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Serbian Australians in the Shadow of the Balkan War

By: Nicholas G. Procter

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Serbian Australians in the Shadow of the Balkan War

By: Nicholas G. Procter

This title was first published in 2000: Although the main tragedy of the wars which first erupted in 1991 in former Yugoslavia lies within the Balkan region, the war's shadow is global in outreach. Using a mainly ethnographic approach, this is an exploration of how the Balkan wars have affected the everyday life and mental health in particular of Serbian immigrants and their families in Australia, and how they have responded to long-distance grief, devastation and dislocation. The work examines how the mass media has enabled migrants to see and feel the impact of events happening in their homeland more vividly than in any previous conflict and how the international consensus which blames the Serbs for perpetrating the wars has stigmatized this immigrant community. In doing so, the author, who is a mental health expert, deals with issues of globalization, fragmentation and adaptation of national and cultural identities, grief and alienation, and the effects of these on mental health and well-being.

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Routledge

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1000160513

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9781000160512

Where the Germs Are

A Scientific Safari

By: Nicholas Bakalar

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Where the Germs Are

A Scientific Safari

By: Nicholas Bakalar

A guided tour through the strange and sometimes dangerous microscopic world Germs are everywhere--in our intestines and on our skin as well as on kitchen counters, public toilets, doorknobs, and just about everything else. Why are there so many microorganisms? Which ones are dangerous? And how can we avoid the ones that will make us sick? This entertaining and informative book provides the answers. Profiling a rogue's gallery of harmful germs--from the influenza virus, salmonella, and herpes to hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV--as well as helpful microbes (we actually need E. Coli and other bacteria for proper digestion), the book reveals how different germs interact with the human body and what happens when they do. Nicholas Bakalar (New York, NY) is the author or coauthor of ten books, including Hepatitis A to G and Wiping Out Head Lice.

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470252448

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9780470252444

Stakeholder Dynamics in East African Development Projects

By: Kipyego Aloket Samwel,Alice Kanini Micheni,Elias Susi,Suleiman M. Nicholas,Ochwando Hellen Kemuma

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Stakeholder Dynamics in East African Development Projects

By: Kipyego Aloket Samwel,Alice Kanini Micheni,Elias Susi,Suleiman M. Nicholas,Ochwando Hellen Kemuma

TOPICS IN THE BOOK Influence of Stakeholders’ Management on Public Project Success: Evidence from Kenya Influence of Stakeholder Engagement on Sustainability of Donor Funded Projects in the Health Sector in Kenya The Effect of Market Linkage on Growth of Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises: The Case of Botor Tolay Woreda, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia Influence of Stakeholder Inclusive Initiation on Performance of Infrastructure Public Projects in Tharaka South Sub County Influence of Project Teams on Performance of Nairobi County Government Health Center Projects in Kenya

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IPR Journals and Book Publishers

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9914752772

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9789914752779

Toxic Properties of Pesticides

By: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff,John Allison King

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Toxic Properties of Pesticides

By: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff,John Allison King

This work offers concise, detailed information on the toxicological properties of, and safe handling practices for, pesticides. It provides an overview of the registration process, registration procedures and supplemental registration. An alphabetic listing of over 800 chemicals, including their applications - from insecticides and growth regulators to herbicides, repellents and synergists - is provided.

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CRC Press

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1000148912

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9781000148916

Advanced and Business Tort Law

Cases, Statutes, and Problems

By: Arthur Best,David W. Barnes,Nicholas Kahn-Fogel

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Advanced and Business Tort Law

Cases, Statutes, and Problems

By: Arthur Best,David W. Barnes,Nicholas Kahn-Fogel

Casebook with problems for law school students enrolled in Advanced Torts or Business Torts courses"--

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Aspen Publishing

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9798886140361

The Law of Corporate Groups

Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure

By: Phillip I. Blumberg,Kurt A. Strasser,Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos

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The Law of Corporate Groups

Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure

By: Phillip I. Blumberg,Kurt A. Strasser,Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos

Traditional corporation law (or entity law) no longer covers the challenges presented by today's multinational corporate integration and control. Now, Blumberg's ground-breaking analysis of the law of corporate groups (or enterprise law) brings current trends in business law into sharp focus, with detailed examination of thousands of cases.Every corporate lawyer must deal with state statutory issues, and this is the source to turn to for information and guidance. Blumberg provides expert, practical analysis of the statutes -- and their application -- in such areas as: Public utilities, banking, and Savings and Loan Associations following federal models -- Insurance Alcoholic beverages and gambling -- The vital topic of professional responsibility in the representation of affiliated corporations is also covered here.

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Wolters Kluwer

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0735570361

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9780735570368

The Innovation Playbook

A Revolution in Business Excellence

By: Nicholas J. Webb

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The Innovation Playbook

A Revolution in Business Excellence

By: Nicholas J. Webb

A complete roadmap to a revolution in business excellence founded on innovation Author and successful innovator Nicholas Webb believes we need a revolution in business excellence founded on innovation. In The Innovation Playbook, you will learn why innovations fail, the five rules of customer connectivity, the power of "real open" innovation and customer co-creation, the secret formula for reducing product and market risk, the magic of Future-casting, and so much more. Includes an abundance of anecdotes and examples of successful-and unsuccessful-innovation Shares the 56 ways in which innovations fail Learn the success secrets of "Innovation Superstars" Reduce innovation failure and build speed to market Includes online training a ($150.00 value) that will help you put the theory into practice, The Innovation Playbook will prepare you to get your CIS Certification, as well as to implement a successful innovation culture in corporate life.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470916893

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9780470916896

Business History

A Research Overview

By: John F. Wilson,Ian G. Jones,Steven Toms,Anna Tilba,Emily Buchnea,Nicholas Wong

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Business History

A Research Overview

By: John F. Wilson,Ian G. Jones,Steven Toms,Anna Tilba,Emily Buchnea,Nicholas Wong

The evolution of business history offers some radical ways forward for a discipline which is rich in potential. This shortform book offers an expert overview of how the field has relevance for contemporary business studies as well as the social sciences more broadly, as well as practitioners interested in historical perspectives. This book not only provides a comprehensive review of how the discipline of business history has evolved over the last century, but it also lays out an agenda for the next decade. Focusing specifically on the ‘three pillars’ of research, teaching and practical impact, the authors have outlined how while the first has flourished across many continents, the latter two are struggling to overcome significant challenges associated with how the discipline is perceived, especially in the social sciences. A solution is proposed that would involve academics working more closely with practitioners, thereby increasing the discipline’s credibility across key stakeholders. The work here presented provides a concise and easily digestible overview of the topic which will be of interest to scholars, researchers and advanced students focusing on the evolution of business history and its impact on the way the world conducts business today.

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Routledge

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0429830963

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9780429830969

The Watercooler Effect

A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo

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The Watercooler Effect

A Psychologist Explores the Extraordinary Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo

Psychologist DiFonzo has studied hearsay for more than 15 years, and in this book he argues that rumors--and the tendency to believe them without question--stem from people's deeply rooted motivation to make sense of the world.

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Penguin

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1583333258

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The Watercooler Effect

An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

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The Watercooler Effect

An Indispensable Guide to Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Rumors

By: Nicholas DiFonzo Ph.D.

A fresh look at informal communication, and how information spreads rapidly...An absorbing and compelling book." -Daniel J. Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The World in Six Songs "Nicholas DiFonzo is one of the world's experts on why rumors spread. If you've ever wondered where rumors come from or whether some new rumor is true, this book will fascinate you." - Chip Heath, coauthor of Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die During the 2008 presidential election, both campaigns sought to detect, decipher, and defuse a host of derogatory rumors. After Hurricane Katrina, rumors swirled about stranded residents shooting rescue workers. Tipping off the economic crisis, costly rumors crippled financial institutions as they flew through the stock market. Pyschologist Nicholas DiFonzo has studied hearsay for more than fifteen years, and in this book he shows how the process that gave rise to these troubling rumors is fundamentally the same as a tête-à-tête around the company watercooler. With The Watercooler Effect, you'll learn: *how businesses or campaigns can control destructive rumors *how to sort fact from fiction *why a "no comment" response can be more detrimental than helpful *how an organization can increase trust from within *why rumors can actually become more truthful the more they spread DiFonzo argues that rumors stem from our deeply rooted motivation to make sense of the world and are a window into both individual and group psychology. Using fascinating case studies and surprising research findings, The Watercooler Effect gives you the tools to find the truth behind the rumor.

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1440638632

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Does IT Matter?

Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage

By: Nicholas G. Carr

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Does IT Matter?

Information Technology and the Corrosion of Competitive Advantage

By: Nicholas G. Carr

A bold and controversial manifesto on where information technology is headed, how its role in business strategy will dramatically change, and what this all means for business managers and IT suppliers Does IT Matter provides the first cogent explanation of IT’s dramatically changing business role, its levelling influence on competition, and the practical implications for business managers and IT suppliers. A convincing manifesto on one of the most important business phenomena of our time, “Does IT Matter?” will play a central role in our ongoing debate about the future of IT.

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Harvard Business Press

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1591394449

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9781591394440

Living the Brand

How to Transform Every Member of Your Organization Into a Brand Champion

By: Nicholas Ind

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Living the Brand

How to Transform Every Member of Your Organization Into a Brand Champion

By: Nicholas Ind

A company's workforce is its most valuable asset. It is the employees who translate an organziation's strategy into reality, interact with consumers and determine the corporate brand.In this fully updated second edition, Nicholas Ind demonstrates how a participatory approach can enhance employee commitment, improve service standards and focus effort to deliver business goals. This can be achieved by building meaning, purpose and values into the organization to foster a culture of enthusiastic employee participation. This practical and inspirational book is about how organizations can empower and enthuse their employees to create 'brand champions'. The themes of Living the Brand are:employees flourish in organizations where they identify with the brand;organizations flourish when the brand has relevance and creates meaning;purpose and values are not created - they exist; the issue is how well they are articulated and embedded;brand clarity creates freedom;brands come to life when the boundaries between the internal and external blur;stories and myths are important for sustaining brands;living the brand requires imagination.With the use of original international case studies, Nicholas Ind discusses the insights and problems of articulating and then delivering brands through people. The book examines the nature of branding and why people have become such important definers of the brand. The conclusion being that both organizations and people need values - it is essential to their well-being and sense of worth.

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Kogan Page Publishers

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0749441291

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9780749441296

Co-creating Brands

Brand Management from A Co-creative Perspective

By: Nicholas Ind,Holger J. Schmidt

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Co-creating Brands

Brand Management from A Co-creative Perspective

By: Nicholas Ind,Holger J. Schmidt

An essential guide to contemporary marketing that demonstrates, via case studies, the move towards marketing techniques that better reflect consumer needs. Brand management and development has traditionally been regarded as the responsibility of the organization – they design, produce and sell the brand, before delivering it to customers. Yet this approach can be needlessly restrictive, as the connective power of the internet and the desire of consumers to focus on experiences has reshaped branding. In this digital age, development occurs beyond the limits of the organization so that, in many ways, brands are effectively co-created by consumers. Rather than lead, manage and control, contemporary managers have taken on the new tasks of listening, connecting and participating in brand development. The focus of this process has shifted to the intersection between the organization and its stakeholders, leading to a new paradigm of brand management: the 'co-creation perspective'. Co-Creating Brands is an accessible exploration of how co-created brands produce value and how the success of this approach can be measured and assured. The authors draw upon a wide array of international case studies and strategic models, which clearly demonstrate how to both effectively deliver this method and how to deal with the situational challenges and obstacles that can occur. If organizational leaders are willing to relinquish complete control of their brand and recognize the supportive culture of employees, customers and stake-holders, their brand can become an unstoppable marketing force.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472962273

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9781472962270

Supply Chain Management and Corporate Governance

Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory and Robust Optimisation

By: Catherine Xiaocui Lou,Sardar M. N. Islam,Nicholas Billington

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Supply Chain Management and Corporate Governance

Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory and Robust Optimisation

By: Catherine Xiaocui Lou,Sardar M. N. Islam,Nicholas Billington

Supply Chain Management and Corporate Governance: Artificial Intelligence, Game Theory and Robust Optimisation is the first innovative, comprehensive analysis and analytical robust optimisation modelling of the relationships between corporate governance principles and supply chain management for risk management and decision-making under uncertainty in supply chain operations. To avoid corporate failures and crises caused by agency problems and other external factors, effective corporate governance mechanisms are essential for efficient supply chain management. This book develops a new collaborative robust supply chain management and corporate governance (RSCMCG) model and framework that combines good corporate governance practices for risk management strategies and decision-making under uncertainty. This model is developed as a principal–agent game theory model, and it is digitalised and computed by Excel algorithms and spreadsheets as an artificial intelligence and machine-learning algorithm. The implementation of the RSCMCG model provides optimal supply chain solutions, corporate governance principles and risk management strategies for supporting the company to achieve long-term benefits in firm value and maximising shareholders’ interests and corporate performance while maintaining robustness in an uncertain environment. This book shows the latest state of knowledge on the topic and will be of interest to researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers and advanced students in the areas of corporate governance, supply chain management, finance, strategy and risk management.

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Taylor & Francis

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100062059X

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9781000620597

In Good Conscience

Do the Right Thing While Building a Profitable Business

By: Nicholas Ind,Oriol Iglesias

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In Good Conscience

Do the Right Thing While Building a Profitable Business

By: Nicholas Ind,Oriol Iglesias

When a customer, employee, or investor is faced with a choice of companies amidst a sea of competitors, they increasingly consider how responsible that organization is. Customers want to buy ethical and sustainable; employees want to feel a sense of purpose at work, and investors need reassurance that their investments are good for the long term. To be competitive and valuable to society, firms need to develop an organizational conscience that drives key strategic decisions and spurs sustainable and responsible innovation. In this book, the authors argue that organizations need to think critically about their role and to use their conscience to guide actions. With plenty of concrete suggestions based on substantive research, it shows how firms can reconcile the competing interests of stakeholders, create an organization that is fair, open and transparent and do the right thing while building a profitable business. With integrated videos and international case studies featuring multinational companies as well as small firms, this book explains how firms can make the transition to becoming conscientious.

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Springer Nature

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3031093380

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9783031093388

The Phenomenon of Political Marketing

By: Nicholas Jackson O'Shaughnessy

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The Phenomenon of Political Marketing

By: Nicholas Jackson O'Shaughnessy

This book provides a survey of the phenomenon of marketing which has become the dogma of America's politicians and their campaign managers. It poses some fundamental questions about how the import of commercial techniques to politics has revolutionized the nature of American democracy.

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On Paper

The Everything of Its Two-Thousand-Year History

By: Nicholas A. Basbanes

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The Everything of Its Two-Thousand-Year History

By: Nicholas A. Basbanes

A Best Book of the Year: Mother Jones • Bloomberg News • National Post • Kirkus In these pages, Nicholas Basbanes—the consummate bibliophile’s bibliophile—shows how paper has been civilization’s constant companion. It preserves our history and gives record to our very finest literary, cultural, and scientific accomplishments. Since its invention in China nearly two millennia ago, the technology of paper has spread throughout the inhabited world. With deep knowledge and care, Basbanes traces paper’s trail from the earliest handmade sheets to the modern-day mills. Paper, yoked to politics, has played a crucial role in the unfolding of landmark events, from the American Revolution to Daniel Ellsberg’s Pentagon Papers to the aftermath of 9/11. Without paper, modern hygienic practice would be unimaginable; as currency, people will do almost anything to possess it; and, as a tool of expression, it is inextricable from human culture. Lavishly researched, compellingly written, this masterful guide illuminates paper’s endless possibilities.

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Vintage

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0307279642

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9780307279644

World Who Is Who and Does What in Environment and Conservation

By: Nicholas Polunin

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World Who Is Who and Does What in Environment and Conservation

By: Nicholas Polunin

This text contains A-Z biographical listings of 1300 individuals worldwide, setting out their qualifications, affiliations, academic background, work experience, awards and distinctions, specialist interests and publications. Details are also given of their specialist expertise and language abilities, their availability for consultation, and full addresses and contact numbers. Fully cross-referenced indexes enable the user to find individuals by both country and specialist expertise.

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Routledge

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1134059450

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9781134059454

Alien Rites?

A Critical Examination of Contemporary English in Anglican Liturgies

By: Peter Nicholas Davies

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Alien Rites?

A Critical Examination of Contemporary English in Anglican Liturgies

By: Peter Nicholas Davies

The author examines some of the issues arising from the recent introduction of contemporary English language into Anglican worship, especially in the authorised liturgy of England and New Zealand. Three key questions are addressed. Are there criteria for worship which are satisfactorily fulfilled by contemporary language? To what extent is the language used in modern liturgies truly contemporary, reflecting its social and cultural milieu? How has the introduction of contemporary language been received by regular Anglican worshippers? Based on a large body of evidence, the author reaches conclusions which are both reassuring and disturbing.

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1351163108

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Genomic Biomarkers for Pharmaceutical Development

Chapter 2. Personalized Health Care (PHC) in Cancer

By: Nicholas C. Dracopoli,Katie Streicher

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Genomic Biomarkers for Pharmaceutical Development

Chapter 2. Personalized Health Care (PHC) in Cancer

By: Nicholas C. Dracopoli,Katie Streicher

The goal of personalized healthcare in the treatment of cancer is to reduce the attrition of novel oncology drugs and improve patient outcomes. The discovery and application of novel biomarkers is essential for the successful implementation of personalized healthcare for cancer patients. This chapter focuses on the types of biomarkers that can be utilized clinically to guide treatment decisions in multiple cancer indications, including pharmacodynamic, predictive, prognostic, resistance, and surrogate biomarkers. Furthermore, multiple distinct examples highlight how the successful implementation of these biomarkers into clinical practice has benefited particular subsets of patients. Although these successful examples represent important first steps in using simple biomarkers to predict patient response, significant challenges still exist in prospectively identifying or co-developing biomarkers as companion diagnostics. The roles next generation sequencing and innovative biomarker-driven clinical trial design may play in overcoming these challenges are discussed.

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Elsevier Inc. Chapters

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0128063513

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9780128063514

Political Research

An Introduction

By: Lisa Harrison,Nicholas Startin

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Political Research

An Introduction

By: Lisa Harrison,Nicholas Startin

Political Research: An Introduction has been designed to provide an excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets out the key issues involved in doing research in Politics. It guides students through a complex and often daunting subject by exploring the many concepts associated with the field, as well as offering practical advice on research practices and information resources. Features and benefits of this textbook include: * boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods * a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms * a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

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