This volume includes papers by an international and diverse set of authors including Michael Beer, Victor Friedman, Luiz Gomez & Donna Ballard, Ethan Berstein & Frank Barrett, Karen Jansen &am
Scholars of sociology, education, and other social sciences raise questions and construct expansive frames of analysis to question, to view, and to improve upon the societies in which they live. The c
This volume contains both theoretical and applied on the concept of equality of opportunity which says that a society should guarantee its members equal access to advantage regardless of their circums
This collection of eight research papers on professional responsibility and ethics in accounting explores a variety of relevant topics. Topics include the history of professionalization in U.S. public
Five refereed articles, a conference report, and four essays reviewing recently published books comprise this volume in the series. Scholars of economics and business examine the poor laws in 19th-cen
American economist Knight (1885-1972) is best known for his work at the University of Chicago, where he spent most of his career. Here is a collection of his papers from the earlier period at the Univ
Commentaries on two prominent Wisconsin economists, John R. Commons (1862-1945) and Martin Bronfenbrenner (1914-97) are published here for the first time. One is Warner Winslow Gardner's (1909-2003) "
This scholarly volume on accountability theory and practice examines the theoretical constructs of accountability relationships and explores, through a broad collection of data, the practical applicat
Arnold (accounting, U. of Central Florida) and her team of associate editors present the 14th volume of a journal dedicated to applications from applied psychology, sociology, management science, and
For this study Wang (Center for China and Globalization; Harvard Kennedy School) used a mixed research approach consisting of a survey conducted among Chinese returnees as well as interview analyses a
Ten contributions from library professionals associated with academic institutions in the US, primarily (a few are from elsewhere) address various aspects of the effects of the current economic crisis
Like others in the Frontiers of Economics and Globalization series, this 11th volume is intended for researchers, graduate students, and policy makers seeking in-depth, current views on global topics.
Part of a series on corporate responsibility and governance, this collection of thirteen articles on business and sustainability provides high level managers and other executives with a comprehensive
Part of a series exploring advanced topics in managerial and financial accounting, this monograph on the standardization of global accounting reporting standards explores the ways in which internation
Part of a series exploring advances in accounting in developing economies, this collection of seven articles on international accounting practices in Asia provides readers with a detailed look at the
This collection of eighteen articles on the pitfalls of online education practices examines specific problems in the use of Internet and computer technologies and explores the ways in which advances i
Editor Pumar (sociology, The Catholic University of America) unites contributors mainly from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, in one of the few compilations of studies on Hispanic
Increased competition in the airline industry has changed the ways airlines set fares over the past 40 years. The contributors to this book explore their pricing behavior in an effort to understand ho
Library and Information Science Trends and Research: Asia-Oceania, co-edited by Amanda Spink and Diljit Singh, examines trends and directions in Library and Information Science education and research
Fitzgerald (educational leadership and management), Julie White (education, both La Trobe U., Australia), and Helen M. Gunter (educational policy, U. of Manchester, Britain) respond to a period of int
Scholars of education offer empirical studies identifying both successes and challenges faced by black female students accessing and matriculating through institutions of higher education, with specia
In this first of two volumes on students with emotional and behavior disorders, scholars of special education identify and analyze current perspectives and issues in identifying, assessing, instructin
Following the previous volume in the series, on identifying, assessing, and instructing students and emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), active researchers and scholars specializing in the area
The seventh volume in the Advances in Global Leadership series, initiated 14 years ago, presents 17 contributions after the preface and introduction by editors William H. Mobley (economics and managem
This Book Set consists of:*9781780520063 - Research in the History of Economic Thought and Methodology: A Research Annual Volume (Part A)*9781780520087 - Frank H. Knight in Iowa City, 1919-1928 (Part
This volume comprises three studies titled as follows: "Sensemaking in networks: using network pictures to understand network dynamics," "SMES' networking capability and international performance," an
For UK and international teachers, policy makers, academics, teacher educators, and graduate students in education, Czerniawski and Kidd (education, U. of East London, UK) draw together 34 essays by r
Groeneveld and Van de Walle (public administration, Erasmus U. Rotterdam, the Netherlands) compile 13 chapters by a group of European and Chinese government, political science, public administration,
Business scholars from Europe, North America, and Australia explore the role of expatriates in transferring knowledge from their native country to the host country of multinational corporations. Their
After an introductory chapter by the editors, 14 contributions are arranged in sections pertaining to the small, internationalizing firm, the large multinational enterprise, and the effects of innovat
Hanes and Wolcott (both economics, State U. of New York-Binghampton) take the helm of the refereed journal on economic history. In this volume, economists from the US and Italy present five substantia
The first volume in the Dialogues in Critical Management Studies, this text aims to establish study of the Third Sector (e.g. non-governmental organizations and civil society groups) as a key aspect o
The authors of this book address the significant current issues in the logistics of the maritime industry. The contributors offer a wide variety of topics in the practice, research, and scholarship fo
Abraham (strategy and entrepreneurship, California State Polytechnic U.) outlines the process of strategic planning for managers and executives, consultants, owners of small to medium sized-businesses
Volume 18 of this series edited by Glynn (Marketing, AUT University) and Woodside (Marketing, Boston College) compiles chapters where contributors outline a particular strategy, situation or problem i
From the May 2008 manifestation of the annual International High Technology Small Firms Conference, at Enschede, the Netherlands, 13 studies examine entrepreneurship education, enterprise internationa
Scholars of education and education leadership discuss the racist and sexist discrimination faced by African American, Asian/Pacific American, Hispanic/Latina, and Native American women in the faculty
Scholars of education and members of police forces explore the juncture between leadership, ethics, corrections, and law. Their topics include understanding the ethical failures of law enforcement, et
Researchers and practitioners in education administration, education policy, economics, and other fields examine the transformation of education policy in China, emphasizing changes since 1978. Seekin
Why do mergers have a higher failure rate than marriages? Can principles of marriage counseling be used to help achieve success in mergers? These are just a few of the questions explored in this colle
