Africa and China in the 21st Century
Shuilin Wang
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781464818233
- Publication Date: Dec 2024
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Weiss Ratings Guide to Life & Annuity Insurers, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790292
- Publication Date: Dec 2024
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Weiss Ratings Guide to Property & Casualty Insurers, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
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- ISBN: 9798891790377
- Publication Date: Dec 2024
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Weiss Ratings Consumer Box Set, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790438
- Publication Date: Dec 2024
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Weiss Ratings Guide to Health Insurers, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790254
- Publication Date: Dec 2024
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Weiss Ratings Investment Research Guide to Stocks, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790179
- Publication Date: Nov 2024
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Weiss Ratings Investment Research Guide to Stock Mutual Funds, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790414
- Publication Date: Nov 2024
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Weiss Ratings Investment Research Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790216
- Publication Date: Nov 2024
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Building Community Resiliency and Sustainability With Tourism Development
Viana Hassan
Across the globe, communities face increasing challenges in building resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change, economic disparities, and other complex issues. The tourism sector, often seen as a driver of economic growth, has also been a source of environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and social inequities in many destinations. There is a growing need for a new approach to sustainable tourism development that enhances community well-being and environmental stewardship. Building Community Resiliency and Sustainability With Tourism Development provides a comprehensive framework for transforming the tourism sector into a force for positive change. The book explores the relationship between tourism, community development, and environmental conservation. It offers practical solutions to promote resilience and sustainability in tourism-dependent communities. Through case studies, best practices, and innovative strategies, readers can learn how to leverage tourism to promote economic, social, and environmental benefits.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369354056
- Publication Date: Oct 2024
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Weiss Ratings Guide to Credit Unions, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790476
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Weiss Ratings Guide to Banks, Fall 2024
- Imprint: Financial Ratings Series
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9798891790131
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Worker Exploitation in the Age of Globalization and Neoliberalism
ASM Anam Ullah
Workers worldwide face unprecedented challenges in the era of globalization and neoliberalism. From precarious employment to labor rights violations, the negative impacts of these economic ideologies are profound. Worker Exploitation in the Age of Globalization and Neoliberalism offers a comprehensive analysis of these issues, providing insights into the complexities of worker exploitation and offering concrete solutions. This book serves as a vital resource for students, academics, policymakers, and international organizations seeking to understand and address the challenges workers face. This book sheds light on critical issues and inspires meaningful action by examining the detrimental effects of labor exploitation, informal employment, union suppression, economic inequality, and the erosion of social safety nets. Through rigorous theoretical frameworks and empirical analysis, it offers a roadmap for creating a more equitable and sustainable future for workers worldwide.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369320976
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Generating Entrepreneurial Ideas With AI
Fahri Özsungur
Technology and entrepreneurship converge in the digital era, presenting many possibilities and hurdles. One of the most pressing issues facing entrepreneurs is the ability to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and create sustainable businesses. While AI holds immense potential for transforming entrepreneurial ideas across various fields, many individuals and organizations need help understanding its practical applications and implications. Generating Entrepreneurial Ideas With AI offers a comprehensive solution to this challenge. By examining the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship from a multidisciplinary perspective, we provide readers with invaluable insights and strategies for leveraging AI to enhance their entrepreneurial endeavors. This book is designed for students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and academics. It is a practical guide and roadmap for integrating AI into entrepreneurial practices. Through a series of in-depth analyses and case studies, we demonstrate how AI can effectively identify new business opportunities, optimize operations, and enhance the overall competitiveness of ventures.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369334980
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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ESG and Ecosystem Services for Sustainability
Rui Alexandre Castanho
Environmental degradation and social inequities pose significant challenges in today's world, demanding urgent action. The disconnect between human activities and ecosystem health has led to biodiversity loss, climate change, and socio-economic disparities. There is a pressing need for a comprehensive approach that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles with the essential services provided by ecosystems. ESG and Ecosystem Services for Sustainability offers a compelling solution by bridging the gap between theory and practice, guiding stakeholders towards sustainable practices that benefit both people and the planet. This groundbreaking book explores the scientific foundations of ecosystem services, illustrating their critical role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and enhancing resilience. Emphasizing the interconnectedness of ESG principles and ecosystem health provides a framework for understanding the impact of human actions on the environment. Through real-world case studies and practical insights, the book demonstrates how integrating ESG considerations into governance and business practices can lead to more sustainable outcomes. It serves as a roadmap for policymakers, business leaders, and academics, offering actionable strategies for fostering ethical governance and responsible decision-making.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369337714
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Ethical Quandaries in Business Practices
Darcia Ann Marie Roache
In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations face increasingly complex ethical challenges. From navigating cultural differences in global operations to balancing profit motives with social responsibility, businesses must make moral decisions that impact their stakeholders and the broader society. However, many need more frameworks and insights to address these challenges effectively, leading to ethical dilemmas that can harm their reputation and bottom line. Ethical Quandaries in Business Practices: Exploring Morality and Social Responsibility is a practical guide for organizations and individuals grappling with ethical decision-making. Delving into real-world case studies and offering theoretical perspectives equips readers with the tools to analyze ethical challenges in various business contexts. From understanding the ethical implications of marketing strategies to promoting ethical leadership and corporate governance, this book offers actionable insights to help businesses navigate complex ethical landscapes. It also addresses the growing demand from consumers, investors, and regulators for enterprises to prioritize social responsibility, providing strategies for integrating ethical practices into organizational culture.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369339480
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Advancements in Intelligent Process Automation
Dhanabalan Thangam
In the current fast-paced business environment, organizations face the challenge of improving operational efficiency and driving innovation while dealing with complex technological landscapes. Many organizations require assistance exploiting intelligent process automation's full potential (IPA). This is often due to a need for more comprehensive understanding or clear implementation strategies. As a result, they need to help their workflows, optimize resources, and adapt effectively to changing market demands. Advancements in Intelligent Process Automation bridges this gap by providing a holistic view of IPA, encompassing RPA, AI, and ML, among other key technologies. Through real-world case studies, strategic guidelines, and interdisciplinary perspectives, the book offers actionable insights that are not just theoretical, but practical and implementable. This ensures that organizations seeking to implement IPA can do so seamlessly, without feeling overwhelmed or unsure. Addressing ethical and regulatory considerations ensures responsible AI practices and compliance, fostering a sustainable approach to automation.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369353806
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Green Transition Impacts on the Economy, Society, and Environment
Seda Yıldırım
The challenge of achieving sustainability is complex and multifaceted, with varying approaches and policies across different countries and industries. This lack of universal standards poses a significant obstacle to the global transition towards a sustainable future. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated these disparities, highlighting the urgent need for cohesive and practical sustainability strategies. What sets Green Transition Impacts on the Economy, Society, and Environment apart is its comprehensive and unique solution to this pressing issue, offering a unified framework for sustainability that can be applied across diverse contexts. By gathering insights and approaches from researchers worldwide, this book provides a holistic view of sustainability, addressing critical issues such as climate change, energy security, and social responsibility. It offers practical solutions and case studies demonstrating effective strategies for achieving sustainability goals. Through this approach, the book aims to equip policymakers, practitioners, and researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of sustainability in the 21st century.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369339855
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Bleisure Tourism and the Impact of Technology
Swati Sharma
In today's fast-paced world, professionals often struggle to balance their work commitments and personal well-being, particularly during business trips. The conventional approach to business travel usually prioritizes work over relaxation and exploration, leaving travelers feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. As a result, there is a growing need for a solution that allows individuals to seamlessly integrate work and leisure, fostering a healthier and more fulfilling travel experience. Bleisure Tourism and the Impact of Technology is a comprehensive reference source that explores the evolution and significance of bleisure tourism. It provides readers with valuable insights into how they can transform their business trips into enriching experiences. From practical strategies for blending professional commitments with leisure activities to case studies on successful bleisure destinations, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools they need to embrace this transformative trend.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369343548
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business
Sonal Trivedi
Today's fast-evolving business landscape has created a significant challenge - the gap between basic scientific research and commercial innovation. Groundbreaking discoveries in laboratories need to translate into sustainable business solutions. The interplay between foundational scientific principles and their application in the commercial sphere is complex, making it difficult to bridge the gap. To tackle this problem, the book Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business offers a comprehensive exploration of how basic science can drive sustainable innovation in business. By bridging the gap between theory and application, this book provides a roadmap for researchers, academicians, and professionals in basic science, engineering, and management to understand and implement basic science, sustainability, and innovation in business. Through a diverse collection of chapters, readers gain insights into collaborative forces in innovation, ethical dimensions of basic science in commercial contexts, and the operationalization of commercial innovation. Unleashing the Power of Basic Science in Business guides navigating the sustainable commercialization expedition and cultivating environments for sustainable commercial success.
- Format: Hardback
- ISBN: 9798369355039
- Publication Date: Sep 2024
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World Development Report 2024
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781464820786
- Publication Date: Aug 2024
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