Challenging the Aid Paradigm critically examines central aspects of Western international aid policy, while at the same time exploring non-western, especially Chinese, aid and assesses to what extent these may be competitive or complementary.
By comparing the autonomy, control and internal management of public organizations, this book show how New Public Management... Læs mere
The notion of Normative Power Europe (NPE) is that the EU is an 'ideational' actor characterised by common principles and acting to diffuse... Læs mere
Shi-xu critiques universalism in discourse studies in terms of the cultural consequences of its current white, western standpoint and advocates a culturally pluralist approach, a theory and research methodology from an innovative position between Eastern and Western cultures.
This innovative book provides an original approach to the analysis of the representation of myth, ritual, and 'magic' in African literature.... Læs mere
Highlighting the best in management learning theory and practices, the authors provide a comprehensive approach to leadership from a... Læs mere
This book examines writing in the Gothic mode which subverts the dominant national narrative of the British home front. Instead of seeing wartime... Læs mere
Successful people and companies do two things at the same time: they are efficient day to day and they see great new opportunities. They use different... Læs mere
Motivated by a desire to improve the effectiveness of the development of strategic leaders, this book focuses on the individual charged with shaping strategy and leading change... Læs mere
Within a complex environment, change is endemic to survival and the dynamic capability to continuously learn becomes a... Læs mere
This book is a collection of articles all contributing to the theme of changes in innovation and innovation processes, and... Læs mere
An in-depth look at the critical question of the role of international trade rules and... Læs mere