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Progressive Business Models: Creating Sustainable and Pro-Social Enterprise (Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business In Association with Future Earth)
by László Zsolnai Eleanor O'HigginsThis book presents and analyses exemplary cases of progressive business, understood as ecologically sustainable, future-respecting and pro-social enterprise. The authors present a number of companies following progressive business practices from a range of industries including ethical and sustainable banking, artisan coffee production and distribution, pharmaceutical products, clean technology, governance in retailing, responsible hospitality and consumer goods. With case studies from around Europe such as Tridos Bank in The Netherlands, Béres Co. in Hungary, Novo Nordisk in Denmark, Lumituuli in Finland, John Lewis in the UK and Illy Café from Italy, these progressive companies have global reach and an international impact. The collected cases aim to show the best to be expected from business in the 21st century in a structured accessible way, suitable for any readers interested in innovative ways of creating forward-looking sustainable business.
Progressive Commercialization of Airline Governance Culture (Routledge Research in International Commercial Law)
by Jan WalulikProgressive Commercialization of Airline Governance Culture analyzes the transition of the airline sector from the not-for-profit nation-bound public utility model towards a profit-oriented globalized industry. It illustrates how legal, political, historical and cultural factors have shaped the corporate governance in the airline sector, and describes how these factors influence economic decisions and performance. The unique feature of the book is that the subject is consequentially discussed from the perspective of airline governance culture. This approach links the examination of legal and policy factors which influence airline activities together with a discussion of economic issues, all within one clear, coherent and comprehensive framework.
Progressive Corporate Governance for the 21st Century (Routledge Research in Corporate Law)
by Lorraine TalbotProgressive Corporate Governance for the 21st Century is a wide ranging and ambitious study of why corporate governance is the shape that it is, and how it can be better. The book sets out the emergence of shareholder primacy orientated corporate governance using a study of historical developments in the United Kingdom and the United States. Talbot sees shareholder primacy as a political choice made by governments, not a ‘natural’ feature of the inevitable market. She describes the periods of progressive corporate governance which governments promoted in the middle of the 20th century using a close examination of the theories of the company which then prevailed. She critically examines the rise of neoliberal theories on the company and corporate governance and argues that they have had a negative and regressive impact on social and economic development. In examining contemporary corporate governance she shows how regulatory styles as informed and described by prevailing regulatory theories, enables neoliberal outcomes. She illustrates how United Kingdom-derived corporate governance codes have informed the corporate governance initiatives of European and global institutions. From this she argues that neoliberalism has re-entered ex command transition economies through those United Kingdom and OECD inspired corporate governance Codes over a decade after the earlier failed and destructive neoliberal prescriptions for transition had been rejected. Throughout, Talbot argues that shareholder primacy has socially regressive outcomes and firmly takes a stand against current initiatives to enhance shareholder voting in such issues as director remuneration. The book concludes with a series of proposals to recalibrate the power between those involved in company activity; shareholders, directors and employees so that the public company can begin to work for the public and not shareholders.
Progressive Corporate Law
by Lawrence E MitchellReflecting recent re-examinations of the nature and purpose of the modern publicly held corporation, Progressive Corporate Law introduces the reader to alternative perspectives within the field. The contributors to this volume are loosely bound both by their rejection of the prevailing paradigm of the corporation as a public good designed exclusively for the maximization of private profit and by their affirmative goal of designing corporate laws that accord better with the corporation's political and social realities. The resulting series of visions emphasizes communitarian themes of efficiency and morality of responsibility, altruism, and unity within the corporate form as well as between the corporation and the broader society. Progressive Corporate Law is important reading for business executives, lawyers, policymakers, and others who are concerned with the role of corporations in modem life. Designed to act as a springboard for stimulating discussion, it will be a valuable supplement to courses and seminars in corporate law and business ethics.
Progressive Prosecution: Race and Reform in Criminal Justice
by Anthony C. Thompson Kim Taylor-ThompsonProvides compelling and manageable solutions for how to reform the criminal justice system from the inside out A racial reckoning in the US criminal justice system was long overdue well before the highly publicized murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many others in 2020. Progressive Prosecution argues that prosecutors, having helped build our failed system of mass incarceration, must now lead the charge to dismantle it.With contributions from practicing district attorneys as well as leading scholars in the fields of law and criminal justice, Taylor-Thompson and Thompson’s volume offers an unapologetically ambitious vision for reform. The contributors draw from empirical evidence and years of combined research experience to argue that change must happen at the local level, with prosecutors choosing to adopt race-conscious approaches. These prosecutors must do the hard work themselves, actively focusing on the ways that race misshapes perceptions of criminality, influences discretionary calls, affects how we select juries, and induces a reliance on punitive responses. Progressive Prosecution acts as both a call to action and a practical guide, instructing prosecutors on what they need to do to bring about lasting and meaningful change. Progressive Prosecution is an urgent work of scholarship, a must-read for anyone committed to racial equity and meaningful criminal justice reform.
Progressively Worse: Why Today's Democrats Ain't Your Daddy's Donkeys
by Joe ConchaIf John F. Kennedy, Tip O’Neill, or even Bill Clinton were to run as Democrat candidates today, their own party would cancel them in a heartbeat.If the Joe Biden of 1992 were to run today, MSNBC would label him “MAGA Joe.” How did JFK’s party of Catholics and union workers become AOC’s party of privileged Ivy Leaguers with “Queers for Palestine” signs and purple hair?Over the past few decades, Democrats have swung so far to the left that they have little in common with past generations of progressives. In Progressively Worse, bestselling author and Fox News contributor Joe Concha highlights how the Democrats used to:· Care about blue collar workers· Protest against new wars· Defend free speech· Criticize the elites and Wall Street· Want limits on immigrationNow, the party of the hippies is now the party of Hamasniks, and the party of feminists now celebrates male athletes in women’s sports. Though spotlights of key influencers like Gavin Newsom, Rashida Tlaib, Keith Olbermann, and Pete Buttigieg, Progressively Worse lays out the facts every American should know about the Democrat party. It’s not even a party anymore. It’s more like the hangover the day after.
Prohibited Force: The Meaning of ‘Use of Force' in International Law
by Erin PobjieProhibited 'use of force' under article 2(4) of the UN Charter and customary international law has until now not been clearly defined, despite its central importance in the international legal order and for international peace and security. This book accordingly offers an original framework to identify prohibited uses of force in areas that are usually less studied, such as those that use emerging technology or take place in newer military domains like outer space. In doing so, Erin Pobjie explains the emergence of the customary prohibition and its relationship with article 2(4) and identifies the elements of a prohibited 'use of force'. In a major contribution to the scholarship, the book proposes a framework that defines a 'use of force' in international law and applies this framework to illustrative case studies to demonstrate its usefulness as a tool for students, legal scholars, and practitioners.
Prohibition in Atlanta: Temperance, Tiger Kings & White Lightning (American Palate)
by Ron Smith Mary O. BoyleAfter the Civil War, state and national Prohibition galvanized in Atlanta the issues of classism, racism and anti-immigrant sentiment. While many consider flappers and gangsters the iconic images of the era, in reality, it was marked with temperance zealotry, blind tigers and white lightning. Georgia's protracted and intense battle changed the industrial and social landscapes of its capital city and unleashed a flood of illegal liquor that continually flowed in the wettest city in the South. Moonshine was the toast of the town from mill houses to the state capitol. The state eventually repealed prohibition, but the social, moral and legal repercussions still linger seventy years later. Join authors Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle as they recount the colorful history of Atlanta's struggle to freely enjoy a drink.
Prohibition, the Constitution, and States' Rights
by Sean BeienburgColorado’s legalization of marijuana spurred intense debate about the extent to which the Constitution preempts state-enacted laws and statutes. Colorado’s legal cannabis program generated a strange scenario in which many politicians, including many who freely invoke the Tenth Amendment, seemed to be attacking the progressive state for asserting states’ rights. Unusual as this may seem, this has happened before—in the early part of the twentieth century, as America concluded a decades-long struggle over the suppression of alcohol during Prohibition. Sean Beienburg recovers a largely forgotten constitutional debate, revealing how Prohibition became a battlefield on which skirmishes of American political development, including the debate over federalism and states’ rights, were fought. Beienburg focuses on the massive extension of federal authority involved in Prohibition and the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment, describing the roles and reactions of not just Congress, the presidents, and the Supreme Court but political actors throughout the states, who jockeyed with one another to claim fidelity to the Tenth Amendment while reviling nationalism and nullification alike. The most comprehensive treatment of the constitutional debate over Prohibition to date, the book concludes with a discussion of the parallels and differences between Prohibition in the 1920s and debates about the legalization of marijuana today.
Project 2025: A Nonpartisan in-Depth Analysis and Breakdown of the Initiative and Policy Proposals
by Lois AlarconIs Project 2025 America's saving grace or a recipe for disaster? There's no denying it – Project 2025 is a political lightning rod. It's got people nationwide fired up, and for good reason. This conservative plan could transform the very fabric of our nation. But before you pick a side, you need to understand the facts. That's where my book, "Project 2025: A Nonpartisan In-Depth Analysis and Breakdown," comes in. Think of it as your backstage pass to the most important political debate of our time. We'll go further into the heart of Project 2025, examining: - The Vision: What are the driving forces behind this plan, and what kind of future does it envision for America? - The Policies: Get ready for a no-holds-barred look at proposed changes to everything from healthcare and education to immigration and environmental regulations. - The Impacts: We'll look into the potential consequences of Project 2025, both positive and negative, for everyday Americans from all walks of life. But here's the kicker - this book isn't about pushing a political agenda, but about empowering you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about the future of our country. So, whether you're a lifelong Republican, a dedicated Democrat, or an independent voter, this book is for you. Let's cut through the political noise and get to the heart of what Project 2025 means for America. Don't get caught off guard. Grab your copy of "Project 2025: A Nonpartisan In-Depth Analysis and Breakdown" today and join the conversation!
Project Animal Farm: An Accidental Journey into the Secret World of Farming and the Truth About Our Food
by Sonia FaruqiBorn out of a global expedition fearlessly undertaken by a young woman, Project Animal Farm offers a riveting and revealing look at what truly happens behind farm doors. Sonia Faruqi, an Ivy League graduate and investment banker, had no idea that the night she arrived at the doorstep of a dairy farm would mark the beginning of a journey that would ultimately wind all the way around the world. Instead of turning away from the animal cruelty she came to witness, Sonia made the most courageous decision of her life: a commitment to change things. Driven by impulsive will and searing passion, Sonia left behind everything she knew and loved to search the planet for solutions to benefit animals, human health, and the environment. Over the course of living with farmers, hitchhiking with strangers, and risking her life, she developed surprising insights and solutions--both about the food industry and herself. Lively and heartfelt, Sonia takes readers on an unforgettable adventure from top-secret egg warehouses in Canada to dairy feedlots in the United States, from farm offices in Mexico to lush pastures in Belize, from flocks of village chickens in Indonesia to factory farms in Malaysia. Revelatory in scope, Project Animal Farm illuminates a hidden world that plays a part in all of our lives.
Project Censored Guide to Independent Media and Activism (Open Media Series)
by Peter PhillipsThe independent media are arguably more important than ever today, as corporate media's line reads increasingly like a government press release rather than a free society's analysis of the day's important events. But there's a lot to sort through: Independent newsmagazines and newspapers, local cable-TV access, and independent and microtransmitted radio are everywhere, offering a vast array of news, opinions, and information. New Indymedia activists alone now have direct links to more than sixty-five grassroots news sites around the world. The challenge we are faced with is two-fold: We must make these news sources widely accessible, but we must also find ways to compile, sort, and collectively release this real news to millions of people--a project that this invaluable guide for diversifying your access to information can make much more achievable.
Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2021
by Matt Taibbi Mickey Huff Andy Lee RothThe new and improved "Censored," detailing the top censored stories and media analysis of 2020.Our nation's oldest news-monitoring group, Project Censored, refreshes its longstanding yearbook series, Censored, with State of the Free Press 2021. This edition offers a more succinct and comprehensive survey of the most important but underreported news stories of 2020; in addition to a comparative analysis of the current state of corporate and independent news media, and its effect on democracy. The establishment media sustains a decrepit post-truth era, as examined the lowlight features: "Junk Food News"-frivolous stories that distract the public from actual news-and-"News Abuse"-important stories covered in ways that undermine public understanding. The alternative media provokes a burgeoning critical media literacy age, as evaluated in the highlight feature: "Media Democracy in Action"-relevant stories responsibly reported on by independent organizations. Finally, in an homage to the history of the annual report, the editors reinstate the "Déjà vu News" feature-revisited stories from previous editions. State of the Free Press 2021 endows readers with the critical thinking and media literacy skills required to hold the corporate media to account for distorting or censoring news coverage, and thus, to revitalize our democracy.
Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2022
by Mickey Huff Andy Lee RothAs the United States grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the nation&’s living legacy of systemic racism, and partisan threats to the foundations of democracy, the integrity of news and Project Censored's survey of underreported news stories has never been more important.This 2022 edition of Project Censored's State of the Free Press offers a comprehensive survey of the most important but underreported news stories of 2021 and a comparative analysis of the current state of corporate and independent news media, and its effect on democracy. The establishment media sustains a decrepit post-truth era, as examined the lowlight features: "Junk Food News"-frivolous stories that distract the public from actual news-and-"News Abuse"-important stories covered in ways that undermine public understanding. The alternative media provokes a burgeoning critical media literacy age, as evaluated in the highlight feature: "Media Democracy in Action"-relevant stories responsibly reported on by independent organizations. Finally, in an homage to the history of the annual report, the editors reinstate the "Déjà vu News" feature-revisited stories from previous editions. State of the Free Press 2022 endows readers with the critical thinking and media literacy skills required to hold the corporate media to account for distorting or censoring news coverage, and thus, to revitalize our democracy.
Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2023
by Mickey Huff Andy Lee RothAs the United States grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the nation&’s living legacy of systemic inequalities, and partisan threats to the foundations of democracy, the integrity of news—the focus of Project&’s Censored&’s work and this book—has never been more important.State of the Free Press 2023 continues Project Censored&’s tradition of publicizing the most important stories ignored or obscured by the news establishment, exposing the lies and spin of corporate Junk Food News (frivolous stories that distract the public from actual news) and News Abuse (important stories covered in ways that undermine public understanding) while promoting the best independent journalism, research, and activism. Most importantly, this edition helps endow readers with the critical media literacy skills required to hold power to account for distorting or censoring news coverage.State of the Free Press 2023 is a joint production of The Censored Press and Seven Stories Press.
Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2024
by Mickey Huff Andy Lee RothHighlighting the year&’s most significant independent journalism—including reports on toxic chemicals, climate disinformation, and union victories—Project Censored&’s State of the Free Press 2024 illuminates issues and raises voices that the establishment press have throttled.Includes a Foreword by Alan MacLeod, independent investigative journalist and editor of Propaganda in the Information Age.State of the Free Press 2024 shows how independent journalism can promote civic engagement and reconnect people who have otherwise lost interest in sensational &“news&” that distracts and polarizes us.Balancing critical analysis with optimistic vision, the book&’s diverse contributors champion press freedom and critical media literacy to hold the powerful accountable and promote a more just and inclusive society.State of the Free Press 2024 is a joint production of The Censored Press and Seven Stories Press.
Project Censored's State of the Free Press 2025
by Mickey Huff Andy Lee Roth Shealeigh VoitlHighlighting the year&’s most significant independent journalism—including reports on toxic chemicals, climate disinformation, and union victories—Project Censored&’s State of the Free Press 2025 illuminates issues and raises voices that the establishment press have throttled.State of the Free Press 2025 shows how independent journalism can promote civic engagement and reconnect people who have otherwise lost interest in sensational &“news&” that distracts and polarizes us.Balancing critical analysis with optimistic vision, the book&’s diverse contributors champion press freedom and critical media literacy to hold the powerful accountable and promote a more just and inclusive society.State of the Free Press 2025 is a joint production of The Censored Press and Seven Stories Press.
Project Ethics (Advances in Project Management)
by Helgi Thor Ingason Haukur Ingi JonassonHow relevant is ethics to project management? The book - which aims to demystify the field of ethics for project managers and managers in general - takes both a critical and a practical look at project management in terms of success criteria, and ethical opportunities and risks. The goal is to help the reader to use ethical theory to further identify opportunities and risks within their projects and thereby to advance more directly along the path of mature and sustainable managerial practice. Project Ethics opens with an investigation of the critical success factors in project management. It then illustrates how situations can arise within projects where values can compete, and looks at how ethical theories on virtue, utility, duty and rights can be used as competence eye-openers to evaluate projects. The reader is challenged to think of their project management experiences where questions of competing values surfaced, and mirror them in short vignettes taken from real practice from all round the globe. Finally, a new method is introduced, based on classical ethical theory, which can help project owners, project managers, project teams and stakeholders, to identify, estimate and evaluate ethical opportunities and risks in projects.
Projektmanagement im Anlagenbau (Dvp Projektmanagement Ser.)
by Alexander Malkwitz Norbert Mittelstädt Jens Bierwisch Johann Ehlers Thies Helbig Ralf StedingMit diesem Fachbuch ,,Projektmanagement im Anlagenbau" werden alle Projektphasen eines typischen Projekts im Anlagenbau erfasst. Die Autoren beschreiben die einzelnen Leistungen der Projektsteuerung. Als Leistungsbild und Standard f#65533;r das Projektmanagement im Bauwesen haben sich die Vorschl#65533;ge der AHO-Schriftenreihe Nr. 9 etabliert. Der Anlagenbau erfordert bei vielen #65533;bereinstimmungen in systematischer und methodischer Hinsicht spezifische Herangehensweisen. Dementsprechend hat der DVP-Arbeitskreis Anlagenbau die Aufgabe #65533;bernommen, f#65533;r diesen Gesch#65533;ftsbereich ein den branchenspezifischen Anforderungen Rechnung tragendes Leistungsmodell zu erarbeiten. Diese Leistungen gelten f#65533;r die ganze Vielfalt der Anlagenbauprojekte. Das Fachbuch kommt dem erforderlichen Standardisierungsbedarf bei der Beauftragung von Leistungen entgegen. Das gesamte Leistungsbild des Projektmanagements wird in f#65533;nf Handlungsbereiche differenziert und diese Handlungsbereiche wieder in Grundleistungen und besondere Leistungen unterteilt. Die spezifischen Leistungen des Projektmanagements werden getrennt nach diesen Handlungsbereichen in verschiedenen Projektstufen von der Vorbereitung #65533;ber das Basic-Engineering, die Vergabe, das Detailed-Engineering, die Ausf#65533;hrung und den Projektabschluss dargestellt. Diese Matrix erm#65533;glicht es den Nutzern des Fachbuches in Erg#65533;nzung des AHO-Heftes Nr. 9 nach ihrer Wahl das gesamte Leistungsbild, aber auch Teilleistungen punktgenau zu beschreiben und zu vergeben. In dieser Gliederung der Handlungsbereiche und der Projektphasen wird jede einzelne Teilleistung von den Autoren kommentiert, um dem Leser das Bild jeder Leistung des Projektmanagements im Anlagenbau zu verdeutlichen.
Projektmanagement im Ehrenamt: Grundlagen und Tipps (essentials)
by Levend SeyhanLevend Seyhan hilft mit diesem essential den vielen ehrenamtlich Aktiven dabei, ihre Projekte von vornherein auf ein festes Fundament zu stellen und erfolgreich zu verwirklichen. Der Autor stellt mit praxiserprobten Tipps und Übersichten die wesentlichen Herausforderungen vor und zeigt, wie man ehrenamtliche Aktivitäten professionell umsetzen kann. Ehrenamtliche Projekte erfordern großen persönlichen Einsatz aller Beteiligten. Leidenschaft allein führt jedoch nicht zum Erfolg: Auch bei freiwilligem Engagement sind Werkzeuge des traditionellen Projektmanagements unerlässlich. Das Werk bietet allen, die sich ehrenamtlich engagieren, die nötigen Grundlagen dafür.
Projektmanagement im Ehrenamt: Grundlagen und Tipps für freiwillig Engagierte (essentials)
by Levend SeyhanLevend Seyhan hilft mit diesem essential den vielen ehrenamtlich Engagierten, ihre Projekte von Anfang an auf ein festes Fundament zu stellen und erfolgreich zu verwirklichen. Der Autor stellt mit praxiserprobten Tipps und Übersichten die wesentlichen Herausforderungen vor und zeigt, wie man ehrenamtliche Aktivitäten professionell umsetzen kann. Ehrenamtliche Projekte erfordern großen persönlichen Einsatz aller Beteiligten. Leidenschaft allein führt jedoch nicht zum Erfolg: Auch bei freiwilligem Engagement sind Werkzeuge des traditionellen Projektmanagements unerlässlich. Das Werk bietet allen, die sich ehrenamtlich engagieren, die nötigen Grundlagen dafür.
Projektmanagement in Organisationen der Sozialwirtschaft: Eine Einführung (Basiswissen Sozialwirtschaft und Sozialmanagement)
by Waltraud Grillitsch Monika SagmeisterDas Buch vermittelt Studierenden sowie Fach- und Führungskräften aus Sozialwirtschaft und Sozialer Arbeit Basiswissen zu wesentlichen Themenstellungen des Projektmanagements in sozialwirtschaftlichen Organisationen. Es zeigt in einzelnen Prozessschritten die Bedeutung einer strukturierten Herangehensweise und relevanter Methoden für die praktische Arbeit. Geklärt werden der Projektauftrag und die Projektplanung, das Projektkonzept und die Durchführung sowie der Projektabschluss und Möglichkeiten des Reviews.
Projektverträge im Anlagenbau und für vergleichbare Investitionsprojekte
by Christoph Schmitt Eberhard KrüglerProjektverträge regeln das Rechtsverhältnis zwischen dem Investor als Auftraggeber und dem Unternehmer als Auftragnehmer. Sie sind bei der Realisierung komplexer Projekte weit verbreitet, vor allem im Anlagenbau, aber auch bei der Beschaffung von Gütern und bei der Softwareentwicklung. In dem Buch werden die wesentlichen Aspekte und Inhalte vor dem Hintergrund der einschlägigen gesetzlichen Regelungen besprochen. Hinweise und Vorschläge zur Vertragsgestaltung berücksichtigen die aktuelle nationale und internationale Unternehmens- und Vertragspraxis.
Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics: and the Letter to Marcus Herz, February 1772
by Immanuel Kant James W. EllingtonThis edition of Prolegomena includes Kant’s letter of February, 1772 to Marcus Herz, a momentous document in which Kant relates the progress of his thinking and announces that he is now ready to present a critique of pure reason.
Prolegomena to Ethics
by David O. Brink T. H. GreenThe new edition provides an introductory essay, a bibliographical essay, and an index. Brink's extended editorial introduction examines the context, themes, and significance of Green's work and will be of special interest to readers working on the history of ethics, ethical theory, political philosophy, and nineteenth century philosophy.