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Investigates Vladimir Putin's war for control of Russia's vast oil reserves, in particular Mikhail Khodorkovsky's oil firm, Yukos. This title also investigates the complex world of Kremlin politics, including conspiracies and conspiracy theories, allegations that Roman Abramovitch plotted with Putin to destroy Khodorkovsky.

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Between 1970 and 1997, the nation's railroads engaged in corporate mergers in an effort to stem the decline of the industry's market base, increase low return on investments, and counter the deterioration of trackage and equipment.

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A historical survey of the US military press from the Revolutionary war to the present. It includes the Mexican war of 1846-1848, the Civil War papers, the ground forces and air service papers of World War I, those of World War II, and finally, it covers the period since 1945.

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An introduction to the history of graphic communication through the ages which studies the role of books and printing in the recording, preserving, and dissemination of ideas and its impact on civilization.

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This study traces the reconstruction of West Germany's shipbuilding industry through Cold War diplomacy, foreign aid programmes and West German politics.

(Paperback, 4th Revised edition)

This work contains everything the practitioner or student needs in order to understand what regional and local economic development is all about, as well as to acquire the basic analytical skills for regional development planning, and to design and carry out a regional development planning process.

(Hardback, 4th Revised edition)

This work contains everything the practitioner or student needs in order to understand what regional and local economic development is all about, as well as to acquire the basic analytical skills for regional development planning, and to design and carry out a regional development planning process.

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This book challenges the prevailing view that regional economic decline is caused by unionization and can be avoided through tax cuts. Policymakers, those interested in employee ownership, unionists, and those interested in the nation's economic problems in general will find the book provocative and timely.

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This work presents a discourse on regional aspects of electric power regulatory reform in the US. It examines the policy debate, looks at the political and economic issues at stake and provides a strategic road map for the industry over the coming decade.

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In presenting the case for incentive-based regulation, the authors review the history of comprehensive incentive plans, look at what organization theory can teach us about using incentives as a regulatory strategy, and explore the effective use of incentive compensation by nonregulated companies.

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(Hardback)

Examines the business of professional league sports, focusing on league expansion and franchise relocation.

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Well-traveled throughout China and well-published on its political, cultural, and business aspects, the editors of this unusual new book and their contributing authors give a systematic analysis of public sector managementas it is now and as it is emergingin a country of massive size, now in retreat from a centrally planned economy.

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Lessig highlights the newest cultural war being waged on those who create and consume art. Arguing that we reject a copyright system that criminalizes the value of protecting art, he offers an inspiring vision of the post-war world where opportunities await those who view art as a resource to be shared openly rather than a commodity to be hoarded.

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This book examines the role of American and Mexican media in promoting, unintentionally or otherwise, harsh views against Central American migrants. The author challenges journalisms traditional approach to news production by introducing the peace journalism rubric to immigration reporting.

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Written for researchers and media students, this study recognizes special qualities created by the new media, such as interactivity, demassification and asynchroneity. The authors aim to instruct readers on alternative research methods, multiple methods and the triangulation of results.

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Research is the foundation for understanding consumers and making informed decisions. This title offers tools for students and professionals to analyze and develop critical thinking skills and sift through what is read and seen to understand the target market for which they design, buy, market, or manage in the fashion industry.

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Based on decades of experience in addressing energy-siting conflicts, the authors of Resolving Land and Energy Conflicts provide details of a host of tools, strategies and principles for tackling them.

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Revised edition of Retailing in emerging markets, 2011.

(Hardback, 2nd edition)

Addresses topics and trends in the retail environment. This title includes chapters that cover such shifts as retailers expanding into overseas markets and others repositioning themselves to respond to the merchandising and management trends.