Modeling and simulation for analyzing global events

One-of-a-kind introduction to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in the realm of international studies. Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events provides an orientation to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in social science disciplines. This book guides readers in developing quantitative and numeric representations of real-…

The Study of World Politics: Volume 2: Globalization and Governance

James Rosenau’s work is known for its originality and clarity and the sixteen articles in this new volume are no exception. Tackling the specific challenges posed by globalization and governance, this book covers four key areas: the challenge – tensions, contradictions, outcomes and global affairs the profession – community, globalized space and international relations …

Regulation: the social control of business between law and politics

Regulation results from industrialization, which greatly increased the hazards to which populations are subject and, with mass democracy, enhanced the capacity of populations to demand protection. With the rise of the consumer society and economy, workers and consumers now press for public regulation of matters that in the past have been regulated largely privately by business itself, through t…

An introduction to law and regulation: text and materials

Compact and practical presentation of the Law and regulation, including relevant theories related to this approach. It covers the topical contemporary issues. Easily approachable. I recommend to all who need basics and/or deeper reflections on regulation.

Issues and methods in comparative politics: an introduction

Building on the strengths of the second edition, this highly regarded textbook continues to provide the best introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. Divided into three parts, the book begins by examining different methods, applying these methods to dominant issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples from around the world, and then disc…

Managing strategic surprise: lessons from risk management and risk assessment

edited by Paul Bracken, Ian Bremmer, David Gordon.

The fat tail: the power of political knowledge in an uncertain world

As Ian Bremmer and Preston Keat reveal in this innovative book, volatile political events such as the 2008 Georgia-Russia confrontation--and their catastrophic effects on business--happen much more frequently than investors imagine. On the curve that charts both the frequency of these events and the power of their impact, the "tail" of extreme political instability is not reassuringly thin but …

Exploring corporate strategy

Edition

8th ed

ISBN/ISSN

9780273711919

Collation

xxvi, 972 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm

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Call Number

[POL-LIB-516]

Introduction to business

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9780078747687

Collation

xlii, 726 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

650 BRO i

The future of US global power: delusions of decline

Has the combination of protracted war, explosive indebtedness and mounting income inequality dealt a decisive blow to US global influence and stature? Has the 'rise of the rest' completely upended the distribution of global power? The flood of recent commentary bemoaning the end of American primacy would lead one to think so. Stuart Brown rejects this conventional wisdom, and argues that the US…