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Manufacturing industries
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
€ 130.84
€ 130.84
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
€ 129.24
€ 129.24
Hardback. Covers perspectives such as concurrent engineering in product and process design, the tools needed to deal with people, relationships and networks, enterprise networking in Europe. This book also tackles the following e-manufacturing issues: advanced logistics, mechatronics, manufacturing systems integration and supporting technologies. Editor(s): Ferreira, Joao Jose Pinto (Universidade do Porto, INESC, Potugal). Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJE; KJMV5; KND; UDB; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 597.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402076541
- ISBN
- 9781402076541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.66
€ 134.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 410.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349033904
- ISBN
- 9781349033904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.12
€ 67.12
Multi-Industrial Linkages Approach to Cluster Building in East Asia
. Ed(S): Kuchiki, Akifumi; Mizobe, Tetsuo; Go...
Hardback. Editor(s): Kuchiki, Akifumi; Mizobe, Tetsuo; Gokan, Toshitaka. Num Pages: 295 pages, 41 black & white illustrations, 24 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FP; KCM; KNAC; KNDF; KNSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137571274
- ISBN
- 9781137571274
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.40
€ 162.40
Hardback. Trade and technology networks developed in the Yangzi Delta in the early twentieth century. The complexities of the machinery trade and the fragmentation of the Chinese market drove them to rely on foreign trade, surviving in wartime Shanghai and in postwar Hong Kong. These networks were the pioneers of the reform and opening up process in China. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HBTK; KCK; KCLT; KNDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137494047
- ISBN
- 9781137494047
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.00
€ 151.00
Russia's Coercive Diplomacy: Energy, Cyber, and Maritime Policy as New...
Valeriano, Brandon, Maness, Ryan
Hardcover. Russia's place in the world as a powerful regional actor can no longer be denied; the question that remains concerns what this means in terms of foreign policy and domestic stability for the actors involved in the situation, as Russia comes to grips with its newfound sources of might. Num Pages: 272 pages, 6 figures, 42 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; JPQB; JPS; KNB; KNDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137479433
- ISBN
- 9781137479433
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.68
€ 184.68
Redesigning Manufacturing: Reimagining the Business of Making in the U...
Beverland, Michael, Nielsen, Beverley, Pryce,...
Hardcover. Manufacturing in the UK has an image problem. Although this image problem is more fiction than fact, it nonetheless has an impact on the sector's ability to attract staff, capital, and policy interest. This book redresses this situation by focusing on the real successes of the sector and the strategies used by makers to achieve sustainable results. Num Pages: 216 pages, 16 figures, 6 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KJS; KND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137465214
- ISBN
- 9781137465214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
The SMEs in Indian Textiles: The Impact of Globalization in a Developi...
Anthony, Anoo Anna, Joseph.T, Mary
Hardcover. SMEs in Indian Textiles examines how globalisation in its transformative influence affects both firms and workers in the developing economies. This book explores the handloom cluster's value chain linkages to examine whether firms in the cluster gained from their association with global buyers over this extended period, and in what ways. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KJK; KJV; KNDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 143 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137444554
- ISBN
- 9781137444554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.45
€ 68.45
Hardcover. The 18th-century French leather industry was a strategically important manufacturing sector, one vital to both civilian and military life. This study examines the production of leather in the Bordeaux trades during the 18th and 19th centuries, illuminating the realities of a craft economy and its relation to the wider French political economy. Num Pages: 311 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JF; 3JH; HBJD; HBLL; KNDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137438553
- ISBN
- 9781137438553
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.27
€ 129.27
Transforming Culture: Creating and Sustaining Effective Organizations
Briody, Elizabeth K., Trotter, Robert T., Mee...
Paperback. Transforming Culture offers a discussion and exploration of American work culture that can serve as a guide for organizational-culture change through the description and explanation of a model for change used at GM. The book describes the model, discusses culture-change tools that were derived from it and descriptions of how the tools work. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC; KJT; KJU; KND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 131 x 15. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- Reissue
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137408198
- ISBN
- 9781137408198
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.57
€ 66.57
Hardcover. The Growth of Chinese Electronics Firms outlines the way firms grow in China at an organizational level. Kimura uses China's electronics industry as a case study for measuring technology-fuelled growth and provides a way to understand diversified the growth process systematically. Num Pages: 174 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCD; KJV; KNDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 15. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137391407
- ISBN
- 9781137391407
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardcover. This book uses the concept of political conflict to examine the effects of globalization on tobacco control policies. Analyzing a range of challenges to policies enacted by Australia, Canada, the United States, the European Union and Uruguay, the book examines how the global trading system has narrowed the scope of conflicts over tobacco control. Num Pages: 171 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN; JPVH1; KNDF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 219 x 16. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137384157
- ISBN
- 9781137384157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.96
€ 66.96
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137383174
- ISBN
- 9781137383174
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.72
€ 129.72
Hardback. This book is open access under a CC BY licence. This book provides a thorough overview of the financing behind the audiovisual industry, including television, cinema and web. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KNDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 147 x 21. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137378460
- ISBN
- 9781137378460
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 40.29
€ 40.29
Hardback. Provides a framework to compare the United States economy with 23 other global economies. This book uses electronics industries to illustrate an ongoing economic warfare among competing regions, nations, and cluster companies across the electronic technology chain. It is useful for policy makers and business leaders. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KNDH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792398547
- ISBN
- 9780792398547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.73
€ 202.73
Hardback. Brings together economic, social, and statistical views on the dynamics of this set of emerging technologies. This book examines costs as well as the benefits - the challenges as well as the choices - of the expanding science-based world of biodiversity, biopharmaceuticals, and bioinformatics. It provides suggestions for future work and research. Editor(s): Mothe, John R. de la. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 603.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379225
- ISBN
- 9780792379225
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.08
€ 135.08
Hardback. The German chemical industry has been a major site for the development and application of the science-based technologies that gave rise to these products. This volume explores the German chemical industry's scientific and technological dimension, its international connections, and its development after 1945. Editor(s): Lesch, John E. Series: Chemists and Chemistry (Closed). Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JJ; KNDC; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792364870
- ISBN
- 9780792364870
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.87
€ 258.87
Hardback. Explores consumer perspectives of biotechnology and the ability of the marketplace to address consumer needs and concerns regarding this frontier technology. This title examines various non-market mechanisms for promoting choice, regulating risks and consulting with the public on the social-ethical aspects raised by biotechnology. Editor(s): Knoppers, Bartha Maria; Mathios, Alan. Num Pages: 509 pages, 23 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KC; KNDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2010.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from journal of consumer policy, 21:4
- Number of pages
- 509
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355410
- ISBN
- 9780792355410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.90
€ 213.90
The Chemical Industry in Europe, 1850-1914. Industrial Growth, Polluti...
. Ed(S): Homburg, Ernst; Travis, Anthony S.; ...
Hardback. Analyses the development of the chemical industry during the Second Industrial Revolution in a large number of European countries. This book is intended for historians of technology and chemistry, social historians, economic and business historians, and historians of the environment. Editor(s): Homburg, Ernst; Travis, Anthony S.; Schroter, Harm G. Series: Chemists and Chemistry (Closed). Num Pages: 355 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; KNDC; PN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 355
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792348894
- ISBN
- 9780792348894
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.86
€ 258.86
hardcover. Traces the development of business jet aircraft from the mid-1950s to early 1993. The study shows that while the industry has been quite concentrated throughout its history, the positions of the leading firms have always been contestable. Series: Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJP; KJU; KNDV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1994th Edition
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792326601
- ISBN
- 9780792326601
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.48
€ 201.48
Hardback. A review of the current thinking on competitiveness. Issues raised will be addressed through six European case studies, chosen to provide representation in terms of food product sector, orientation and country type. Editor(s): Traill, Bruce; Pitts, Eamonn. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; KNDF; TDCT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751404319
- ISBN
- 9780751404319
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.81
€ 201.81
Hardback. It is critical for the food industry to maintain a current understanding of the factors affecting food choice, acceptance and consumption since these influence all aspects of its activities. This book is an essential reference for those concerned with the economic, social, and psychological aspects of the subject. Editor(s): MacFie, H. J. H.; Meiselman, H. L. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; KNDF; WB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1670.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780751401929
- ISBN
- 9780751401929
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.92
€ 203.92
Paperback. Focusing on the field of microelectronics, this book discusses the technologies and processes that make electronic goods better and cheaper, and the possibilities that this opens up for new products. Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNDH; TJFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412616907
- ISBN
- 9780412616907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.26
€ 69.26