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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This book presents the findings of an in-depth qualitative
longitudinal investigation into the willingness to communicate
(WTC) of individuals who, through varying migration channels, left
one cultural/linguistic context to make a new life in another. It
examines communication behaviours and language choice in
multilingual community contexts and emphasises how even the most
trivial of communication events are embedded in histories of
previous communication and are influenced by emotions connected
with a person’s overall life situation. The book fills a gap in
contemporary WTC research by examining how WTC operates in
multilingual community contexts. Through the use of a complexity
lens and the presentation of a revised 3D pyramid model, the
authors demonstrate the dynamic nature of WTC and shed new light on
processes that affect communication, migration and well-being. This
book will be of interest to researchers seeking to explore
individual differences using context sensitive and temporally
focused designs.
This book presents the findings of an in-depth qualitative
longitudinal investigation into the willingness to communicate
(WTC) of individuals who, through varying migration channels, left
one cultural/linguistic context to make a new life in another. It
examines communication behaviours and language choice in
multilingual community contexts and emphasises how even the most
trivial of communication events are embedded in histories of
previous communication and are influenced by emotions connected
with a person’s overall life situation. The book fills a gap in
contemporary WTC research by examining how WTC operates in
multilingual community contexts. Through the use of a complexity
lens and the presentation of a revised 3D pyramid model, the
authors demonstrate the dynamic nature of WTC and shed new light on
processes that affect communication, migration and well-being. This
book will be of interest to researchers seeking to explore
individual differences using context sensitive and temporally
focused designs.
Provides readers with a single repository covering the current
state of knowledge, debates and relevant literature in the field.
Brings together a wide range of eminent scholars from a variety of
disciplines and a number of different countries, and in so doing,
provides a useful resource for scholars of charity and philanthropy
taxation. Includes contributions from a wide disciplinary base,
thus the topic is explored in all its dimensions.
This open-access book brings together international experts who
shed new light on the status of social enterprises, benefit
corporations and other purpose-driven companies. The respective
chapters take a multidisciplinary approach (combining law,
philosophy, history, sociology and economics) and provide valuable
insights on fostering social entrepreneurship and advancing the
common good. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant shift
of how business activities are conducted, mainly through the rise
of social enterprises. In an effort to target social problems at
their roots, social entrepreneurs create organizations that bring
transformative social changes by considering, among others,
ethical, social, and environmental factors. A variety of social
enterprise models are emerging internationally and are proving
their vitality and importance. But what does the term "social
enterprise" mean? What are its roots? And how does it work in
practice within the legal framework of any country? This handbook
attempts to answer these questions from a theoretical, historical,
and comparative perspective, bringing together 44 contributions
written by 71 expert researchers and practitioners in this field.
The first part provides an overview of the social enterprise
movement, its evolution, and the different forms entities can take
to meet global challenges, overcoming the limits of what
governments and states can do. The second part focuses on the
emergence of benefit corporations and the growing importance of
sustainability and societal values, while also analyzing their
different legal forms and adaptation to their regulatory
environment. In turn, the last part presents the status quo of
purpose-driven companies in 36 developed and emerging economies
worldwide. This handbook offers food for thought and guidance for
everyone interested in this field. It will benefit practitioners
and decision-makers involved in social and community organizations,
as well as in international development and, more generally
speaking, social sciences and economics.
Following experiences made during the previous edition of the
America's Cup, an Arbitration Panel was set up in order to resolve
the disputes arising with respect to the 31st (2000-2003) America's
Cup. It was composed of five arbitrators, all high standing lawyers
with vast experience in arbitration and sport. The Arbitration
Panel issued 22 decisions on many subjects, ranging from deciding
whether or not Societe Nautique de Geneve (Alinghi) could take part
to the America's Cup, to whether or not the Seattle Yacht Club (One
World Change) had breached rules prohibiting the transfer of
technology from a syndicate to another. This book contains all the
decisions rendered as well as the background and supporting
material. It begins with an introductory text which enables a
better understanding of the reasons why the Arbitration Panel was
set up, of the way it has worked and of the main issues it has
dealt with. The work will be of interest to any person involved in
arbitration in general and in sport in particular. It will also
provide an insight into the history of the America's Cup which,
from the outcome in 1851, has been characterized by controversies
and disputes
As John Henry Newman reflected on 'The Idea of a University' more
than a century and a half ago, Bradley C. S. Watson brings together
some of the nation's most eminent thinkers on higher education to
reflect on the nature and purposes of the American university
today. They detail the life and rather sad times of the American
university, its relationship to democracy, and the place of the
liberal arts within it. Their mordant reflections paint a picture
of the American university in crisis. But they also point toward a
renewal of the university by redirecting it toward those things
that resist the passions of the moment, or the pull of mere
utility. This book is essential reading for thoughtful citizens,
scholars, and educational policymakers.
Provides readers with a single repository covering the current
state of knowledge, debates and relevant literature in the field.
Brings together a wide range of eminent scholars from a variety of
disciplines and a number of different countries, and in so doing,
provides a useful resource for scholars of charity and philanthropy
taxation. Includes contributions from a wide disciplinary base,
thus the topic is explored in all its dimensions.
More than the most prestigious regatta and match race in the sport
of sailing, the America A|s Cup is a test of boat design, sail
design, fundraising, and management skills. It is not surprising
that its passionate skippers, builders and managers should often
become embroiled in disputes. Recognizing this, and to minimize
jurisdictional issues, the Cup A|s organization has included its
own international jury for over thirty years. The 31st jury,
however, for the first time in the Cup A|s long and colourful
history, appointed a five-member arbitration tribunal which has now
become an established part of the Cup A|s A corporate A| identity.
Although the tribunal A|s decisions are not intended to be binding
in the future, experience has already proven that they may assist
whoever is involved in forthcoming competitions. In validation of
this recognition, this book compiles all the decisions issued by
the tribunal about cases submitted to the 32nd jury. This entails
forty-three decisions in all, encompassing decisions on the merits
for thirty-six cases, as well as a series of interim, provisional
or partial decisions and, in one case, a dissenting opinion. Among
the subjects of dispute are the following:A { alleged errors in
calling a very close finish;A { alleged errors in rules resolving a
tie;A { redress regarding physical damage;A { failure of boat
electronic system;A { allegations of outside help;A { scope of
advertising on a yacht;A { place of yacht construction;A { receipt
of meteorological data while racing; andA { on-board installation
of TV equipment.In addition to the full texts of the decisions, the
book includes the America A|s Cup Deed of Gift (the A
constitutional A| document), the Protocol governing the 32nd
America A|s Cup, Rules of Procedure, Terms of Challenge, and
applicable anti-doping and anti-gambling rules. A valuable
introduction offers, as well as historical and legal background,
some personal perspectives by Jury members.Perhaps the most
interesting aspect of this subject for practitioners in general is
the symbiosis quickly established between the America A|s Cup
organization and the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO). At the request of the Cup A|s management, WIPO developed a
customized web-based facility for the rapid and secure resolution
of disputes A- a facility now available in the context of other
sporting events and for intellectual property disputes in general.
With detailed information on this system, along with the book A|s
many insights into the kinds of issues that fuel disputes in sports
events (and their resolutions), Arbitration in the America A|s Cup
offers a significant extension of the knowledge base available to
lawyers and scholars in several branches of law and legal practice.
This open-access book brings together international experts who
shed new light on the status of social enterprises, benefit
corporations and other purpose-driven companies. The respective
chapters take a multidisciplinary approach (combining law,
philosophy, history, sociology and economics) and provide valuable
insights on fostering social entrepreneurship and advancing the
common good. In recent years, we have witnessed a significant shift
of how business activities are conducted, mainly through the rise
of social enterprises. In an effort to target social problems at
their roots, social entrepreneurs create organizations that bring
transformative social changes by considering, among others,
ethical, social, and environmental factors. A variety of social
enterprise models are emerging internationally and are proving
their vitality and importance. But what does the term “social
enterprise” mean? What are its roots? And how does it work in
practice within the legal framework of any country? This handbook
attempts to answer these questions from a theoretical, historical,
and comparative perspective, bringing together 44 contributions
written by 71 expert researchers and practitioners in this field.
The first part provides an overview of the social enterprise
movement, its evolution, and the different forms entities can take
to meet global challenges, overcoming the limits of what
governments and states can do. The second part focuses on the
emergence of benefit corporations and the growing importance of
sustainability and societal values, while also analyzing their
different legal forms and adaptation to their regulatory
environment. In turn, the last part presents the status quo of
purpose-driven companies in 36 developed and emerging economies
worldwide. This handbook offers food for thought and guidance for
everyone interested in this field. It will benefit practitioners
and decision-makers involved in social and community organizations,
as well as in international development and, more generally
speaking, social sciences and economics.
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