This book develops a new mathematical model for modern human resources that is both organisational output-focused and employee-focused. It investigates various measurement and evaluation approaches to facilitate the adoption of alternative HR practices.
Franz Boas was a ground-breaking anthropologist whose work denied racial superiority and introduced cultural relativity. A fierce pacifist and defender of free speech, he was among the first to recognize the strength of a scientist speaking out on political issues.
The Making of India, 1947-2022
This book captures the people, events, and institutions that have shaped India in its 75 years as an independent country. Each entry is a captivating story with sharp insights, creating a fascinating mosaic of the myriad influences that have made India a liberal democracy.
Challenging the official record, this book reveals the gruesome history of communism under Stalin and Mao and their confrontations with the West. A stark warning against totalitarianism and a powerful argument for freedom.
This book explores the role of musicians calling for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Artists worldwide join talents in concerts to voice protest, show solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and raise funds to assist those affected by the humanitarian crisis.
In our post-Christian world, many are now “non-religious.” But does human religiosity have a future? This book argues that secularization is not an end, but an epochal shift—paving the way for a radically open horizon in our human search for meaning.
An essential guide exploring the intersection of energy, public international, and environmental law. It covers fossil fuels, renewables, energy economics, diplomacy, and dispute settlement, providing a holistic view for practitioners of international law and management.
Conflict, Learning and Sustainable Peacebuilding
Learn to “CL&SP” moments of conflict for a deeper understanding of sustainable peacebuilding. This book draws on powerful examples from around the world—from reconciliation in South Africa to peace efforts in the Americas, Israel and Palestine—to shine a light forward.
In 1819, Lady Frederica Murray kept a diary on one of the last Grand Tours. Never before published, this diary is a fascinating look at Europe through the eyes of an observant 19-year-old whose opinions on art, society, and travel were often remarkably open and cutting.
This book calls for a shift from static memories of trauma to changeable modes of remembrance. Through writer Etgar Keret, it shows how transferring Holocaust commemoration from museums to everyday life offers a unique, postmodern approach to coping with historical catastrophe.
This book analyzes philosophy, culture, and value from Eastern and Western perspectives. Despite divergent views, it finds a common emphasis on harmony, peace, and unity, showing how both traditions value cultural dialogue.
This volume examines bilingualism and multilingualism, covering second, third, and heritage language acquisition. Through critical analysis, it investigates new approaches to language learning and teaching, offering frameworks for understanding multilingualism.
Multidisciplinary Humane Perspectives on Education
How can education help humanity realize its full potential? This book addresses equality, inclusiveness, and conflicting pressures in education, arguing that it must make every member of the human community accountable to the others.
The History of Experimental Psychology’s Subjects
The history of psychology often overlooks its subjects. This book explores the human side of iconic subjects who either defined an experiment or rebelled against it, from amnesiac H.M. and Little Albert to the defiant Subject #6 in Solomon Asch’s conformity experiments.
This book analyzes the Israeli educational system, focusing on the pivotal role of mathematics education in its improvement. It explores innovative teaching methods that promote deep understanding and critical thinking, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers.
How to Get a Paper Published in Academic Journals
This book provides a step-by-step guide to the thinking, writing, and polishing of a paper. It pinpoints what journals look for and covers common mistakes in data analysis and writing and how to rectify them. For students and those new to publishing, this book is invaluable.
This book explores why international conventions on terrorism and organized crime falter. It reveals how divergent national laws create obstacles to state cooperation and argues that without legal symmetry between nations, effective collaboration remains out of reach.
This book discusses intellectual militancy and activism in Festus Iyayi’s literary works. It shows how this activism impacts marginalized individuals who struggle for social justice, and will appeal to those interested in human rights, power dynamics, and state violence.
What Literature Teaches in Times of Crisis
The Covid pandemic offers a new lens for old stories. This book explores how collective trauma deepens our understanding of authors like Joyce, Kafka, and Chekhov, revealing the enduring psychological power of classic literature.
Theories of social reproduction are complex and hard to quantify. This book resolves this issue by introducing the Triptych Model of Social Class Reproduction, an easy-to-grasp framework applicable across cultures, and substantiates it with quantitative research.