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Education at the End of Time
Av Stefan Bengtsson, Jonas Andreasen Lysgaard m. fl.
Inbunden, 2025
774 kr
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The 21st century looks quite different in reality to the predictions made by science fiction writers. Instead of a world dominated by flying cars and androids, we have found ourselves living in the wake of a global pandemic, experiencing an increasing frequency of natural disasters, battling …
Fundamental British Values in Education
Radicalisation, National Identity and Britishness
Häftad, 2018
632 kr
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The notion of Britishness and national identity have rarely been examined with such intensity in education and society as they are today. Although the requirement to promote a sense of nationhood in schools is not a new one, the politicised nature of the values associated with Britishness and the …
Economic Decoding of Religious Dogmas
Ranking World Religions in Terms of Economic Consistency
Av Paul Fudulu
Häftad, 2017
692 kr
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This book proves that each religious dogma, in any of their components, contain in an encoded manner a specific ranking of human comprehensive mega-objectives, implicitly, a specific preference for absolute wealth or, in a more common parlance, for the objective of economic performance. In turn, …
Talent Management in Practice
An Integrated and Dynamic Approach
Av Marian Thunnissen, Eva Gallardo-Gallardo
Häftad, 2017
713 kr
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Talent Management (TM) is an issue of critical importance for today’s senior managers. Employers acknowledge that an engaged, skilled and motivated workforce is key to achieving growth and competitive advantage. Organizations are hiring TM officers and implementing TM strategies and programs to …
From Humility to Hubris among Scholars and Politicians
Exploring Expressions of Self-Esteem and Achievement
Häftad, 2017
692 kr
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A main theme running through this book is that we cannot understand the virtues of humility and modesty without an equally good understanding of the vices of hubris and conceit. All four attitudes express self-esteem, which flourishes in the soil of achievement. Achievement is valued in any …
Spatial Justice and Informal Settlements
Integral Urban Projects in the Comunas of Medellín
Av Eva Schwab
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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Spatial Justice and Informal Settlements: Integral Urban Projects in the Comunas of Medellín links the discourses of informal urbanism and spatial justice in the context of public space-based governmental programmes to upgrade informal settlements in Latin America. It argues for the importance of …
Living Alone, Living Together
Two Essays on the Use of Housing
Av Peter King
Häftad, 2017
692 kr
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This book, from social theorist Peter King, considers how a dwelling can protect and promote both our anxieties and our relationships. Dwelling magnifies our anxieties and allows us to reject the world, yet it is also what we need to form long and lasting relationships. The first essay considers …
Super-sticky WeChat and Chinese Society
Av Yujie Chen, Zhifei Mao m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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App designers dream of creating a platform that users never want to leave, that keeps them glued forever - a platform that is "sticky". Over 846 million WeChat users leave text and voice messages, share life moments, play games, use stickers, purchase rail and flight tickets, shop online, pay …
Globalization of Foreign Investment in Africa
The Role of Europe, China, and India
Av Adams Bodomo
Häftad, 2017
624 kr
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The 21stcentury era of globalization has opened up many investment alternatives forAfrica. There is now a rush by governments and private companies toexpand in the rapidly growing region, to the extent that we can begin to talkof a process of world-wide investment. Both traditionally powerful …
Genes, Climate, and Consumption Culture
Connecting the Dots
Häftad, 2017
580 kr
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Drawing from decades of research, Genes, Climate, and Consumption Culture: Connecting the Dots demonstrates how climate dictates culture and consumption. The author shows that human genes are climatic adaptations over thousands of years of evolution, which has resulted in the dramatic differences …
Lives of Stay-at-Home Fathers
Masculinity, Carework and Fatherhood in the United States
Häftad, 2017
692 kr
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Family forms in the United States are continuing to evolve. Fathers choosing to stay home to care for their children while their wives work is an emerging trend. In this book, the author explores why stay-at-home fathers chose carework over paid work, how such a choice shapes their masculine …
Juvenile Delinquency, Crime and Social Marginalization
Social and Political Implications
Av Miguel Basto Pereira, Ângela da Costa Maia
Häftad, 2017
692 kr
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This book examines the psychosocial, legal, and familial factors at play in the persistencein crime and social marginalization in adults with a history of juvenile delinquency,setting out the political and social implications, and delineating new lines of research. Presenting, for the first time, a …
Realignment, Region, and Race
Presidential Leadership and Social Identity
Häftad, 2018
569 kr
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The Trump presidency may well be the first phase of a new American political alignment deeply rooted in identity politics. Now more than ever, it seems especially important to understand how leaders compete to engage different human motivations—how presidents, presidential candidates, and other …
Inclusive Education in South Africa and the Developing World
The Search for an Inclusive Pedagogy
Häftad, 2018
632 kr
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This book offers policy makers, teachers and teacher trainers a framework for understanding inclusive education in the developing world. With a major focus on South Africa, it argues that planning for inclusive education must rupture old theories, assumptions, models and tools - including a …
Governance of the Smart Mobility Transition
Av Greg Marsden, Louise Reardon
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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Rapid changes are underway in mobility systems worldwide, including the introduction of shared mobility solutions, Mobility as a Service and the testing of automated vehicles. These changes are driven by the development and application of ‘smart’ technologies. Transition to these technologies …
How Social Science Can Help Us Make Better Choices
Optimal Rationality in Action
Av Chris Brown
Häftad, 2018
632 kr
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In a world beset with problems, how can we encourage people to act differently? It seems almost daily that new studies emerge telling us how human action is causing planetary degradation, how changes to our diets could lead to us living longer healthier lives, or that financially we are in danger …
Generational Career Shifts
How Matures, Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials View Work
Av Eddy S. Ng, Sean T. Lyons m. fl.
Häftad, 2018
670 kr
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Organizations and employers are currently managing an inter-generational workforce, and the most prudent of these are seeking to enhance the careers of new entrants. HRM, careers, and work researchers have begun to explore career-related differences among the four generations of workers currently …
Rise of Precarious Employment in Europe
Theoretical Perspectives, Reforms and Employment Trends in the Era of Economic Crisis
Av Ilias Livanos, Orestis Papadopoulos
Häftad, 2019
670 kr
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The deterioration of employmentconditions for an increasing number of employees in late capitalism hasprompted researchers to find ways to conceptualise, as well as measure, these observed new tendencies. This book examines precarious employment in Europe through the economic crisis, drawing on two …
Public Procurement Fundamentals
Lessons from and for the Field
Av Naushad Khan
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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During the last two decades, public procurement evolved in most of the world but is often carried out by government officials with little or no experience with procurement policies and procedures. As a result, substantial amounts of public funds are lost due to wrong selection of suppliers and …
21 for 21
Leading the 21st Century Global Enterprise
Häftad, 2018
670 kr
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Based on over fifty years of experience from the author’s hands-on work in the field, Michael Stankosky provides 21 guiding principles on how to lead and manage today’s global organization. 21 for 21 is packed with case studies, aiding visuals, and mantras to help facilitate a deeper understanding …
Mediation and Thinking Development in Schools
Theories and Practices for Educators
Häftad, 2019
632 kr
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The benefits of mediation upon the development of children is an area that is yet to be fully explored. Mediation promotes learning through learner interactions with the environment and puts emphasis on the idea that society is responsible for all children's development.This book offers a unique …
Return on Investment in Corporate Responsibility
Measuring the Social, Economic, and Environmental Value of Sustainable Business
Av Cesar Saenz
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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In today’s climate, companies must be economically successful and at the same time take social responsibility. Author Cesar Sandro Saenz Acosta introduces a new SROIM (Social Return on Investment Management) model, to design and measure the social value created by companies. SROIM is a framework …
Emotional Appeals in Advertising Banking Services
Häftad, 2018
670 kr
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Advertisements are considered as stimuli which consumers will respond to. Banks can develop emotionally appealing advertisements, but they are not guaranteed a positive emotional reaction. The unprecedented turbulence and uncertainty experienced in the banking industry has increased the need to …
Civil-Military Relations in Taiwan
Identity and Transformation
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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The armed forces of theRepublic of China (ROC) on Taiwan are in dire need of reform to address aplethora of problems including inadequate training, low morale, poor publicperception, and low recruitment numbers. This book uses the postmodern military model to measure how publicperception of the …
Tweeting the Environment #Brexit
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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The level of politicisation of the environment has been low in the UK. Economic concerns outweigh environmental ones in political debates, public policies and political agendas. Can the rise of social media communication change this situation? Tweeting the Environment #Brexit argues that, although …
Exploring Australian National Identity
Heroes, Memory and Politics
Av Jed Donoghue, Bruce Tranter
Häftad, 2018
650 kr
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This book explores the attitudes and values of Australians, analysing how Australian national values are promoted and reflected by heroic figures (both living and dead) who are identified as important and influential. Who are the ‘heroes, saints and sages’ that exemplify the Australian national …
Romance of Heroism and Heroic Leadership
Av George R. Goethals, Scott T. Allison
Häftad, 2019
670 kr
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Heroes permeate our culture. From superheroes on screen to the everyday heroics of our public services, the word 'hero' is a familiar descriptor in every form of media. But what makes a hero? And what makes heroes 'heroic'?Leadership experts George R. Goethals and Scott T. Allison explore how the …
African American Management History
Insights on Gaining a Cooperative Advantage
Av Leon C. Prieto, Simone T. A. Phipps
Häftad, 2019
653 kr
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The most successful business leaders always have their own compelling philosophies, but all too often the thoughts and ideologies of high-profile African American leaders are forgotten or passed over. The ideas and practices of these visionary leaders, sometimes heralded within their own …
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How Authoritarianism Violates Women's Rights in the Arab World
Häftad, 2019
650 kr
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The Arab Spring uprisings were not about gender; these were uprisings demanding rights for all. Yet, they presented a rare opportunity for women to let themselves be heard. And, from being some of the most memorable and lasting leaders of these revolutionary protests, female activists were …
Organisational Control in University Management
A Multiparadigm Approach
Häftad, 2018
632 kr
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Organisational Control in University Management:A Multiparadigm Approach focuseson significant reform and change in large organisations. The book takes as itsprimary focus the example of management reform at the University of Tartu,Estonia, foregrounding the complexity of change and reform of the …
