The Party and the People: Chinese Politics in the 21st Century (Dickson Bruce J.)(Pevná vazba)

The Party and the People: Chinese Politics in the 21st Century (Dickson Bruce J.)(Pevná vazba)

How the Chinese Communist Party maintains its power by both repressing and responding to its people Since 1949, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has maintained unrivaled control over the country, persisting even in the face of economic calamity, widespread social upheaval, and violence against its

The Dictator's Dilemma: The Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for Survival (Dickson Bruce J.)(Paperback)

Many observers predicted the collapse of the Chinese Communist Party following the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, and again following the serial collapse of communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain. Their prediction, however, never proved true. Despite minor setbacks, China has experienced

Rural People and Communities in the 21st Century: Resilience and Transformation (Brown David L.)(Pevná vazba)

Rural people and communities continue to play important social, economic, and environmental roles at a time when societies are rapidly urbanizing. This unrivaled critical introduction, now in a comprehensively updated second edition, examines the causes and consequences of major social and economic

Human and Technological Progress Towards the Socio-Economic Paradigm of the Future, Part 1 (Popkova Elena G.)(Pevná vazba)

This book series presents new achievements in the scientific thought of the 21st century in the spheres of management, economics, and law, aimed at enhancing the potential of the global economic system's development in modern economic conditions and providing solutions to the complex problems it

Propaganda Art in the 21st Century (Staal Jonas)(Pevná vazba)

Security of India's Ports, Coast and Maritime Trade: Challenges in the 21st Century (Nayal Mohit)(Pevná vazba)

India's rise as a global power in the 21st century will be backed with a strong blue economy. The high volumetric trade activities through its coastal region, mainly due to its geostrategic location and efficient links with the vast potential market in the hinterland and other landlocked states,

People Buy You: The Real Secret to What Matters Most in Business (Blount Jeb)(Pevná vazba)

The ultimate guide to relationships, influence and persuasion in 21st century business. What is most important to your success as a sales or business professional? Is it education, experience, product knowledge, job title, territory, or business dress? Is it your company's reputation, product,

Chinese Travelers to the Early Turkish Republic (Fidan Giray)(Pevná vazba)

By the end of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century, China was in turmoil, facing an existential crisis. Chinese politicians and intellectuals were trying to find a way out of it and were looking for role models abroad. The late Ottoman Empire and the early Turkish Republic

Pride: The Inside Story of Derby County in the 21st Century (Hills Ryan)(Pevná vazba)

Pride: The Inside Story of Derby County in the 21st Century is the fascinating story of one of Britain's most tumultuous football teams, as told by the people at the heart of the club. Ryan Hills gained exclusive access to almost 50 former players, managers and board members to bring you the Rams'

Leaderless Revolution - How Ordinary People will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century (Ross Carne)(Paperback / softback)

A provocative and original book about the world today: the problems it faces, how it works and how ordinary citizens can retake control of its

Cadres and Corruption: The Organizational Involution of the Chinese Communist Party (L Xiaobo)(Pevná vazba)

The most up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of corruption and change in the Chinese Communist Party, Cadres and Corruption reveals the long history of the party's inability to maintain a corps of committed and disciplined

Researching the Police in the 21st Century: International Lessons from the Field (Gravelle J.)(Pevná vazba)

This unique collection explores the importance of undertaking police research, using a range of international examples from USA, UK and Germany. Focusing on practical challenges and difficulties, the volume offers solutions and reflections to assist in overcoming the barriers which might be

Tarot Skills for the 21st Century: Mundane and Magical Divination (McCarthy Josephine)(Pevná vazba)

Tarot skills for the 21st Century - Mundane and Magical Divination is a toolkit and guide for exploring and expanding your tarot divination skills. Written by Josephine McCarthy, a leading magical adept and groundbreaking author, it veers away from the recent popular approach of using tarot for

Sport Leadership in the 21st Century [With Access Code] (Burton Laura J.)(Paperback)

Every new print copy of Sport Leadership in the 21st Century includes access to the Navigate Companion Website All organizations look to leaders to influence and motivate employees in working toward organizational goals and future success, and that includes sports organizations. Sport Leadership in

Chinese Economy in the Twenty-First Century - an Econometric Approach (Lau Lawrence J. (Stanford University USA))(Pevná vazba)

This text includes an overview of the Chinese economic reform, which commenced in 1979, identifying the factors responsible for its success. Alternative scenarios for the development of the Chinese economy in the 21st century are also presented and

The Kyoto Manifesto for Global Economics: The Platform of Community, Humanity, and Spirituality (Yamash'ta Stomu)(Pevná vazba)

Confronts the survivability of humanity in the 21st Century, and the destructive implications of the current economics of globalism Analyses limitations in current economic theory and practice and proposes serious alternatives based on humanistic and spiritual values, all based on a widely

Authority and Legitimacy of Environmental Post-Treaty Rules (Staal Tim)(Pevná vazba)

In the international law of the 21st century, more and more regulation comes in the form of post-treaty rules. Developed in environmental law, this trend increasingly spreads to areas ranging from tobacco regulation to arms trade. This book offers the first systematic examination of these

The Legal Design Book: Doing Law in the 21st Century (Klemola Meera)(Pevná vazba)

Written by recognized thought leaders in the field, Meera Klemola and Astrid Kohlmeier, this book introduces the concept of legal design as a method to innovate and solve some of the legal industries toughest challenges. It explores what legal design is, why it is important and how to apply it in

South Asian Migration in the Gulf: Causes and Consequences (Chowdhury Mehdi)(Pevná vazba)

Chapter 1: Asian Migration to the Gulf States in the 21st Century.Chapter 2: Demography of the Gulf Region.Chapter 3: Is it the Kafala Tradition to Blame for the Exploitative Work Conditions in the Arab-Gulf countries?.Chapter 4: South Asian Migration in the Gulf: Topics for Economic

Chinese Painting and Its Audiences (Clunas Craig)(Pevná vazba)

A history of the reception of Chinese painting from the sixteenth century to the presentWhat is Chinese painting? When did it begin? And what are the different associations of this term in China and the West? In Chinese Painting and Its Audiences, which is based on the A. W. Mellon Lectures in the

Roman Emperor Zeno: The Perils of Power Politics in Fifth-Century Constantinople (Crawford Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Peter Crawford examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his seventeen-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as being just a part of that gap between the Theodosian and

Early and First Generation Green Diesels in Photographs (Dickson Brian J.)(Pevná vazba)

The four pre grouping companies all experimented with diesel-powered shunters. By the time the BR Modernisation Report was published in 1955 there were only seven mainline diesel locomotives in operation with the first of the projected pilot scheme locomotives not entering service until 1957. Then,

Bruce Lee (Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Bruce Lee tells the inspiring story of this martial artist and Hollywood film

Solving the Strategy Delusion: Mobilizing People and Realizing Distinctive Strategies (Stigter M.)(Pevná vazba)

Solving the Strategy Delusion matters to anyone interested in realising strategy in the 21st century. The book challenges conventional and 'delusional' approaches to strategy. It offers different ways of seeing, thinking, planning, acting, and mobilising when it comes to making strategy happen in a