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Hardcover. This book explores the uses and limits of Max Weber's work for thinking sociologically about capitalism today. The books argues that through Weber, a network of concepts can be developed that can frame a sociological analysis of the present. Num Pages: 161 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPF; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230242036
- ISBN
- 9780230242036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 61.84
€ 61.84
Hardcover. The book describes the birth and growth of financial institutions and stock exchanges in Scandinavia and Finland from 1656 to 2010, including their banking crises and the history of banking regulation. It argues that quantitative regulations cannot, in the long run, produce the desired results and bear the seeds of future financial crises. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 305 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; KCP; KCX; KCZ; KFFK; KFFL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 24. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241558
- ISBN
- 9780230241558
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.52
€ 119.52
Hardcover. This book analyses the development path of transition economies in European Countries and former Soviet Republics that have experienced the transformation from planned economies to market economies since the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989. It examines economic growth, institutional change and human development performance. Series: Studies in Economic Transition. Num Pages: 317 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCG; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240681
- ISBN
- 9780230240681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.48
€ 63.48
Hardcover. This book examines how the International Monetary Fund engages in the politics of ideas to shape domestic institutional change. Drawing on case studies from post-Soviet Central Asia, Andre Broome explains that how governments interpret their policy options mediates the IMF's influence over economic reform during periods of crisis and uncertainty. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FC; KCBM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240056
- ISBN
- 9780230240056
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.36
€ 62.36
Paperback. This book puts forward a distinctive theoretical approach and analytical framework for studying business as an international actor in the environmental field, and provides detailed case studies of the most important environmental challenges in recent years. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KCP; KJK; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239302
- ISBN
- 9780230239302
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.81
€ 61.81
Hardcover. This book brings together John Maynard Keynes' infamous BBC wireless broadcasts, specially selected from the Royal Economic Society edition of Keynes' Collected Writings. With an introduction by Donald Moggridge, this unique anthology provides an insight into Keynes' influence and legendary contribution to economics, which still resonates today. Editor(s): Moggridge, Donald. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526. 240 pages, 1 port. Editor(s): Moggridge, Donald E. This book brings together John Maynard Keynes' infamous BBC wireless broadcasts, specially selected from the Royal Economic Society edition of Keynes' Collected Writings. With an introduction by Donald Moggridge, this unique anthology provides an insight into Keynes' influence and legendary contribution to economics, which still resonates today. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCA. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 23. Weight: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239166
- ISBN
- 9780230239166
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.59
€ 62.59
Hardcover. The failure on the part of Banks to enforce rigorous self regulation has precipitated a deep and prolonged global recession. This book provides a comprehensive review of principles, institutions and experience of financial regulation, to help illustrate current regulatory proposals. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCLF; KFF; LNPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230239029
- ISBN
- 9780230239029
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.26
€ 62.26
Paperback. This sweeping survey of the history of work, from hunter-gatherers to dotcom telecommuters, deftly compresses thousands of years of human evolution into an incisive volume It is a book about work, about the organization and management of work, but it is also a book about people. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCF; KCZ; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238930
- ISBN
- 9780230238930
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.49
€ 94.49
Paperback. Specially selected from The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics 2nd edition, each article within this compendium covers the fundamental themes within the discipline and is written by a leading practitioner in the field. A handy reference tool. Editor(s): Durlauf, Steven N.; Blume, Lawrence E. Series: New Palgrave Economics Collection. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 444. Series: New Palgrave Economics Collection. 288 pages, 0. Editor(s): Durlauf, Steven N.; Blume, Lawrence E. Specially selected from The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics 2nd edition, each article within this compendium covers the fundamental themes within the discipline and is written by a leading practitioner in the field. A handy reference tool. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: KCG. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 17. Weight: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238831
- ISBN
- 9780230238831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.48
€ 62.48
Paperback. Specially selected from The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics 2nd edition, each article within this compendium covers the fundamental themes within the discipline and is written by a leading practitioner in the field. A handy reference tool. Editor(s): Durlauf, Steven N.; Blume, Lawrence E. Series: New Palgrave Economics Collection. Num Pages: 278 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 278
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238688
- ISBN
- 9780230238688
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.26
€ 93.26
Hardcover. Expansion of non-standard employment under globalization is widely observed in all of the newly industrializing countries. This book explores the deregulation of labour markets, social protection for nonstandard workers, and social security reforms in accordance with the transformation of employment. Editor(s): Usami, Koichi. Series: IDE-JETRO series. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238480
- ISBN
- 9780230238480
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.46
€ 119.46
Hardcover. This book on the different aspects of international economic policy covers financial crises, reserve accumulation, capital flows and currency wars as well as issues relating to foreign direct investment and developments in China and India. Series: Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; KCLF; KCM; KFFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238459
- ISBN
- 9780230238459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.51
€ 62.51
Hardcover. The threat we face from high-stakes risk has never been higher. These challenges include environmental pollution, fragile financial systems and the threat of widespread geopolitical violence. This book suggests that a return to natural risk levels -- those in accordance with naturally occurring background levels -- is both desirable and achievable. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238275
- ISBN
- 9780230238275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.06
€ 62.06
Hardcover. As the tensions in the Greek economy take centre stage in the international headlines, this book examines the failed policies and political corruption that have bankrupted the nation. The authors comment on recent bailouts and haircuts and explore the uncertain future of Greece in the Eurozone. Num Pages: 327 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVG; JPH; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 290
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237773
- ISBN
- 9780230237773
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.79
€ 62.79
Hardcover. This book covers social inequalities in Chinese cities and provides comparative perspectives on inequality and social polarization, neoliberalization and the poor, the change of property rights, rural to urban migration and migrants' enclaves, deprivation and residential segregation, state social security and reemployment training programs. Editor(s): Wu, Fulong; Webster, C. J. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 329 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSG; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237728
- ISBN
- 9780230237728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.10
€ 63.10
Hardcover. Capitalist Sorcery neither sets out a new political programme nor offers a new theory. Rather, it aims to encourage all those who are resistant to resignation and inertia, whose stories of partial successes must be told, celebrated and shared. Translator(s): Goffey, Dr. Andrew. Num Pages: 183 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237629
- ISBN
- 9780230237629
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.59
€ 118.59
Paperback. Since the first edition there have been fundamental changes in the Irish growth model. The sudden collapse of the Irish economy in 2008 raises questions such as: why the sudden and deep decline in economic growth? What are the prospects for a return to growth? Answering these questions and more, this book is the definitive work on the Celtic Tiger. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPQB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 137 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237445
- ISBN
- 9780230237445
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.75
€ 61.75
Hardcover. Since the first edition there have been fundamental changes in the Irish growth model. The sudden collapse of the Irish economy in 2008 raises questions such as: why the sudden and deep decline in economic growth? What are the prospects for a return to growth? Answering these questions and more, this book is the definitive work on the Celtic Tiger. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBR; JPQB; KCP; KCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 20. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237438
- ISBN
- 9780230237438
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.64
€ 62.64
Hardcover. This volume brings together some of the world's leading economists, to focus primarily on Canadian policy issues and case study debates in honour of David Laidler. Commemorating his success and active participation in the research and analysis of monetary policy. Num Pages: 247 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBC; KCBM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230237346
- ISBN
- 9780230237346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 119.07
€ 119.07
Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance: The Contribu...
Sacconi, Lorenzo, Blair, Margaret, Freeman, R...
Hardcover. Corporate social responsibility is examined in this book as multi-stakeholder approach to corporate governance. This volume outlines neo-institutional and stakeholder theories of the firm, new rational choice and social contract normative models, self regulatory and soft law models, and the advances from behavioural economics. Editor(s): Vercelli, Alessandro. Series: International Economic Association. Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCC; KCK; KCP; KJR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 32. Weight in Grams: 892.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230236547
- ISBN
- 9780230236547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.45
€ 121.45