Based on case studies and survey research in eight Russian regions, provides an account of the development of trade unionism in Russia since the collapse of the soviet system. Reviews the political role, structure and functions of the trade unions, the development of social part…
Was unsere Welt bewegt Megatrends markieren die großen Veränderungen der Gesellschaft, sie wirken global, langfristig, tiefgreifend: die Globalisierung etwa, die Verschiebung der Altersstruktur, Individualisierung oder die immer wichtigere Rolle der Frauen. Matthias Horx beschre…
Megatrends nach Horx sind langfristig, langsam, aber robust, archaisch verwurzelt, global, komplex und paradox, "indem sie sich - scheinbar - widerlegen". Das von Horx 1999 gegründete Zukunftsinstitut hat 11 solcher Megatrends identifiziert, von denen hier 6 (Globalisierung, Fra…
Was unsere Welt bewegt Megatrends markieren die großen Veränderungen der Gesellschaft, sie wirken global, langfristig, tiefgreifend: die Globalisierung etwa, die Verschiebung der Altersstruktur, Individualisierung oder die immer wichtigere Rolle der Frauen. Matthias Horx beschre…
Conference report on pastoral nomadism - focuses on ecological constraints, economic conditions and social structure, human environment and economic disparity, discusses trends in the evolution of pastoral societys in relation to settled agricultural population and urban area so…
A study of the relationship between full-time union officials and shop stewards across the whole of British industry in 1986-91.
Attempts to determine the role of domestic workers both in past and present times. Analyses the situation of domestic workers, and contributes to improve knowledge concerning their individual characteristics (gender, ethnic group, religion), origin, motivation and cultural ident…
Megatrends verändern die Welt: Klimawandel und Globalisierung, steigende Lebenserwartung und Verstädterung, neue Technologien und der Aufstieg Asiens. Sie verändern unsere Gesellschaft, greifen tief in unseren Arbeitsplatz und unser Privatleben ein. Wir brauchen die besten Köpfe…
"This book describes and analyzes how seven major high-tech industries evolved in the United States, Japan, and Western Europe. The industries covered are machine tools, organic chemical products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, computers, semiconductors, and software. In each…
This volume suggests that the recent rise in income inequality was caused to a considerable extent by a policy-driven worsening in factorial income distribution, wage spread, and spatial inequality. In this regard, the volume discusses the distributive impact of reforms in trade…
This timely collection of 15 essays by leading economists explores how rapid economic growth in China and elsewhere in East Asia is reshaping the world economy.
This book examines trends in the global tourism and travel industry, ranging from aviation and hospitality, destination management and marketing to the challenges and impacts of sustainability, social media, corporate social responsibility and eco-mobility.
For years, the discipline of economics has been moving steadily away from the real world towards formalized axioms and mathematical models with only a precarious bearing on actuality. Commentators seek to fill the gap as best they can, but in the absence of real background schol…
"An important and original work ... The collection demonstrates that ... there is no simple equation linking economic liberalization and political democratization to either peace and development or war and state unravelling. Instead, the authors suggest that by analyzing the mec…
Research report on the future of the automobile and the motor vehicle industry in OECD countries - describes the historical framework; examines energy costs, air pollution and infrastructure constraints, and trends in Innovation and in the supply and demand of automobiles; discu…
Research papers on trends in socialist economic and social development in Mozambique during the post-colonial period - describes the historical evolution and ideology of the FRELIMO national liberation movement, and its transformation into political party; presents case studies …
