G. C. Harcourt & P. A. Riach 
General Theory [PDF ebook] 
Volume 2 Overview, Extensions, Method and New Developments

The built environment is one of the largest emitters of carbon dioxide globally therefore reducing both operational and embodied emissions is critical to improving the overall footprint of the indust …

Leadership and future-of-work expert Erik Korsvik Ostergaard’s new book explores Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight. It shows how these important processes can be used inside of organizations t …

This book offers a unique contribution that examines major recent changes in conflict, negotiation and regulation within the labour relations systems and related governance institutions of advanced s …

‘We have trained and trained. The employees still don”t get it!’ Although a critical component in improving organizational performance, training is usually not conducted effectively and results in a …

Health inequalities are widening, and crises of obesity, physical inactivity and mental health are worsening around the world. Yet there remains a reluctance to discuss the threat capitalism poses to …

Climate change is dramatically affecting freshwater supplies, particularly in the developing world. The papers in this volume present a powerful case for and exploration of different freshwater adapt …

Occupational accidents have a massive personal and social cost as well as a major financial cost. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries, accounting for around 20–30% of al …

Wage policy can be broadly defined as a set of institutions designed to bolster the wages of workers, especially for those workers who lack negotiating power. This book concentrates on the relationsh …

Mega-projects descending into chaos and litigation embarrass governments all over the world, as the public sector presides over fiascos that waste billions and destroy reputations. Inquiry after Inqu …

Globalized production networks, or global value chains, provide an opportunity for SMEs to upscale their business models and to grow across borders. This process can enhance SME competitiveness, crea …