Governance5. Faculty Roles6. Defining Success at the For-Profits: Students, Programs, and Employers7. Students and Other Priorities8. Clashes of Cultures, Sectors, and PurposesConclusion: Growth, Demand, and Purpose in Postsecondary EducationReferencesIndex
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