Industry & industrial studies
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Industry & industrial studies
Paperback. Num Pages: 412 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KNTX; UGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 24. Weight in Grams: 644.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- APress United States
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781430241850
- ISBN
- 9781430241850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 25.60
€ 27.99
€ 25.60
paperback. Num Pages: 493 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 417 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KNTX; UMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Apress United States
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Number of pages
- 493
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781484222881
- ISBN
- 9781484222881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.35
€ 87.35
Hardcover. Genetically modified food is at the heart of a new global conflict over how to govern risky technologies in an era of globalization. This timely collection brings together experts from the fields of IR, environmental studies, trade and law to examine the sources of international friction and to explore the prospects for international co-operation. Editor(s): Falkner, Robert. Num Pages: 279 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNDF; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230001251
- ISBN
- 9780230001251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardcover. This book applies an overarching theme of 'Development, Competition and Co-operation' to container ports in Asia. Major trends are identified and concrete examples offer insights into the nature of relationships between the main ports in the region. It aids understanding of port development within the context of Asian trade and economic growth. Editor(s): Cullinane, Professor Kevin; Song, Dong-Wook. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1F; KNGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 219 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230001954
- ISBN
- 9780230001954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. This text is essential reading for all those engaged with the security world. Split into five parts, it begins with the study of security as a discipline. It then looks at crime in organizations and analyzes the various sub-sectors of security. A section on management issues precedes the final section looking at issues that impact security. Editor(s): Gill, Martin. Num Pages: 701 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKV; KNSS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1188.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Number of pages
- 702
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230006805
- ISBN
- 9780230006805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 210.19
€ 210.19
Hardcover. This book focuses on the everyday life of ministers and senior public servants in different countries, describing the world through their eyes. It explores how their beliefs, practices and traditions create meaning in politics and public policy making. It provides unique data on life of politicians and practical advice on how to conduct fieldwork. Editor(s): Rhodes, R. A. W.; Hart, Paul 't; Noordegraaf, Mirko. Num Pages: 263 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBL; JHM; JPP; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 226 x 24. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230008403
- ISBN
- 9780230008403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardcover. This book provides an overview on the state and nature of industrial relations in tropical and southern Africa, encompassing theoretical and comparative perspectives and country studies. Leading experts in the field provide insights into the underlying causes of both individual national traditions and practices, and continent-wide trends. Editor(s): Wood, Geoffrey E.; Brewster, Chris. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1HF; KNXB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 223 x 139 x 19. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013667
- ISBN
- 9780230013667
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Hardcover. The world is experiencing the fastest growth in oil demand in more than 25 years. This text is based on the 'Energy Futures' research conference in November 2005 and brings together energy experts of rather different analytical views, doctrinal convictions and stakeholder affiliation to discuss the implications and growth of the oil industry. Editor(s): Boscheck, Ralf. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 222 x 161 x 24. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230013674
- ISBN
- 9780230013674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardcover. Through analyzing recent change within six industries this book develops a resolutely interdisciplinary approach to studying globalization. By combining questions and methodologies from institutionalist economics and political science, it proposes a generalizable model for studying the politics of industry. It then tests a causal hypothesis. Editor(s): Jullien, Bernard; Smith, Andy. Series: Globalization and Governance. Num Pages: 244 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; KN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230201682
- ISBN
- 9780230201682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardcover. After a decade of 'union organizing' in Britain, the time has come to make a thoroughgoing assessment of it. This book evaluates the efficacy of the union organising in terms of union strategies, tactics, styles and resources, and assesses the impact of differing regulatory regimes on union organizing. Editor(s): Gall, Professor Gregor. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNXB2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230204393
- ISBN
- 9780230204393
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
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.
- Format
- 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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230219717
- ISBN
- 9780230219717
Hardback
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.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230222427
- ISBN
- 9780230222427
Hardback
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.
- Format
- 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.
- Format
- 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.
- Format
- 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