The New Asia in Global Perspective (Choo M.)(Pevná vazba)

The New Asia in Global Perspective (Choo M.)(Pevná vazba)

One aspect that overwhelmingly defines the second half of the 20th century is the remarkable economic growth of Asia. This book offers a comprehensive view of the various factors - scientific, technological, and economic - that enabled the region to make a brilliant comeback after centuries of

East Asia Strategic Review - China's Rising Strategic Ambitions in Asia(Pevná vazba)

Presents Indian perspectives on the growing influence of China in Asia. These perspectives are particularly seen in the light of expanding Chinese political and economic engagement in Asia. As a major country in Asia, the Indian perspectives contribute the necessary input towards the ongoing debate

Time Out: Global Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown (Krieger Jrg)(Pevná vazba)

In the edited collection Time Out: Global Perspectives on Sport and the Covid-19 Lockdown, practitioners and international scholars explore the impact of the global Covid-19 health pandemic on sport from a global perspective. It is part of a two-volume Covid-19 and Sport series that tackles the

New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia (Ab Rahman Asmak)(Pevná vazba)

New Developments in Islamic Economics: Examples from Southeast Asia investigates the latest developments in a vibrant and fast-moving area of practical financial and economic study. This book is primarily focused on Malaysian contexts, while also presenting perspectives from Indonesia and

Varieties of Ethical Reflection - New Directions for Ethics in a Global Context(Pevná vazba)

Varieties of Ethical Reflection brings together new cultural and religious perspectives--drawn from non-Western, primarily Asian, philosophical sources--to globalize the contemporary discussion of theoretical and applied ethics. The work pushes ethics beyond a Western philosophical tradition

Participatory Budgeting in Global Perspective (Wampler Brian)(Pevná vazba)

Participatory Budgeting continues to spread across the globe as government officials and citizens adopt this innovative democratic program in the hopes of strengthening accountability, civil society, and well-being. Governments often adapt PB's basic program design to meet local needs, thus

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism - a global perspective(Paperback / softback)

'Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism: a global perspective' gives a new and definitive overview of the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic industry sectors in the world. The highly qualified international team of contributors ensures a global

Living the Corporate Purpose: Insights from Companies in Asia (Chong Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Corporate purpose has become a global phenomenon in recent years. Increasingly, businesses are expected to 'produce profitable solutions to the problems of people and planet, and not to profit from producing problems for people or planet' (World Economic Forum). However, the literature on how

Global Trends in Educational Policy (Baker David P.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume of 'International Perspectives on Education and Society' highlights the valuable role that educational policy plays in the development of education and society around the world. The role of policy in the development of education is crucial. Much rests on the decisions, support, and most

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Annual - Global Perspectives(Pevná vazba)

Bauhaus Women: A Global Perspective (Roessler Elizabeth Otto & Patrick)(Pevná vazba)

Tourism Planning and Development in South Asia (Stylidis Dimitrios)(Pevná vazba)

Tourism has huge significance as a global economic and social phenomenon, and given the growing reliance on the industry by service dependent economies around the world, the lack of focus on tourism planning and development in the South Asian area is surprising. Current issues including social,

The Politics of Association in Hellenistic Rhodes (A. Thomsen Christian)(Pevná vazba)

A new perspective on political organisation in Hellenistic Rhodes and the ancient Greek citystate The first comprehensive study of Rhodes in more than 20 years and one of the few books dedicated to a single Hellenistic city-state Introduces the reader to Hellenistic Rhodes, an important, but also

Teacher Learning with Classroom Assessment: Perspectives from Asia Pacific (Jiang Heng)(Pevná vazba)

Genetics and Ethics in Global Perspective (Wertz Dorothy C.)(Pevná vazba)

Dorothy Wertz and John Fletcher pioneered the first international study of ethical and social issues in genetics in 18 nations. This book reports and discusses their second and more representative study in 36 nations. The survey focused on actual situations that occur in the practice of medical

The High Line (James Corner Field Operations)(Pevná vazba)

The acclaimed exploration of the iconic park in the sky' in New York that reshaped global perceptions of urban space - back in printSince opening to the public in 2009, the High Line has rapidly become one of New York City's most popular and beloved attractions. Phaidon's bestselling The High Line

Notamuse: A New Perspective on Women Graphic Designers in Europe (Baum Silva)(Pevná vazba)

As a response to the predominantly male presence in the design scene, this book exclusively presents works by exceptional women designers. It is not about discovering something inherently female and defining feminine design, but to counter the male-dominated discourse of the sector. The carefully

Far East & Australasia 2000(Pevná vazba)

A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This book keeps up to date with economic and political developments. It presents over 1300 pages of statistics, directory material and

Capital Market Integration in South Asia: Realizing the Saarc Opportunity (Aiyer Sourajit)(Pevná vazba)

Capital Market Integration in South Asia: Realizing the SAARC Opportunity discusses the potential Capital Market Products/Activities which can create closer inter-linkage of the South Asian capital markets and help local/global investors benefit from this economic opportunity. While some ideas may

Beyond the West: New Global Architecture (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

Beyond The West inspires a fresh understanding of global contemporary architecture beyond the Western Countries. Architects throughout the world work against a backdrop of rapidly growing cities, changing societies and climate, and emerging economies. But while Western architecture has largely

Society in the Digital Age: An Interactionist Perspective (Housley William)(Pevná vazba)

In Digital Society: An Interactionist Perspective, William Housley explores the ways interactionist thinking contributes to our understanding of current trends and topics within digital sociology. Drawing on a range of aligned approaches, concepts and empirical studies, he explores how notions of

Controlling Immigration: A Global Perspective (Hollifield James)(Pevná vazba)

The third edition of this major work provides a systematic, comparative assessment of the efforts of a selection of major countries, including the U.S., to deal with immigration and immigrant issues-- paying particular attention to the ever-widening gap between their migration policy goals and

Law of Hedge Funds - A Global Perspective(Pevná vazba)

The Law of Hedge Funds covers all the relevant legal aspects involved, including choice of jurisdiction and vehicle, service providers, prime brokerage, fund directors, the regulatory environment in the UK, the EU and the USA, marketing in various different jurisdictions, taxation, employment and

Secret Lives of Ants (Choe Jae)(Pevná vazba)

In the great naturalist tradition of E. O. Wilson, Jae Choe takes readers into a miniature world dominated by six-legged organisms. This is the world of the ant, an insect that humans, as well as most other life forms, depend upon for their very survival. Easily one of the most important animals on