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New Perspectives in Economics: A United States Focus is a new
collection of topical articles that represent the very highest
level of scholarship in the field of economics. A mixture of
original research and thought leadership pieces combine to examine
the changing economic landscape in the United States of America.
Topics covered -" among others include: - The free market's
relationship to healthcare;- Historical analysis of economics in
the US;- Federal Reserve forecasts;- Socio-economic development.
This book provides researchers, professionals, managers and policy
makers with an easy-to-read selection of interesting research
articles all of which have been cited by peers within the economics
research community.
New Perspectives in Policing: Stress, Public Perception and
Leadership' is a new collection of articles that represent the very
highest level of scholarship focussing on the management and
practice of Policing. Drawn together from one of the leading
journals in the field, Policing: An International Journal of Police
Strategies & Management, these articles examine the evolving
nature of Policing policy, practice and management in an era of
ever increasing demands for efficiency, transparency and
accountability. The collection assesses the impact of public
perception, stress, and leadership, presenting detailed analyses
and new conceptual frameworks.Providing international perspectives,
the articles include case studies on: - US public perceptions
towards police forces;- the impact of stress and gender on Swedish
officers; - Chinese college student's perception of police, and -
an analysis of complaints of police misconduct. This book provides
policy makers, academics and senior police officers with an
essential and convenient analyses and examination of some of the
most important factors impacting policing and law enforcement
today.
New Perspectives on Marketing by Word-of-Mouth is a collection of
key articles on this area of high and increasing importance to
marketers worldwide. This collection offers insights across a range
of sectors. Some of the things the book will explain include: - How
brand love is built in the fashion industry - How larger
organisations can respond most effectively to negative comments on
social media. - The effectiveness of a Facebook fanpage for the
MINI car brand. Modern communications technology means that the
influence of the consumer in building or damaging a brand
reputation is increasing. Find out some of the reasons why by
reading this collection.
A Focus on 3D Printing for Healthcare Applications is an
indispensable collection of articles for anyone interested in
additive manufacturing and prosthetics. It includes insights and
examples into 3D printing for:- Biomedical prototypes- Tissue
engineering- Bone scaffold manufacturing- Dental applications 3D
printing has huge potential to deliver tailored healthcare
solutions. Find out some of the reasons why by reading this
collection.
New Perspectives in Accounting Ethics is a unique collection of
articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in
the field. The articles published in this collection identify some
emergent themes that have subsequently established themselves as
key trends among academics in the field. These include the
following:- Accounting and Sustainability - Corporate Social
Responsibility - Whistleblowing This new collection provides a key
insight into accounting ethics research and will enable readers to
access the most important 'thinkers' active in this arena today.
Built Environment and Property Management - A Focus on China and
Hong Kong is a unique collection of previously published articles
that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the field.
The articles published in this collection identify some emergent
themes that have subsequently established themselves as key trends
among academics in the field. These include the following:-
Public-private partnerships- China's property boom and the
resulting increase in prices- Waste management issues. This new
collection provides an unparalleled insight into the hospitality
industry and will enable readers to access the most important
'thinkers' active in this arena today.
In a fast moving world the transportation of goods is expected to
be more efficient than ever before. This compendia features papers
that address key themes in green logistics such as benchmarking and
energy efficiency and includes highly cited papers from
international contributors such as Alan McKinnon and Joseph Sarkis.
A Focus on SLM and SLS Methods in 3D Printing is an indispensable
collection of articles for anyone involved in additive
manufacturing - from academics and researchers through to engineers
and managers within the manufacturing industry. The collection
features examples of innovative research involving selective laser
melting and selective laser sintering techniques applied across a
range of contexts.
New Perspectives in Global Environmental Disasters is a unique
collection of articles that represent the very highest level of
scholarship in the sphere of environmental management research. The
articles published in this collection identify some emergent themes
that have subsequently established themselves as key issues among
academics in the field. These include the following:-
Community-based disaster management- AHP based decision support
systems- Crisis management- Emergency planning. This new collection
provides an unparalleled insight into the world of disaster risk
and reduction management, and will enable readers to access the
most important "thinkers" active in this arena today.
Built Environment and Property Management - A Focus on Australia is
a unique collection of articles that represent the very highest
level of scholarship in the field. The articles published in this
collection identify some emergent themes that have subsequently
established themselves as key trends among academics in the field.
These include the following:- Green buildings- Management
efficiency- Made-to-order housing- Corporate social responsibility-
REIT performance. This new collection provides an unparalleled
insight into the built environment and property management industry
and will enable readers to access the most important 'thinkers'
active in this arena today.
New Perspectives in luxury branding is a collection of key articles
in this area of high and increasing importance to marketers
worldwide. This collection offers insights across a range of
sectors. Some of the things the book will explain:- The influence
of social media on the building of luxury brands- The effect of the
consumption of counterfeit luxury goods on identity- The value of
brand extension as a strategy in regards to luxury fashion brands
New Perspectives in Hospitality Management is a unique collection
of articles that represent the highest level of scholarship in
hospitality research. The articles identify themes that have
established themselves as key trends among academics. These
include:- Human resource management challenges - new research on
labour turnover in luxury hotels and how classic hospitality
paradigms have developed - Hospitality marketing - how the tourism
distribution channel has been transformed, perceptions on guests'
perceptions of customer loyalty and transforming customer
satisfaction into 'customer delight' - Experiences and behaviours -
understanding quality aspects of restaurant image, hedonic and
utilitarian values and how they influence restaurant image, and a
customer-based approach to hotel experience and brand equity. The
collection provides exemplary analysis of recent research trends
concerning marketing and HRM research topics and methodology, while
also looking to the future in terms of how information and
communication technologies will shape the development of the
hospitality sector. It will enable readers to access the most
important 'thinkers' active in this arena today.
New Perspectives in Healthcare: Impacts of Regulation,
Organization, Reform and Change in the United States Health System
is a new collection of topical articles that represent the very
highest level of scholarship in health care management. A mixture
of original research and thought leadership pieces combine to
examine the changing landscape of the US healthcare system, looking
at the impact of changing structures, legislation and policies over
recent years. Covering key topics such as: - the 2010 Affordable
Care Act;- the impacts of Medicare and Medicaid;- mandatory public
reporting;- changes in technology including electronic personal
health records; and - coping with an ageing population. This unique
collection also considers the impacts of changes on all health
sectors including primary care, hospital and acute settings and
social care organizations. This book provides researchers,
professionals, managers and policy makers with an easy-to-read
summary of how the US healthcare system has evolved and provides
food for thought on how to prepare for the challenges of the
future.
New Perspectives in Employee Engagement in Human Resources is a
unique collection of articles that represent the very highest level
of scholarship in the field. The articles published in this
collection identify some emergent themes that have subsequently
established themselves as key trends among academics in the field.
These include the following:- career development- career
satisfaction- employee driven innovation. This new collection
provides an unparalleled insight into the areas of Human Resource
Management and Organizational Development and will enable readers
to access the most important 'thinkers' active in this arena today.
New Perspectives in Climate Change is a unique collection of
articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in
the field. The articles published in this collection identify some
important topics that have established themselves as key areas of
research among academics in the field. These include the
following:- Climate change adaptation- Vulnerability to and
mitigation of climate change- The effects of climate change on
specific geographical communities. This new collection provides an
unparalleled insight into the subject of climate change and will
enable readers to access the most important 'thinkers' active in
this arena today.
New Perspectives in Economics: Research from Developing Countries
is a new collection of topical articles that represent the very
highest level of scholarship in the field of economics. A mixture
of original research and thought leadership pieces combine to
examine the changing economic landscape in developing countries in
Africa and Asia in particular. Topics covered, among others
include: - Socioeconomic determinants of poverty;- Analysis of
financial structure and economic growth;- Growth elasticity of
poverty; This book provides researchers, professionals, managers
and policy makers with an easy-to-read selection of interesting
research articles all of which have been cited by peers within the
economics research community.
A Focus on Consumer Behaviours and Experiences in an Online
Shopping Environment is a collection of key articles on this
topical area of increasing importance. This collection offers
insights across a range of sectors. Some of the topics the book
looks at include: - Influences of socioeconomic characteristics in
online shopping behaviour- Impact of e-service quality, customer
perceived value, and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty -
The role trust plays in an online shopping environment - The
effectiveness of online blogging on consumer purchase decisions In
this digital era online shopping is more accessible than it has
ever been before and as more people turn to the internet to buy
goods and services it's important to understand the consumers'
experiences and behaviours. Including articles from prestigious
journals such as Internet Research and Journal of Services
Marketing this book will be a valuable resource for researches,
managers and professionals.
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