Kong, Chia-ho, and Tsu-Lung examine the ambitions and projects relating to arts, culture, and creative production undertaken in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore. They analyze the si
Contributed by law, political science, and other scholars from Europe, Israel, and the US, the 14 chapters in this volume consider policy initiatives in global governance of labor rights, assessment o
Peace and Justice at the International Criminal Court focuses on the evolution and the present-day work of the International Criminal Court, a historic global institution. Errol P. Mendes provides a c
The Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise: the diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in different soc
This volume presents 11 chapters that compare social policies in the US and Korea during the age of austerity, as well as the use of program evaluation in social policies and lessons for policymakers.
The world economy is near a critical crossroads, as a rising China, the greatest-ever beneficiary of US-led capitalism, dreams to replace America's supremacy as a new hegemonic power with a non-libera
Welfare reforms in post-communist countries are determined by economic and social hardship, democratization of the political systems and rapid structural change. This groundbreaking book provides a co
The Global South after the Crisis is an appraisal and analysis of how the Great Recession of 2008 to 2009 unfolded in the developing world and an exploration of its effects on those countries, particu
Contributors about equally from mechanical and electrical engineering and from law take a cautionary lesson from the Internet and begin thinking and talking about legal aspects of robots before they a
In this volume, European law, economics, and political science scholars present 10 chapters that discuss the role of the European Union in addressing global challenges related to poverty, protectionis
In this book, editors Matthias Haentjens and Bob Wessels present readers with a research handbook on the rules governing bank insolvency. The collected selections that make up the main body of the tex
Economists and researchers in telecommunication describe The Smart Revolution--a new phase of society in which information and communication technology forms and processes big data and open data--and
This work gathers international, interdisciplinary contributors in law, intellectual property, human rights, law and technology, and artist representation and management. They examine legal and policy
Editors Hussain and Scott present readers with a collection of academic and expert contributions on the interaction between small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs, and financial institution
Psychologists and researchers in management and organizations take stock of the current thinking, practice, ideas, and developments regarding the position of women in management, and consider future d
In this book, editors Wilkinson, Townsend, and Suder present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on the contemporary and emerging methods, tactics, and techniqu
Editors Drahos, Ghidini, Ullrich, and Moraia have collected in this volume a series of essays and articles from leading scholars and experts in the field of intellectual property and intellectual prop
Scholars from business and psychology present research and review chapters on various aspects of employee turnover and their effects on workers, firms, and the economy as a whole. Among their topics a
This guide describes how to start and operate a new corporate business. It details the similarities and differences between corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, and social entrepreneurship; t
The most pressing problems facing society today, such as enhancing healthcare, revitalizing cities, and improving our systems and institutions are complex innovation eco-systems. Articulating and illu
Global and transnational challenges figure ever more prominently on national and international policy agendas and are increasingly analysed as global public goods (GPGs). This timely collection, which
Editors Morgan, Parish, and Deitz present students, academics, researchers, and marketing professionals with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles that together provide a handbook on
Cultural heritage is a complex and elusive concept, constantly evolving through time, and combining cultural, aesthetic, symbolic, spiritual, historical and economic values. The Handbook on the Econom
Entrepreneurship and other specialists from around the world present 12 essays on programs and initiatives training necessity entrepreneurs around the world: government-funded programs in Europe and t
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars.This accessible and concise i
Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars.This accessible and concise i
Authors Altenburg and Lutkenhorst provide readers with an in-depth assessment of the positive and negative repercussions of designing and implementing industrial policy in beginning-stage developing c
Editors Davis and Dolsfsma present students, academics, and researchers with the second edition of their collection of academic papers and scholarly articles focused on contemporary research in social
Editors De Vos, and Van der Heijden present students, academics, and researchers with a collection of academic papers and scholarly articles focused on the contemporary understanding of what sustainab
Editors Kumar and Shah present students, academics, researchers, and professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with a collection of academic articles and scholarly research that together pro
Authors Hunt and Fielden present readers with a comprehensive examination of the contemporary theory and practice of coaching as it applies to women in entrepreneurial fields and positions. The author
Ronald H. Coase, one of the most innovative and provocative economists of the twentieth century, has had a lasting influence in economics, law and economics, organization theory, management and politi
This Handbook explores the main themes and topics of the emerging field of Global Administrative Law with contributions by leading scholars and experts from universities and organizations around the w
Psychologists and management researchers review theory, research, and practice on the major issues associated with work and life balances in Asia. They cover negotiating work-life balance at the indiv
Scholars of economics, business, and media explore the interplay between the three and how it influences companies, audiences, and regulators. Among their topics are media as multi-sided platforms, ec
The essays in this book describe and analyze the current contours of the international financial system, covering both developed and developing countries, and focusing on the ways in which the current
The past 30 years are often depicted as an era of globalisation, and even more so with the recent rise of global giants such as Google and Amazon. This updated and revised edition of The Handbook of G
Academic entrepreneurship is a multifactorial and multidimensional phenomenon. This book presents research featuring aspects of academic entrepreneurship at the regional, institutional, and organizati
Economists, geographers, political scientists, and business scholars engaged with economic development explore interactions between universities and public laboratories to create systems of innovation
Contributors from a range of social sciences critically review current manufacturing processes, practices, and policies, highlighting how firms and industries modify existing production processes for
