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Making Global MBAs - Andrew Orta - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Making Global MBAs - Andrew Orta - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

A generation of aspiring business managers has been taught to see a world of difference as a world of opportunity. In Making Global MBAs, Andrew Orta examines the culture of contemporary business education, and the ways MBA programs participate in the production of global capitalism through the education of the business subjects who will be managing it. Based on extensive field research in several leading US business schools, this groundbreaking ethnography exposes what the culture of MBA training says about contemporary understandings of capitalism in the context of globalization. Orta details the rituals of MBA life and the ways MBA curricula cultivate both habits of fast-paced technical competence and “softer” qualities and talents thought to be essential to unlocking the value of international cultural difference while managing its risks. Making Global MBAs provides an essential critique of neoliberal thinking for students and professionals in a wide variety of fields.

DKK 820.00
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Making Global MBAs - Andrew Orta - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Making Global MBAs - Andrew Orta - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

A generation of aspiring business managers has been taught to see a world of difference as a world of opportunity. In Making Global MBAs, Andrew Orta examines the culture of contemporary business education, and the ways MBA programs participate in the production of global capitalism through the education of the business subjects who will be managing it. Based on extensive field research in several leading US business schools, this groundbreaking ethnography exposes what the culture of MBA training says about contemporary understandings of capitalism in the context of globalization. Orta details the rituals of MBA life and the ways MBA curricula cultivate both habits of fast-paced technical competence and “softer” qualities and talents thought to be essential to unlocking the value of international cultural difference while managing its risks. Making Global MBAs provides an essential critique of neoliberal thinking for students and professionals in a wide variety of fields.

DKK 248.00
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Who Pays for Diversity? - Oneya Fennell Okuwobi - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Who Pays for Diversity? - Oneya Fennell Okuwobi - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

How diversity initiatives harm employees of color by turning them into workplace commodities. Diversity programs are under attack. Should those interested in racial justice fight to keep them, or might there be another way forward? Who Pays for Diversity? reveals the costs that employees of color pay under current programs by having their racial identities commodified to benefit white people and institutions. Oneya Fennell Okuwobi proposes fresh and thoughtful ways to reorient these initiatives, move beyond tokenism, and authentically center marginalized employees. Drawing on accounts of employees from across the workplace spectrum, from corporations to churches to universities, Who Pays for Diversity? details how the optics of diversity programs undermine employees' competence while diminishing their well-being and workplace productivity. Okuwobi argues that diversity programs have been a costly detour on the path to racial justice, and getting back on track requires solutions that provide equity, dignity, and agency to all employees, instead of defending the status quo.

DKK 900.00
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Who Pays for Diversity? - Oneya Fennell Okuwobi - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Who Pays for Diversity? - Oneya Fennell Okuwobi - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

How diversity initiatives harm employees of color by turning them into workplace commodities. Diversity programs are under attack. Should those interested in racial justice fight to keep them, or might there be another way forward? Who Pays for Diversity? reveals the costs that employees of color pay under current programs by having their racial identities commodified to benefit white people and institutions. Oneya Fennell Okuwobi proposes fresh and thoughtful ways to reorient these initiatives, move beyond tokenism, and authentically center marginalized employees. Drawing on accounts of employees from across the workplace spectrum, from corporations to churches to universities, Who Pays for Diversity? details how the optics of diversity programs undermine employees' competence while diminishing their well-being and workplace productivity. Okuwobi argues that diversity programs have been a costly detour on the path to racial justice, and getting back on track requires solutions that provide equity, dignity, and agency to all employees, instead of defending the status quo.

DKK 297.00
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Voluntary Agencies in the Welfare State - Ralph M. Kramer - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Voluntary Agencies in the Welfare State - Ralph M. Kramer - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The rise of the welfare state threatens the autonomy and survival of nonprofit voluntary agencies as providers of social services. Or does it? In this cross-national, empirical study of the workings of voluntary agencies, Ralph M. Kramer cuts through the conceptual confusion surrounding voluntarism and the boundaries between the public and private sectors. He draws on a survey of voluntary agencies helping disabled people in four welfare democracies (the United States, England, Israel, and the Netherlands) to explain the virtues and flaws of different patterns of government-voluntary relationships in coping with the growing demand for human services. Kramer concludes that many of the most cherished beliefs about the voluntary sector have little basis in fact. The most innovative agencies, for example, are not the smallest, but rather among the largest, most bureaucratized, and most professionalized. Government funding does not necessarily constrain agency autonomy. And giving voluntary agencies the primary responsibility for social services can reduce, not increase, citizen participation. This comparative analysis of the distinctive competence, vulnerability, and potential of the voluntary agency should replace some of the myths that guide public policy and the day-to-day activities of social service agencies. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

DKK 971.00
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Voluntary Agencies in the Welfare State - Ralph M. Kramer - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Voluntary Agencies in the Welfare State - Ralph M. Kramer - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The rise of the welfare state threatens the autonomy and survival of nonprofit voluntary agencies as providers of social services. Or does it? In this cross-national, empirical study of the workings of voluntary agencies, Ralph M. Kramer cuts through the conceptual confusion surrounding voluntarism and the boundaries between the public and private sectors. He draws on a survey of voluntary agencies helping disabled people in four welfare democracies (the United States, England, Israel, and the Netherlands) to explain the virtues and flaws of different patterns of government-voluntary relationships in coping with the growing demand for human services. Kramer concludes that many of the most cherished beliefs about the voluntary sector have little basis in fact. The most innovative agencies, for example, are not the smallest, but rather among the largest, most bureaucratized, and most professionalized. Government funding does not necessarily constrain agency autonomy. And giving voluntary agencies the primary responsibility for social services can reduce, not increase, citizen participation. This comparative analysis of the distinctive competence, vulnerability, and potential of the voluntary agency should replace some of the myths that guide public policy and the day-to-day activities of social service agencies. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

DKK 415.00
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The Drugging of the Americas - Milton M. Silverman - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The Drugging of the Americas - Milton M. Silverman - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The Drugging of the Americas examines the stark differences in how multinational pharmaceutical companies present their products to physicians in the United States versus Latin America. The study highlights how drug companies provide detailed, rigorous, and well-regulated information to U.S. physicians through FDA-approved sources like the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), ensuring claims about efficacy, contraindications, and side effects are based on scientific evidence. In contrast, the promotional materials in Latin America, where many of these drugs are also marketed, often gloss over warnings, exaggerate benefits, and lack the same level of regulatory oversight. The book compares the drug information provided in several Latin American countries, showing how local publications such as the Diccionario de Especialidades Farmacéuticas and Index Terapéutico Moderno often present biased or incomplete information. The study underscores the global issue of drug misuse, noting that over-the-counter availability of prescription medications in many Latin American countries contributes to this problem. The discrepancies in drug labeling and promotion are not limited to the developing world but also occur in advanced economies, with similar ethical and clinical concerns in both regions. The book stresses that while it does not critique the competence of physicians in either the U.S. or Latin America, it focuses on the inadequacies of drug information and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical practice. By documenting these differences, The Drugging of the Americas calls attention to the broader implications of pharmaceutical marketing on global health practices. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

DKK 336.00
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The Drugging of the Americas - Milton M. Silverman - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The Drugging of the Americas - Milton M. Silverman - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The Drugging of the Americas examines the stark differences in how multinational pharmaceutical companies present their products to physicians in the United States versus Latin America. The study highlights how drug companies provide detailed, rigorous, and well-regulated information to U.S. physicians through FDA-approved sources like the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), ensuring claims about efficacy, contraindications, and side effects are based on scientific evidence. In contrast, the promotional materials in Latin America, where many of these drugs are also marketed, often gloss over warnings, exaggerate benefits, and lack the same level of regulatory oversight. The book compares the drug information provided in several Latin American countries, showing how local publications such as the Diccionario de Especialidades Farmacéuticas and Index Terapéutico Moderno often present biased or incomplete information. The study underscores the global issue of drug misuse, noting that over-the-counter availability of prescription medications in many Latin American countries contributes to this problem. The discrepancies in drug labeling and promotion are not limited to the developing world but also occur in advanced economies, with similar ethical and clinical concerns in both regions. The book stresses that while it does not critique the competence of physicians in either the U.S. or Latin America, it focuses on the inadequacies of drug information and the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical practice. By documenting these differences, The Drugging of the Americas calls attention to the broader implications of pharmaceutical marketing on global health practices. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

DKK 971.00
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Heritage of Endurance - George A. De Vos - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Heritage of Endurance - George A. De Vos - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Heritage of Endurance: Family Patterns and Delinquency Formation in Urban Japan delves into the complex interplay of family dynamics, cultural traditions, and societal influences in shaping delinquent behavior among urban youth in Japan. Centered on Arakawa Ward in Tokyo during the 1960s, this insightful study combines psychocultural and sociological perspectives to uncover how family interactions and community structures contribute to the genesis of deviant attitudes. The research focuses on fifty families, providing detailed analyses of how specific patterns in family life influence some children toward delinquency while others remain unaffected. Rich in life-history materials, the book highlights the unique artisan and merchant traditions of Arakawa, where deeply ingrained social ideals and entrepreneurial values foster a strong sense of belonging and resilience within the community. The book goes beyond the surface to explore Japan’s low delinquency rates in the broader context of its cultural continuity and social cohesion. It offers a nuanced understanding of how attitudes toward work, achievement, and technological competence are passed down through generations, creating a stabilizing effect on societal behavior. By juxtaposing Japanese and American approaches to delinquency, the authors reveal the enduring impact of Japan’s "heritage of endurance," emphasizing how community cohesiveness and family traditions act as protective factors. With its blend of in-depth analysis and cultural insight, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the intricate relationship between family, culture, and deviance in a rapidly modernizing society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

DKK 971.00
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Heritage of Endurance - George A. De Vos - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Heritage of Endurance - George A. De Vos - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Heritage of Endurance: Family Patterns and Delinquency Formation in Urban Japan delves into the complex interplay of family dynamics, cultural traditions, and societal influences in shaping delinquent behavior among urban youth in Japan. Centered on Arakawa Ward in Tokyo during the 1960s, this insightful study combines psychocultural and sociological perspectives to uncover how family interactions and community structures contribute to the genesis of deviant attitudes. The research focuses on fifty families, providing detailed analyses of how specific patterns in family life influence some children toward delinquency while others remain unaffected. Rich in life-history materials, the book highlights the unique artisan and merchant traditions of Arakawa, where deeply ingrained social ideals and entrepreneurial values foster a strong sense of belonging and resilience within the community. The book goes beyond the surface to explore Japan’s low delinquency rates in the broader context of its cultural continuity and social cohesion. It offers a nuanced understanding of how attitudes toward work, achievement, and technological competence are passed down through generations, creating a stabilizing effect on societal behavior. By juxtaposing Japanese and American approaches to delinquency, the authors reveal the enduring impact of Japan’s "heritage of endurance," emphasizing how community cohesiveness and family traditions act as protective factors. With its blend of in-depth analysis and cultural insight, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the intricate relationship between family, culture, and deviance in a rapidly modernizing society. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

DKK 558.00
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Friendly Intruders - Carole Joffe - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Friendly Intruders - Carole Joffe - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The governments of many industrialized societies have developed extensive childcare facilities and services to meet the needs of young children and their working parents, but no such program on a national scale has yet evolve in the United Staes. Some who oppose federal aid or control believe that mothers should remain at home with their preschool children rather than turn them over to childcare professionals--the "friendly intruders" of the titels--and that any other policy is a threat to the moral climate and stability of family life. However, since the demand for childcare services is very great, and since Congress has previously passed relevant legislation (which was vetoed by President Nixon), the issue of childcare will surely rise again soon. In this study, based upon direct observation of a local childcare program in California, the author examines several pof the practical policy issues concerning childcare which have not yet been resolved. Who will control such programs in the future, public school systems or others? Which agencies or institutions will certify the competence of childcare personnel? To what extent will parents contribute to the content of the programs provided for their young children? A major part of Professor Joffe's study is concerned with the emerging professionalism of early childhood educators. In a pattern now understood to be classic, such persons seek status and recognition through education, certification, and membership in professional associations. However, what happens when parents and professional disagree about values, behavioral norms, and the educational content of a nursery school program? Who is the "expert" in such a confrontation? The author observed profoundly different orientations to childcare not only between professionals and parents, but also among different groups of parents, especially along racial and class lines; how can professionals accommodate such differences? The author's conclusions emerge from careful study of day-by-day encounters between staff, parents and supervisors, giving to her book a sense of immediacy and well-focused understanding that is rarely achieved in academic studies. Parents, educators and policy analysts concerned with the subject will find it indispensable. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

DKK 336.00
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Friendly Intruders - Carole Joffe - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

Friendly Intruders - Carole Joffe - Bog - University of California Press - Plusbog.dk

The governments of many industrialized societies have developed extensive childcare facilities and services to meet the needs of young children and their working parents, but no such program on a national scale has yet evolve in the United Staes. Some who oppose federal aid or control believe that mothers should remain at home with their preschool children rather than turn them over to childcare professionals--the "friendly intruders" of the titels--and that any other policy is a threat to the moral climate and stability of family life. However, since the demand for childcare services is very great, and since Congress has previously passed relevant legislation (which was vetoed by President Nixon), the issue of childcare will surely rise again soon. In this study, based upon direct observation of a local childcare program in California, the author examines several pof the practical policy issues concerning childcare which have not yet been resolved. Who will control such programs in the future, public school systems or others? Which agencies or institutions will certify the competence of childcare personnel? To what extent will parents contribute to the content of the programs provided for their young children? A major part of Professor Joffe's study is concerned with the emerging professionalism of early childhood educators. In a pattern now understood to be classic, such persons seek status and recognition through education, certification, and membership in professional associations. However, what happens when parents and professional disagree about values, behavioral norms, and the educational content of a nursery school program? Who is the "expert" in such a confrontation? The author observed profoundly different orientations to childcare not only between professionals and parents, but also among different groups of parents, especially along racial and class lines; how can professionals accommodate such differences? The author's conclusions emerge from careful study of day-by-day encounters between staff, parents and supervisors, giving to her book a sense of immediacy and well-focused understanding that is rarely achieved in academic studies. Parents, educators and policy analysts concerned with the subject will find it indispensable. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

DKK 971.00
1