Industry and industrial studies

This book takes a close look at politics and social issues in the context of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, one of the most attended women's sporting events in history.

This book focuses on upland agricultural systems and applies a multiple capitals approach to explain what they can provide at a time when many are struggling to survive.

Modern finance science is profoundly broken and damaging, morally and culturally.

Patterson follows the fortunes of Virgil's Eclogues from the Middle Ages to our own century.

This book presents the European Common Agricultural Policy by tracing its crucial stages from its conception to the present days.

This book explores the multifaceted nature of AI implementation in modern business strategy, focusing on its present and future impact on various sectors.

This book proposes the 'signature role TV star' as a new theoretical category of stardom by evaluating Adam West as a quintessential example of this type of figure.

Intelligent Nanobiosystems in Medicine and Healthcare, Volume One: Fundamentals, Fabrication and Commercialization provides an overview of recent progress in the nanobiosystems arena, helping readers design and develop novel drug delivery systems and devices that take advantage of recent advances in nanomedical technologies.

Study of the abiding farm question in twentieth-century United States history has directed the authors attention to the period 1919-1923 as a turning point in the great economic, political, and social trends of agriculture.

Doors to Jobs: A Study of the Organization of the Labor Market in California explores the challenges of connecting job seekers with employment in California during the 1930s.

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Vistas in Electric Power is a three-volume collection of papers that reviews technological advances in electric power development.

San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest prison and the nation's largest, is notorious for once holding America's most dangerous prisoners.

Today, with a changing climate putting pressure on communities and ecosystems worldwide, goals for a carbon-neutral economy mean that renewable and low-carbon energy sources are being presented as solutions.

This book investigates the innovative trajectories of sports companies in different cultural and geographical contexts and analyzes how they manage the knowledge obtained from collaboration with end users, suppliers, and their own experiences.

An essential volume spanning the theology, tradition, and practical considerations of altar guild ministryThis necessary and practical guide is designed to function as a theological, formational, and spiritual resource for any altar guild member.

This third edition of Food Policy in the United States offers a timely update to the leading textbook dedicated to all aspects of food policy in the United States.

Religious tourism is a phenomenon dating back thousands of years, that engages people from all walks of life, from across the entire globe.

From Stage to Studio: Performances versus Recordings in Classical Music presents a cultural study of classical music-making through the analysis of live and studio performances of orchestral and operatic repertoire conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras.

Over the last three decades, there have been fundamental shifts in the electricity system, including the growing adoption of clean distributed generation energy technologies such as rooftop solar.

The field of machinery maintenance is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the convergence of intelligent technologies and data-driven approaches.

This book stands as the first comprehensive exploration of the intricate issue of energy poverty in Japan.

The expert contributors together trace how the arts of editingand effects have evolved in tandem, starting with the 'trick films'of the early silent era, which astounded audiences by splicingin or editing out key frames, all the way to today's cutting-edgeeffects technologies.

This book explores the circular economy, its context, methodology, and commercial strategies, with a focus on waste minimization, recycling, green marketing, and sustainable business practices to facilitate resource recovery.

Transfer and Stockpiling Operations in the Crude Oil Refining Industry provides an overview of crude oil refining processes highlighting stockpiling operations, which unfortunately tend to be underestimated in comparison with processing units operations like FCC and hydrotreating.

In today's increasingly digital media landscape, enhancing critical literacy and fostering civic engagement is crucial for addressing gender disparities and broader inequalities within education and public life.

This book is a comprehensive guide to Port State Control (PSC) responsibilities and procedures, offering invaluable insights for maritime professionals.

The subject matter of this book is divided into two sections detailing Soil (focussing on geochemistry, contamination, and remediation) and Water (focussing on hydrogeochemistry, crisis, desertification, and modelling) including case studies, review studies, and essential soil remediation and water.

This book stands out for its unique exploration of the intricate relationship between SDGs and contemporary business strategies.

Book publishing is big business, contributing significant employment in the creative industries and adding billions to the global economy.

Growing sales numbers for cassette tapes in the Global North since the early 2010s have led mass media outlets to repeatedly proclaim a tape revival.

This book explores the multifaceted world of dark tourism and delves into the evolving perceptions and complex narratives surrounding tourism at sites of tragedy and historical significance.