In order to understand today's nationalism, we need to address the historical decline of working-class communities, the sense of loss brought by deindustrialisation and how working-class people have been denied a voice in society and politics. Discontent has manifested strongly …
Over the past 2 decades, governments have delegated extensive regulatory authority to international private-sector organizations. 'The New Global Rulers' examines who writes the rules in international private organisations, as well as who wins, who loses and why.
Over the past 2 decades, governments have delegated extensive regulatory authority to international private-sector organizations. 'The New Global Rulers' examines who writes the rules in international private organizations, as well as who wins, who loses and why.
An important and original contribution to understandings of the 1930s. Through a comparative case study of south Wales and the north-east of England, the book explores the impact of the highly controversial means test, the relationship between the unemployed and the government a…
Shedding light on the links between the professions, the state and the market - and their implications for the public in terms of professional practice - this study adopts a neo-Weberian perspective, in which the professions are seen as a form of exclusionary social closure base…
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This textbook provides a serious, analytical approach to microeconomics by introducing the main ideas then developing those ideas with the latest research, policy and data.
Les Pollueurs: luttes sociales et pollution industrielle
by Guérin-Henni, Anne, Paty, Dominique
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Monograph on social movements of the 1970s to combat industryal pollution of the environment (incl. Work environment) in France - reports on two major industrial enterprises causing air pollution and water pollution through asbestos, fluorides and other toxic substances, reviews…
"Direccion de la Produccion y de Operaciones, en su undécima edición presenta una perspectiva puntera de las actividades de la función de operaciones. El objetivo del libro es proporcionar al lector una amplia introducción al campo de las operaciones de forma práctica, actual y…
The music industry's ongoing battle against digital piracy is just the latest skirmish in a long conflict over who has the right to distribute music. Starting with music publishers' efforts to stamp out bootleg compilations of lyric sheets in 1929, Barry Kernfeld's Pop Song Pira…
The music industry's ongoing battle against digital piracy is just the latest skirmish in a long conflict over who has the right to distribute music. Starting with music publishers' efforts to stamp out bootleg compilations of lyric sheets in 1929, Barry Kernfeld's Pop Song Pira…
Collective skill formation in the knowledge economy
Interest in collective skill formation systems has been high for a long time, but recent structural economic and societal developments have led commentators to question their viability. In particular, the shift towards a knowledge economy creates a number of challenges for these…
This text by leading green economist Molly Scott Cato sets out a visionary and yet rigorous account of what a bioregional approach to the economy would mean - and how to get there from here.
This text by leading green economist Molly Scott Cato sets out a visionary and yet rigorous account of what a bioregional approach to the economy would mean - and how to get there from here.
"As economic challenges continue to unfold, executives seek a resource to understand a unique alternative.Executives are under pressure to produce results. Industry consolidation, rapid innovation, and shifting consumer attitudes are changing the way companies design products an…