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Tabla de Contenidos: “…1 Einführung. 11 -- 1.1 Gegenstand der Studie . 11 -- 1.2 Ansätze der Leserforschung . 15 -- 1.3 Fragestellung . 21 -- 1.4 Methodisches Vorgehen . 27 -- 1.5 Aufbau der Studie . 31 -- 1.6 Begriffliche Klärungen . 34 -- 1.6.1 Lesebiographie . 34 -- 1.6.2 Lesesozialisation und literarische Sozialisation . 35 -- 1.6.3 Leseklima . 39 -- 1.6.4 Lesekultur und Buchkultur . 40 -- 2 Buch und Lesen im neunzehnten Jahrhundert . 45 -- 2.1 Historischer Überblick . 45 -- 2.2 Der Buchmarkt im neunzehnten Jahrhundert . 54 -- 2.2.1 Bedingungen des Buchmarktes . 54 -- 2.2.2 Verleger im neunzehnten Jahrhundert . 70 -- 2.2.3 Der schottische Buchmarkt im neunzehnten Jahrhundert . 74 -- 2.3 Leser im neunzehnten Jahrhundert . 80 -- 2.3.1 Leser und ihre Bildungsmöglichkeiten . 82 -- 2.3.2 Die viktorianische Autodidaktenkultur . 87 -- 2.4 Autobiographien als Quellen der historischen Leserforschung . 94 -- 2.4.1 Formen der autobiographischen Lebensbeschreibung . 96 -- 2.4.2 Theoretische Überlegungen zur Autobiographie . 97 -- 2.4.3 Geschichte der Autobiographie . 103 -- 2.4.4 Autobiographische Paratexte . 108 -- 2.4.5 Besonderheiten der Verlegerautobiographien als Quellen der historischen Leserforschung . 111 -- 3 Verleger als Leser . 117 -- 3.1 William (1800-1883) und Robert Chambers (1802-1872) als Leser . 117 -- 3.1.1 Die autobiographischen Quellen der Chambers-Brüder . 117 -- 3.1.1.1 Die Memoir of Robert Chambers with Autobiographic Reminiscences of William Chambers (1872) . 118 -- 3.1.1.2 Robert Chambers, Diary (1833) und autobiographisches Fragment (ca. 1860) . 120 -- 3.1.1.3 William Chambers, Story of a Long and Busy Life (1882) . 124 -- 3.1.1.4 Rezeption der Memoir of Robert Chambers . 125 -- 3.1.2 "A well-plenished table": Lesen in der schottischen Provinz . 128 -- 3.1.2.1 Biographischer Hintergrund der Chambers-Brüder . 128 -- 3.1.2.2 Selbst(er)findung durch Selbsthilfe . 136 -- 3.1.2.3 Der Schulbesuch der Chambers-Brüder . 141 -- 3.1.2.4 Mündlichkeit als Mittel (para-)literarischer Sozialisation . 155 -- 3.1.2.5 Zugang zu Büchern: Die Leihbibliothek Alexander Elders . 165 -- 3.1.2.6 Die Encyclopædia Britannica . 175 -- 3.1.3 William und Robert Chambers als Leser . 182 -- 3.2 Charles Kegan Paul (1828-1902) als Leser . 185 -- 3.2.1 Das autobiographische Quellenmaterial Pauls . 185 -- 3.2.1.1 Memories (1899) und Confessio viatoris (1891) . 186 -- 3.2.1.2 Rezeption der Memories . 193 -- 3.2.2 Lesesozialisation in der anglikanischen Mittelschicht . 195 -- 3.2.2.1 Biographischer Hintergrund C. …”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Author -- A01_INTE1689_FM -- Chapter 1_FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- INTRODUCTION -- ELEMENTS OF GLOBALIZATION -- Economic Globalization -- Cultural Globalization -- Political Globalization -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- GROWTH OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- Economic Forces -- Political Forces -- Technological Forces -- INTERNATIONAL VERSUS DOMESTIC BUSINESS -- MOTIVES FOR FIRM INTERNATIONALIZATION -- MODES OF ENTRY -- Trade-related Entry Modes -- Contractual Entry Modes -- Investment-related Entry Modes -- EMERGING TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- FDI Moves in Search of Energy -- Pharmaceutical FDI Moves in Response to the 'Patent Cliff' -- Mega-regional Agreements -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions -- Chapter 2 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- INTRODUCTION -- ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT -- Economic Systems -- Economic Indicators -- Economic Growth -- Economic Development -- POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT -- Political Ideologies and Systems -- Political Risk -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS NEGOTIATION -- Objectives of International Business Negotiation -- Bargaining Power of the TNC -- Key Terms -- Discussion Questions -- Chapter 3 THE INTERNATIONAL CULTURALAND LEGAL ENVIRONMENT -- INTRODUCTION -- ELEMENTS OF CULTURE -- Language -- Non-verbal Communication -- Religion -- Values and Attitudes -- Customs and Manners -- Aesthetics -- LEGAL ENVIRONMENT -- Global Legal Systems -- Legal Jurisdiction -- ETHICS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS -- KEY Terms -- Discussion Questions -- Chapter 4_INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORIES -- Introduction -- International Trade Theories -- Mercantilist Doctrine -- Classical Approach -- Factor Proportions Theory -- Leontief Paradox -- Linder's Income-preference Similarity Theory -- Product Life-cycle Theory -- The New Trade Theory…”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…Pitching for Business -- 13.1 Learning Outcomes -- 13.2 Introduction -- 13.3 The Business Pitch Process -- 13.3.1 Structure and Content -- 13.3.2 Visual Aids -- 13.3.3 The Pitch Team -- 13.3.4 Delivery -- 13.3.5 Engagement and Relationships -- 13.4 What Makes a Winning Business Pitch? -- 13.5 The Elevator Pitch -- 13.6 Conclusion -- 13.7 For Discussion -- References -- 14. …”

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Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- 1.6 Terminology -- 1.7 Stages of Layout Design -- 1.8 Hazard Assessment -- 1.9 A Note on Calculations and Spacings -- Further Reading -- 2 The Discipline of Layout in Context -- 2.1 General -- 2.2 Abbreviations/Legislation and Standards/Terminology -- 2.2.1 Abbreviations -- 2.2.2 Relevant Standards and Codes -- 2.2.2.1 European Standards and Codes -- 2.2.2.2 British Standards and Codes -- 2.2.2.3 US Standards and Codes -- 2.2.3 Terminology -- 2.3 The Importance of Layout -- 2.4 General Design Considerations in Layout -- 2.5 Project Deliverables -- 2.5.1 Design Basis and Philosophies -- 2.5.2 Specification -- 2.5.3 Process Flow Diagram -- 2.5.4 Piping and Instrumentation Diagram -- 2.5.5 Equipment List/Schedule -- 2.5.6 Functional Design Specification -- 2.5.7 General Arrangement Drawings -- 2.5.8 Cost Estimate -- 2.5.9 Datasheets -- 2.5.10 HAZOP Study -- 2.5.11 Zoning Study/Hazardous Area Classification -- 2.5.12 Isometric Piping Drawings -- 2.6 Layout and the Law -- 2.6.1 Civil Law -- 2.6.1.1 General -- 2.6.1.2 Contractual Models -- 2.6.1.3 Other -- 2.6.2 Criminal Law -- 2.6.2.1 General -- 2.6.2.2 Health, Safety, and Employment Legislation -- 2.6.2.3 Environmental Legislation -- 2.7 Parties to the Design Process -- 2.7.1 Client/Sponsor/Operating Company -- 2.7.2 Consultant -- 2.7.3 Process EPC Company -- 2.7.4 Mechanical and Electrical EPC Company -- 2.7.5 Process Design Houses -- 2.8 Liaison Between Disciplines -- 2.8.1 Mechanical Engineering -- 2.8.2 Piping Engineering ("Pipers") -- 2.8.3 Electrical Engineering…”

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