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Industry & industrial studies
The Realities of Partnership at Work (Future of Work)
Upchurch, Martin, Danford, Andy, Richardson, ...
Hardcover. A definitive study of partnership at work in the UK, with extensive surveys and interviews in organizations from the finance, NHS and local government sectors. The authors challenge conventional assumptions about the mutual interest associated with partnership, and find evidence of work intensification where partnership has been introduced. Series: Future of Work. Num Pages: 204 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJVV; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006973
- ISBN
- 9780230006973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.21
€ 122.21
Hardcover. This book offers a new interpretative key, which we call 'a stage and eclectic approach', to the development of clusters. This approach supports public efforts to increase the effectiveness of policy-making and development operations in local contexts. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLT; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230007970
- ISBN
- 9780230007970
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.01
€ 122.01
Hardcover. Suggesting that an expressive ideology has arisen within the workplace public sphere around the theme of 'competence', this book explores the hegemony of global finance and the fetishism of the new economy, exposing the dilemmas of the competence agenda, and illustrating how competence is played out in the workplace public sphere. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCP; KJB; KNXB2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008731
- ISBN
- 9780230008731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.98
€ 63.98
Efficiency Models in Data Development Analysis: Techniques of Evaluati...
Sengupta, Jati K., Saloo, Biresh K.
Hardcover. This volume discusses the latest techniques and their economic applications for modern industries like computer, pharmaceutical, banking and other manufacturing. Both econometric and mathematical programming techniques are analyzed so as to develop a synthetic approach. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCH; KJT; KN; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 222 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230018860
- ISBN
- 9780230018860
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.61
€ 122.61
Hardcover. Against a backdrop of great change in technology and the economics of broadcasting and new media, this timely survey of contemporary attitudes to accountability and the public interest in broadcasting is based on over fifty interviews conducted in four democracies: India, Australia, the UK and the US. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019201
- ISBN
- 9780230019201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.21
€ 64.21
Hardcover. Through a wide-ranging study of labour in the cultural industries, this book critically evaluates how various sociological traditions - including critical theory, governmentality and liberal-democratic approaches - have sought to theorize the creative cultural worker, in art, music, media and design-based occupations. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JHBA; KCF; KCP; KNT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230019218
- ISBN
- 9780230019218
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.09
€ 133.09
Hardcover. This study offers a close examination of Marx's dialectical method of analysis through the lens of current debates in cultural studies, political economy, and critical sociology. It seeks to reanimate Marx's theoretical reconstruction of the capitalist formation from the point of view of recent social dynamics within advanced consumer economies. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 218 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230102392
- ISBN
- 9780230102392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.29
€ 64.29
Hardcover. This book investigates the role of the news media in the development of EU-China relations in the post-Cold War era. Series: The Palgrave MacMillan Series in International Political Communication. Num Pages: 230 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPC; 3JJP; JFD; JPS; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230105027
- ISBN
- 9780230105027
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.23
€ 64.23
Hardcover. Drawing on his knowledge of the technical aspects of civil aviation, Alan P. Dobson's history of the international aviation system, from 1945 to the present day, stresses the hitherto unacknowledged role Franklin D. Roosevelt played in implementing the principles that came to govern the entire global aviation system. Series: The World of the Roosevelt's. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; HBJK; HBLW; KNGV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230106666
- ISBN
- 9780230106666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.61
€ 64.61
Hardcover. Weaving together a social history of the American beef industry with her own account of growing up in the shadow of her grandfather's cattle business, Halley juxtaposes the two worlds and creates a link between the meat industry and her own experience of the formation of gender and sexuality through family violence. Series: Critical Studies in Gender, Sexuality, and Culture. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JFSJ1; KNAC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 202
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230115187
- ISBN
- 9780230115187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.19
€ 122.19
Farming to Halves: The Hidden History of Sharefarming in England from ...
Griffiths, Elizabeth, Overton, Mark
Hardcover. Farming to halves is the English version of sharefarming, a system of letting land familiar in Europe and the New World, but thought to never have existed in England. This book reveals its hidden history in England, overturning traditional accounts of the relationship between landlords and tenants in the course of English Agrarian development. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; KCZ; KFFR; KNAC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 222 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202238
- ISBN
- 9780230202238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.46
€ 64.46
Hardcover. A study of the actors and institutions that shaped decision-making on privatization in the Russian oil industry between 1992 and 2006. The book analyses the origins of privatization as a policy on a macro, industry-wide level, as well as presenting three in-depth case studies of privatization on a company level. Series: St Antony's Series. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; KCP; KJVD; KNBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230202986
- ISBN
- 9780230202986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.06
€ 64.06
Hardcover. The Harry Potter books are the bestselling books of all time. In this fascinating study, Susan Gunelius analyzes every aspect of the brand phenomenon that is Harry Potter. Delving into price wars, box office revenue, and brand values, amongst other things, this is the story of the most incredible brand success there has ever been. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJS; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230203235
- ISBN
- 9780230203235
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.55
€ 64.55
Hardcover. MNEs setting up subsidiaries in emerging markets face the ongoing question to what extent they can transfer their home-grown or global organizational models. This book looks at how the cross-border transfer of production models in MNEs is related to strategic choices of firms and different kinds of contextual differences between countries. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 163 x 22. Weight in Grams: 516.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230206694
- ISBN
- 9780230206694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.30
€ 65.30
Workplace Health and Safety: International Perspectives on Worker Repr...
Walters, David, Nichols, Theo
Hardcover. A cutting edge look at the experience of worker representation in the employment relations of workplace health and safety. Examining the extent to which existing arrangements deliver results, this book reflects on whether the effectiveness of worker representation is eroded or enhanced by current regulatory and organizational constructs. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJW; KNXC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230214859
- ISBN
- 9780230214859
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.26
€ 64.26
Hardcover. A comprehensive book on shipping derivatives and risk management which covers the theoretical and practical aspects of financial risk in shipping. The book provides a thorough overview of the practice of risk management in shipping with the use of theoretical examples and real-life applications. Num Pages: 527 pages, 95 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KFF; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 148 x 30. Weight in Grams: 772.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230215917
- ISBN
- 9780230215917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 220.31
€ 220.31
Hardcover. This book opens up the world on private equity investment in one of the hottest industries -- Biotechnology. The book describes how Europe has fallen behind the US due to under-investment and bad management by the VCs who control the companies. Detailed analysis shows why it is in VCs' interests to damage the very companies they invest in. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KNDH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217195
- ISBN
- 9780230217195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.41
€ 122.41
Organization and Development of Russian Business: A Firm-Level Analysi...
Dolgopyatova, Tatiana, Iwasaki, Ichiro, Yakov...
Hardcover. This book is designed to scrutinize the Russian business sector in transition with special attention to firm organization, business integration, corporate governance, and company management. Using a unique dataset of Russian joint-stock companies, the authors empirically analyze key issues for understanding the Russian corporate sector. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KCC; KJ; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230217287
- ISBN
- 9780230217287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.28
€ 123.28
Hardcover. Iosifidis considers the social, political, economic and technological changes arising from the globalization of the communications industries and assesses their impact on regulation and policy. Series: Palgrave Global Media Policy and Business. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230218796
- ISBN
- 9780230218796
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.21
€ 65.21
Hardcover. As a window for understanding the relationship between globalization and the state's pursuit of national industrial development, this book examines how and why the Chinese government succeeded in leveraging China's international competitive advantages to modernize the country's automotive industry. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 1. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220607
- ISBN
- 9780230220607
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.14
€ 123.14
Standards Battles in Open Source Software: The Case of Firefox
Oshri, Ilan, De Vries, Huibert, De Vries, Hen...
Hardcover. Standards wars of open source software products are far from being adequately understood. Through the examination of the Mozilla Firefox case, this book provides an in-depth analysis of the drivers, mechanisms and strategies involved in winning a standards-battle in open source software. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV5; KNTX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 161 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230220720
- ISBN
- 9780230220720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.56
€ 122.56
Hardcover. Develops a new theory of 'identity' ecological modernization (EM), to analyse renewable history and policy development in many of the world's states which are leading the drive to install renewable energy. 'Identity EM' concerns how an industry has arisen allied to environmental NGOs to challenge the ascendancy of conventional energy technologies. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 211 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; KCN; KNBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 135 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224261
- ISBN
- 9780230224261
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 64.35
€ 64.35
ICT and Innovation in the Public Sector: European Studies in the Makin...
Contini, Francesco, Lanzara, Giovan Francesco
Hardcover. This book originates from a multiple year research project on ICT and justice in a number of EU countries. Among the project's major objectives was the development of new methodologies for facilitating ICT-based innovation in the judiciary. Series: Technology, Work and Globalization. Num Pages: 322 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1QFE; KJD; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 123. Weight in Grams: 617.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224896
- ISBN
- 9780230224896
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.36
€ 65.36
Hardcover. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight in Grams: 628. Four Necessary Steps to Make Clean Energy the Next Success Story. 320 pages, 5 tables, 10 figures. Over the next few years political and financial power will move in the direction of individuals, companies and nations that are able to use energy in a more efficient way. This book describes this challenge and presents a way forward by which we may achieve the goal of increased energy efficiency in the different areas that need to change. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCP; KJC; KNBP; RNF; RNPG; RNU. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 23. Weight: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230229198
- ISBN
- 9780230229198
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.39
€ 81.39