International business Books
Cornell University Press When Small States Make Big Leaps
Book SynopsisAt the close of the twentieth century, Denmark, Finland, and Ireland emerged as unlikely centers for high-tech competition. In When Small States Make Big Leaps, Darius Ornston reveals how these historically low-tech countries managed to assume leading positions in new industries such as biotechnology, software, and telecommunications equipment. In each case, countries used institutions that are commonly perceived to delay restructuring to accelerate the redistribution of resources to emerging enterprises and industries. Ornston draws on interviews with hundreds of politicians, policymakers, and industry representatives to identify two different patterns of institutional innovation and economic restructuring. Irish policymakers worked with industry and labor representatives to contain costs and expand market competition. Denmark and Finland adopted a different strategy, converting an established tradition of private-public and industry-labor cooperation to invest in high-qualiTrade Review"When Small States Make Big Leaps is a first-rate book that adds substantially to debates on European political economy and corporatism. Darius Ornston argues that some small European states have invented a new 'creative' corporatism that turns economic pressure into targeted political pressures that both motivate and enable new kinds of tripartite deals to deliver supply-side benefits. Throughout, Ornston distinguishes among industrial policy, labor market policy, and developments in capital markets. I found this very enlightening and provocative." -- Wade Jacoby, Brigham Young University, author of Imitation and Politics: Redesigning Modern Germany"At a moment when the West is confused on what to do next, Darius Ornston provides us with a remarkably detailed comparative account of the search for solutions to a previous crisis. He demonstrates how the coordinated market economies of Denmark and Finland, by making creative use of corporatism, could transform institutions and move from low- to high-tech societies during the 1990s. These lessons are highly significant for locating theoretically the sources of institutional and social innovation and the capability for searching for new phases of prosperity." -- Peer Hull Kristensen, Copenhagen Business SchoolTable of ContentsIntroduction: Recasting Corporatism 1. The Paradox of High-Tech Corporatism 2. The Crisis of Low-Tech Production in Denmark, Finland, and Ireland 3. From Price-Fixing Cartels to Research Consortia: Rapid Restructuring in Finland 4. From Social Protection to Skill Formation: Diversified High-Tech Production in Denmark 5. A Low-End Producer in High-Tech Markets: Economic Adjustment in Ireland 6. Comparing Corporatisms Conclusion: Explaining Institutional InnovationReferences Index
£35.15
Cornell University Press Tax Havens How Globalization Really Works
Book SynopsisThis book provide an up-to-date evaluation of the role and function of tax havens in the global financial system—their history, inner workings, impact, extent, and enforcement. They make clear that tax havens have a major impact on the global economy.Trade ReviewIf you are looking to understand how tax havens and offshore financial centers work, how they are governed (or not!), and what kind of economic and political impacts they have, then this book is for you! This recent text by well-recognized experts in the field is a most welcome addition to the literatures.... It fills an important void, since there was not until now a general but nevertheless detailed reference text on tax havens... it should be mandatory for courses in IPE, international finance, and international business. -- Patrick Leblond * Political Science Quarterly *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Tax Havens and Their Uses 1. What is a Tax Haven? 2. Tax Havens: Vital Statistics 3. The Instruments of Tax HavensPart II: The Evolution of Tax Havens 4. Origins of the Tax Havens 5. The British Empire Strikes BackPart III: Tax Havens in World Politics 6. Tax Havens and the Developed World 7. Issues in DevelopmentPart IV: The Battle for Hearts And Minds 8. Signs of Discontent 9. Institutional Attacks on Tax Havens 10. Tax Havens in the Twenty-First CenturyConclusionGlossary References Index
£23.39
Cornell University Press Rival Capitalists
Book SynopsisSurveying the development of the steel, automobile, and semiconductor industries in each of these countries, Jeffrey A. Hart illuminates the role of national policy in a changing world.Trade ReviewThe body of the work comprises very good summaries of the ways Germany, France, Britain, Japan and the United States have handled their steel, auto and semiconductor industries. With these comparisons as evidence, Professor Hart argues that differences in national performance are largely shaped by the contrasts in the distribution of power among governments, business and labor.... This is a thought-provoking book, rich in material and clearly written. * Foreign Affairs *
£31.45
University of Toronto Press The National Policy and the Wheat Economy
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1957, this study traces the development of the national policy as it affected the growth of the Canadian trade and discusses the grain marketing problems of Western Canada in the decades that followed, with detailed attention to legislation and moves by various growers' groups in an attempt to meet these problems. This important study in political economy is organized into four main parts. In Part One the author traces the development of the national policy and its impact on the growth of the wheat empire in the years before 1900. In Part Two, he discusses the grain marketing problems of western Canada during the 1900-1920 period. Part Three is a masterful exposé of the history of the open market system and of the history and policies of the Canadian Wheat Pools, and Part Four examines the economic philosophy behind the development of the national policy.
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University of Toronto Press Defying Conventional Wisdom Political Movements
Book SynopsisThe first major study on the origins, strategies, and activities of movements and coalitions in opposition to free trade that arose in Canada and spread across North America - it captures an important developmental period in Canadian political life.Trade Review'For students of Canadian politics, this is one of the few books that analyzes free trade politics in terms of the dynamic interplay between the so-called popular sector and the governing institutions, the state, and other social and political actors... Ayres has made a major contribution in advancing our thinking about social movements, and his discussion of "transnational and popular democracy" makes this book very useful for scholars interested in collective campaigns that transcend national borders.' The Journal of Politics
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University of Toronto Press Negotiating NAFTA
Book SynopsisInternational negotiations have become an important feature of the world trading system, but very few scholars have attempted to analyse this process. Using case studies in four areas - culture, textiles and apparel, autos, and pharmaceuticals - negotiated in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Maryse Robert uses a theoretical framework to help explain the outcome of such negotiations in terms of structure and process that. The structure of negotiations relates to states' objectives, outcomes, resources (in industry and in government), and issue-specific power. Process involves state's behaviour as expressed by its tactics during negotiation. Among the questions the author raises are: How are winning and losing defined in a given issue area? What are a state's resources as it enters a trade negotiation? Are all resources equally important? Is the utility of some tactics linked to certain resources? The key message of the book is that it is the right mix of resou
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Black Cat The Finance Curse How Global Finance Is Making Us
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Stanford University Press Divided Sun MITI and the Breakdown of Japanese
Book SynopsisDespite widespread claims to the contrary, Japan's high-tech industrial policies over the last two turbulent decades have proved to be neither cooperative nor successful. This book focuses on MITI and Japan's giant electronics firms-their ambitions and conflicts-to show that the policymaking process is torn by conflict and competition.Trade Review"Callon has done his research with exemplary thoroughness. . . . He draws extensively on Japanese-language documents, newspapers, and government papers. But what makes Callon's evaluation particularly worthwhile is that it is also based on interviews with some 100 Japanese researchers, managers, and bureaucrats. . . . From this wealth of inside information, Callon concludes that it is companies, not government bureaucracies that have been at the heart of Japan's stunning postwar ascent."—The New Scientist"Callon's findings are extraordinary. . . . It is essential for anyone trying to get a little closer to the core of what makes Japan tick."—The Japan Times"Both Japanese and Western readers can learn much from this gold mine of detailed information that sheds light on the workings of Japan's high-tech consortia."—Computing JapanTable of ContentsContents ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN EIGHT
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Stanford University Press The Triumph of Ethernet Technological Communities
Book SynopsisOne of the most important elements in the computer revolution has been agreement on technological standards. This book tells the complete story of the battle between several competing technologies in the late 1970s and early 1980s to become the compatibility standard in one high-tech arena, the LAN (local area network) industry.Trade Review"An important and defining look at the early days of local area networking. Von Burg has captured the interplay of science, people, money, and luck that defines the high-stakes technology business."-—Jim Swartz, founder, Accel Partners"Few people are aware of the intense battles that resulted in today's networking standards. Urs von Burg's engaging history of this tumultuous period, with its analysis of the technological ecosystems and marketing economics involved, contains valuable lessons for anyone interested in capturing a dominant market share for an innovation."-—Dr. Harry J. Saal, former chairman, Network General"Superb. . . . A solid and thoroughly researched study of a major segment of the global high-technology economy. Von Burg's theory of 'technological communities' is an important contribution."-—Richard Florida, Carnegie Mellon University"A vivid picture of a turbulent time. Von Burg objectively describes the technical, financial, and personal battles involved, and he puts the issues into a larger context that will be useful for making sense of today's technological developments."—Maris Graube, founder and ex-chair, IEEE 802."This was a fascinating read." -- Knowledge, Technology & Policy"It was refreshing to see that—at last—one author in the standards domain acknowledges the importance of individual contributors and refrains from seeing the world purely through an economist's eyes." -- Knowledge, Technology, & Policy"I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in standards research and/or history of computing and networking." -- Knowledge, Technology, & Policy"Urs von Burg's well-written book . . . .is timely and useful, and not just to business historians." -- Business History ReviewTable of ContentsList of tables and figures Preface Acknowledgments List of abbreviations Introduction 1. Technological communities and open standards 2. The invention of the LAN 3. Pioneers: the beginning of commercialization 4. The standardization of LAN technology 5. The formation of the ethernet community 6. The rise and fall of ethernet's proprietary competitors 7. The battle between ethernet and token ring 8. Implications Appendices Notes References Index.
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Tuttle Publishing Chinese Way in Business Secrets of Successful
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Excellent overview of business in China." --Goodreads"Boye De Mente is a life-long student and observer of Asia; an unchallenged authority on Asian etiquette and ethics in business. Few books are so well documented, with so many tips and things to know about today's China." --Professor Andrew C. Chang, American Graduate School of International Management
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Taylor & Francis Inc International Assignments
Book SynopsisAlthough firms have been sending employees on international assignments for decades, systematic understanding is sorely lacking. This volume looks at such critical aspects of the assignment process as the selection process, the training required, factors that affect adjustment, performance and commitment, and how to retain and capitalize on the international experience once employees return home.This book is written for human resource managers and executives whose focus includes the global economy and the strategic role of people in achieving international competitiveness. It can be used as a textbook for courses in International Human Resource Management.Trade Review"This book is an important addition to the management literature on globalization. It weaves practical examples and theory to provide new insights on the critical importance of developing the right staffing and human resource strategies to support global strategies. Managers and scholars alike will find this book insightful and valuable."—Ellen Ernst KossekSchool of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University"The book is written by really top-notch people in the field, all of whom have very strong credentials. The use of real examples and "best practices" is excellent. I especially like the use of quotes from experts that are sprinkled throughout the book. The book makes good use of scientific research to support its concepts.""This is a thorough and useful book. The book provides research-based suggestions for policies and practices. The attention to repatriation is particularly important and offers direction for companies to avoid mistakes as well as warning for individuals to heed. The authors go beyond the Western viewpoint to describe how organizations based in other cultures manage their expatriates. There are numerous examples, quotes, and in-depth cases written by executives. Also, excellent charts and figures convey and explain concepts....This book deals with an issue many companies have struggled with for some time."—Manuel LondonDirector of the Center for Human Resource Studies, State University of New YorkTable of ContentsContents: Foreword. Preface. Part I: Introduction. The Strategic Roles of International Assignments in Globalization. The Process of Cross-Cultural Adjustment. Part II: Before the Assignment. Selecting: Identifying Candidates With Global Leadership Potential. Training: Helping People to Do the Right Things. Part III: During the Assignment. Adjusting: Developing New Mental Road Maps and Cultural Skills. Integrating: Balancing Multiple Allegiances. Appraising: Determining if People are Doing the Right Things. Rewarding: Compensation and Pay. Part IV: After the Assignment. Repatriating: Helping People Readjust and Perform. Retaining: Utilizing the Experienced Global Manager. Managing the Entire Global Assignment Cycle: Establishing Best Practices.
£42.99
CCH Incorporated International Income Taxation Code and
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Northwestern University Press Global Corporate Citizenship
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Rlpg/Galleys Historical Dictionary of the World Bank
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis second edition is an update and expansion of the first, written by Anne Salda (1997), and draws on scholarly studies of the World Bank and on publications by the bank itself. Entries are generally clear and concise and range from a single paragraph to several pages in length. The authors claim to use the same language as any original source document whenever possible. Within an entry, terms in boldface are cross-references that indicate other entries in the dictionary. See also references are in all caps and signify other entries or terms that are related to or on the same topic as the entry (but not used in the entry). Also included are a brief chronology of important dates in the bank's history–from its founding in 1944 through 2012–and a list of acronyms and abbreviations. The introduction is a brief history of the bank. Readers will find a very extensive, 120-page bibliography of selected World Bank publications. As the book notes, many World Bank publications and a collection of data and statistics are available for free at Documents and Reports and The World Bank Open Data, respectively. Tenney (The Citadel) is a former International Monetary Fund staff member; Salda formerly worked for the Joint Bank-Fund Library. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers. * CHOICE *The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) plays an influential and often high-profile role in the economic development of many contemporary developing countries. Not only does it lend money, provide technical assistance, and influence economic and financial policies to these countries, but the adoption of its programs is seen as a stamp of approval that opens access to private international capital for a country. Despite this high-profile and often controversial role played by the bank, there are few sources that provide adequate information about the history, structure, and operation of the bank and its affiliate institutions. Historical Dictionary of the World Bank fills this gap. The 421-page book provides copious information about the World Bank that has hitherto not been available in any single volume. Both the entries and the bibliography sections have been significantly expanded since the publication of the 1st edition (1997). . . .The book is . . . well written. By putting the activities of the World Bank in a historical context, this book will do more to educate the public about the bank than any effort the bank itself may produce. The dictionary is recommended for all who are interested in the activities of the World Bank. * American Reference Books Annual *
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Rlpg/Galleys Global Advertising in a Global Culture
Book SynopsisGlobalization stems from many sources, but as Thomas Gould makes clear, advertising is a primary driver of trans-global cultural change. Gould argues that advertising often carries unfiltered and unblocked cultural messages in addition to commercial speech; as such, it not only builds consumer demand to open new markets but also changes consumer expectations and values. At the same time, the evolution of increasingly targeted mobile and social marketing is transforming local and regional cultures into a new mix of global branding and individualized micro-space. Gould examines how advertising professionals negotiate these rocky and quickly-changing cultural terrains. He also explores how advertisingan increasingly global form of communicationis becoming a platform for change at the individual level, and as a direct consequence, at the social and political levels.Trade ReviewThrough the Internet, the consumer is gaining control of what he or she watches. The change is evolving slowly, but it’s not over. The so-called “captive audience” is disappearing, and new strategy is necessary for the advertising industry; but the industry on the whole doesn’t seem to get it. That is what Gould’s book is about. -- Guido H. Stempel III, Ohio University
£81.00
Scarecrow Press International Business Research
Book SynopsisIn the 21st century, most businesses participate in globalization, whether by entering new markets worldwide or dealing with competitors from around the world. In addition, the Internet and the accelerated evolution of related tools such as social media provide businesses, as well as individuals, the means to participate globally at an increasing pace. In order to identify profitable business opportunities and to recognize potential obstacles, one must have a complete picture of the global business environment. The Web and other Internet tools also give both new and traditional producers of information additional ways to deliver content to the end user, including interactive, web-based databases, digital files, or twitter updatesto name a few. Taking these trends into consideration, International Business Research: Strategies and Resources provides the basic tools that are useful for doing international business research. Following an introduction that outlines the foundation for international business activity money, the international monetary system, and financial marketssubsequent chapters address: essential information such as sources, organizations, and websites that list resources for specific regions and countries; how to find international company information and financial data; the major classification schemes used to find relevant industry data, including import/export statistics; and international market and industry research. Each chapter of International Business Research includes research recommendations based upon the authors' practical experiences and discusses the sources available to meet research needs, making this a valuable tool for anyone involved in the business world, particularly business school librarians, business students, and business professionals.Trade ReviewThe major strength of this work by Gil (Univ. of Denver) and Reyes (West Chester Univ.) is its methodical approach to strategies for finding international business information. While it highlights specific sources, its contextualization of how and why particular kinds of information are likely to be useful is important--especially for researchers relatively new to investigating international business. Chapter 1 frames the later chapters by providing an overview of the types of tools and sources that may be broadly applicable for international business research. Subsequent chapters more thoroughly investigate various angles that researchers may wish to take. Chapter 2 discusses financial markets and the international monetary system. Chapter 3 describes major organizations that provide global information; these include US government sources, international organizations, and commercial publishers. Chapter 4 delves into regional economic organizations and trading blocs, and chapter 5 discusses various strategies for international company research. Chapter 6 reviews various industry classification schemes, while Chapter 7 identifies strategies for industry research on a global scale. Chapter 8 focuses on market research. Chapter 9 takes a more personal note, identifying ways that investors can diversify their portfolios and providing sources of information about such instruments. Relevant sources are listed alphabetically (categorized as either fee-based or free) at the end of each chapter, with URLs or other contact information for each. Overall, this book provides a solid foundation for coherently approaching a vast, multifaceted, and dynamic area of research. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers * CHOICE *Although we live in a global economy, conducting international business research is still a daunting task due to its complexity and the growing number of information resources from which to choose. The authors, Ester L. Gil and Awilda Reyes, both academic librarians, provide an excellent overview of the international business research process in International Business Research: Strategies and Resources. Rather than focusing on individual resources, the book provides strategies to guide users through the research process for different aspects of international business. The nine chapters cover: basic tools and sources, international monetary system and financial markets, resources with world coverage, regional economic organizations and trade blocs, international company research, industry classification systems, international industry research, international market research and global investing. Chapters begin with general strategies on how to locate various types of information for that sector with suggested resources briefly described. As the book is aimed at all types of users, resources range from freely available U.S., foreign, and international resources to subscription-based resources only available at academic or large research libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *[T]his book provides an overview of strategies, resources, and the authors’ own experience on the topic of international business. It is geared towards academia, but many of the resources are available to anyone. This book is packed with resources and tips, along with the authors’ extensive knowledge and expertise on this topic. I highly recommend this volume for anyone involved in collection development in the business and economics subject areas. * Collection Building *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Basic Tools and Sources for International Business Research Chapter 2: International Monetary System and Financial Markets Chapter 3: Resources with World Coverage Chapter 4: Regional Economic Organizations and Trade Blocs Chapter 5: International Company Research Chapter 6: Classification Systems for Industry Chapter 7: International Industry Research Chapter 8: International Market Research Chapter 9: Global Investing Index About the Authors
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Saving and Investment in a Global Economy
Book SynopsisThe emergence of large trade imbalances among the industrial countries during the 1980s-particularly the massive deficit of the United States and the surpluses of Germany and Japan-has led to growing disenchantment with the international economic system. But while many critics point to unfair trade practices as the cause of these imbalances, others contend that this emphasis is misplaced. In this provocative book by one of the nation''s leading economists, Barry Bosworth argues that disparities are not the result of external infraction, but rather a reflection of domestic failures. He shows that the United States, for example, with its large government budget deficit and low rate of private saving, must borrow abroad to finance its investments. Similarly, trade surpluses of countries such as Japan reflect a surplus of national saving over domestic investment, rather than restrictive trade practices. Bosworth explains that large trade imbalances became possible in the 1980s because
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Rowman & Littlefield New Paradigms for Financial Regulation Emerging
Book Synopsis The global financial crisis has led to a sweeping reevaluation of financial market regulation and macroeconomic policies. Emerging markets need to balance the goals of financial development and broader financial inclusion with the imperative of strengthening macroeconomic and financial stability. The third in a series on emerging markets, New Paradigms for Financial Regulation develops new analytical frameworks and provides policy prescriptions for how the frameworks should be adapted to a world of more free and more volatile capital. This volume provides an overview of the global regulatory landscape from the perspective of Asian emerging markets. The contributors discuss the many challenges ahead in developing sound and flexible financial regulatory systems for emerging market economies. The challenges are heightened by the rising integration of these economies into global trade and finance, the growing sophistication of their financial systems as globalization and emergence processes accelerate, and their potential vulnerability to instability arising from the financial markets in the advanced economies. The contributors provide guidance about pitfalls to be avoided, general principles that should guide the creation of sound regulatory systems, and valuable analytic perspectives about how to continue to broaden the financial sector and innovate while still maintaining financial and macroeconomic stability.
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Rowman & Littlefield Managing the China Challenge
Book Synopsis Multinational corporations now look toward China with both trepidation and anticipation.The speed and scope of Chinese economic growth is changing the global distribution of power and resources, possibly to the detriment of the major industrial powers. But this same transformation presents tremendous opportunities for companies who understand China well enough to leverage both its accomplishments and its deep-seated problems for corporate benefit. Longtime China scholar Kenneth Lieberthal brings to bear a unique combination of experiences as former top government official, political scientist, professor of international corporate strategy, and consultant. In Managing the China Challenge, he draws on his deep understanding of China''s political and economic systems and the priorities of local and national leaders to illuminate the strategies foreign companies must master to succeed in the Middle Kingdom. In straightforward language, using numerous concrete exa
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Central Banking after the Great Recession Lessons
Book Synopsis The global financial crisis is largely behind us, but the challenges it poses to the future stability of the world''s economic system affects everyone from American families to Main Street businesses to Wall Street financial powerhouses. It has provoked controversy over the best way to reduce the risk of a repeat of what proved to be the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. To describe those challengesand the lessons learnedthe Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings turned to frontline policymakers and some of their most prominent critics. Central Banking after the Great Recession contains the resulting research, leading off with a telling interview between Ben Bernanke, then in his final weeks as Federal Reserve chairman, and Liaquat Ahamed, author of the Pulitzer Prizewinning Lords of Finance. Insightful chapters by John Williams of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, Paul Tucker of Harvard University, and Donald Kohn of Brookings discuss unconventional monetary policy, financial regulation, the impact of the crisis on the independence of the Federal Reserve. Each chapter is followed by a lively debate. Contents 1. Introduction 2. A Conversation with Ben Bernanke 3. Monetary Policy When Rates Hit Zero: Putting Theory into Practice 4. Regulatory Reform: What''a Done? What Isn''t? 5. Federal Reserve Independence after the Financial Crisis: Should We Be Worried?
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Saving Europe Anatomy of a Dream
Book Synopsis In this gripping narrative, Carlo Bastasin reconstructs the main political decisions of the euro crisis, unveiling the hidden interests and the secret diplomacy behind the scene. The European dream was both the rejection of war and the creation of a new spirit of peaceful cooperation. Yet confrontation has been the hallmark of the euro crisis, and national opportunistic gimmicks have driven the awkward attempts to solve the crisis itself. Today, Europe is in a crisis of democracy, which Bastasin has dubbed, the first War of Interdependence of the global age. Praise for the first edition of Saving Europe Bastasin does an admirable job in analysing the euro-zone''s economic challenges and is a sure-footed guide through the seemingly endless European Union summit meetings that were supposed to resolve them. He also has an eye for the human detail that makes his sad account of institutional muddle surprisingly compelling. Financial Times Bastasin''s book is worth reading for its detailed political narrative of the eurozone crisis to date, focusing on the interaction among decision-makers in Europe''s capitals. Foreign Affairs A reconstruction that may be considered definitive. Revelations on the European negotiations are written with talent and go hand in hand with no-esoteric economic analysis and with the right amount of realism to reach the political substance. Corriere della Sera Anyone looking for general knowledge and deeper understanding of the crisis, I can recommend a formidable analysis by Carlo Bastasin: Saving Europe. The author is a very unusual combination of a qualified economist and driven journalism. Svenska Dagbladet
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Rowman & Littlefield Managing Complexity Economic Policy Cooperation
Book Synopsis A critical look at the challenges facing international policy cooperation in the new postcrisis environment. The global financial crisis of 200709 highlighted the economic interdependencies between all major countries, raising the issues of international cooperation. Managing Complexity: Economic Policy Cooperation after the Crisis looks at how, following the global financial crisis, countries have changed the way they cooperate with each other on matters of economic policy. In this volume, the result of a joint research project of Chatham House and the International Monetary Fund, researchers and policymakers who were directly involved in the crisis take a critical look at the challenges facing international policy cooperation in the new postcrisis environment and at how the theory and practice of cooperation have evolved as a result of the crisis.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers New Financial Instruments and Institutions
Book SynopsisNew financial instrumentssuch as structured financial products and exchange-traded fundsand new financial institutionsincluding hedge funds and private-equity fundspresent opportunities as well as policy and regulatory challenges in U.S. and Japanese financial markets. This book presents cutting-edge research from experts in academia and the financial industry on new instruments and new institutions while contrasting their developments in the different countries. The contributors highlight the innovative way in which Japanese financiers and government officials have learned from the U.S. regarding the introduction of new instruments into their market. New Financial Instruments and Institutions continues the productive collaboration between the Brookings Institution and the Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research in examining current issues in capital and financial markets. Contributors include Jennifer Bethel (Babson College),Todd Broms (Managed ETFs, LLC), Frank Edwards (Columbia Business School), Allen Ferrell (Harvard Law School),Yasuyuki Fuchita (Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research), Gary Gastineau (Managed ETFs, LLC), Ken Lehn (University of Pittsburgh), Josh Lerner (Harvard Business School), Frank Partnoy (University of San Diego Law School), Adam Posen (Institute for International Economics), Ken Scott (Stanford Law School), Steve G. Segal (Boston University, J.W. Childs Associates),Yuta Seki (Nomura Institute of Capital Markets Research, New York), Erik Sirri (Babson College), and Randall Thomas (Vanderbilt Law School).
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Financial Integration Corporate Governance and
Book Synopsis Cross-country differences in institutions of corporate governance and corporate finance tend to be undermined by the increasing internationalization of financial markets. This book discusses the key issues involved in harmonizing the differences in national systems. A volume of Brookings'' Integrating National Economies Series
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers The Future of North American Integration
Book SynopsisWhen it came into force in 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) joined the economic futures of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, with systematic rules governing trade and investment, dispute resolution, and economic relations. However, economic integration among the three countries extends considerably beyond trade and investment. The NAFTA agreement takes a very narrow view of integration, barely addressing such vital issues as immigration policy and labor markets, the energy sector, environmental protection, and law enforcement. The governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States now must confront the question of whether NAFTA is enough. Do they want to keep their trilateral relationship focused on economic matters or are they interested in integrating more deeplyperhaps initiating a process to build a North American Community similar to the European Union? This volume contains thoughtful discussions about the future of North America by knowledgeabl
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Globalizing the General Agreement on Tariffs and
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Rlpg/Galleys Gats 2000 New Directions in Services Trade
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Rlpg/Galleys How China Opened Its Door
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Requiem or Revival The Promise of North American
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Product Standards for Internationally Integrated
Book Synopsis Product standards, regulations, and conformity assessment procedures are important and necessary, but they also, at times, threaten the free flow of goods in international markets and the competitive positions of many exporters, including those in the United States. The barriers to trade that may result form product standards and regulations may be inadvertent or deliberate. The problem cuts across a wide array of industries, from motor vehicles to computers to televisions to food and beverages. This book, part of the Brookings Integrating National Economies series, is the first to blend careful economic and legal analysis of technical barriers. Alan O. Sykes illustrates how standards and regulations create trade barriers, explores the extent of the problem, and considers the possible policy responses. The effects of technical barriers are hard to measure. They are often hidden in the costs of modifying a product to meet a standard or regulation, in the costs of tes
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Taxation in an Integrating World
Book Synopsis Tanzi explores how foreign taxes on repatriated income should be treated; how profits, sales, and ownership of property should be allocated among countries; and to what degree various taxes should be coordinated. As global markets for goods, services and financial assets have become increasingly integrated, national governments no longer have as much control over economic markets. With the completion of the Uruguay Round of the GATT talks, the world economy has entered a fresh phase requiring different rules and different levels of international cooperation. Policies once thought to be entirely domestic and appropriately determined by national political institutions, are now subject to international constraints. Cogent analysis of this deeper integration of the world economy, and guidelines for government policies, are urgent priorities. This series aims to meet these needs over a range of 21 books by some of the world''s leading economists, political scientists, foreign
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Rowman & Littlefield Barriers or Benefits
Book Synopsis Government health, safety, and environmental standards have, in the past two decades, often created barriers to international trade. These non-tariff barriers have become the focus of trade disputes, negotiations, and agreements. This book explains the dynamics of conflict and cooperation over consumer and environmental regulation between the European Union and the United States. It explores the most celebrated cases of transatlantic conflicts over regulatory standardsthe EU''s beef hormone and legtrap bans, and America''s fuel economy regulationsas well as the successes of the two partners in coordinating rules for chemical and drug testing, animal inspection, and the reduction of ozone-depleting chemicals. David Vogel argues that transatlantic regulatory conflict has less to do with protectionism and more to do with deeply rooted differences in cultural values and political priorities in Europe and the United States. These differences, he explains, constitute a fundamen
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University of Minnesota Press Rival Empires of Trade in the Orient 16001800
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Rlpg/Galleys Peace and Disputed Sovereignty
Book SynopsisExamines the different types of border disputes by going beyond the traditional questions of 'titles of territory' and issues of the location of the boundary.Trade ReviewIn the aftermath of the conflict over the Falklands, this study reviews other unresolved cases of disputed sovereignty, their chances for escalating into violent conflict and the role of third parties in reaching a peaceful settlement. * Europe *In the aftermath of the conflict over the Falklands, this study reviews other unresolved cases of disputed sovereignty, their chances for escalating into violent conflict and the role of third parties in reaching a peaceful settlement. * Europe *
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University Press of America Beyond Capitalism
Book SynopsisHas Japan developed its own unique economic model? For years, Americans concerned about the Japanese economic challenge have heatedly debated this question. Now, a senior Japanese government official weighs in with a resounding ''Yes.'' In this work, Eisuke Sakakibara of the powerful Japanese Finance Ministry describes the fundamental, structural differences between the American and Japanese economies, defends the Japanese approach, and warns that U.S. policies seeking to Americanize our strongest competitor are doomed to fail. This ground-breaking study is vital reading for anyone concerned about the world''s two economic superpowers and the global economy being shaped by their rivalry. Co-published with the Economic Strategy Institute.Trade Review...a rare English-language peep into the perceptions of a leading Japanese bureaucrat... * Business Week *...a rare English-language peep into the perceptions of a leading Japanese bureaucrat... * Business Week *
£66.60
University Press of America Beyond Capitalism
Book SynopsisHas Japan developed its own unique economic model? For years, Americans concerned about the Japanese economic challenge have heatedly debated this question. Now, a senior Japanese government official weighs in with a resounding ''Yes.'' In this work, Eisuke Sakakibara of the powerful Japanese Finance Ministry describes the fundamental, structural differences between the American and Japanese economies, defends the Japanese approach, and warns that U.S. policies seeking to Americanize our strongest competitor are doomed to fail. This ground-breaking study is vital reading for anyone concerned about the world''s two economic superpowers and the global economy being shaped by their rivalry. Co-published with the Economic Strategy Institute.Trade Review...a rare English-language peep into the perceptions of a leading Japanese bureaucrat... * Business Week *...a rare English-language peep into the perceptions of a leading Japanese bureaucrat... * Business Week *
£47.70
University Press of America THE POWER OF NATIONS IN THE 1990S A STRATEGIC
Book SynopsisThis study is a strategic assessment of the power of nations in the world of the 1990s and recommendations as to the U.S. strategic role appropriate to that world.Trade Review...Dr. Cline...has been for years a leading, even legendary, figure in the intelligence community....[H]is book is...an exposition of how one can measure the power of a nation to carry out its selected strategy....[F]or the student of politics...[Cline's] formula for assessing power...should be of principal interest, and for this the book can be highly recommended. * Presidential Studies Quarterly *...Dr. Cline...has been for years a leading, even legendary, figure in the intelligence community....[H]is book is...an exposition of how one can measure the power of a nation to carry out its selected strategy....[F]or the student of politics...[Cline's] formula for assessing power...should be of principal interest, and for this the book can be highly recommended. * Presidential Studies Quarterly *
£49.50
MD - Duke University Press Pikachus Global Adventure
Book SynopsisDiscusses the phenomenon of Pokemon in a transnational and multidisciplinary perspectiveTrade Review“I took a peek at the table of contents for Pikachu’s Global Adventure, then read a little of the introduction, and the next thing I knew I was deep, deep in the book and didn’t want to stop. The writing was that engaging, the information and arguments that compelling.”—Henry Jenkins, coeditor of Hop on Pop: The Politics and Pleasures of Popular Culture“The contributors to this volume are the smartest scholars working today in the areas of global media and children’s media. This book tells an entertaining and surprising tale of how the little Japanese Pokémon transformed children’s culture and global media economics. The changes that Pikachu wrought are only the beginning of fascinating new trends in role-playing games, video games, cartoons, and toys and the accelerated spread of such fads via the Internet.”—Ellen Seiter, author of Sold Separately: Children and Parents in Consumer Culture“Pikachu’s Global Adventure is a compelling volume, as each essay offers new insights with few weak links or needless repetition.” -- Jason Mittell * Popular Communication *“A valuable contribution to debates about the guiding forces and diverse effects of global media cultures. . . . The fascinating Pikachu’s Global Adventure extends the study of contemporary Japan by taking seriously transnational media in reconfiguring the boundaries of ‘Japanese culture.’” -- Ian Condry * Journal of Asian Studies *"The contributors to this volume provide thoughtful explanations to account for the popularity of Pokémon among children in Japan, America, Israel, and France. Although these essays focus on Pokémon, many of the insights found in this book are also applicable to other examples of children's popular culture that have Japanese origins." -- Mark I. West * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *Table of ContentsI. Contexts and Issues 1. Introduction / Joseph Tobin 3 2. Structure, Agency, and Pedagogy in Children's Media Culture / David Buckingham and Julian Sefton-Green 1 3. Cuteness as Japan's Millennial Product / Anne Allison 34 II Global Circulation 4. How "Japanese" Is Pokemon? / Kiochi Iwabuchi 53 5. Localizing the Pokemon TV Series for the American Market / Hirofumi Katsuno and Jeffery Maret 80 6. Panic Attacks: Anti-Pokemon voices in Global Markets / Christine R. Yano 108 III Places and Practices 7. Initiation Rites: A Small Boy in a Poke-World / Julian Sefton-Green 141 8. Pokemon in Israel / Dafna Lemish and Linda-Renee Bloch 165 9. How Much Is a Pokemon Worth? Pokemon in France / Gilles Brougere 187 IV Pokemon Goes to School 10. Localizing Pokemon through Narrative Play / Helen Bromley 211 11. The Multiple Identities of Pokemon Fans / Rebekah Willett 226 12. Masculinity, Maturity, and the End of Pokemon / Samuel Tobin 241 13. Conclusion: The Rise and Fall of the Pokemon Empire / Joseph Tobin 257 Contributors 293 Index 295
£98.60
Duke University Press Pikachus Global Adventure
Book SynopsisDiscusses the phenomenon of Pokemon in a transnational and multidisciplinary perspectiveTrade Review“I took a peek at the table of contents for Pikachu’s Global Adventure, then read a little of the introduction, and the next thing I knew I was deep, deep in the book and didn’t want to stop. The writing was that engaging, the information and arguments that compelling.”—Henry Jenkins, coeditor of Hop on Pop: The Politics and Pleasures of Popular Culture“The contributors to this volume are the smartest scholars working today in the areas of global media and children’s media. This book tells an entertaining and surprising tale of how the little Japanese Pokémon transformed children’s culture and global media economics. The changes that Pikachu wrought are only the beginning of fascinating new trends in role-playing games, video games, cartoons, and toys and the accelerated spread of such fads via the Internet.”—Ellen Seiter, author of Sold Separately: Children and Parents in Consumer Culture“Pikachu’s Global Adventure is a compelling volume, as each essay offers new insights with few weak links or needless repetition.” -- Jason Mittell * Popular Communication *“A valuable contribution to debates about the guiding forces and diverse effects of global media cultures. . . . The fascinating Pikachu’s Global Adventure extends the study of contemporary Japan by taking seriously transnational media in reconfiguring the boundaries of ‘Japanese culture.’” -- Ian Condry * Journal of Asian Studies *"The contributors to this volume provide thoughtful explanations to account for the popularity of Pokémon among children in Japan, America, Israel, and France. Although these essays focus on Pokémon, many of the insights found in this book are also applicable to other examples of children's popular culture that have Japanese origins." -- Mark I. West * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *Table of ContentsI. Contexts and Issues 1. Introduction / Joseph Tobin 3 2. Structure, Agency, and Pedagogy in Children's Media Culture / David Buckingham and Julian Sefton-Green 1 3. Cuteness as Japan's Millennial Product / Anne Allison 34 II Global Circulation 4. How "Japanese" Is Pokemon? / Kiochi Iwabuchi 53 5. Localizing the Pokemon TV Series for the American Market / Hirofumi Katsuno and Jeffery Maret 80 6. Panic Attacks: Anti-Pokemon voices in Global Markets / Christine R. Yano 108 III Places and Practices 7. Initiation Rites: A Small Boy in a Poke-World / Julian Sefton-Green 141 8. Pokemon in Israel / Dafna Lemish and Linda-Renee Bloch 165 9. How Much Is a Pokemon Worth? Pokemon in France / Gilles Brougere 187 IV Pokemon Goes to School 10. Localizing Pokemon through Narrative Play / Helen Bromley 211 11. The Multiple Identities of Pokemon Fans / Rebekah Willett 226 12. Masculinity, Maturity, and the End of Pokemon / Samuel Tobin 241 13. Conclusion: The Rise and Fall of the Pokemon Empire / Joseph Tobin 257 Contributors 293 Index 295
£25.19
Duke University Press Global Cinderellas
Book SynopsisAn ethnographic study of the relationship between Filipina and Indonesian women who work as domestics in Taiwan and their Taiwanese employersTrade Review“This path-breaking study illustrates how boundaries—of race, class, gender, and citizenship—are imposed on migrant domestic workers. Pei-Chia Lan’s use of boundary-making as the lens through which to analyze the integration of migrant domestic workers is a very important contribution to the burgeoning field of the feminization of migration. This is a brilliant book.”—Rhacel Salazar Parreñas, author of Children of Global Migration: Transnational Families and Gendered Woes“We might imagine that the more contact we have with others across the globe the closer our social bonds. But, as Pei-Chia Lan so ably shows, we would be sadly wrong about that. In some ways the madams of Taiwan are ‘close’ to their maids from the Philippines, but in other ways they are very distant from them. Indeed, in some cases the closer we are, the more distant. Just how this works out is the subject of this clearly written, trenchantly argued, hugely important, must-read book.”—Arlie Russell Hochschild, coeditor of Global Woman: Nannies, Maids, and Sex Workers in the New Economy“[T]he book is a major contribution to contemporary research in the relevant areas, including globalization. Its feminist outlook is radical, yet pays attention to the incredible difficulty for involved parties that are willing to undo the inequalities unfolding in the space of the private home. It may be used to compare other proliferating ‘maid economies’ in places like HongKong, Singapore, and the Gulf region.” -- Ann Vogel * Sociology *“[The book] makes fruitful and intelligent use of what broadly might be described as transnational feminist frameworks. . . . [It] provides us with a rich portrait of the constraints and possibilities of a particular space and moment of contemporary existence.” -- Leslie Salzinger * Gender & Society *“This is a fine and challenging ethnographic project . . . . The book is a theoretically informed, sophisticated analysis of employment relationships in the era of transnational migration. Scholars in women’s studies, and international migration and globalization will find this book insightful and informative. It is clearly written, rich in ethnographic insights, and accessible to both undergraduate and graduate students in social sciences and Asian studies.” -- Ping-Chun Hsiung * Labour/Le Travail *Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables ix Preface xi A Note on Style xv Introduction 1 A Bounded Global Market 29 Disdained Aliens, Stratified Others 59 Jealous Madams and Anxious Mothers 94 Crossing Borders and Gender Divides 125 Cinderella with a Mobile Phone 160 Eat, Drink, Masters and Servants 199 Conclusion 237 Appendices 251 Notes 259 References 277 Index 297
£80.10
Duke University Press From Silver to Cocaine
Book SynopsisExamines the commodity chains that have connected producers in Latin America with consumers around the world for five hundred yearsTrade Review“From Silver to Cocaine is an ambitious and novel application of the ‘commodity chain’ approach to the insertion of a whole continent into the world economy. It has no rivals.”—William Gervase Clarence-Smith, author of Cocoa and Chocolate, 1765–1914“From Silver to Cocaine is an important and innovative collection. It provides a corrective to the purely national studies of commodities and of export sectors, and to studies that posit influence in only one direction, focusing on the international penetration of capital and trade into Latin America. This book makes a strong statement about the direction of future research: it should be required reading for anyone interested in the economic history of Latin America, broadly conceived.”—Edward Beatty, Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame“[A] very sound economic history of some of the most important Latin American commodities, one that sheds new light on the histories of the producing countries. Anyone wishing to learn about the individual commodities and the impact of this trade on Latin America history will do well to read this great collection. Just as importantly, though, it provides a sound starting point for a comparative, more global history that can explore the integration of Latin America into the world economy in a more complex manner than can be achieved through the aggregation of national economic histories.” -- Alejandra Irigoin * Social History *“All in all, this is an important volume. The commodity chain approach stimulates economic historians to think beyond national boundaries and contextualizes products within a wider geographical framework. It combines production with consumption, the latter a largely overlooked theme . . . . [T]hese case studies illuminate the economic realities of Latin America and beyond in new and interesting ways.” -- Erick D. Langer * Journal of Social History *“There is much merit in this book, and indeed, in a commodity-chain approach to the study of the varied primary products emanating from Latin America and the Caribbean. It is well put together by the editors, and the translations of chapters written originally in a different language are of a high standard. It is also timely, as globalization and the rise of Chinese demand are driving many Latin American countries back to concentration on commodity exports.” -- Victor Bulmer-Thomas * Business History Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Commodity Chains in Theory and in Latin American History / Steven Topik, Carlos Marichal, and Zephyr Frank 1 1. The Spanish-American Peso: Export Commodity and Global Money of the Ancient Regime, 1550–1800 / Carlos Marichal 25 2. Indigo Commodity Chains in the Spanish and British Empire, 1560–1860 / David McCreery 53 3. Mexican Cochineal and the European Demand for American Dyes, 1550–1850 / Carlos Marichal 76 4.Colonial Tobacco: Key Commodity of the Spanish Empire, 1500–1800 / Laura Nater 93 5. The Latin American Coffee Commodity Chain: Brazil and Costa Rica / Steven Topik and Mario Samper 118 6. Trade Regimes and the International Sugar Market, 1850–1980: Protectionism, Subsides, and Regulation / Horacio Crespo 147 7. The Local and the Global: Internal and External Factors in the Development of Bahia’s Cacao Sector / Mary Ann Mahony 174 8. Banana Boats and Baby Food: The Banana in U.S. History / Marcelo Bucheli and Ian Read 204 9. The Fertilizer Commodity Chains: Guano and Nitrate, 1840–1930 / Rory Miller and Robert Greenhill 228 10. Brazil in the International Rubber Trade, 1870–1930 / Zephyr Frank and Also Musacchio 271 11. Reports of Its Demise Are Not Exaggerated: The Life and Times of Yucatecan Henequen / Allen Wells 300 12. Cocaine in Chains: The Rise and Demise of Global Commodity, 1860–1950 / Paul Gootenberg 321 Conclusion: Commodity Chains and Globalization in Historical Perspective / Carlos Marichal, Steven Topik, and Zephyr Frank 352 Contributors 361 Index 365
£112.20
Duke University Press From Silver to Cocaine
Book SynopsisDemonstrating that globalization is a centuries-old phenomenon, this book examines the commodity chains that have connected producers in Latin America with consumers around the world for five hundred years. It reconstructs complex webs of relationships and economic processes, highlighting Latin America's central place in the world economy.Trade Review“From Silver to Cocaine is an ambitious and novel application of the ‘commodity chain’ approach to the insertion of a whole continent into the world economy. It has no rivals.”—William Gervase Clarence-Smith, author of Cocoa and Chocolate, 1765–1914“From Silver to Cocaine is an important and innovative collection. It provides a corrective to the purely national studies of commodities and of export sectors, and to studies that posit influence in only one direction, focusing on the international penetration of capital and trade into Latin America. This book makes a strong statement about the direction of future research: it should be required reading for anyone interested in the economic history of Latin America, broadly conceived.”—Edward Beatty, Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame“[A] very sound economic history of some of the most important Latin American commodities, one that sheds new light on the histories of the producing countries. Anyone wishing to learn about the individual commodities and the impact of this trade on Latin America history will do well to read this great collection. Just as importantly, though, it provides a sound starting point for a comparative, more global history that can explore the integration of Latin America into the world economy in a more complex manner than can be achieved through the aggregation of national economic histories.” -- Alejandra Irigoin * Social History *“All in all, this is an important volume. The commodity chain approach stimulates economic historians to think beyond national boundaries and contextualizes products within a wider geographical framework. It combines production with consumption, the latter a largely overlooked theme . . . . [T]hese case studies illuminate the economic realities of Latin America and beyond in new and interesting ways.” -- Erick D. Langer * Journal of Social History *“There is much merit in this book, and indeed, in a commodity-chain approach to the study of the varied primary products emanating from Latin America and the Caribbean. It is well put together by the editors, and the translations of chapters written originally in a different language are of a high standard. It is also timely, as globalization and the rise of Chinese demand are driving many Latin American countries back to concentration on commodity exports.” -- Victor Bulmer-Thomas * Business History Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction. Commodity Chains in Theory and in Latin American History / Steven Topik, Carlos Marichal, and Zephyr Frank 1 1. The Spanish-American Peso: Export Commodity and Global Money of the Ancient Regime, 1550–1800 / Carlos Marichal 25 2. Indigo Commodity Chains in the Spanish and British Empire, 1560–1860 / David McCreery 53 3. Mexican Cochineal and the European Demand for American Dyes, 1550–1850 / Carlos Marichal 76 4.Colonial Tobacco: Key Commodity of the Spanish Empire, 1500–1800 / Laura Nater 93 5. The Latin American Coffee Commodity Chain: Brazil and Costa Rica / Steven Topik and Mario Samper 118 6. Trade Regimes and the International Sugar Market, 1850–1980: Protectionism, Subsides, and Regulation / Horacio Crespo 147 7. The Local and the Global: Internal and External Factors in the Development of Bahia’s Cacao Sector / Mary Ann Mahony 174 8. Banana Boats and Baby Food: The Banana in U.S. History / Marcelo Bucheli and Ian Read 204 9. The Fertilizer Commodity Chains: Guano and Nitrate, 1840–1930 / Rory Miller and Robert Greenhill 228 10. Brazil in the International Rubber Trade, 1870–1930 / Zephyr Frank and Also Musacchio 271 11. Reports of Its Demise Are Not Exaggerated: The Life and Times of Yucatecan Henequen / Allen Wells 300 12. Cocaine in Chains: The Rise and Demise of Global Commodity, 1860–1950 / Paul Gootenberg 321 Conclusion: Commodity Chains and Globalization in Historical Perspective / Carlos Marichal, Steven Topik, and Zephyr Frank 352 Contributors 361 Index 365
£27.90
University of Hawai'i Press The Politics of Power Freeport in Suhartos
Book SynopsisThis is an analysis of the mining company Freeport's presence in Indonesia. It looks closely at the changing nature of power relations between Freeport and Major General Suharto, the Indonesian military, the traditional landowners (the Amungme and Kamoro) and environmental and human rights groups.
£23.16
Taylor & Francis Inc International Business Theory And Practice
Book SynopsisThis text synthesizes the theory and practice of international business by analyzing the environments related to contemporary operations, economics, business functions and the future. The underlying rationale of the book is that curricula in education require an international perspective.Table of ContentsPart 1 An overview of international business: the institutional framework; the geo-political environment of international business; cultural environment of international business. Part 2 International trade theory: foreign direct investment; foreign exchange; international banking; balance of payments. Part 3 Structures and forms of international business: international human resource management;international marketing; international law; international finance; international accounting and taxation. Part 4 Multinational enterprise: technology transfer; ethics and global trade; global competitiveness.
£120.00
Rowman & Littlefield Critical Perspectives on Democracy
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£46.55
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Federalism and Rights
Book SynopsisThe authors of this engaging book discuss whether federalism promotes or undermines rights. With emerging democracies in Europe and elsewhere currently attempting to design constitutions that combine effective government, recognition of ethnic diversity within their populations, and protection of individual rights, the importance of these questions cannot be overstated. The authors examine both the theoretical perspectives on the relationship between federalism and rights, and the historical and contemporary relationship between federalism and rights in the United States. The contributors to this volume analyze the U.S. federal system as a potential model for contemporary constitution-makers as well as explore how its system can serve as a cautionary example. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Federalism. Contributors include: Dorthy Toth Beasley; Irwin Cotler; Talbolt Dälemberte; Daniel J. Elazar; A.E. Dick Howard; Gary J. Jacobsohn; Koen Lenaerts; Jean Yarborough; Michael P.Trade Review...this volume makes an important contribution to the literature on federalism and rights, particularly as they operate in the United States. * American Political Science Review *...he or she will find the reading experience a rich and more rewarding one. * Law and Politics Book Review *Recommended for general readers and upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * CHOICE *
£96.30
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Tocqueville and the Nature of Democracy
Book SynopsisOne of France's leading and most controversial political thinkers explores the central themes of Tocqueville's writings: the democratic revolution and the modern passion for equality.Trade ReviewA stunning intellectual achievement worthy of a place in the first circle of Tocqueville studies. . . . Pierre Manent's book illuminates the core of Tocqueville's political philosophy . . . excellent book. * American Political Science Review *This pathbreaking book may well be the most provocative and insightful study of Tocqueville ever published. It is rightly described in Harvey Mansfield's foreword as 'elegant and profound.' This provocative topic is explored with startling acuity, and few readers will leave this book without a new appreciation of Tocqueville's importance. * CHOICE *This pathbreaking book may well be the most provocative and insightful study of Tocqueville ever published. This provacative topic is explored with startling acuity and few readers will leave this book without a new appreciation of Tocqueville's importance. * Social and Behavioral Sciences *masterfully presents the story . . . * First Things *Manent goes beyond the usual treatment of this familiar Tocquevillian topic... offers enlightening analysis of themes sometimes glossed over in other accounts of Tocqueville. -- . * Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy, January 1998 *. . . we are indebted to the translator and publishers for making available. Manent's unsurpassed contribution to the appreciation and understanding of that new science of politics, . . . -- William Mathie * The Review of Politics *Manent's unobtrusively extraordinary recapitulation of Tocqueville demonstrates that philosophic detachment need not, and indeed cannot, exist without intense devotion to ordinary experience. His is a book to be read. -- John C. McCarthy, The Catholic University of America * Albert E. Gunn and Staff *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Definition of Democracy Chapter 4 Democracy and Aristocracy Chapter 5 The Force of Democratic Equality Chapter 6 The Social Power Chapter 7 The Mildness of Democracy Chapter 8 Democratic Man Chapter 9 Democracy and the Nature of Man Chapter 10 Democracy and Religion Chapter 11 Democracy and Democratic Revolution Chapter 12 Conclusion
£37.80
