Koichi Shimokawa 
Japan and the Global Automotive Industry [PDF ebook] 

Economists have not always been on friendly terms with scientists from other fields. More than once, economists have been accused of ”imperialism” or criticized for neglecting the insights obtained …

Birds of a feather flock together. We”re all in the same boat. Great minds think alike. While just figures of speech to some, they reflect a simple truth–it”s the company we keep that often determ …

Geocomputation has come of age. The whirlwind of change experienced in Geographical Information Science (GIS) – developments in IT, and new data gathering and earth observing technologies – has taken …

Healthcare Informatics: Improving Efficiency through Technology, Analytics, and Management supplies an understanding of the different types of healthcare service providers, corresponding information …

For over 2000 years, preparations of chamomile flowers have counted among the medicinal treasures of many cultural groups. This book provides an interdisciplinary inventory of the scientific level of …

Insurgence is designed to help business leaders apply new methods to the most important business problem they face in the world today: namely, how to overcome their incumbent mentality to maintain re …

The Right Place explains why firms succeed in one country and fail in another, irrespective of their inner drivers, and suggests potential initiatives that governments can take to help the private se …

This book offers a critical account of the historical evolution of mountaineering and its relation to the phenomenon of tourism, providing an overview of recent developments linked to the diversifica …

Now in its second edition, this textbook explores the continuing transformation of advertising, sales promotion, and public relations functions within the marketing discipline. The content focuses on …

This book offers an in-depth look at developing effectiveness in the public sector and how to achieve the best possible outcomes for people rather than just good or efficient outputs. In 15 comprehen …