Circular economic systems Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Circular Economies in an Unequal World
Book SynopsisThis landmark first anthropological open access volume on the topic of circular economies' brings together a range of international scholars with regional specialisations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America to examine the concept''s global implications. Aspirations towards a circular economy have become increasingly prominent around the world, yet until now, social anthropology has largely neglected the potentially deep social impacts of this concept, despite its obvious implications through every level of the economy and society.This volume covers a diverse array of international actors, including waste-pickers, traders and policymakers, and the global movement of materials like metals, plastic and textiles. Through ethnographic and qualitative case studies, it exposes many of the tensions that exist between state and corporate ideals of the circular economy, and the vernacular practices and philosophies that exist around the world. Contributors examinTrade ReviewA must-read for those interested in the circular economy. This edited collection puts people front and centre, raises awareness of issues of inclusivity, and shows the impact circular solutions can have, even with the best intentions. While the CE agenda is important, we are left reminded that there needs to be a more sensitive and modest approach. * Alison Stowell, Lancaster University, UK *An excellent ‘call-out’ of the social justice challenges and opportunities we face as we seek to deploy our global circular economy ambitions. Beyond the theory there are real lives, real communities yet real chances to shape the emerging circular economy to not only tackle the stress on the natural system our over consumption behaviour brings but to create a more equal and prosper life for all. * Iain Gulland, Chief Executive, Zero Waste Scotland *A fascinating journey into the world of the circular economy through an exploration of waste chains in the Global South. Mobilising original anthropological approaches, this edited volume sheds light on ignored but essential practices and actors in our economic systems. Unpacking policy impacts, social inequalities and innovations from below, this book is a must-read on the global circular economy. * Armelle Choplin, University of Geneva, Switzerland *Table of ContentsList of Contributors Introduction. Between the Promise of Renewal and Unequal Global Circulation - Patrick O’Hare, University of St Andrews, UK, and Dagna Rams, London School of Economics, UK 1. The Circular Economy of Metals and the Challenges of its Globalisation in Ghana - Dagna Rams, London School of Economics, UK 2. Making E-Waste Circular: Countering Vicious Circles and Materialising Honesty - Julia Perczel, University of Manchester, UK 3. Stimulating Economies: Mmaking Plastics Circular in Uruguay - Patrick O'Hare, University of St Andrews, UK 4. Circular Economy and Servitization: Negotiating the EU’s New Green Agenda in Greece - Aliki Angelidou, Panteion University, Greece, and Mimina Pateraki, Hellenic Open University, Greece. 5. Disruptive but Normalising?: What the Formalisation of Informality Can Tell us About the Circular Economy in the Global South - Sebastián Carenzo and Lucas Becerra, CONICET/ National University of Quilmes, Argentina 6. - In the Shadow of Waste: The Politics of a Changing Recycling Economy in Cartagena, Colombia - Laura Neville, University of Lausanne, French 7. Circular Economy of Wastewater: Recirculation, Spinning, and Rolling to the Future - Daniel Sosna, Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic 8. The Circular Economy Law for Textiles in Germany and its Predecessors - Heike Derwanz, Institut für das künstlerische Lehramt, Vienna, Austria 9. The Circular Economy in China: For the People? With the People? - Benjamin Steuer, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Afterword: The Alchemy of the Circular Economy - Andrew Sanchez, University of Cambridge, UK Bibliography Index
£20.89
Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions
Book SynopsisWhat makes the Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions series stand out is its focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale, broadening the questions being studied and helping researchers consider the inter-relationships among different perspectives. The best way to build understanding around a topic as diffuse as mergers and acquisitions is to be both integrative, and expansive, in choice of research questions and theoretical underpinnings. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions offers this unique perspective, not easily found elsewhere.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Introduction. Can We Predict M&A Activity?. Does Expanding through Alliances vs. Mergers and Acquisitions Matter? The Example of the Global Retail Industry. Slow but Certain: The Pre-M&A Process of European National Champion Deals. A Knowledge-Based View of Mergers and Acquisitions Revisited: Absorptive Capacity and Combinative Capability. The Impact of Organizational Culture Differences on Bidder and Target Companies’ Share Values following Merger Announcement: Evidence from a Stock Market Perspective. Reducing Cognitive Bias in Assessing Combination Potential in M&As. Reputation Spillover Effects and Post-Acquisition Performance: A Customer Perspective. Customer and Competitor Responses to Mergers and Acquisitions: An Empirical Investigation in the Logistics Industry. Integrating Relative Standing and Market Discipline: A Complexity Theory Perspective of Post-Merger and Acquisition Executive Departure. A Decision-Making Framework to Analyze Important Dimensions of M&A Performance. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions. Copyright page.
£98.99
Emerald Publishing Limited Sustainable Development Through Global Circular
Book SynopsisThe battle to preserve the environment is only just beginning – organisations and governments cannot underestimate the public outcry for cleaner environments and an end to increases in global warming. The Circular Economy has been able to tap into the current zeitgeist and is being coveted by many academic disciplines. Offering a detailed overview of what is required to move towards a circular economy by providing a series of cases alongside each chapter that illustrate practice in relation to theory, Maguire and Robson deliver a lens through which academics and students can explore what is emerging as state of the art. The chapters contain a critical and balanced treatment of theory and practice on the subjects of sustainable development and the circular economy, setting out and evaluating the theoretical landscape alongside a grand narrative drawn from systems thinking and the environmental, social, and governance paradigms. For students, academics and practitioners, Sustainable Development Through Global Circular Economy Practices is a go-to book with original insights from a theoretical perspective about how the global economy integrates, and how this integration can be leveraged to move practice toward sustainable practice.Trade ReviewThis is a very important and timely book in a growing area of interest in business schools and among practitioners globally. The book explores the conceptual roots of circular economy, setting out the theoretical strands and areas of application with clarity and interest. Case studies are most welcome in this field as there is a dearth of applied material. The case studies in the book are wide and varied, integrated seamlessly into the text and offer crucial insights into what and how CE can be embraced and implemented. The addition of content relating to organisational context, resistance to change and leading change in CE is very useful, opening up questions and answers to both researchers and practitioners. The final chapter considers a progressive research agenda in the field which is very welcome for the academic community. There is something in this book for everyone, from teachers, researchers to practitioners and general interest audiences. The writing style is very accessible and the authors pull no punches in setting out the need for immediate action. A great read, a well-researched and presented book and core reading for anyone interested in social and environmental sustainability. -- Professor Colin Dey, Professor of Social Accounting, University of DundeeThe development of the Circular Economy is probably the most important in management research. It transcends all disciplines, sectors and geographies. This book provides an excellent overview of the managerial challenges in transitioning from the linear to the circular with a perspective that emphasises the role of digital technology. The authors rightly emphasise the radical over the incremental and thus provide a comprehensive account of ‘how to’ for practicing managers. -- Roger Maull, Professor of Management Systems, University of Exeter’s Business SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction: Sustainable Development Through Global Circular Economy Practices Chapter 1. The Origins of the Circular Economy Chapter 2. Sustainability and the Circular Economy as Part of a Global Environmental Strategy Chapter 3. Sustainable Production and Consumption within the Circular Economy Chapter 4. Supply Chain Management and the Circular Economy Chapter 5. Business Innovation and Change for Circular Economy Chapter 6. A Review and Research Agenda for the Circular Economy
£71.25
Emerald Publishing Limited Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions
Book SynopsisAdvances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics. Volume 22 of this annual series explores a range of issues relevant to a post-pandemic world– the cost-of-living crisis, energy insecurity, war in Ukraine and rising inflation are pushing many countries into recession, adversely affecting the global economy. This has led, and will continue to lead, to more downsizing, restructurings and inevitably to an increase in mergers and acquisitions. This collection of new and current research highlights interesting behavioural themes as well as timely practical solutions to the dilemma of mergers and acquisitions failures. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions Volume 22 is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organizational theory and behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Addressing Information Asymmetry in Acquisitions: The Role of Social Ties; Olimpia Meglio, David R King, and Elio Shijaku Chapter 2. The Role of Sustainability in Mergers and Acquisitions: A Literature Review; Mohammad Faisal Ahammad Chapter 3. Effects of Human Factors on Knowledge Sharing During Chinese Cross-border M&A Integration; Jean Wang and Lars Schweizer Chapter 4. A Triadic Process View Of Divestors, Targets and Acquirers; Dries Faems and Taco H. Reus Chapter 5. Private Company Seller Perspectives in Lower Middle Market M&As; Kenneth H. Marks, John A. Howard, and Anthony Stevenson Chapter 6. Acquirer's search for a partner: The role of inter-organizational relationships; Huma Javaid Chapter 7. A Review and Future Research Opportunities of the Post-Merger Integration Research Using the Social Network Perspective; Theresa M. Floyd and Wookje (UJ) Sung Chapter 8. Reflections on urgency in mergers and acquisitions: Views, reviews and directions for future research; Sally Riad and Urs Daellenbach Chapter 9. How Private Equity Investors Drive M&A Performance; Timo Paumen, David P. Kroon, and Svetlana N. Khapova Chapter 10. Microfoundations in M&A Research: Exploring the case of emotions; Joao Pedro Degado, Emanuel Gomes, and Pedro Neves
£76.00
De Gruyter Handbook of the Circular Economy: Transitions and
Book SynopsisThe Handbook of the Circular Economy takes a unique look at this rapidly expanding field of activity from the perspectives of global thought leaders, world-leading researchers and industry. Exploring both transitional activity and considering a transformed Circular Economy the book is presented in three distinct sections: section one includes first-hand ideas and opinions from some of the biggest names in our 21st century Circular Economy landscape. The second section includes empirical work that considers the state-of-the-art in research from a host of perspectives ranging from accounting to innovation, from policy to communities of practice. The final section includes brief examples of leading industrial innovations that are aiming to change the world. Suitable for students, researchers, policy-makers and industrialists this handbook highlights many of the challenges we face in shifting away from our linear economy. Table of ContentsAbout the Editors List of Contributors Foreword Ellen MacArthur Foundation The circular economy: landscape, dimensions and definitions Stefano Pascucci, Allen Alexander, Fiona Charnley & Jessica Fishburn Part I—Introducing transformation Introduced by Allen Alexander 1 Walter Stahel on envisioning circular systems, lifecycles and products 2 Ken Webster on framing potential circular economies 3 Kate Raworth on creating regenerative and distributive economies by design 4 Frances Wall on virgin resources, scarcity and circularity 5 Hugo Spowers on transforming established industrial trajectories with a circular business strategy 6 Andy Rees OBE on waste, re-use, recycling and the power of positive governance 7 Ladeja Godina Kosir on transformation of people and the power of networks Part II—The state of transition Introduced by Stefano Pascucci 8 Circular design in practice: eight levers for change - Merryn Haines-Gadd, Fiona Charnley & Conny Bakker 9 Biomimicry and the Circular Economy - Saskia van den Muijsenberg 10 The transformational power of circular Innovation - Daniel Guzzo, Janaina Mascarenhas & Allen Alexander 11 Three lenses on circular business model innovation - Paavo Ritala, Nancy Bocken & Jan Konietzko 12 Finance and accounting in the circular economy - Aglaia Fischer, Diane Zandee & Marleen Janssen Groesbeek 13 Circular economy regulation: An emerging research agenda - David Monciardini, Eléonore Maitre-Ekern, Carl Dalhammar & Rosalind Malcolm 14 Circular society activism: prefigurative communities in everyday circular economy action - Steffen Böhm, Chia-Hao Ho, Helen Holmes, Constantine Manolchev, Malte Rödl, Wouter Spekkink 15 Circular economy jobs: Risks and opportunities in the labour market - Esther Goodwin Brown, Marijana Novak, Constantine Manolchev, Sharon Gil & Esteban Munoz 16 Resources, waste and a systemic approach to circular economy - Fenna Blomsma & Geraldine Brennan 17 Plastic futures: mobilising circular economy contexts to addressing the plastic crisis - Marta Ferri, Alison Stowell & Gail Whiteman 18 Aesthetic engagement: material practices of organising towards regenerative futures - Kim Poldner & Domenico Dentoni Part III—Industrial Vignettes exploring industry transition Introduced by Fiona Charnley 19 BAM Bamboo Clothing 20 Winnow Solutions Ltd 21 Riversimple 22 Rype Office 23 Elvis & Kresse 24 Circularity Capital 25 Teemill 26 Forest Green Rovers 27 Grover 28 ReStore Project 29 PackShare 30 Lendwithcare 31 Páramo 32 Circular & Co 33 Terragr‘eau 34 LUSH Cosmetics 35 Shark Solutions 36 gDiapers 37 Ricoh 38 Riverford Organics 39 Oxwash 40 Triodos Bank 41 Co Cars 42 Oddbox 43 Fairphone 44 Ooho from Notpla 45 Repair Café 46 Gerrard Street 47 Patagonia 48 Whirli List of figures List of tables Index
£117.00
De Gruyter Averting Climate Catastrophe Together: Framework
Book SynopsisAverting Climate Catastrophe Together addresses the necessity of meeting the Paris Agreement temperature target and explores what framework could enable climate action in an effective, efficient and equitable manner that is consistent with that goal. It also looks at the contribution of technological change within the economic system, including the feasibility of a global energy transition. Whether humanity can avoid catastrophic climate change does not seem to depend on the availability of technological solutions, but rather on international cooperation and coordination. Given the various sustainability issues, this book also considers if it is possible to derive a general approach to them. It argues that dealing with compatibility limits in complex systems requires a holistic change in the system structure. Therefore, systems science is discussed together with economics, technological change, and sustainable development. This book targets scientists and experts from different disciplines due to the interdisciplinary topic, but especially from environmental economics and energy technology; policy makers, as policy recommendations are provided to address climate change; as well as the general public due to the pressing common challenge of climate change and comprehensive efforts for sustainable development. Provides evidence based on climate science research on the necessity of meeting the Paris Agreement temperature target Highlights the feasibility of the global energy transition as one major option to mitigate climate change, also going into detail about the process of technological change Brings together systems science with economics, technological change, and sustainable development Derives a framework to meet the Paris Agreement temperature target, enabling coordinated climate action in an effective and efficient manner while pursuing distributive justice
£23.25
De Gruyter De Gruyter Handbook of Degrowth
Book Synopsis Degrowth has emerged as one of the most exciting, and contested, fields of research into the drivers of global heating, ecological collapse, and economic injustice. The perspective is both a critique of existing growth-based models of development, which it argues have put humanity on a collision course with non-negotiable ecological limits, and a vision for a brighter future in which humans and non-humans alike can flourish. By putting an end to growth-seeking economic development and boundless energetic and material throughputs, degrowth’s proponents suggest we can build an economy that meets the material needs of people and planet for generations to come. This handbook’s contributions signal the importance of degrowth across multiple disciplines and practices. Along the way, they grapple with some of the most critical questions, ideological assumptions, policies, and social struggles of our time. The handbook approaches degrowth as a loosely knit and developing set of interdisciplinary propositions about what it might take to achieve a world of human and non-human flourishing. Contributors explore, challenge, and critique degrowth’s propositions and its prospects of shaping scholarly agendas, policy frameworks, and social movements. Essays consider degrowth from a variety of empirical and theoretical vantages, including urban design, architecture, political economy, political ecology, critical geography, and political theory. This integrative approach, at once critical and constructive, aims to preserve for readers the sense of possibility that has drawn people to degrowth scholarship thus far.
£88.50
De Gruyter Sustainability in Art, Fashion and Wine: Critical
Book SynopsisThe art, fashion and wine industries are currently at various stages in their efforts to embrace and transition towards sustainability. While sustainability commitments are a necessary condition for progress, they are not sufficient. Instead, there is a need for sweeping transformative change that includes giving serious consideration to indigenous worldviews without recolonizing them. Sustainability in Art, Fashion and Wine includes findings from recent research and contributes to a new understanding of familiar concepts such as sustainability, (de)colonization and corporate responsibility in the art, fashion and wine industries by adopting critical lenses and incorporating them with innovative perspectives on circular business models and digitalization. It endeavors to present remedies for effectively combating climate change and promoting social good. While discussing specific issues such as sub-contracted labor, safe working conditions, living wages, environmental degradation, mismanaged waste, and more, the book argues that recognizing the significant role western colonization has played – and continues to play – in the developing world in our current conception of capitalism is itself unsustainable. To understand the true meaning of sustainability – to fully recognize the looming deadlines we face in combating the climate crisis and instituting sustainability as a new normal – the acceptance of a new conception of capitalism, one antithetical to colonization and exploitation, is required. Contributors to this book address these issues by applying a critical studies approach to their respective chapters, allowing the book to set out what real sustainability could and should look like in the art, fashion and wine industries.
£44.55
De Gruyter Fashion and Environmental Sustainability:
Book SynopsisThe wide range of topics that the book covers are organised into sections reflecting a cradle to grave view of how entrepreneurial, innovative, and tech-savvy approaches can advance environmental sustainability in the fashion sector. These sections include: sustainable materials; innovation in design, range planning and product development; sustainable innovations in fashion supply chains; sustainable innovations in fashion retail and marketing; sustainable alternatives for end-of-life and circular economy initiatives; and more sustainable alternative fashion business models.
£85.98
