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Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture (Hardcover): Harvey S. James, Jr. Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture (Hardcover)
Harvey S. James, Jr.
R5,197 Discovery Miles 51 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This timely Handbook synthesizes and analyzes key issues and concerns relating to the impact of agriculture on both farmers and non-farmers. With a unique focus on humans rather than animals or the environment, the book is interdisciplinary and international in scope, with contributions from sociologists, economists, anthropologists and geographers providing case studies and examples from all six populated continents. Looking at the pervasive impact of agriculture, the Handbook explores all aspects of the production of food and fiber within the agrifood value chain, including: farmers and laborers growing crops and raising livestock, businesses supplying inputs for these operations, and processors transforming plants and animals into intermediate and finished food, beverage and clothing products. Separated into four parts, it analyzes how the agrifood industry affects farmer well-being; the application of science and technology within an agricultural context; the ways in which agriculture affects the well-being of smallholder farmers, especially in developing countries; and agriculture's impact more broadly on society. This will be a beneficial read for economics and sociology students, particularly those looking at the impacts of agriculture. Accessible and clear, the Handbook will also be helpful for policymakers and agricultural NGOs wanting a more in-depth understanding of the impact of agriculture on human life.

When Businesses Cross International Borders - Strategic Alliances and Their Alternatives (Hardcover): Harvey S James When Businesses Cross International Borders - Strategic Alliances and Their Alternatives (Hardcover)
Harvey S James
R2,671 Discovery Miles 26 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Business firms are currently being forced to make a variety of changes to respond to both threats and opportunities in the international economy. This volume examines in detail the many ways successful companies establish a presence in overseas markets. The authors classify operations in the international environment into four categories. First, companies that do not want to actually establish local production facilities can export directly to targeted markets or engage in turnkey operations. Historically, this has been one of the most important means of acquiring international markets and continues to be a viable strategy today. Second, establishing contractual relationships with foreign companies is effective when a firm does not want to operate a wholly earned subsidy. Third, operating wholly owned facilities in other nations is one of the most preferred methods of gaining and maintaining a presence overseas. Firms typically employ this strategy either by building new facilities or by merging with or acquiring existing companies. The authors demonstrate how the approach used by business depends on the nature of the obstacles a host government places before foreign commerce.

The Ethics and Economics of Agrifood Competition (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Harvey S. James, Jr. The Ethics and Economics of Agrifood Competition (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Harvey S. James, Jr.
R4,091 Discovery Miles 40 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This edited volume presents ethical and economic analyses of agrifood competition. By systematically examining fairness and openness in agricultural markets, it seeks to answer the question of whether there is adequate competition in the agrifood industry and whether the system is fair to all participants. It outlines ethical and economic principles important for understanding agrifood competition, presents arguments for and against consolidation, globalization and the integration of agrifood industries, and looks at the implications of globalization on the nature of competition in specific agricultural contexts.

Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics - An Anthology (Paperback): Thomas O'Brien, Scott Paeth Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics - An Anthology (Paperback)
Thomas O'Brien, Scott Paeth; Contributions by Patricia Werhane, Paul Camenisch, Ronald Duska, …
R1,283 Discovery Miles 12 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the first anthology of its kind, Thomas O'Brien and Scott Paeth have gathered unique pieces from across religious perspectives to illustrate the growing influence and contribution of religion to the field of business ethics. Events in the recent past make clear people in business urgently need to focus on the moral dimension of practices and behaviors. Courses in business ethics are increasingly more prevalent in business schools and in departments of philosophy and religious studies, and yet texts for these courses normally pay scant attention to the much-needed religious perspective on what constitutes ethical practice and behavior. O'Brien and Paeth now fill that need with this new text Tackling such wide-ranging subjects as Jewish environmental ethics, Zen in the workplace, and Christian social ethics, this text is a valuable addition to any business ethics course.

The Ethics and Economics of Agrifood Competition (Paperback, 2013 ed.): Harvey S. James, Jr. The Ethics and Economics of Agrifood Competition (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
Harvey S. James, Jr.
R4,272 Discovery Miles 42 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This edited volume presents ethical and economic analyses of agrifood competition. By systematically examining fairness and openness in agricultural markets, it seeks to answer the question of whether there is adequate competition in the agrifood industry and whether the system is fair to all participants. It outlines ethical and economic principles important for understanding agrifood competition, presents arguments for and against consolidation, globalization and the integration of agrifood industries, and looks at the implications of globalization on the nature of competition in specific agricultural contexts.

Ethical Tensions from New Technology - The Case of Agricultural Biotechnology (Hardcover): Harvey S. James, Jr. Ethical Tensions from New Technology - The Case of Agricultural Biotechnology (Hardcover)
Harvey S. James, Jr.; Contributions by Philipp Aerni, Rachel A. Ankeny, Bartosz Bartkowski, Heather J. Bray, …
R2,446 R1,431 Discovery Miles 14 310 Save R1,015 (41%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The introduction of new technologies can be controversial, especially when they create ethical tensions as well as winners and losers among stakeholders and interest groups. While ethical tensions resulting from the genetic modification of crops and plants and their supportive gene technologies have been apparent for decades, persistent challenges remain. This book explores the contemporary nature, type, extent and implications of ethical tensions resulting from agricultural biotechnology specifically and technology generally. There are four main arenas of ethical tensions: public opinion, policy and regulation, technology as solutions to problems, and older versus new technologies. Contributions focus on one or more of these arenas by identifying the ethical tensions technology creates and articulating emerging fault lines and, where possible, viable solutions. Key features include: Focusing on contemporary challenges created by new and emerging technologies, especially agricultural biotechnology. Identifying a unique perspective by considering the problem of ethical tensions created or enhanced by new technologies. Providing an interdisciplinary perspective by including perspectives from sociologists, economists, philosophers and other social scientists. This book will be of interest to academics in agricultural economics, sociology and philosophy and policymakers concerned with introducing new technology into agriculture.

New Ideas in Contracting & Organizational Economics Research (Hardcover, New): Harvey S. James, Jr. New Ideas in Contracting & Organizational Economics Research (Hardcover, New)
Harvey S. James, Jr.
R2,496 Discovery Miles 24 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Research on contracting and organisational economics is progressing at a rapid pace. Nevertheless, what new ideas are needed in order to advance the frontiers of contracting and organisations research in ways that prove beneficial to society? This new book brings together scholars from around the world who have new ideas on the economics of contracts and organisations, otherwise known as transaction cost economics. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section presents ideas for improving the theoretical and empirical research in transaction cost economics. The second section shows how transaction cost economics informs on two important business issues -- corporate contracting and information technology (IT) operations. The third section presents alternative frameworks for examining contracting, organisational, and regulatory problems.

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