In a rapidly changing and inter-disciplinary world it is important to understand the nature and generation of knowledge, and its social organization. This book analyzes the constitution and claims of different theories, perspectives, and paradigms.[...]
Throughout Europe, governments have acted in accordance with the conviction that a larger and uniform market would enable greater economies of scale and growth of large corporations. This title shows how nature of firms is embedded in the larger societal context of nations, preventing a homogenised [...]
In this major contribution to comparative-international business Richard Whitley compares and contrasts the dominant characteristics of firms and markets in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong, relating these to their particular social, political and economic contexts. At the level of the firm [...]
The new third edition of this essential reference has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate the latest developments and relevant research. Covering novel viruses, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, Clinical Virology informs scientists and health care pro[...]