Author: Daniel Friedma
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: modern, world, account, evolutionary, markets, morals
Number of Pages: 268
Published: 2008-09-15
List price: $38.00
ISBN-10: 0230600972
ISBN-13: 9780230600973

Economist and evolutionary game theorist Daniel Friedman demonstrates that our moral codes and our market systems-while often in conflict-are really devices evolved to achieve similar ends, and that society functions best when morals and markets are in balance with each other. Book DescriptionIn this book, economist and evolutionary game theorist Daniel Friedman demonstrates that our moral codes and our market systems - while often in conflict - are really devices evolved to achieve similar ends, and that society functions best when morals and markets are in balance with each other.

Author: Simon She
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: chinese, emergence, public, opinion, century, relations, american, nationalism, modern, china, sino, redefining
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 2007-12-15
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 023054939X
ISBN-13: 9780230549395

Why do the Chinese sometimes speak out against America, and yet at other times, remain silent? This book takes a provocative and innovative position: nationalist anti-American rhetoric in China is often really a means for people to criticize their own government, rather than that of the US. This book uses a variety of previously untapped sources, including a wide range of news sources within China itself, weblogs, and interviews with prominent figures, to make a powerful new argument about the causes and consequences of the new Chinese nationalism.Book DescriptionThis book uses a variety of pr

Author: Roland Kelt
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: invaded, culture, pop, japanese, japanamerica
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2006-11-28
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1403974756
ISBN-13: 9781403974754

Contemporary Japanese pop culture such as anime and manga (Japanese animation and comic books) is Asia’s equivalent of the Harry Potter phenomenon--an overseas export that has taken America by storm. While Hollywood struggles to fill seats, Japanese anime releases are increasingly outpacing American movies in number and, more importantly, in the devotion they inspire in their fans. But just as Harry Potter is both "universal" and very English, anime is also deeply Japanese, making its popularity in the United States totally unexpected. Japanamerica is the first book that directly address

Author: Svenja Schlichting
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: markets, financial, china’s, internationalising
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-10-15
List price: $80.00
ISBN-10: 023055198X
ISBN-13: 9780230551985

Financial reform is often seen as the "achilles’ heel" of the overall Chinese reform process: this book assesses the stability of the Chinese economy and the nature of its economic governance. Svenja Schlichting examines how internationalization has impacted on financial market development in China and how far this has contributed to the development of new institutions within China.Book DescriptionThis book examines how internationalization has impacted on financial market development in China and how far this has contributed to the development of new institutions within China.

Authors:Magnus Bostrom, Mikael Klintma,
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: consumption, public, life, consumerism, labelling, standards, product, eco
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2008-11-15
List price: $90.00
ISBN-10: 0230537375
ISBN-13: 9780230537378

Introduction: Green Consumerism, Green Labelling? The Historical Context Key Trends Green Labels and other Eco-Standards: A Definition The Consumers Role: Trusting, Reflecting or Influencing? Our Cases Sceptical and Encouraging Arguments Policy Contexts and Labelling Three Framing Strategies: From a Complex Reality to a Categorical Label Organizing the Labelling Dealing with Mutual Mistrust Green Labelling and Green Consumerism: Challenges and Horizons

Author: Lisa Rivero
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: family, right, it’s, option, homeschooling
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2007-12-15
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 0230600700
ISBN-13: 9780230600706

In this accessible and honest look at homeschooling, Lisa Rivero explores the diverse faces of homeschooled students and the ways in which it can help children with special learning needs. She corrects misconceptions through profiles of diverse families and addresses the changing and complex needs of children today. This book addresses the major questions parents are bound to have as they consider this option: socialization, curriculum, special needs arrangements, resources, and more.

Author: A. Seddik Meziani
Publisher: Palgrave Macmilla
Keywords: finance, capital, markets, option, investment, traded, funds, exchange
Number of Pages: 350
Published: 2005-11-29
List price: $240.00
ISBN-10: 1403932875
ISBN-13: 9781403932877

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are a relatively new open-ended investment vehicle. Launched in 1993, their appeal as an important and unique financial product has compelled institutional and retail investors alike to look anew at what seems to be their endless possibilities. This has led to their dramatic expansion in terms of capital represented and numbers of funds.