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This book describes the sustainable development journey of 15
business families committed to using their enterprises as a force
of societal good. In turn, each family reaps benefits of high
economic returns, while contributing to society and environment.
The youngest family firm is in its 20s, while there are others over
100 years of age. Size, industry, locations vary. But all these
business families share a deep shared commitment towards
sustainable development, control over strategic decision-making in
their firms and trans-generational continuity intentions. Family
values embed their enterprises with a strong sense of purpose to
achieve their chosen sustainable development goals.
Professionalized systems and processes foster the development of
capabilities, and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders
ensure the simultaneous achievement of social, environmental and
profitability goals. Educators, students, policy makers and
business families interested in sustainable development will find
new understanding of family business through Pioneering Family
Firms' Sustainable Development Strategies.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. In a world confronted
with escalating environmental crises, are academics asking the
right questions and advocating the best solutions? This Research
Agenda paves the way for new and established scholars in the field,
identifying the significant gaps in research and emerging issues
for future generations in global environmental politics. From an
analysis of state and non-state environmental governance to the
politics of climate change, food sustainability, forests and
oceans, the preeminent academics and leading researchers take an
important step in establishing an agenda for the future trajectory
of research. Split into three sections - global environmental
governance, the politics of environmental problems, and engaged
research and scholar activism - chapters discuss the most
influential steps in recent environmental and political studies and
offer original perspectives on the future trends. Inspiring the
next generation of academics and activists, this Research Agenda
provides excellent guidance for graduate students and supervisors
looking for the most innovative and pressing research questions in
environmental politics. Contributors include: J. Alger, T.A.
Balag'kutu, J.S. Barkin, H. Bulkeley, J. Clapp, M. Cooper, P.
Dauvergne, E.R. DeSombre, L. Gulbrandsen, M. Hoffmann, S. Klinsky,
J.J. McSparren, K.J. Neville, K. O'Neill, S. Park, F.A. Peck, P.
Stephens, J. Stripple, J. Timmons Roberts, S.D. VanDeveer, E.
Weinthal
Climate change adaptation. A hope-fuelled necessity on the road to
a transformed world? Or the last act of the doom-merchant who has
given up? There are great ways to adapt to the climate crisis that
confronts us, but there are disastrous ways too. In this book,
Morgan Phillips takes us from the air-conditioned pavements of Doha
and the 'cool rooms' of Paris, to the fog catchers of Morocco and
the agro-foresters of Nepal. He makes an often-neglected topic
engaging and relatable at precisely the moment the climate movement
is waking up to it. A just transition is at stake. Great
Adaptations is a provocation, an invitation, and an urgent call to
action. If we don't shape what adaptation is, someone else will.
'My earnest hope is that this book will be a turning of the tide;
and that, with the silence broken, the world can finally begin the
painful process of awakening properly to climate reality...
including to the reality of how we must now adapt transformatively,
if we are to have any chance of heading off eco-induced collapses.'
Prof. Rupert Read, University of East Anglia.
Federal Twist is set on a ridge above the Delaware River in western
New Jersey, USA. It is a naturalistic garden that has loose
boundaries and integrates closely with the natural world that
surrounds it. It has no utilitarian or leisure uses (no play areas,
swimming pools or outdoor dining) and the site is not an obvious
choice for a garden (heavy clay soil, poorly drained: quick death
for any plants not ecologically suited to it). The physical garden,
its plants and its features, is of course an appealing and pleasant
place to be but Federal Twist's real charm and significance lie in
its intangible aspects: its changing qualities and views, the moods
and emotions it evokes, and its distinctive character and sense of
place. Monty Don commented after his visit, "it made me rethink
what a garden can be and do." This book charts the author's journey
in making such a garden. How he made a conscious decision not to
"improve the land", planted large, competitive plants into rough
grass, experimented with seeding to develop sustainable plant
communities. And how he worked with light to provoke certain moods
and allowed the energy of the place, chance and randomness to have
its say. Part experimental horticulturist and part philosopher,
James Golden has written an important book for naturalistic and
ecological gardeners and anyone interested in exploring the
relationship between gardens, nature and ourselves.
In good times, growth and profits are welcome, but in bad times we
need resilience, and resilience cannot be spirited up overnight.
The economic fallout from the 2008-9 financial crisis and the
COVID-19 pandemic has been considerable. Each required
unprecedented measures to prevent the economy from crashing. We can
learn from crisis to move beyond the superficial success of
growth-based economics to adopt a more robust way to frame
economics. The adoption of resilient economics should allow an
economic system to evolve that is stable by default. The next
crisis could be any number of issues, some very closely aligned
with the economy and others related to health and environment, or
something else entirely. A truly resilient economy should be able
to weather any crisis and bounce back when it abates. We need to
recalibrate economics to regain its place as a solid and respected
discipline at the heart of policymaking. Resilient economics can do
this. It provides a framework that moves away from focusing on
expansion and growth, to focusing on security, stability, and
sustainability. All societies are different; every economy should
be different.
This book addresses unexpected disasters and shocks in cities and
urban systems by providing quantitative and qualitative tools for
impact analysis and disaster management. Including environmental
catastrophes, political turbulence and economic shocks, Resilience
and Urban Disasters explores a large range of tumultuous events and
key case studies to thoroughly cover these core areas. Chapters
explore novel contributions on urban evolution and adjustment
patterns based on studies from across the globe. Both causal
mechanisms and policy responses to the high social costs of urban
disasters are addressed. In particular, the book explores the
socio-economic impacts on urban systems that are subject to
disasters, including migration due to large earthquakes in Japan,
the economic impact of terrorist attacks in Istanbul and labour
market changes as a result of natural disasters in Italy. Urban
planning and urban economics scholars will greatly benefit from the
multidisciplinary analyses of a variety of case studies in the
book. City planners and urban administrators will also find the
exploration of potential paths of resilience for cities to be an
invaluable tool for future planning. Contributors include: K.
Borsekova, M. Dobrik, K. Fabian, R. Fabling, D.l. Felsenstein, R.
Goncharov, A. Grimes, A.Y. Grinberger, T. Inal-Cekic, Y. Ishikawa,
M. Morisugi, K. Nakajima, P. Nijkamp, M.D. OEzugul, F. Pagliacci,
M. Russo, L. Rysova, N. Sakamoto, E. Seckin, M. Taheri Tafti, L.
Timar, N. Zamyatina
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Tourism is integral
to local, regional and national development policies; as a major
global economic sector, it has the potential to underpin economic
growth and wider development. Yet, transformations in both the
nature of tourism and the dynamic environment within which it
occurs give rise to new questions with regards to its developmental
role. This Research Agenda offers a state-of-the-art review of the
research into the tourism-development nexus. Bringing together
contributors from across the globe, this Research Agenda answers
the key questions including: Are growth-focused tourism policies
becoming increasingly detrimental to destination development? Can
mass forms of tourism in fact generate more benefits than
alternative forms of tourism? Does the role of the state in
supporting tourism-induced development require reconsideration? How
effective is tourism-related philanthropy in contributing to
development? Is community-based tourism a realistic development
policy? To what extent can tourism contribute to what is still the
most pressing development challenge, namely poverty reduction? A
Research Agenda for Tourism and Development offers valuable
insights for students and researchers of development studies and
tourism, as well as for policymakers and practitioners in tourism
industries.
Rustling under a leafy tree, A greedy shrew could hardly see...
Shrew has spent his entire life using only one sense to hunt - his
sense of smell. Until a horrible case of the flu forces him to make
use of the rest of his senses. Once he hones the art of hunting -
using more than just his nose - he can't help but gobble up every
snack in sight. The question is, can Shrew restore the forest he so
dearly loves? 'The Shrew with The Flu' is a wonderfully warm and
endearing story by budding author Will Hamilton-Davies, created in
partnership with illustrator Jennifer Davison. The combination of
rhyming verse and rich, vibrant illustrations, makes this
environmentally themed story the perfect read-aloud for every
family. While on the surface 'The Shrew with The Flu' is an
endearing story about a shrew's quest for food, it also holds a
powerful message about greed and empathy, a message that fosters
love and respect for our natural world.
Officially endorsed by OCR, this inspiring student book has been
carefully designed to match the new OCR A Level Geology
specification and has been written by experienced Geology authors
and teachers. // Its engaging visual style and clear explanations
support and motivate you throughout the course and help you
thoroughly prepare for your assessments // Highly illustrated with
large, clear diagrams and a wide range of geological photographs to
illustrate the key information and content. // Case studies and key
term definitions help you connect theory and reality, allowing you
to apply your understanding of earth science to the examination. //
Contains support for the mathematics component of the course
throughout to help you develop your maths skills. // Includes
practice questions with answers to test your knowledge and help
introduce you to the new assessment criteria. //
Drawing upon international case studies, and building upon Iain
J.M. Robertson?'s work on ?'heritage from below?', After Heritage
sheds critical light on heritage-making and heritagescapes that
are, more frequently than not, located in virtual, less conspicuous
and more everyday spaces. The book considers the highly personal,
often ephemeral, individual ?- vis-a-vis collective -? experiences
of (in)formal ways the past has been folded into contemporary
societies. In doing so, it unravels the merits of examining more
intimate materializations of heritage not only as a check against,
but also complementary to, what Laurajanne Smith refers to as
?'Authorized Heritage Discourses?'. It also argues against the
tendency to romanticize the fleeting and largely obscured means
through which alternative forms of heritage-making are produced,
performed and patronized. Ultimately, this book provides a clarion
call to reinsert the individual and the transient into collective
heritage processes. Researchers in human and cultural geography,
heritage studies and tourism studies will find this strong
contribution to the developing field of Critical Heritage Studies
an insightful read. Policy makers and heritage practitioners will
also develop a deeper understanding of how heritage practices may
benefit from the '?heritage from below?' approach. Contributors
include: A. Aceska, R. Carter-White, M. Cook, D. Drozdzewski, J.
Gillen, C. Minca, H. Muzaini, M. Ormond, A.E. Potter, I.J.M.
Robertson, J. Tyner
If you centre a globe on Kiritimati (Christmas Island), all you see
around it is a vast expanse of ocean. Islands of various sizes
float in view while glimpses of continents encroach on the fringes,
but this is a view dominated by water. The immense stretch of the
Pacific Ocean is inhabited by a diverse array of peoples and
cultures bound by a common thread: their relationship with the sea.
The rich history of the Pacific is explored through specific
objects, each one beautifully illustrated, from the earliest human
engagement with the Pacific through to the modern day. With entries
covering mapping, trade, whaling, flora and fauna, and the myriad
vessels used to traverse the ocean, Pacific builds on recent
interest in the voyages of James Cook to tell a broader history.
This visually stunning publication highlights the importance of an
ocean that covers very nearly a third of the surface of the globe,
and which has dramatically shaped the world and people around it.
THE WORLDWIDE #1 BESTSELLER BEHIND AMAZON PRIME'S BOSCH AND
NETFLIX'S THE LINCOLN LAWYER SOME CRIMES YOU CAN'T FORGET.
Detective Renée Ballard is given the chance of a lifetime: revive
the LAPD's cold case unit and find justice for the families of the
forgotten. The only catch is they must first crack the unsolved
murder of the sister of the city councilman who is sponsoring the
department - or lose everything... OTHERS YOU CAN'T FORGIVE. Harry
Bosch is top of the list of investigators Ballard wants to recruit.
The former homicide detective is a living legend - but for how
long? Because Bosch has his own agenda: a crime that has haunted
him for years - the murder of a whole family, buried out in the
desert - which he vowed to close. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW WHO
DID IT? With the killer still out there and evidence elusive -
Bosch is on a collision course with a choice he hoped never to
make... * * * * * CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The
pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'The
best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'One of the greatest crime
writers' DAILY MAIL 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A
master' STEPHEN KING 'A genius' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Crime
thriller writing of the highest order' GUARDIAN 'A terrific writer
with pace, style and humanity to spare' THE TIMES 'America's
greatest living crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the great
storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
The discerning open-minded reader, prepared to forego the geocentric paradigm of most human philosophy and science, will be carried away by this text which offers a cosmic perspective of the evolution of life on our planet, of the history and future of mankind, as well as of meaning in the universe.
The possibility of a more advanced civilization than our own provides a cosmic perspective on developments on our earth. The text reproaches earthly scientists, philosophers and religious thinkers for their geocentric approach: they tend to accept this earth as the centre of the universe. But like Galileo we should all be open to
the new and unexpected.
This text is challenging and thought-provoking with an unusual perspective.
Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given
area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject
in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of
travel. They are relevant but also visionary. It is becoming more
important in the modern, globalized period to understand the power
of illicit and illegal acts and actors in shaping our world.
Opening with chapters that look across the diverse terrain of
global crime, this Research Agenda moves on to consider key
specific areas, including: organised crime, cyber crime, war
crimes, terrorism, state and private violence, riots and political
protest, prisons, sport and crime and counterfeit goods. Offering
both critical reviews of key theories and in-depth case studies,
this Research Agenda challenges the notion that criminal acts in a
global age are solely the preserve of organised criminal groups,
highlighting the role of other actors including governments, armies
and corporations. A vital source of reference for criminology and
sociology undergraduate, and post-graduate students, as well as
those from a host of other social science disciplines, this
Research Agenda will provoke thought and discussion across these
topics. It will also be of great benefit for policy makers and
practitioners working to better understand and combat transnational
crime.
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