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Book SynopsisUntil recently, the study of industrial relations centred around trade unions, collective bargaining and strikes - often in the manufacturing industry. Union decline and de-industrialization in the advanced capitalist world have raised major issues about the relevance of this focus. As a result, there is growing interest in alternative forms of worker representation, often in conjunction with Human Resource Management. Union decline is by no means universal, however, even in Europe, and there are regions of the world (South East Asia, some African countries and parts of Latin America) where unions are powerful and growing organisations.This set captures the complexity of the field of industrial relations globally, as well as the continuing relevance of competing theoretical approaches to the subject. The selection covers neglected topics such as feminism, debates about post-modernism and the links between labour movements and politics. It combines classical texts with the latest c

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Book SynopsisThe TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others.This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Problems in Maritime Navigation, Transport and Shipping and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.Table of ContentsWeather Routing and Meteorological AspectsIce NavigationShip ConstructionShip Propulsion and Fuel EfficiencySafe Shipping and Environment in the Baltic Sea RegionOil Spill ResponseLarge Cetaceans

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Book SynopsisAn extraordinary account of the impending closure of the Holden factory in Adelaide. More than the end of a business - it''s the end of an era, of a story, and of a great Australian dream.When Holden signalled that it would close its Adelaide factory, it struck at the very heart of Australian identity. Holden is our car made on our shores. It''s the choice of patriotic rev heads and suburban drivers alike. How could a car that was so beloved - and so popular - be so unprofitable to make?The story of the collapse of Holden is about the people who make and drive the cars; it''s about sustaining industry in Australia; it''s about communities of workers and what happens when the work dries up. And if it''s not quite about the death of an icon - because Holdens will remain on Australian roads for a long time to come - then it''s about what happens when an icon falls to its knees in front of a whole nation.This updated edition features a new chapter.Trade Review. * The Weekend Australian *. * The Last Post *a compassionate insight * City Messenger *a meticulously researched piece of contemporary anthropology * CityMag Adelaide *Review * Mildura Midweek *a persuasive account of SA industry and society over half a century * Sunday Territorian *The focus of this study may be the closure of Holden in 2017, but in broader terms it's a case study of modern economics in action. * Sydney Morning Herald, The Saturday Age *

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary new argument from eminent Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits attacking the false promise of meritocracy It is an axiom of American life that advantage should be earned through ability and effort. Even as the country divides itself at every turn, the meritocratic ideal – that social and economic rewards should follow achievement rather than breeding – reigns supreme.  Both Democrats and Republicans insistently repeat meritocratic notions. Meritocracy cuts to the heart of who we are. It sustains the American dream.   But what if, both up and down the social ladder, meritocracy is a sham? Today, meritocracy has become exactly what it was conceived to resist: a mechanism for the concentration and dynastic transmission of wealth and privilege across generations. Upward mobility has become a fantasy, and the embattled middle classes are now more likely to sink into the working poor than to rise into the professional elite. At the same time, meritocracy now ensnares even those who manage to claw their way to the top, requiring rich adults to work with crushing intensity, exploiting their expensive educations in order to extract a return. All this is not the result of deviations or retreats from meritocracy but rather stems directly from meritocracy’s successes.   This is the radical argument that Daniel Markovits prosecutes with rare force. Markovits is well placed to expose the sham of meritocracy. Having spent his life at elite universities, he knows from the inside the corrosive system we are trapped within. Markovits also knows that, if we understand that meritocratic inequality produces near-universal harm, we can cure it. When The Meritocracy Trap reveals the inner workings of the meritocratic machine, it also illuminates the first steps outward, towards a new world that might once again afford dignity and prosperity to the American people.

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Book SynopsisThere is nothing more devastating to baseless opinions than good numbers. Air Contaminants, Ventilation, and Industrial Hygiene Economics: The Practitioner''s Toolbox and Desktop Handbook helps you obtain good numbers on your quest to squash shabby opinions with sound advice. It details real-world applications of good numbers to foster improvements in industrial hygiene, preventing inhalation toxicity and promoting better environmental air quality.Divided into four parts, the book includes: Tips on preparing for the board certification examinations for Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) 726 solved problems in industrial hygiene, ventilation, occupational-environmental toxicology, occupational health risk management, and chemical safety engineering 154 economic persuasion techniques based on actual cTrade Review"Professor Roger Wobeke has provided the industrial hygiene profession with an excellent resource. This book provides not only an excellent overview of the topic; it also provides a large volume of worked example problems. The diligent student of the art and science of industrial hygiene will be well prepared to provide opinions backed by numbers rather than conjecture after reading and studying this book. Professor Wabeke’s late father was correct; there is nothing more devastating to an unscientific opinion than a good number. This book helps us to provide good numbers. Every industrial hygienist should have this book on his shelf."—Ernest P. Chiodo, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., M.5., M.B.A., C.LH., Past President of the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and former Medical Director of the City of Detroit"… a companion for practicing industrial hygienists at workplace. … Moreover, candidates wishing to master the CIH examination (especially on the quantitative sections) might also find the book very useful. Yet, they must plan it carefully because sufficient time is required to browse through it topic by topic and page by page before the date for the examination."—TSIN, Tai Wa, MH, MSc, CChem (MRSC), CIH, RPH, RSO, RSA, Consultant, WINCO & Associates Limited, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Honorary Research Associate, Hong Kong University"… must have for those professionals that work in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene. In addition, for those planning to take a certification exam, it provides a multitude of sample problems to work through in preparation."—Rodney Handy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA "Professor Roger Wobeke has provided the industrial hygiene profession with an excellent resource. This book provides not only an excellent overview of the topic; it also provides a large volume of worked example problems. The diligent student of the art and science of industrial hygiene will be well prepared to provide opinions backed by numbers rather than conjecture after reading and studying this book. Professor Wabeke’s late father was correct; there is nothing more devastating to an unscientific opinion than a good number. This book helps us to provide good numbers. Every industrial hygienist should have this book on his shelf."—Ernest P. Chiodo, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., M.5., M.B.A., C.LH., Past President of the Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society and former Medical Director of the City of Detroit"… a companion for practicing industrial hygienists at workplace. … Moreover, candidates wishing to master the CIH examination (especially on the quantitative sections) might also find the book very useful. Yet, they must plan it carefully because sufficient time is required to browse through it topic by topic and page by page before the date for the examination."—TSIN, Tai Wa, MH, MSc, CChem (MRSC), CIH, RPH, RSO, RSA, Consultant, WINCO & Associates Limited, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Honorary Research Associate, Hong Kong University"… must have for those professionals that work in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene. In addition, for those planning to take a certification exam, it provides a multitude of sample problems to work through in preparation."—Rodney Handy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA Table of ContentsIntroduction: How to Use This Book—Tips on Preparing for the Board Certification Examinations for Certified Industrial Hygienist , Certified Safety Professional – tips in fire and explosion safety, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager – toxicology, and Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT). 726 Solved Problems in Industrial Hygiene, Ventilation, Occupational-Environmental Toxicology, Occupational Health Risk Management, and Chemical Safety Engineering. 154 Economic Persuasion Techniques based on Actual Case Studies to Help Feather One’s Career Bed and Assist Installation of Industrial Hygiene Control Methods. Tips and Guiding Principles for Professional Career Development.

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Book SynopsisDespite a growing body of research and targeted remediation, teenage and novice drivers continue to be six to nine times more likely to die in a crash than they are when they are just a few years older. The World Health Organization reports that road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19 year olds. In light of these crash statistics, understanding the teen driver problem remains of paramount public health importance around the world. The Handbook of Teen and Novice Drivers: Research, Practice, Policy, and Directions provides critical knowledge for a broad range of potential readers, including students, teachers, researchers in academics, industry and the federal government, public policy makers at all levels, insurance companies and automobile manufacturers, driving instructors, and parents and their teens.Table of ContentsI. Introduction. Overview. For Parents & Teens. For Driving Instructors. II. Epidemiological Differences. Age & Experience. Novice Driver Crash Patterns. III. Skill Differences. Tactical Hazard Perception. Strategic Hazard Anticipation. Attention Maintenance. Vehicle Control. Speeding/Risk Taking/Mitigation. Developmental Perspective. Social and Emotional Factors. Distraction. THC and Alcohol. Attention Deficit Disorder. Fatigue. Training and Education. Parents and Teens. Feedback Technologies. Licensing and GDL. Passenger and Cell Phone Restrictions. Insurance, Law Enforcement. Developed Nations. Developing Nations. Simulation. Naturalistic/On-road. Eye Movements. Hazard Perception.

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