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Elites on Trial (Research in the Sociology of Organizations)
Glenn Morgan (Ed.)
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Hardcover. Elites are 'on trial' firstly for their role in the past and shaping the context for the crisis, secondly in terms of how they responded to the crisis and finally in terms of what role they are playing in the aftermath. This book is concerned with what happens when elites are challenged by crisis and helps us understand 'elites on trial'. Editor(s): Morgan, Glenn; Quack, Sigrid; Hirsch, Paul. Series: Research in the Sociology of Organizations. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 43. Weight in Grams: 770.
In 2008, the world entered a new period of turmoil. Financial markets collapsed, banks and other financial institutions went in to crisis; credit dried up, consumption reduced and firms started to cut back and reduce investment in the light of uncertainty. Unemployment increased and welfare payments increased. States that borrowed to save their banks and to maintain their spending found the financial markets and the international institutions condemning their profligacy and urging austerity policies. This book is concerned with what happens when elites are challenged by such a crisis; in our terms, elites are 'on trial' firstly for their role ... Read more
In 2008, the world entered a new period of turmoil. Financial markets collapsed, banks and other financial institutions went in to crisis; credit dried up, consumption reduced and firms started to cut back and reduce investment in the light of uncertainty. Unemployment increased and welfare payments increased. States that borrowed to save their banks and to maintain their spending found the financial markets and the international institutions condemning their profligacy and urging austerity policies. This book is concerned with what happens when elites are challenged by such a crisis; in our terms, elites are 'on trial' firstly for their role ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Condition
New
Series
Research in the Sociology of Organizations
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784416805
SKU
V9781784416805
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