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An examination of the relationship between philosophical and economic thought in the nineteenth century, Economy and Self explores how the free enterprise theory of Classical Economy influenced and was in turn influenced by the philosophical notion of alienation common in the writings of the age.

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A picture of a relentless drive for industrialization at the expense of living standards is presented in this authoritative comparison of the economic development of China in the Communist and pre-Communist periods. The authors have made a quantitative analysis of the economy of the Chinese mainland from 1952 to 1959 and related it to accounts for

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Recent years have witnessed a revolution in the way economies work. The purpose of Hamlin and Lyons' new work is to synthesize an understanding of the economy without walls, distill the implications of this economy for local communities, and apply knowledge of those implications to guiding communities' development.

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This book by Andrew P. Miller, examines the role of ecotourism in Costa Rica and the way in which it intersects with policies to attract foreign direct investment. This authoritative exploration is essential for students and scholars interested in Latin American politics and history, development studies, and environmental sustainability.

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Featuring interviews with edgewalkers from a variety of fields and practical tools to gauge and manage the reader's own edgewalking skills, this work explores the opportunities that are created by defying formal boundaries and fostering creativity at every level of the organisation.

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They are also a part of the political climate that sets the agenda for politicians, and helps them discern which are the hot-button issues and which side people are on.

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Clearly, a new definition of regulator responsibility is required.

Drawing on his years of company board and auditing experience, Bavly analyzes why the average director cannot do his job, and he shows how a complete, but feasible, overhaul of the way company boards function can help solve this problem.

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The presentations are broad-based yet detailed, making this volume valuable to a wide range of readers: managers and policy-makers of non-profit organizations, scholars of managerial education, management program funders, consulting and technical service groups, as well as non-profit organization leaders.

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In Educating Public Interest Professionals and the Student Loan Debt Crisis, Robert Leslie Fisher analyzes the causes and effects of the student loan debt crisis in America and argues for higher wages, student loan debt forgiveness, and an updated financial model to pay for training for public interest professionals.

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Specific papers discuss ways in which education can find new uses for its buildings and resources, develop and expand training services to develop workforce potential, make use of research capacity and faculty expertise for business applications, and create flexible funding strategies to support their services to business and industry.

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Doheny, for the first time, gives a complete and accurate estimation of the oilman's part in the Teapot Dome Scandal, detailing how Doheny bribed his friend Albert Bacon Fall, a cabinet member of the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, and corrupted the highest levels of U.S. government in an attempt to control the U.S. Navy's oil reserve.

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This work seeks to show how to appreciate and use Mis technologies to acquire a better understanding of a company's total operations toward the goal of achieving a higher level of competitive advantage.

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For technical professionals in all fields, a practical guide to enhancing communication, interpersonal, and managerial skills.

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Challenging views prevalent among Western and Polish scholars, this book explains Poland's surprising success in developing effective environmental and occupational regulatory systems while achieving remarkable socioeconomic growth, despite the toxic legacy of the Communist era.

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This analytical volume looks at emerging fiscal trends and introduces the tools for effective financial management to American business professionals in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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This book examines the most common reasons that foundation managers fail, and details the steps they must take in order to succeed. In overcoming the seven vexing challenges and strategizing the seven inescapable trade-offs, foundation managers can learn to maximize their positive social impact and avoid unintended lousy results.

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This text provides a human resource perspective to sales force management. It describes sales forces as complex systems of human interactions and shows how a decision in one area is likely to have direct, but also more or less desirable and lasting effects, on other aspects of the sales force.

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This book is designed to help MIS and information center managers and their staffs to efficiently and cost effectively meet the needs of end-users in their organizations.

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Explores the application of a variety of financial and merchandising strategies for maximising access to markets.

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An up-to-date tool for developing effective PR strategies. Whether your interest is for your own business or for the field of media relations, Effective PR: Be Your Own Expert: Teach Yourself provides a straightforward guide to all the aspects of the field.

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Shows how managers can deal effectively with difficult and troublesome employee behaviour, so as to enhance productivity and employee morale. The author discusses common disruptive behaviours and offers practical, legal and technical advice, including details of a progressive penalty system.