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Industry & industrial studies
Hardcover. A new look at the different perspectives on energy security policies of European and Asian countries. The book explains the reasons for the failure of EU common energy policies and the deficiencies in the policies towards Central Asia. It examines Chinese energy diplomacy, and the possibility of energy competition and cooperation in Northeast Asia. Editor(s): Marquina, Antonio. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; 1QFE; KNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 22. Weight in Grams: 504.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219700
- ISBN
- 9780230219700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.92
€ 128.92
Hardcover. The rapid takeoff of the continent-sized national economies and the increasing expense of extraction have led to strong tensions in petrol prices and a race towards alternative driving systems. This book analyses the emergence of a second automobile revolution through the trajectories of automobile firms since the nineties. Editor(s): Freyssenet, Michel. Num Pages: 489 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJC; KJV; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 760.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219717
- ISBN
- 9780230219717
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Condition: New
€ 129.67
€ 129.67
Hardcover. While 'union organising' has developed over time and in many different environments, it has become apparent that a number of key problems have developed. Evaluating its efficacy in terms of union strategies, tactics, styles and resources, this title outlines a number of strategies for improving these deficiences. Editor(s): Gall, Professor Gregor. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222427
- ISBN
- 9780230222427
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Condition: New
€ 67.13
€ 67.13
Hardcover. Drawn from the results of five seminars this unique book looks at the four areas of: public sector reform; essential features for public leaders; public leadership in action; and the outline of a public leadership approach for the future. It seeks to give public leadership a firm foothold within the study of leadership in general. Editor(s): Brookes, Stephen; Grint, Keith. Num Pages: 384 pages, 39, 19 tables, 21 figures. BIC Classification: JPP; KJMB; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 147 x 24. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230224179
- ISBN
- 9780230224179
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.91
€ 161.91
Hardcover. Focusing on safety and environmental protection issues, this book provides incisive, cutting-edge theoretical analysis that evaluates the impact of new automotive technologies, and the associated public policies, on social welfare. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Kii, Masanobu. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJU; KNDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230230767
- ISBN
- 9780230230767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.07
€ 67.07
Hardcover. This book explores the drivers of technological upgrading and catch-up in the emerging economies, paying specific attention to technology and innovation policies, national innovation systems, the role of foreign direct investment and small and medium enterprises. It provides practical implications for other developing countries. Editor(s): Fu, Xiaolan; Soete, Luc. Num Pages: 380 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCL; KCM; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230238404
- ISBN
- 9780230238404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.43
€ 129.43
Hardcover. An exploration of how and why Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and India have initiated and developed nuclear energy programs and what challenges they face today. Were the nuclear programmes driven by the low energy endowment, a desire to pursue international prestige, national security concerns, environmental pollution or economic development? Editor(s): Yi-chong, Xu. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KNBN; RNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 438.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240247
- ISBN
- 9780230240247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.29
€ 128.29
Hardcover. Current and historical examples in the labour movement worldwide have helped to debunk the myth that workers cannot run production. This volume uses geographically and historically diverse examples to analyse the challenges and questions that alternative forms of work present to those involved. Editor(s): Atzeni, Maurizio. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241404
- ISBN
- 9780230241404
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.45
€ 127.45
Hardcover. This volume is one of the first books to consider the impact of tripartism across the developing world. It covers 8 case studies from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, focusing on developments since the 1990s. These studies show that tripartism has the effect of reducing the social impact of neoliberal economics reforms. Editor(s): Fraile, Lydia. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCP; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230241879
- ISBN
- 9780230241879
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Hardcover. Sport has a number of distinctive characteristics whichimpact onthe extent of its globalization. This book seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the unique development in sports, its governance, its logic of co-creation of value and the advancement of the industry towards internationalisation, professionalization and commercialization Editor(s): Dolles, Harald; Soderman, Sten. Num Pages: 288 pages, 34 black & white tables, 11 figures. BIC Classification: KNSP; WSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 144 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230249257
- ISBN
- 9780230249257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Hardcover. If we ask simply whether Japanese business has changed, our answer must be an unequivocal yes and this is answered with a primary focus on technology, the traditional source of Japan's strong competitiveness. But if we ask whether Japanese firms have also changed in any substantive ways we must accept a less sanguine conclusion. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Nakata, Yoshifumi. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. Num Pages: 315 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJU; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 25. Weight in Grams: 528. The Lost Decade. Series: The Palgrave Macmillan Asian Business Series. 336 pages, 79, 28 figures, 51 black & white tables. Editor(s): Miyoshi, Hiroaki; Nakata, Yoshifumi. If we ask simply whether Japanese business has changed, our answer must be an unequivocal yes and this is answered with a primary focus on technology, the traditional source of Japan's strong competitiveness. But if we ask whether Japanese firms have also changed in any substantive ways we must accept a less sanguine conclusion. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KJU; KN. Dimension: 217 x 145 x 25. Weight: 528.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230250215
- ISBN
- 9780230250215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.59
€ 67.59
Hardcover. A unique exploration of the the contributions made by multinational corporations to the difficult labour market transitions towards full integration of Central and Eastern Europe members of the European Union. This book considers the roles played by US, British and German multinational companies (MNCs) in Central and Eastern Europe Editor(s): Contrepois, Sylvie; Jefferys, Steve; Delteil, Violaine; Dieuaide, Patrick. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; KJK; KJMV2; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 195 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230252431
- ISBN
- 9780230252431
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Hardcover. The authors explore the complex dynamics of mining and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Latin America, including a reflection on the African continent, presenting arguments and case studies based on new research on a set of urgent and emerging questions surrounding mining, development and sustainability. Editor(s): Sagebien, Julia; Lindsay, Nicole Marie. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPS; KCP; KNAT; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 144 x 26. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277649
- ISBN
- 9780230277649
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.51
€ 68.51
Hardcover. This book looks at quantitative studies on media markets, examining economic environment, supply and concentration in the media, and demand. It presents the most recent econometric research on the media and their markets, and provides insights on media enterprises, such as, corporate strategy, marketing and advertizing. Editor(s): Badillo, Patrick-Yves; Lesourd, Jean Baptiste. Series: Applied Econometrics Association Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCC; KCH; KJC; KJSM; KNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 223 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230277700
- ISBN
- 9780230277700
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.66
€ 127.66
Hardcover. This book examines the impact of public sector reforms and reorganisations on the experiences of the UK public sector's six million workers and those employed in the private sector but providing public services. Chapters bring long-standing topics up-to-date, such as worker representation and reward. Editor(s): Corby, Susan; Symon, Graham. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNV; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 218 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230278639
- ISBN
- 9780230278639
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Hardcover. Some two decades will shortly have passed since the WTO's Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement came into force in 1995. This volume is the first cross-country analysis of how TRIPS has affected the capacity of 11 major low or medium income countries to produce generic drugs. Editor(s): Lofgren, Hans; Williams, Owain David. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 281 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCP; KNDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 221 x 22. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230284630
- ISBN
- 9780230284630
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Hardcover. Written by leading academics, researchers and insurance industry experts, this book offers a diversified perspective on how the regulatory and supervisory framework for the insurance sector will develop over the coming years. It is supported by The Geneva Association, the world-leading insurance think-tank of the private industry. Editor(s): Liedtke, Patrick M.; Monkiewicz, Jan. Num Pages: 480 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KFFN; KNST; LNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 858.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230292697
- ISBN
- 9780230292697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.81
€ 196.81
Hardcover. International in scope, this handbook provides an overview of the historical developments and current status of the terrestrial radio industry in some of the largest and most populated countries throughout the world, with insightful and global perspectives by prominent international media scholars and examinations of over 20 countries. Editor(s): Hendricks, John Allen. Num Pages: 624 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APW; JFD; KNTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1068.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230293076
- ISBN
- 9780230293076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.35
€ 198.35
Hardcover. This anthology aims to explain why some Nordic shipping companies became world leaders while others failed to respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities of globalization. The authors analyse political and institutional patterns alongside the various corporate responses to the many upheavals of global shipping. Editor(s): Tenold, Stig; Iversen, Martin Jes; Lange, Even. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3JJP; 3JM; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230294547
- ISBN
- 9780230294547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardcover. Examines the shift in leading companies in India towards greater 'value added' and innovative work. Is the move towards greater levels of innovation the future of the services off-shoring industry in India? Editor(s): Yesudian, Suseela. Num Pages: 141 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KJD; KJK; KNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230300675
- ISBN
- 9780230300675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.05
€ 66.05
Hardcover. This collection takes the perspective that the historiography of science, technology, and medicine needs a broader approach toward regulation. The authors explore the distinct social worlds involved in regulation, the forms of evidence and expertise mobilized, and means of intervention chosen to tame drugs in factories, consulting rooms and courts. Editor(s): Gaudilliere, Jean-Paul; Hess, Volker. Series: Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History. Num Pages: 341 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; KNDP; MBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230301962
- ISBN
- 9780230301962
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.80
€ 128.80
Hardcover. This comparative study focuses on the changing relations between civil servants and politicians in the European Union in the last two decades. As well as national case studies this book also looks into politico-administrative relations in supranational institutions such as the European Commission and the European Parliament. Editor(s): Neuhold, Christine; Vanhoonacker, Sophie; Verhey, Luc. Series: Public Sector Organizations. Num Pages: 261 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1QFE; JPP; JPSN2; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 20. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230304833
- ISBN
- 9780230304833
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.40
€ 67.40
Paperback. Combining practical experience with academic analysis this book explores the social and organizational dynamics of performance indicators. It moves beyond the technicalities of measurement and indicators and looks at how performance information is changing the public sector. Editor(s): Dooren, Wouter van; Van de Walle, Steven. Series: Governance and Public Management. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230309128
- ISBN
- 9780230309128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.27
€ 138.27
Hardcover. This book assesses the phenomenon of international framework agreements (IFAs), examining their implementation and impact around the world as well as their promotion of ILO standards. This volume includes contributions from fifteen international specialists to give a comprehensive discussion of the 80-plus IFAs that existed in July 2010. Editor(s): Papadakis, Konstantinos. Series: International Labour Organization (ILO) Century Series. Num Pages: 326 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCD; KCF; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 220 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230314269
- ISBN
- 9780230314269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.52
€ 67.52