To a degree insufficiently captured by the term governance, the present age is one of institutional complexity. China is a case in point. An amalgam of socialist, capitalist, corporatist, and pluralis
Philosophical interest in disability is rapidly expanding. Philosophers are beginning to grasp the complexity of disability—as a category, with respect to well-being and as a marker of identity. Howev
To a degree insufficiently captured by the term governance, the present age is one of institutional complexity. China is a case in point. An amalgam of socialist, capitalist, corporatist, and pluralis
This book assesses both the legitimacy and function of deliberative systems in the real world and how individual sites of deliberation interact within the larger political system, looking particularly
The growth of global corporations has led to the development of new business strategies whose complexity and configuration rest on corporate networks; corporate cross-culture and intangible corporate
While migration and population settlement have always been an important feature of political life around the world, the dramatic changes in the pace, direction, and complexity of contemporary mig
This book presents the capitalist system as a function of the interaction of the three basic classes in the capitalist social formation. Through this, it shows how the corresponding conflicts and clas
Legal mechanisms for the management, development and protection of water resources have evolved over the years and have reached unprecedented levels of complexity and sophistication. This phenomenon i
Rethinking Research in the Art Museum presents an original and radical perspective on how research can function as an agent of change in art museums today. The book analyses a range of art organisatio
While migration and population settlement have always been an important feature of political life around the world, the dramatic changes in the pace, direction, and complexity of contemporary mig
This book provides a comprehensive linguistic exploration of textism use by bilingual young adults, illustrating the function of alternative and creative linguistic features and their role in conveyin
The contemporary world is facing an unprecedented amount of continuous change and upheaval, forcing institutions of all types to rethink how they are designed and how they must now function if they ar
The contemporary world is facing an unprecedented amount of continuous change and upheaval, forcing institutions of all types to rethink how they are designed and how they must now function if they ar
This book examines the regime changes in Iraq and Libya to unravel the complexity of statebuilding in countries emerging from under the shadow of authoritarianism and conflict in the Middle East
Originating in the 1820s and used for 150 years thereafter, qiaopi is the name given in Chinese to letters written home by Chinese emigrants to accompany remittances. Their key function was to preserv
Efforts to effectively conserve and manage marine resources are facing increasing complexity of environmental and governance challenges. To address some of these challenges, this book presents advance
This book project highlights creative approaches to planning and local development. The dynamic complexity, diversity and fluidity which characterize contemporary society represent challenges for plan
Composing for Voice, Second Edition elucidates how language and music function together from the different perspectives of composers, singers, and actors, providing an understanding of the complex fun
Composing for Voice, Second Edition elucidates how language and music function together from the different perspectives of composers, singers, and actors, providing an understanding of the complex fun
In recent years, Further Education has reached a crossroads, with questions being asked about its function, aims and focus, as well as querying the role of the FE teacher, the key aspects of the curri
Management teams at all levels, and individual team members in particular, are often disengaged and disconnected from the management function itself. Statements such as, we lack common goals or they a
Management teams at all levels, and individual team members in particular, are often disengaged and disconnected from the management function itself. Statements such as, we lack common goals or they a
This title was first published in 2000: A manifestation of mass hysteria, a compensation for physical or emotional deprivation, or an alternative to religion? What is the function of the paranor
Human judgements underlie all assessments regarding the quality of students’ understandings, and such judgements are conceptually complex and elusive. The study of the complexity of the judgement proc
An exciting new exploration of the dimensions of republican freedom with a contribution from Philip Pettit on the complexity of freedom. The chapters originally pusblihed as a special issue in the Cri
Through multiple narratives reflecting the complexity of participatory action research partnerships for social justice, this book sheds light on the dialogic spaces that intentionally support communit
Leveraging Diversity: Strategic Learning Capabilities for Breakthrough Performance is designed to help business leaders and diversity practitioners alike conquer the complexity and take advantage of t
The Modernization of the Western World presents an overview of the history of Western civilization and provides readers with the intellectual tools they need to comprehend how societies function and c
The field of management consultancy research has grown rapidly in recent years. Fuelled by the drivers of complexity and uncertainty, a growing number of organizations - both profit and third sector a
Ethics is a moral, philosophical, cultural and professional issue and it is an issue that specifically impacts on interpreting. The challenge and complexity of Public Service Interpreting (PSI) lies i
This guide sets out the key considerations and provides some practical guidelines to assist in developing and operating an effective knowledge management function. Case studies demonstrate the ways in
What is, or what should be, the function of sport in a globalized, commercialized world? Why does sport matter in the 21st century? In Ethics and Governance in Sport: the future of sport imagined, an
After World War two, the United States became integrates into the world forest economy however the complexity of their trade agreements introduced several issues which needed to be addressed by world
As American television continues to garner considerable esteem, rivalling the seventh art in its "cinematic" aesthetics and the complexity of its narratives, one aspect of its development has been rel
Originally published in 1986. This volume points to the rich variety of critical responses to the Henry IV plays and their complexity. It includes selections from characteristic thought of the neoclas
The rapid pace and increasing convergence of internet, phone and other communications technologies has created extraordinary opportunities for business but the complexity of these new service mixes cr
With neo-liberal resource rationing, and the onus of cost shifting from the state to individuals, families, and communities, migration issues can add a further layer of complexity to the question of c
Management models: many students will come across them in their studies, yet it is only when actually working with them that the function and benefit of management models are revealed. This intuitive
Much has been written about the marketing aspects of promotional material in general, and several scholars (particularly in linguistics) have addressed questions relating to the structure and function
Shamanism is one of the earliest and farthest-reaching magical and religious traditions, vestiges of which still underlie the major religious faiths of the modern world. The function of the shaman is
