“…This report prepared by a consultant, Dr. David Abler of Penn State University in the United States, examines structural changes in the demand for agricultural products arising from economic growth in a number of large developing and emerging economies comprising primarily the BRIIC group of countries (Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia and China). …”

“…They reach from an English translation of the 1916 inaugural lecture of the first Chair in Legal Significs at the Amsterdam University, via mid 20th century studies on "property" or "contract," to equally fascinating essays on contemporary semiotic problems produced by former students of the Roberta Kevelson Semiotics Roundtable Seminar at Penn State University 2012 and 2013. Together, the materials in this book weave the fabric of semiotics and significs, two names for the unfolding of semiotics in law and legal discourse at least until the second half of the 20th century, and both of which covered a lawyer's focus on sign and meaning in law. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Preface -- You can't make this stuff up -- Defining our terms -- What BP should have said -- Attitude adjustments -- Toyota : on a slippery crisis communications slope with no brakes -- Understanding your crisis -- Shaping your crisis communications message -- Spokespersons -- Social media and digital communications or, truth/lies at the speed of light -- Shakespeare was right : "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers" -- Protecting your brand -- Telling the truth -- Say it ain't so, Joe! : the Penn State crisis -- Dealing with death : fatality communications -- Crisis communications primer -- The good, the bad, the news media or, juggling chain saws -- Senior management : your own worst enemy? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Tano S. Posteraro (Penn State): Vitalism and the Problem of Individuation: Another Look at Bergson’s Élan Vital -- 9. …”

“…The result is one of the most important books on the media ever written, winner of the Goldsmith Book Prize from Harvard, the Society of Professional Journalists Award, and the Bart Richards Award from Penn State University. Updated with new material covering the ways journalists can deftly leverage technology to their advantage, especially given the shifting revenue architecture--with "clickbait" fading away and consumers paying a higher premium for quality reporting--this fourth edition of The Elements of Journalism is an essential read for journalists, students, and anybody hoping to stay informed in contentious times"-- Contracubierta…”

“…—Ron McCarty, instructor and program chair, Computer Science, Penn State Erie "This book takes a very unique approach and is very flexible. …”

“…--Ron McCarty, Instructor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College The first official Trolltech guide to Qt 3.2 programming! …”

“…The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations to further democracy in the United States or around the world. …”