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Providing a historical narrative of HRD from the beginning of human history through modern times, this book reveals the consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today.

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List of Figures List of Tables 1. Introduction to HRD History and Critical Thinking Theory 2. Early Human History 3. The Hellenic Period 4. 400 - 1800 AD: The Middle Ages, Renaissance and Enlightenment 5. The Industrial Revolution 6. World War II 7. 1950's - 1970's: The Rise of Organization Development 8. HRD in the Modern Era 9. Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice 10. Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward References

The History of Human Resource Development Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies Theories and Methodologies

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      Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan Us
      Publication Date: 11/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781137526977, 978-1137526977
      ISBN10: 1137526971
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Providing a historical narrative of HRD from the beginning of human history through modern times, this book reveals the consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today.

      Table of Contents
      List of Figures List of Tables 1. Introduction to HRD History and Critical Thinking Theory 2. Early Human History 3. The Hellenic Period 4. 400 - 1800 AD: The Middle Ages, Renaissance and Enlightenment 5. The Industrial Revolution 6. World War II 7. 1950's - 1970's: The Rise of Organization Development 8. HRD in the Modern Era 9. Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice 10. Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward References

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