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Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Towards a virtuous public policy

By: Donald G. Richards

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Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Towards a virtuous public policy

By: Donald G. Richards

It is argued that the normative and ethical presuppositions of standard economics render the discipline incapable of addressing an important class of problems involving human choices. Economics adopts too thin an account both of human motivation and of "the good" for individuals and for society. It is recommended that economists and policy-makers look back to ancient philosophy for guidance on the good life and good society considered in terms of eudaimonism, or human flourishing. Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought begins by outlining the limitations of the normative and ethical presuppositions that underpin standard economic theory, before going on to suggest alternative normative and ethical traditions that can supplement or replace those associated with standard economic thinking. In particular, this book considers the ethical thought of ancient thinkers, particularly the ancient Greeks and their concept of eudaimonia, arguing that within those traditions better alternatives can be found to the rational choice utilitarianism characteristic of modern economic theory and policy. This volume is of great interest to those who study economic theory and philosophy, history of economic thought and philosophy of social science, as well as public policy professionals.

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1317556364

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Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

By: Donald G. Richards

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Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

By: Donald G. Richards

This is an examination of the origins and impact of the agreement on Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) negotiated during the Uruguay Round of GATT talks. The principal theme is that the TRIPS agreement is not in the best interests of the poorer countries, and that its imposition on them by the richer countries has more to do with the exercise of political and economic power than with the positive economic benefits the agreement's supporters claim it can deliver. To support this assertion the book critically examines the economic evidence regarding the impact of intellectual property rights on such important variables as export performance, foreign investment, and economic growth. The author provides a political economic analysis of why the poorer countries acceded to the TRIPS agreement, illustrated with case studies of two important industries where the struggle over intellectual property is especially strong: pharmaceutical and agricultural biotechnology sectors. Designed for use in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in international political economy and international relations theory, the book offer a radical view of the process of globalization.

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1000161269

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9781000161267

Event Studies

Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events

By: Donald Getz,Stephen J. Page

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Event Studies

Theory, Research and Policy for Planned Events

By: Donald Getz,Stephen J. Page

Event Studies is the only book devoted to developing knowledge and theory about planned events. It focuses on event planning and management, outcomes, the experience of events and the meanings attached to them, the dynamic processes shaping events and why people attend them. This title draws from a large number of foundation disciplines and closely related professional fields to foster interdisciplinary theory focused on planned events. This revised edition has been updated to reflect and examine a number of substantial and important new ideas. New to the fourth edition: new sections on the evolution of design theory, management, planning and marketing theory applied to events, sensory stimulation, leadership, and the nature of crises and security issues; new content on critical event studies and what this means for research and practice, the life-cycle model for event programming, and an action plan for how events can be a positive force in sustainable cities; new and additional case studies from a wide range of international events, and reviews of the evolving theory of contemporary research in events studies are included throughout. This will be an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students of events studies throughout their degree programmes.

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Routledge

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0429663102

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9780429663109

Event Portfolio Management

Theory and methods for event management and tourism

By: Vladimir Antchak,Vassilios Ziakas,Donald Getz

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Event Portfolio Management

Theory and methods for event management and tourism

By: Vladimir Antchak,Vassilios Ziakas,Donald Getz

A concise introduction to portfolio theory and methods for use in event management and event tourism. Divided into 2 parts of ‘Theory’ and ‘Practice’ it explains why it is important in event studies and management, and then shows how related methods can be used and adapted using real world international case studies.

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Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

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1911396935

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9781911396932

Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II

Structure, Biochemistry, and Physiology of Nucleic Acids

By: Benno Parthier,Donald Boulter

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Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II

Structure, Biochemistry, and Physiology of Nucleic Acids

By: Benno Parthier,Donald Boulter

With contributions by numerous experts

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791

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3642683479

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9783642683473

Westminster's World

Understanding Political Roles

By: Donald Searing

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Westminster's World

Understanding Political Roles

By: Donald Searing

From Policy Advocates to Whips to Ministers, the many roles within the British Parliament are shaped not only by institutional rules but also by the individuals who fill them, yet few observers have fully appreciated this vital aspect of governing in one of the world's oldest representative systems. Applying a new motivational role theory to materials from extensive first-hand interviews conducted during the eventful 1970s, Donald Searing deepens our understanding of how Members of Parliament understand their goals, their careers, and their impact on domestic and global issues. He explores how Westminster's world both controls and is created by individuals, illuminating the interplay of institutional constraints and individual choice in shaping roles within the political arena. No other book tells us so much about political life at Westminster. Searing has interviewed 521 Members of Parliament--including Conservative Ministers Margaret Thatcher, Peter Walker, and James Prior; Labour Ministers Harold Wilson, Barbara Castle, and Denis Healey; rising stars Michael Heseltine, Norman Tebbitt, David Owen, and Roy Hattersley; habitual outsiders, like Michael Foot, who eventually joined the inner circle; and former insiders, like Enoch Powell, who were shut out. Searing also gives voice to the vast number of Westminster's backbenchers, who play a key part in shaping political roles in Parliament but are less likely to be heard in the media: trade unionists, knights of the shires, owners of small businesses, and others. In this segment of his study, women, senior backbenchers, and newcomers are well represented. Searing adroitly blends quantitative with qualitative analysis and integrates social and economic theories about political behavior. He addresses concerns about power, duty, ambition, and representation, and skillfully joins these concerns with his critical discoveries about the desires, beliefs, and behaviors associated with roles in Parliament. Westminster's World offers political scientists, historians, anthropologists, political commentators, and the public rich new material about the House of Commons as well as a convincing model for understanding the structure and dynamics of political roles.

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Harvard University Press

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0674950720

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9780674950726

Writing Well

By: Donald Hall,Sven Birkerts

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Writing Well

By: Donald Hall,Sven Birkerts

Co-authored by two esteemed writers, "Writing Well," is a beautifully-written and thoroughly readable guide to the craft of writing prose. This concise, lively text covers all aspects of writing but is best known for its signature chapters on words, sentences, and paragraphs. Going beyond the basics of composition, the text teaches originality and elegance in writing encouraging students to develop their own written voice. Sample student papers including several works-in-progress - allow students to learn the writing process through the work of their peers. A brief handbook section rounds out the coverage.

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Good Year Books

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0673469166

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9780673469168

Foodies and Food Tourism

By: Donald Getz,Richard Robinson,Tommy Andersson,Sanja Vujicic

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Foodies and Food Tourism

By: Donald Getz,Richard Robinson,Tommy Andersson,Sanja Vujicic

Foodies and Food Tourism supplies comprehensive new evidence and theory based overview of the phenomenon of food tourism and how it is being, or should be developed and marketed and understood.

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Goodfellow Publishers Ltd

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1910158011

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9781910158012

Liquid Crystalline Polymers

By: A. M. Donald,A. H. Windle,S. Hanna

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Liquid Crystalline Polymers

By: A. M. Donald,A. H. Windle,S. Hanna

A 2006 edition explaining the underlying science and applications of liquid crystalline polymers.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521580013

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9780521580014

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Proceedings of the International Symposium at McGill University, 1989

By: Donald J. Ecobichon,Joseph M. Wu

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Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Proceedings of the International Symposium at McGill University, 1989

By: Donald J. Ecobichon,Joseph M. Wu

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a controversial subject of current concern to governments, health scientists, other professionals, and the general public. These discussions review the published studies and address the problems of ETS characterization and health effects, including cancer, reproductive effects, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory effects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Free Press

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0669243655

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Event Impact Assessment

Theory and methods for event management and tourism

By: Donald Getz

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Event Impact Assessment

Theory and methods for event management and tourism

By: Donald Getz

Event Impact Assessment is the first text to develop professionalism for IA and evaluation in these applied management fields. It positions impact assessment within sustainability and responsibility paradigms and recommend goals, methods and measures for planning, evaluation and impact assessment pertaining to events and tourism.

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1911635050

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Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Towards a virtuous public policy

By: Donald G. Richards

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Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

By: Donald G. Richards

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Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

Event Studies

Event Studies

Event Portfolio Management

Event Portfolio Management

Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II

Nucleic Acids and Proteins in Plants II

Westminster's World

Westminster's World

Writing Well

Writing Well

Foodies and Food Tourism

Foodies and Food Tourism

Liquid Crystalline Polymers

Liquid Crystalline Polymers

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Event Impact Assessment

Event Impact Assessment

Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Economics, Ethics, and Ancient Thought

Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

Intellectual Property Rights and Global Capitalism: The Political Economy of the TRIPS Agreement

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