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Seeking Peace in El Salvador
by Diana Villiers NegroponteThe resolution of the civil war in El Salvador coincided with the end of the Cold War. After two years of negotiations and a decade-long effort to implement the peace accords, this work questions how peace was made and whether it has endured.
Seeking Security In An Insecure World
by Dan Caldwell Robert E. WilliamsThis comprehensive yet concise introduction to international security explores the constantly changing conditions that lead to an insecure world. During the Cold War, the Soviet-American nuclear rivalry generated insecurity. Since then, state-based nuclear threats have diminished while the threat of non-state actors wielding weapons of mass destruction has increased. A global surge in mass-casualty terrorism, persistent and costly intrastate wars, and environmental threats have reshaped our thinking about security threats and how best to respond to them.
Seeking Shelter on the Pacific Rim: Financial Globalization, Social Change, and the Housing Market
by Gary Dymski Dorene IsenbergThis innovative book analyzes the changes that financial globalization is bringing about in the housing and home-finance markets of the United States, Japan, and South Korea, with special attention to the circumstances of women in obtaining housing, credit, and personal security. The book's focus on changes in the residential and housing finance markets serves as a window for an integrated examination of how the liberalization of national financial markets has affected the relationship among all players in each of the three economies - government, markets, and individual citizens. Through this examination Housing Finance Futures develops a new critical response to economic globalization based on a groundbreaking concept, the social efficiency of policy and market shifts.
Seeking Sustainability: On the prospect of an ecological liberalism (New Political Economy Ser. #17)
by G. J PatonThe ideas of neoliberalism perpetuate a disembedded and dichotomised view of economy-ecology relations. The renewed interest in climate change and sustainability attests to the lack of progress achieved by the ‘sustainable development’ regime and to the need for more appropriate frameworks for guiding social organisation toward ecological sustainability. This book is born of the need for a critique of current approaches to environmental policy and governance and the search for alternative sustainability frameworks. Utilising a conceptual approach based on the Polanyian concept of ‘embeddedness’, this book argues that the links between economic theory, neo-liberalism, and the current regime of sustainable development, have rendered ‘sustainability’ a discursive frame in the service of economic rather than ecological goals. In rejecting the integrity of ‘environmental neo-liberalism’, Paton argues there are some clear points of divergence between liberalism and neo-liberalism. She subsequently examines separately the impact on liberalism of efforts to integrate environmental concerns in order to determine if therein lies the potential for an effective reformist politics of ‘ecological sustainability’.
Seeking Talent for Creative Cities
by Jill GrantWith the growth of knowledge-based economies, cities across the globe must compete to attract and retain the most talented workers. Seeking Talent for Creative Cities offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the diverse, dynamic factors that affect cities' ability to achieve this goal.Based on a comparative national study of 16 Canadian cities, this volume systematically evaluates the concerns facing workers operating in a range of creative endeavours. It draws on interviews, surveys, and census data collected over a six-year research program conducted by experts in business, public policy, urban studies, and communications studies to identify the characteristics and features of particular city-regions that influence these workers' mobility and satisfaction. Seeking Talent for Creative Cities represents a rigorously empirical test of popular wisdom on the true relationship between urban development and economic competitiveness.
Seeking Transformation Through Information Technology
by Nagy K. Hanna Peter T. KnightThe ability to harness Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) is increasingly at the heart of national competitiveness and sustainable development. As countries seek a way out of the present period of economic contraction, they are trying to weave ICT into their development strategies, in the same way enterprises have learned to use ICT to transform their business models and strategies. This integration offers a new path to development that is responsive to the challenges of our times. In Seeking Transformation Through Information Technology, Nagy Hanna and Peter Knight provide a framework for assessing the opportunities, challenges, and prospects for "e-transformation." Featuring contributions from country experts, the editors and authors provide in-depth case studies of ICT deployment in Brazil, China, Canada, and Sri Lanka, and asses the progress of such efforts. The result is an essential resource for academic researchers, policy analysts, policymakers, and industry leaders interested in the role of ICT in national development, innovation, and economic growth.
Seeking Virtue in Finance: Contributing to Society in a Conflicted Industry
by JC de SwaanSince the Global Financial Crisis, a surge of interest in the use of finance as a tool to address social and economic problems suggests the potential for a generational shift in how the finance industry operates and is perceived. J.C. de Swaan seeks to channel the forces of well-intentioned finance professionals to improve finance from within and help restore its focus on serving society. Drawing from inspiring individuals in the field, de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry's impact on society.
Seemed Like a Good Idea: Alchemy versus Evidence-Based Approaches to Healthcare Management Innovation
by Lawton Robert Burns David Asch Mark Pauly Rachel Werner Flaura Winston Mary Naylor Kevin Volpp Ralph Muller Bimal Desai Krisda Chaiyachati Benjamin ChartockConsumers, public officials, and even managers of health care and insurance are unhappy about care quality, access, and costs. This book shows that is because efforts to do something about these problems often rely on hope or conjecture, not rigorous evidence of effectiveness. In this book, experts in the field separate the speculative from the proven with regard to how care is rendered, how patients can be in control, how providers should be paid, and how disparities can be reduced – and they also identify the issues for which evidence is currently missing. It provides an antidote to frustration and a clear-eyed guide for forward progress, helping health care and insurance innovators make better decisions on deciding whether to go ahead now based on current evidence, to seek and wait for additional evidence, or to move on to different ideas. It will be useful to practitioners in hospital systems, medical groups, and insurance organizations and can also be used in executive and MBA teaching.
Seen, Heard and Counted: Rethinking Care in a Development Context (Development and Change Special Issues #6)
by Shahra RazaviContributors analyze the care economy in the developing world, at a moment when existing systems are under strain and new ideas are coming into focus. Offers the first global, regionally diverse study of the “invisible economy” of care, including case studies from diverse regional contexts of Africa, Asia and Latin America Frames the debate on care and highlights policy experimentation and ideas currently in flux Includes new research and data on developing countries, showing how, where care options for the socially disadvantaged are limited, failing to socialize the costs of care exacerbates existing inequalities Comes at a moment when, if not yet marked by a generalized care crisis, the world’s existing systems are under strain and in need of rethinking Features introductory chapters that set out the conceptual framework and findings on individual country studies, and a concluding chapter that draws out the transnational dimensions of care
Seen, Heard, and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized
by Alan HenryThe real tools for career success and work satisfaction for anyone feeling undermined or marginalized at their job, from a productivity expert and editor at Wired.&“Alan Henry doesn&’t just illuminate the invisible barriers that often stand in the way of success—he shines a light on what you can do to break through them.&”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife For over twenty years, Alan Henry has written about using technology and productivity techniques to work and live better for publications such as Lifehacker, The New York Times, and Wired. But he found that as a Black man he didn&’t have access to some of the more powerful ways to hack your job—like only checking email once a day or blocking out time on your calendar to do deep work. In fact, he found that even when he landed a prestigious title at the Times, there were moments when he was still overlooked and excluded from the most interesting and career-boosting work. This led him to first explore these struggles in a Times piece titled &“Productivity Without Privilege.&” Now he goes even deeper, interviewing experts across multiple fields to come up with powerful tools to overcome the forces of marginalization. In Seen, Heard, and Paid, Henry shares the new work rules that may finally allow people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ folks to have the same access to career advancement and rewarding work as those with more privilege, including: How to Be Seen: Only spend time on work that gets you attention.How to Be Heard: Figure out your unique contribution. How to Get Paid: Data is power and power is money. Whether you&’re dealing with microaggressions, trying to get the glamour work instead of the office housework, weighing the pluses and minuses of working remotely, or deciding it&’s time to look for a new opportunity, Seen, Heard, and Paid will help you feel informed, supported, and empowered.
Segment Your Workforce: One Path to Executing the "Workforce of One" Approach to People Management
by Susan Cantrell David Y. SmithWhen it comes to crafting HR practices that are highly relevant and tailored to individuals, organizations can choose one of four different approaches to what talent management experts Susan Cantrell and David Smith call the "workforce of one." But no matter which approach you choose, the goal is the same: work that is sculpted to fit lives instead of lives that are sculpted to fit work. The reward? Lower employee turnover, greater productivity, and improved profit margins. In this chapter, the authors explore the segmentation approach to customizing your HR practices-an approach that breaks down the monolithic concept of a workforce into more granular, meaningful parts and allows you to craft distinctive practices to manage each segment. You can segment your workforce in different ways: by life stage or generation, geography, role or type of work, and value. Some companies are even segmenting according to employees' learning styles, health and well-being, or behaviors and personal values. The chapter explains each one and concludes with practical recommendations for customizing your people management practices through segmentation. This chapter was originally published as Chapter 2 of "Workforce of One: Revolutionizing Talent Management Through Customization."
Segmentale verschijnselen: Een bijdrage aan diagnostiek en therapie
by Ben CranenburghSegmentale verschijnselen behandelt de theoretische achtergronden en de praktische toepassingen van segmentale relaties in diagnostiek en therapie. Vooral de diagnostische betekenis wordt verder uitgewerkt.De wisselwerking tussen organen en lichaamsdelen heeft zijn oorsprong in een proces van segmentatie dat vroeg in de embryonale ontwikkeling optreedt. Deze wisselwerking binnen het segment heeft voor de huisarts vooral een diagnostisch belang. Door gericht te letten op deze verschijnselen kan de huisarts met eenvoudige middelen in een vroeg stadium op het spoor komen van orgaanafwijking. Voor fysiotherapeuten is natuurlijk de therapeutische toepassing van belang; de beïnvloeding van orgaanfuncties via prikkeling van meer oppervlakkige lichaamsstructuren.
Segmentation Strategies for Hospitality Managers: Target Marketing for Competitive Advantage
by Art Weinstein Ron MorrittGet the competitive edge in a fierce market!Effective market segmentation approaches can show a company which customer group is most profitable and how to best serve their needs. Segmentation Strategies for Hospitality Managers: Target Marketing for Competitive Advantage is a marketing primer whose time has come, teaching segmentation approaches that can make a difference where it really counts-the bottom line. Introductory to intermediate level hospitality managers and students are provided with easy-to-follow explanations and effective learning exercises that will help them grasp segmentation concepts and strategies quickly. Unlike other hospitality marketing textbooks out there, this book persistently focuses specifically on segmentation and positioning strategies.Segmentation Strategies for Hospitality Managers effectively tells how to best use the integrated resources of a hospitality firm to gain and maintain the competitive edge. Examples are taken from the hotel, restaurant, and airline industries to give a well-rounded view of the industry&’s practical and productive use of segmentation strategies. The text explains advantages and limitations of various segmentation strategies such as relationship or niche marketing to help assist managers in their own future decision-making process. Detailed chapter summaries and challenging end-of-chapter exercises further reinforce each chapter&’s concepts and approaches. Extensive references, several illustrative figures and tables, and specific case examples from various hospitality sectors are included.Topics in Segmentation Strategies for Hospitality Managers include: positioning strategy niche marketing relationship marketing marketing trends technology&’s impact on the hospitality industryspecial issues in segmentation strategy (including integration of segmentation strategy with branding, yield management, and IT strategy) and more!Segmentation Strategies for Hospitality Managers is a resource certain to be used again and again and is perfect for hospitality managers, marketing and hospitality educators, hospitality and travel and tourism students, and business school students world wide.
Segmentation in Social Marketing
by Krzysztof Kubacki Sharyn Rundle-Thiele Timo DietrichThis book brings together current innovative methods and approaches to segmentation and outlines why segmentation is needed to support more effective social marketing program design. It presents a variety of segmentation approaches alongside case studies of their application in various social marketing contexts. The book extends the use of segmentation in social marketing, which will ultimately lead to more effective and better-tailored programs that deliver change for the better. As such, it offers a detailed handbook on how to conduct state-of-the-art segmentation, and provides a valuable resource for academics, social marketers, educators, and advanced students alike.
Segmentation, Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics
by Mark Ferguson Tudor BodeaThe practices of revenue management and pricing analytics have transformed the transportation and hospitality industries, and are increasingly important in industries as diverse as retail, telecommunications, banking, health care and manufacturing. Segmentation, Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics guides students and professionals on how to identify and exploit revenue management and pricing opportunities in different business contexts. Bodea and Ferguson introduce concepts and quantitative methods for improving profit through capacity allocation and pricing. Whereas most marketing textbooks cover more traditional, qualitative methods for determining customer segments and prices, this book uses historical sales data with mathematical optimization to make those decisions. With hands-on practice and a fundamental understanding of some of the most common analytical models, readers will be able to make smarter business decisions and higher profits. This book will be a useful and enlightening read for MBA students in pricing and revenue management, marketing, and service operations.
Segredos Dos Ted Talks
by Jacob Andrews Fabio SilvaEste livro fornecerá tudo o que você precisa para aprender a proferir uma grande palestra ao estilo TED Talk e conquistar seu público.O TED Talk é uma das formas mais populares de apresentação oral na atualidade, graças à sua maneira estimulante de transmitir palestras curtas. Com este livro, você aprenderá como fazer suas palestras tornarem-se tão inspiradoras quanto seus TED Talks preferidos e garantir que você atinja seus objetivos ao apresentar suas "ideias que merecem ser disseminadas" (Ideas worth spreading).Neste livro, você descobrirá como garantir que sua ideia seja transmitida utilizando os melhores métodos possíveis para tornar sua palestra curta e pessoal e, o mais importante, causar o máximo de impacto em seu público. Ao mesmo tempo, este livro se preocupará em fornecer os elementos certos para o sucesso de seu discurso, desde a geração das melhores ideias que o credenciarão como especialista, até o uso de ferramentas de apresentação que irão potencializar a sua fala.
Segregation: The Rising Costs for America
by James H. Carr Nandinee K. KuttySegregation: The Rising Costs for America documents how discriminatory practices in the housing markets through most of the past century, and that continue today, have produced extreme levels of residential segregation that result in significant disparities in access to good jobs, quality education, homeownership attainment and asset accumulation between minority and non-minority households. The book also demonstrates how problems facing minority communities are increasingly important to the nation’s long-term economic vitality and global competitiveness as a whole. Solutions to the challenges facing the nation in creating a more equitable society are not beyond our ability to design or implement, and it is in the interest of all Americans to support programs aimed at creating a more just society. The book is uniquely valuable to students in the social sciences and public policy, as well as to policy makers, and city planners.
Segreti per il finanziamento delle imprese
by Boomy TokanSe vuoi sapere la verità sulla raccolta di fondi per la tua attività, se hai difficoltà a raccogliere i soldi che desideri per la tua attività, se non sei sicuro di dove andare per ottenere il tipo di finanziamento di cui hai bisogno per la tua attività, questo libro è proprio ciò di cui hai bisogno. Dopo molti anni passati ad aiutare aziende di vario genere a raccogliere i soldi che desiderano, ho pubblicato tutto ciò che devi sapere sulla raccolta di fondi per la tua attività in fase di avviamento!
Seguro Social Para Dummies
by Jonathan PetersonObtén los beneficios del Seguro Social que has ganado En la última versión de Seguro Social Para Dummies, encontrarás todos los conceptos básicos sobre el Seguro Social, además de las últimas actualizaciones y cambios, para que puedas aprovechar al máximo tus beneficios. Con palabras e instrucciones claras y sin tecnicismos, determinarás el mejor momento para comenzar a recibir tus beneficios según tu situación y objetivos personales. Este éxito en ventas simplifica el complejo sistema del Seguro Social, una pieza clave en los planes de jubilación de muchas personas. Seguro Social Para Dummies te equipará con el conocimiento para maximizar tu bienestar financiero. Obtén una guía completa sobre los fundamentos del Seguro Social Comprende tus beneficios y prepara tu plan financiero a largo plazo Conoce los últimos beneficios y políticas actualizadas Determina el mejor momento para solicitar el Seguro Social Ya sea que te estés preparando para la jubilación, navegando el Seguro Social o ayudando a un ser querido, este libro es la clave para tu tranquilidad financiera.
Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill (1735-1811): A Bishop Between Scottish Enlightenment and Counter-Revolution
by Alain AlcouffeThis book brings together its contributors to study the figure of Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill, born in Inverness on 13th August 1735 into a Presbyterian family and who died in London, an anti-Concordant bishop and leader of the ‘Little Church’ on 15th July 1811. Vicar general of Loménie de Brienne in Toulouse, frequenting the Parisian salons, he was the guide of the economist Adam Smith in Toulouse and in the Southwest, from Bordeaux to Montpellier, from March 1764 to October 1765. In 1782, he was elevated to the episcopal see of Rodez and became president of the provincial assembly of Haute-Guyenne. As a representative of the clergy of Rouergue in 1789, he was one of the French bishops who rallied to the Third Estate, allowing the Estates-General to become the National Assembly. He has however escaped the prosopography of the French Revolution, as well as Scottish historiography.
Seigniorage: Über die Einnahmen aus der Geldschöpfung
by Jens ReichIn diesem Buch werden die Einnahmen aus der Währungsschöpfung durch eine Zentralregierung analysiert. Ausgehend von einer institutionellen Perspektive wird eine allgemeine Theorie der Seigniorage entwickelt, indem drei Geldsysteme in der Wirtschaftsgeschichte und der Geschichte des wirtschaftlichen Denkens identifiziert werden: eine Warenwährung, eine Fiat-Währung und ein Kreditwährungssystem. Als solche bietet sie einen modernen analytischen Rahmen, um die Art der Einnahmen aus der Währungsschöpfung und ihre optimale Höhe zu analysieren, unabhängig davon, ob die Währung durch die Prägung von Münzen, den Druck und die Ausgabe von Papierscheinen, die Kreditvergabe an Privatpersonen oder eine Kombination davon ausgegeben wird. Die Ergebnisse dieser Analyse reichen über das unmittelbare Thema hinaus. Das Buch stellt eine Beziehung zwischen der Theorie der Seigniorage und der Staatsverschuldung, der Theorie des Zinssatzes, der optimalen Inflationsrate oder der Wirksamkeit und den Inflationsgrenzen von reinen Geldgeschäften her.
Seinfeld and Economics: Lessons on Everything from the Show about Nothing (Routledge Economics and Popular Culture Series)
by Linda S. Ghent Alan P. GrantAs the most successful sitcom of all time, the television series Seinfeld provides a rich environment for learning basic economic principles. Chronicling the lives of four close friends—Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer—the show highlights human behavior at its best and its worst. The major characters paint themselves as some of the most self-interested individuals in all of popular culture, and are faced with dilemmas that force them to make decisions. Those decisions are at the heart of economics. Each chapter in this book explores one or more key economic concepts and relates them to key scenes from the show. These principles are then applied to other real-world situations, arming readers with the tools needed to make better economic decisions. Written in a light-hearted and conversational style, this book is a must-read for fans of Seinfeld and anyone who wants to learn something from "the show about nothing." It is an ideal supplement for all economics classes.
Seis canastas para innovar: El método revolucionario que pondrá a la innovación al alcance de todos
by Ramón Muñoz GutiérrezUn libro para los emprendedores, ejecutivos de empresas, académicos, profesionistas, educadores, consultores, estudiantes, comerciantes, técnicos, amas de casa... y para todos aquellos preocupados por su futuro.En este momento, todos los convencionalismos son cuestionados, lo mismo en el arte que en la ciencia, la tecnología, la política, la religión, la familia, la economía, la educación. Nada quedará fuera. Con todo y que la incertidumbre hace que el presente se parezca cada vez menos al futuro, no hay ninguna razón para que el miedo nos paralice. Todas las predicciones serán inútiles. Lo importante es prepararnos. El mundo estuvo congelado en nuestras mentes por más de un siglo y ahora nos desafía para reinventarnos y pensar diferente. Hoy el imperativo no es crear o morir sino innovar y vivir.En un mundo que ha cambiado, el ser eficiente no será suficiente, debemos ir más allá de la mejora continua. Este libro ha sido escrito para servirte de guíaen este desafío. Y para ello tendrás que promover una cultura que combine:- Creatividad continua.- Aseguramiento continuo.- Mejora continua.- Abandono continuo.- Innovación continua.- Lo que se traducirá en un crecimiento rentable y sustentable continuo.
Seismic Isolation for Architects
by Andrew Charleson Adriana GuisasolaSeismic isolation offers the highest degree of earthquake protection to buildings and their inhabitants. Modern applications of the technology are less than 50 years old and uptake in seismically active regions continues to soar. Seismic Isolation for Architects is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice in this field. Based on the latest research findings and the authors’ extensive experience, coverage includes the application, effectiveness, benefits, and limitations of seismic isolation, as well as the architectural form, design aspects, retrofitting, economics, construction, and maintenance related to this method. The book is written for an international audience: the authors review codes and practices from a number of countries and draw on examples from eleven territories including the US, Chile, Argentina, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand. Aimed at readers without prior knowledge of structural engineering, the book provides an accessible, non-technical approach without using equations or calculations, instead using over 200 drawings, diagrams and images to support the text. This book is key reading for students on architecture and civil engineering courses looking for a clear introduction to seismic-resistant design, as well as architects and engineers working in seismically active regions.
Seizing Power: The Grab for Global Oil Wealth (Bloomberg #121)
by Robert SlaterHow oil volatility may lead to violence among oil powers The world supply of oil is running out. Meanwhile, the balance of oil power is shifting away from the United States and the Arab states toward national oil companies (NOCs) in Russia, China, and some emerging economies in Africa and South America. As developing countries seek a middle-class existence, their demand for oil grows exponentially, causing oil prices to spiral, turning some into international bullies. Until another fuel is found the world risks being at the mercy of these tyrants whose insatiable appetites for higher oil prices heighten competition and spur the threat of violence, domestic as well as global. In Seizing Power: The Grab for Global Oil Wealth, bestselling author Robert Slater: Profiles petroaggressors like Russia's Putin, Venezuela's Chavez, and IranÕs Ahmadinejad Describes how oil-rich outlaw nations are using a valuable natural resource as a weapon in global politics Warns that, as oil dwindles, these outlaw nations may turn upon one another in the fight for what oil is left Seizing Power clearly explains why oil is potentially toxic to world stability.