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Hardback. The multiple features of intellectual property rights and industrial competition are explored through the analytically rigorous lens of the frontier of the economics literature. The book covers a broad range of issues ranging from industrial espionage to collective property rights in cultural districts. Editor(s): Cellini, Roberto; Cozzi, Guido. Series: Central Issues in Contemporary Economic Theory and Policy. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500631
- ISBN
- 9780230500631
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.84
€ 129.84
Hardback. Presenting twelve essays that explore in depth the publishing and reading practices which were formed and changed by the First World War. This work provides crucial historical information about the production, circulation and reception of reading matter during a period of international crisis. Editor(s): Hammond, Mary; Towheed, Shafquat. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; 3JJF; DSBH; KNTP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 255
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230500761
- ISBN
- 9780230500761
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Hardback. Academics are interested in operational risk management because it provides opportunities for the application of sophisticated statistical techniques, as well as lucrative opportunities for consultancy work and challenging questions on how to measure operational risk. This book provides a general survey of the work on operational risk. Series: Finance and Capital Markets Series. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230506442
- ISBN
- 9780230506442
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.16
€ 196.16
Hardback. Children today are growing up in a world of global media. Many have also become global citizens, through their experience of migration and transnational networks. This book reviews research and debate in the media, globalization, migration and childhood, with empirical research in which children's voices are featured prominently and directly. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JFFN; JFSP1; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230506992
- ISBN
- 9780230506992
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.92
€ 66.92
Hardback. Supplementing ideas and insights with numerous engaging and topical anecdotes, this book explores the radical and distinctive concept and approach of Reverse Psychology Marketing. It will show you how to understand and connect with current changes and evolving trends occurring in the field of marketing. Num Pages: 212 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 17. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230507548
- ISBN
- 9780230507548
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.77
€ 66.77
Hardback. Covering the period from the 1920s, when international tax policy was solely about avoiding double taxation, to the present era of international tax competition, Rixen investigates the fate of 'the power to tax' in an era of globalization, illustrating that tax sovereignty is both shaped and constrained by an international tax regime. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCP; KFFD1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230507685
- ISBN
- 9780230507685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.64
€ 67.64
Hardback. For the very first time, this book offers a complete overview the topic and its foundations of international entrepreneurship. With an in-depth analysis of the different theoretical foundations, it uses important empirical analysis and useful case studies to propose a new theoretical framework and interpretative modelling. Num Pages: 217 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: KJH; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 218 x 146 x 15. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 217
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515475
- ISBN
- 9780230515475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.57
€ 127.57
Hardback. This book investigates how organizations can be designed for efficiency. Strategy, structure, boundaries and the governance of organizations are analyzed for any interdependencies within or between them and synthesised to a consistent system. Case studies illustrate the application of the theory of organizational design. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515529
- ISBN
- 9780230515529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.44
€ 128.44
Hardback. The 21st century has been dubbed the Chinese century. This text brings together interdisciplinary Chinese scholars to assess the impact of Chinese business on global business and environments, disseminate knowledge on the emergence of globalizing Chinese firms, and to address issues relating to corporate sustainable development and outsourcing Editor(s): Alon, Ilan; McIntyre, John R. Num Pages: 271 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 271
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515628
- ISBN
- 9780230515628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.05
€ 128.05
Hardback. The capability of MNCs to create, transfer and combine knowledge from different locations is an important determinant of corporate success. This book uses examples of knowledge-based firms - Hewlett-Packard Consulting & Integration, Siemens, Mazda, and Maekawa - to show that knowledge-based marketing is key to a sustainable competitive advantage. Num Pages: 274 pages, 28 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GPF; KJK; KJMV7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 475.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515703
- ISBN
- 9780230515703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.11
€ 67.11
Hardback. An in depth study of the international business relationships of China covering both inward and outward foreign direct investment, its impact and related theoretical and policy issues. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJK; KJVG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 147 x 31. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230515987
- ISBN
- 9780230515987
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.39
€ 130.39
Hardback. International competition and skills shortages caused by technological advancement have raised entirely new issues for workers, not least how responsibility is increasingly being transferred to them. This book looks at how workers are expected to survive unstable job market conditions in three locations: the UK, Singapore, and South Korea. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCF; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 146 x 17. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230517943
- ISBN
- 9780230517943
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.86
€ 66.86
Hardback. This book takes a look at the world of accounting and examines business's relationship with the state. It compares the accounting regulations in Germany, the UK and the US to provide evidence that privatization and convergence must be used with caution, at least in the world of accounting. Series: Transformations of the State. Num Pages: 264 pages, 16 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JP; KC; KFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 483.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230518148
- ISBN
- 9780230518148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.68
€ 67.68
Hardback. This book demonstrates that, when reforming the water sector, policymakers should arrange social policies that mitigate the negative impact of reforms. It presents a detailed analysis of the current issues, and uses country studies to show how social policies are vital in ensuring affordable access to water supply. Series: Social Policy in a Development Context Series. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS; KNBW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 151 x 220 x 20. Weight in Grams: 438.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 257
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230520820
- ISBN
- 9780230520820
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.93
€ 127.93
Hardback. This volume explores all aspects of contemporary public procurement theory, examining managing risk in procurement, collusion in procurement, efficiency in procurement, transparency in procurement, and auction design. Editor(s): Malgarini, Marco; Thai, K. V.; Piga, Gustavo. Series: Central Issues in Contemporary Economic Theory and Policy. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPP; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 273
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230520868
- ISBN
- 9780230520868
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.53
€ 128.53
Hardback. This book demonstrates that 'monetary analysis', as contained in Post-Keynesian monetary theories, but also in the Neo-Ricardian monetary theory of distribution and in Marx's monetary analysis, can be integrated into Post-Keynesian models of distribution of growth in a convincing way. Num Pages: 228 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCA; KCBM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 17. Weight in Grams: 445.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230521575
- ISBN
- 9780230521575
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.69
€ 127.69
Hardback. State and Society in Post-Socialist Economies focuses on the reform economies of post-socialist Europe. It looks at how various projects of communism that emerged in have been and are still being dismantled and recomposed by alternative visions, institutions and practices of capitalist market economies and democratic polities. Editor(s): Pickles, John. Series: Studies in Central and Eastern Europe. Num Pages: 297 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPFF; JPHC; JPSN2; KCP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 297
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230522145
- ISBN
- 9780230522145
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.08
€ 128.08
Hardback. Social protection is fast becoming an important theme in development policy. This book examines the political processes shaping social protection policies; compares the key conceptual frameworks available for analyzing social protection; and provides a comparative discussion on social protection policies focused on the poor and the poorest. Editor(s): Barrientos, Armando; Hulme, David. Series: Palgrave Studies in Development. Num Pages: 371 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; JFFA; JKSB; JKSR; KCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 371
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525306
- ISBN
- 9780230525306
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.03
€ 162.03
Hardback. This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption. Editor(s): Herring, Horace; Sorrell, Steve. Series: Energy, Climate and the Environment. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KNB; RNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525344
- ISBN
- 9780230525344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.83
€ 67.83
Hardback. Economic sanctions are increasingly important instruments of regulatory and foreign policy. This book provides a detailed study of the post-9/11 financial sanctions programmes in the US and Europe, examining the key regulatory and legal issues that confront businesses and related liability issues for third parties and individuals. Num Pages: 377 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPSL; KC; KFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 377
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230525559
- ISBN
- 9780230525559
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.81
€ 161.81