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The Future of European Social Democracy. Building the Good Society.
. Ed(S): Meyer, Henning; Rutherford, Jonathan
Paperback. European social democracy is in crisis. In the last decade it has ceased to be about either society or democracy. The authors explore its values, how it can be revived and what kind of political economy it requires to thrive. This book includes a foreword by the two leaders of the 'Building the Good Society' project, Andrea Nahles and Jon Cruddas. Editor(s): Meyer, Henning; Rutherford, Jonathan. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JPFF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 140 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230290945
- ISBN
- 9780230290945
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Hardcover. Studies the steps taken by a group of professionals from the Boomer generation as they move from a linear career path into an uncharted stage somewhere between middle age and old age, a continued professional life and traditional retirement. What is next for those professionals who do not want to take a back seat at retirement age? Num Pages: 209 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 168 x 18. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230291256
- ISBN
- 9780230291256
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.16
€ 67.16
Hardcover. The recent crisis in financial markets has seen a gradual erosion of risk-free asset classes. In equity markets the credit risk has reached a critical level in valuation. Here a new cost of equity method for private companies is presented based on the pricing of junior subordinated notes. Global business cases are illustrated to support this. Series: Global Financial Markets. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KJV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 646.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230291447
- ISBN
- 9780230291447
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.95
€ 117.95
Hardcover. The music industry is undergoing immense change. This book argues that the transformations occurring across the various music industries - recording, live performance, publishing - can be characterised as much by continuity as by change, raising complex questions about the value of music commodities. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; KNTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 224 x 18. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230291485
- ISBN
- 9780230291485
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardcover. Wittig presents the first unified coherent framework for the systematic analysis of terrorist finance. With empirical examples from around the globe, he dispels several popular myths about these activities to make an important step forward in our understanding of not only terrorist finance, but also the place of terrorism in the contemporary world. Num Pages: 249 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPWL; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 19. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230291843
- ISBN
- 9780230291843
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.89
€ 66.89
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292635
- ISBN
- 9780230292635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
Hardback. A topical insider view of causes and consequences of financial crises since the Mexican collapse of 1995. The book includes a detailed exploration of recent and ongoing firestorms, including the near meltdown of the global financial system and the euro crisis and suggests ways to save the international financial and monetary system. Num Pages: 222 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCB; KCX; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292673
- ISBN
- 9780230292673
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.23
€ 67.23
Hardcover. EPUB Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMB; KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 139 x 16. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292840
- ISBN
- 9780230292840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
Hardcover. Selected essays from the eminent economist, Wynne Godley, tracing the development of his work and illuminating the key theories and models that made his name. Essays focus not only on the stock-flow coherent approach, but also lay out Godley's views about the European Union and the stability of its monetary policy. Editor(s): Zezza, Gennaro. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCBM; KCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293113
- ISBN
- 9780230293113
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.60
€ 128.60
Hardcover. As potentially the largest retail market, China has attracted a great number of foreign retail operations. Based on case study research, this book provides valuable insights international retailers need for success in China. The newly developed theoretical model helps to extend the body of knowledge on firm internationalization. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJK; KNPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293373
- ISBN
- 9780230293373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Women on Corporate Boards and in Top Management: European Trends and P...
Fagan, Colette, Gonz?Lez Men?Ndez, Maria, G?M...
Hardcover. This book examines the international trends and associated developments in gender equality policy including corporate governance such as gender quotas. International comparative analysis is combined with detailed analysis of eight European countries with different policy regimes and trajectories. Editor(s): Gonzalez Menendez, Maria; Gomez Anson, Silvia. Series: Work and Welfare in Europe. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFJ; JFSJ1; KCF; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 221 x 23. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293441
- ISBN
- 9780230293441
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.40
€ 67.40
Hardcover. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, Cooper locates the WTO-focused struggle between the US and the very small island state of Antigua on Internet gambling in the wider International Political Economy. He draws connections between gambling and offshore and/or enclave cultures and points out the stigmatization of 'Casino Capitalism'. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KJWVB; JPS; KCP; KFF; KNTX1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 138 x 18. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293458
- ISBN
- 9780230293458
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.62
€ 66.62
Paperback. The Global Financial Crisis is acknowledged to be the most severe economic downturn since the 1930s, and one that is unique in its underlying causes, its scope, and its wider social, political and economic implications. This volume explores some of the ethical issues that it has raised. Editor(s): Dobos, Ned; Barry, Dr. Christian; Pogge, Thomas. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; HPS; KCX; KCZ; KJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 203
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293519
- ISBN
- 9780230293519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.96
€ 65.96
Hardcover. Conquering Global Markets offers assessments of the issues, statistics, cases, and best practices of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances throughout the world. Using information gleaned interviews with CEOs, the book provides insights into making global M&As successful. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJM; KJVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293557
- ISBN
- 9780230293557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.30
€ 78.30
Hardcover. The complete story of the devastating BP oil spill of 2010. The author puts forward an objective account of what happened, a documentation of the true costs, not the hyperbolic costs, and an explanation of the science and business of the spill and its remediation. Num Pages: 243 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJG; KJK; KJR; KNXC; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293588
- ISBN
- 9780230293588
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Basel III Credit Rating Systems: An Applied Guide to Quantitative and ...
Izzi, Luisa, Vitale, Laura, Oricchio, Gianluc...
Hardcover. More than ever, banking competition is based on the ability to control the cost of risk and can only be managed with excellent internal rating models and very advanced risk management processes. This book is a comprehensive guide to quantitative and qualitative rating assessments with up-to-date methodologies in the international banking system. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFH; KFFK; KFFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 28. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230294240
- ISBN
- 9780230294240
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.56
€ 195.56
Credit Guarantee Institutions and SME Finance (Palgrave MacMillan Stud...
Leone, Paola, Vento, Gianfranco A.
Hardcover. This book analyses and confronts the functioning of guarantee systems for SMEs in countries where these schemes had an important development. The book also highlights how the current financial crisis is modifying the guarantees schemes, through policy maker interventions. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCX; KFFL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 28. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230295391
- ISBN
- 9780230295391
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.40
€ 129.40
Hardcover. People need dignity and autonomy at work. If they are denied this, there will be a strong tendency to resist working conditions and misbehave at work. This book presents and analyses stories about people's resistance in working life that make us reflect upon how employees are treated at work and consequences thereof. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296794
- ISBN
- 9780230296794
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
European Capitalist Welfare Societies: The Challenge of Sustainability
Frericks, Patricia, Maier, Robert
Hardcover. This book analyzes European capitalist welfare societies, exploring questions of sustainability and the financing of social rights. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JKSB; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 134 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230296909
- ISBN
- 9780230296909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardcover. Takes readers through an in-depth examination of many leading industrialized nations and identifies both the drivers that propel corporations towards convergence and the major impediments that stand in the way of convergence. Also examines many mechanisms of convergence such as governance codes, MNCs, and IPOs. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297463
- ISBN
- 9780230297463
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.03
€ 128.03
The Long Conversation: Maximizing Business Value from Information Tech...
Lorenzo, Oswaldo, Kawalek, Peter, Ramdani, Bo...
Hardcover. For many years companies have been investing in enterprise systems and IT initiatives but they are now struggling to achieve the desired results. It takes a long time to make the best of your enterprise systems so businesses must stop looking for the next technology 'silver bullet' and instead maximize the value of existing IT investments. Series: IE Business Publishing. Num Pages: 176 pages, 7 black & white tables, 24 figures. BIC Classification: KJC; KJQ; KJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 240 x 16. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297883
- ISBN
- 9780230297883
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.74
€ 66.74
The Modern Family Business: Relationships, Succession and Transition
Collins, Lorna, Grisoni, Louise, Tucker, John...
Hardcover. Provides real world studies of the family in business, by observing typical firms rather than dynasties. It looks at how the nature of family business is changing in our times and provides insight into the lessons we can learn from this. The book focuses on the impact for the professional non-family manager. Num Pages: 268 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; KJVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 222 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230297913
- ISBN
- 9780230297913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Paperback. Analysis of the current financial/economic crisis from the Director of the Banking Sector at the FSA (Financial Services Authority). New edition updated to take account of changes in regulation and legislation in the US, EU and UK. Many of these changes were in line with the recommendations made in the original edition Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JMC; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298316
- ISBN
- 9780230298316
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.61
€ 60.61
Hardcover. The dangers of involvement in corruption need to be embedded in corporate strategy. Companies' response to these dangers must also be reflected in their practices, particularly if operating outside its own borders. This book guides managers through the complexity of bribery issues with advice on how to implement anti-corruption strategies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 7 figures, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: KJC; KJG; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 23. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230298439
- ISBN
- 9780230298439
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.12
€ 68.12