Palgrave Macmillan imprint: 14111 books
George Kelly
The Psychology of Personal Constructs
Language: English
Release Date: March 26, 2008
Kelly's pragmatic approach to psychology arose from his clinical practice and has been a strong formative influence on clinical psychology and personality theory. Taking us through the development of Kelly's work and setting it in its historical context, this is a fascinating account of one of the foremost personality theories of the 20th century.
Developmental Local Governance
A Critical Discourse in ‘Alternative Development’
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2016
The primary purpose of this edited collection is to evaluate critically the relationship between local government and national economic development. It focuses on how the relationship between local government and development is structured, and the specific institutional arrangements at national and...
The Economics of Motorsports
The Case of Formula One
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2017
This book, the first study of its kind, examines the economics behind motorsports, in particular Formula One. Chapters discuss the costs involved in Formula racing and how they are borne by teams, promoters and racers. The book also looks at how society, the public and the private sectors stand to...
by Dr Christine Fanthome
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: September 9, 2005
Many students arrive at university with the idea that this will be 'the time of their lives'. However, some students find that being a fresher is not all it's cracked-up to be: they are not immediately at ease with university culture and find it hard to deal with the day-to-day issues arising from living...
Trendology
Building an Advantage through Data-Driven Real-Time Marketing
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2014
In this, the first data-driven guide to real time marketing, Chris Kerns outlines the value of RTM via a comprehensive social data performance analysis. He lays out best practices for measuring RTM, injects a data-driven mindset into every step of its methodology, and shows how marketers can grow RTM into a daily win for brands across the globe.
New Mega Trends
Implications for our Future Lives
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2012
YOUR GUIDE TO A FULFILLING BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FUTURE Based on research by one of the world's largest growth-consulting companies, New Mega Trends identifies the ten most important global trends that will define our future, including business models, smart technology, connectivity and convergence...
by Robert C. Brears
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2017
This book argues that a variety of policies will be required to create synergies between the water-energy-food nexus sectors while reducing trade-offs in the development of a green economy. Despite rising demand for water, energy and food globally, the governance of water-energy-food sectors has generally...
Gendered Success in Higher Education
Global Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
This book examines higher education institutions that exemplify gendered success whether in terms of the presence of women in senior positions or attempts to change a gendered organisational culture. It reflects a global perspective, drawing on case studies from eleven countries: Australia, Austria,...
Corporate and Social Transformation of Money and Banking
Breaking the Serfdom
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2010
As the real economy is increasingly digitalized, banking lags behind. It is thus not well placed to support the new economy. The book provides some perspective on the changes taking place, identifying the systemic weaknesses in the traditional financial infrastructure, and proposing some radical rethinking to address systemic financial instability.
Value Economics
The Ethical Implications of Value for New Economic Thinking
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2016
The last financial crisis revealed a gap between business practice and ethics. In Value Economics, Griffiths and Lucas examine some of the reasons for this ethical gap and discuss the resulting loss of confidence in the financial system. One of the reasons has been hazy or inadequate thinking about...
Everyday Friendships
Intimacy as Freedom in a Complex World
Language: English
Release Date: November 18, 2014
This book conceptualises the lived experience of intimacy in a world in which the terms and conditions of love and friendship are increasingly unclear. It shows that the analysis of the 'small world' of dyads can give important clues about society and its gendered makeup.
Workers and Labour in a Globalised Capitalism
Contemporary Themes and Theoretical Issues
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013
An introduction to work and society for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This new text brings together international experts on work and employment from a range of disciplines to debate key themes and issues related to work in a globalised economy.
Understanding the Crisis in Greece
From Boom to Bust
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2011
As the tensions in the Greek economy take centre stage in the international headlines, this book examines the failed policies and political corruption that have bankrupted the nation. The authors comment on recent bailouts and haircuts and explore the uncertain future of Greece in the Eurozone.
Work and Family in Urban China
Women’s Changing Experience since Mao
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2016
This book examines a three-way interaction among market, state, and family in China’s recent market reform. It depicts transformations in urban women’s experiences with both paid and non-paid domestic work. The book challenges China’s free-market approach and demonstrates its negative impacts...