“…Reflecting the explosive growth in the field seen during the last several years, the editors not only present surveys of the foundations of MCDA, but look as well at many new areas and new applications. …”

“…With contributions that look at global developments and developments in specific parts of the world, it demonstrates how nation-states have adapted to globalization and how they still retain key policy instruments to achieve many of their policy objectives. …”

“…While admitting that lectures are "probably the most ridiculed training technique," the author provides a solid argument for taking a second look at the method. He offers readers seven well-tested interactive lecture methods capable of turning almost any stand-up lecture into true two-way communication by incorporating highly stimulating game elements and exercises. …”

“…Some forty years later, this volume takes a closer look at the paths of development from a theoretical and methodological perspective. …”

“…If it were to retire, the Court would be able to look back at a fascinating journey, from its relatively humble beginning on 4 December 1952 as part of the then brand-new European Coal and Steel Community, to one of the most important and exciting judicial institutions in Europe, perhaps in the entire world. …”

“…At this point in time, Crusius could look back on nearly thirty years in which he had exerted himself body and soul for the dissemination of the Lutheran teaching among the Greek-speaking Christians. …”

“…How does (u)Mzantsi classics (of southern Africa) look in an era of profound change, whether violent or otherwise? …”

“…By taking an in-depth look at the diverse experiences and perspectives shared by its collaborators, this work provides significant evidence that academic sabbaticals are instrumental in increasing productivity in terms of research and knowledge dissemination, the essence of today’s university studies. …”

“…Engaging interdisciplinary conversations from the rhetoric of health and medicine, disability studies, narrative medicine, and sociology, Kessler takes an innovative look at how stigma functions on individual, interpersonal, and societal levels. …”

“…Thus, the accuracy of those judgments is important to both individuals and organizations.In examining personality judgment, this book takes a sweeping look at the field's history, assumptions, and current research findings. …”

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“…While at first glance there might appear to be little, a closer look reveals a rich pattern of connections. More than any other type of human inquiry, philosophy helps make us self-aware of critical assumptions we tacitly incorporate in our organizational theorizing; it creates a deeper awareness of the unconscious metaphysics underpinning our efforts to understand organizations. …”

“…In The Feeling of Meaninglessness, Viktor Frankl, the founder of logotherapy, a psychotherapeutic method which focus on a will to meaning as the driving force of human life, takes a look at how the modern condition affects the human search for meaning. …”

“…Chapters on Africa take a close look at urban food provisioning in Cameroon and an investigation into entrepreneurial activities in the rapidly-changing economy of Cairo. …”

“…Are aesthetics and politics really two different things? The book takes a new look at how they intertwine, by turning from theory to practice. …”

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“…AfroAsian Encounters is the first anthology to look at the mutual influence of and relationships between members of the African and Asian diasporas. …”

“…"The book takes a fresh look at humanitarian action through the concept of moral economy. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…<P>1 Introduction</P><I><P>Kiran Chauhan and Emma Crewe</P></I><P><STRONG>PART I BEING LEADERS</STRONG></P><P>2 From magico-mythical thinking to making promises and forgiving: A headteacher's critique of transformational school leadership practice</P><I><P>Keven Bartle</P></I><P>3 Acting into the unpredictable future: A project manager's appreciation of a complexity perspective</P><I><P>Leif Iversen</P></I><P>4 Leadership as inquiry: Rhythm analysis as a response to contemporary idealisations of freedom</P><I><P>Rikke Horup</P></I><P>5 A dialogue with Adam Habib: Radical pragmatism -- navigating social justice in universities in the</P><P>neo-liberal era</P><I><P>Adam Habib, with the editors</P></I><P><STRONG>PART II DEVELOPING LEADERS</STRONG></P><P>6 A critical look at corporate leadership development</P><I><P>Sharon Moshayof</P></I><P>7 Leading as practice: Expedition-based learning with NASA in the Canyons</P><I><P>Sam Talucci</P></I><P>8 A group analytic approach to executive education: Lessons from the larger group</P><I><P>Kevin Flinn</P></I><P>9 Can talent be managed? …”