This book illustrates how party politics influences policy on income distribution. The author applies game theory to detailed case studies of party dynamics in Canada, Australia, Britain and the United States. Mulé ¥valuates existing theories, and offers a valuable new perspective to students...

Knowing what we know by understanding what we don'tGerald Zaltman (2002, p. 243) recently argued that:If a truism about scientific progress exists, it might be this: just as today's knowledgecontradicts much of what recently preceded it, so will much of it be contradicted orsignificantly...

This book studies tropical island resorts, the areas they occupy, the people who live and work there and the tourists who visit them. Here the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji and the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland are analyzed and compared

The participation of citizens and other stakeholders is increasingly important for policy making on the environment and sustainable development. The contributors to this book examine methods for facilitating public participation on a local and global level. The authors thus suggest consultation...

This study examines the impact of British capital flows on the evolution of capital markets in Argentina, Australia, Canada, and the United States over the years 1870 to 1914. It contrasts the experiences of the frontier countries and provides historical insights into current economic problems...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Authors and Contributors -- Chapter 1 Viewing Animals in the Wild -- Chapter 2 Ecological Impacts -- Chapter 3 Human Dimension of Wildlife Interactions -- Chapter 4 Stakeholder Engagement -- Chapter 5 Wildlife Tourism Policies -- Chapter 6...

The Big End of Town is the first proper business history of twentieth-century Australia and traces the evolution of large business enterprises in Australia. It delves into why the market leaders became the major players, examines what was crucial to their success, and their roles in leading the...

While there is now an extensive literature on consumption theory virtually none of this work draws from Australian consumers. Most of the work is North American. Hence, the goal of this e-book lies in spotlighting consumer culture and consumption in the Australian setting

This book discusses the key elements of labour market reform, contrasting a country where reforms have been successfully carried through, Australia, with one where reforms have been less successful, Japan. The book demonstrates what the key elements of labour market reform are, and explores the...

We are all concerned by the environmental threats facing us today. Environmental issues are a major area of concern for policy makers, industrialists and public groups of many different kinds. While science seems central to our understanding of such threats, the statements of scientists are...