International

A Year Without "Made in China" provides you with a thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining account of how the most populous nation on Earth influences almost every aspect of our daily lives. Drawing on her years as an award-winning journalist,...

The new third edition provides readers with the fundamental theories and concepts for understanding how business is done in Europe, linking it to the current European business environment through a range of up-to-date case studies and examples. Revised...

The 21st century has witnessed swift change in every sphere of the human endeavour. Regulatory re-alignment, digitalisation and economic and political developments have contributed to paradigm shift in banking, trade, finance and the shipping industry...

Now in its eighth edition, this is the textbook for current and future global leaders wanting to lead competently and sustainably in their business practices. Fully updated, the authors build on their forty years of teaching, researching and working with...

An updated look at global trade and why it remains as controversial as everFree trade is always under attack, more than ever in recent years. The imposition of numerous U.S. tariffs in 2018, and the retaliation those tariffs have drawn, has thrust trade...

This ground-breaking study explores transformations in the TV industry under the impact of globalizing forces and digital technologies. Chalaby investigates the making of a digital value chain and the distinct value-adding segments which form the new...

Many individuals proclaim that global capitalism is here to stay. Unfettered markets, they argue, now drive the world, and all countries must adjust, no matter how painful this may be for some. Robert Gilpin, author of the widely acclaimed Political...

A century ago, migrants often crossed an ocean and never saw their homelands again. Today, they call - or Skype - home the moment their flight has landed, and that's just the beginning. Thanks to cheap travel and easy communication, immigrants everywhere...

In the global business environment of 2003, an executive must have the skills and knowledge to navigate all stages of an international deal, from negotiations to managing the deal after it is signed. The aim of "The Global Negotiator" is to equip...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816519385Author Ana G. Valenzuela-ZapataFormat PaperbackPage Count 113Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona...

Trusted by thousands of families and individuals, The Expert Expat is essential reading for anyone moving overseas. Personal stories - from the authors' dozens of years abroad as well as the experience of countless expats worldwide - help prepare people...

Britons may very well never be slaves, but British rule certainly meant slavery for others. Michael Jordan's book explores the personalities and the issues behind the movement to abolish first the slave trade and later the condition of slavery.About the...

There is more sugar in the world's diet than ever before, but life is far from sweet for the exploited producers making nature's 'white gold' and the unhealthy consumers eating it. Why has the billion-dollar sugar trade created such inequities? In this...

Introduction to International Economics, 3rd edition has been revised and updated to deliver the most current information on today's global economy for a one-semester course. Renowned educator and author, Dominick Salvatore provides a clear presentation...

How did activists create a dynamic broad-based movement during NAFTA negotiations that politicized trade, making it a contentious issue for the first time in history? And how did their NAFTA mobilization influence trade policy and set the stage for...

Soaring oil prices caused four out of the last five recessions. They caused the current recession. And they will cause the next one. Expensive oil costs us more than just money. It costs jobs, homes and in the long run it is going to radically alter the...

Adjusting to a new culture and getting along with the local people can be a challenge for everyone who lives and works abroad. Whether in business, diplomacy, education, or as a long-term visitor, anyone can be blind-sided by a lack of international...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989091749Author Anthony GioeliFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint Over and Above PressPublisher Over and Above PressWeight(grams) 331gDimensions(mm)...

In some parts of the world spending on pharmaceuticals is astronomical. In others people do not have access to basic or life-saving drugs. Individuals struggle to afford medications; whole populations are neglected, considered too poor to constitute...

This is an exciting new introductory textbook which delivers a truly global exploration of international business. It provides an accessible and engaging overview of the key theories and models that underpin the global economy. The text gives attention...

This concise, practical textbook clearly explains how to go about developing and implementing a global strategy for any organization, from Born Global start-ups, to more established large companies struggling to manage their global extensions, to...

A comprehensive, in-depth, and authoritative guide to China's financial system The Chinese economy is one of the most important in the world, and its success is driven in large part by its financial system. Though closely scrutinized, this system is...

This work provides an analysis of the inner workings of Japan's keiretsu - the corporate alliances that have been the cause of much debate. The text aims to reveal what the keiretsu really are and how they work, covering topics such as how foreign firms...

For International Business courses. Successfully prepare students for the international marketplace. International Business illustrates how successful managers must function in a competitive world. Packed with current examples that...

Public programs are designed to reach certain goals and beneficiaries. Methods to understand whether such programs actually work, as well as the level and nature of impacts on intended beneficiaries, are main themes of this book. Has the Grameen Bank,...

The lion's share of smartphones, computers, televisions, semiconductor devices, and other electronics goods is made in East Asia. Final electronics goods are assembled in China, and sophisticated parts and components (P&C) such as semiconductor chips,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781455542345Author Condoleezza RiceFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint FaithWordsPublisher Time Warner Trade PublishingWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm)...

Developed using extensive lecturer and student feedback, International Business and Management acknowledges recent changes in course emphasis and presents an integrated treatment of international management problems. Combining a strong strategic focus...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981620688Author Jeffrey W BennettFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Red Bike PublishingPublisher Red Bike PublishingWeight(grams) 462g

This book brings together the key works on the global factory - a unique approach to the modern global economy that focuses on the orchestrating role of key multinational firms that control an integrated international network of independent firms. This...

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) has stirred passions like no other trade negotiation in recent history. Its supporters maintain that TTIP will produce spectacular growth and job creation; claims that are wholeheartedly rejected...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781500102456Author Ade Asefeso McIps MbaFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

In this much-needed book, Graham Dunkley challenges the oft-repeated notion that free trade and global integration are the best means of development for all nations at all times - an idea that has proved even more misguided in the wake of the global...

In the next decade China's actions on the world stage will affect us all. A new superpower, with the largest population and GDP on the globe, there are now fears that China is becoming more assertive. Here, award-winning China expert Kerry Brown guides...

The process of designing services is very specific to each individual business. However, discovering what people actually want and value, is a universal process. This process of discovery is the subject of this book. Service design, by organizing...

International Business: The Challenges of Globalization is a brief, yet comprehensive introduction to the difficulties of global entrepreneurship. It examines the cultural barriers that can arise in international business (IB), as well as the theory and...

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780815727989Author Philippe Le CorreFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Brookings InstitutionPublisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams)...

Since the mid-1990s, Japan's regional economic strategy has transformed. Once characterized by bilateralism, informality, and neomercantilism, Japanese policy has shifted to a new liberal strategy emphasizing regional institution building and rule...

The Political Economy of the World Trading System is a comprehensive textbook account of the economics, institutional mechanics and politics of the world trading system. This third edition has been expanded and updated to cover developments in the World...