The moral work of anthropology

Looking at anthropologists at work, this book investigates what kind of morality they perform in their occupations and the impact of this morality. The book includes ethnographic studies of anthropologists at work in four professional arenas: health care, business, management and interdisciplin...

Modernizing bavaria

In 1949 Bavaria was not only the largest and best known but also the poorest, most agricultural, and most industrially backward region of Germany. It was further its most politically conservative region. The largest political party in Bavaria was the Christian Social Union (CSU), an extremely c...

The dynamics of german industry

The problem of money

Based on long-term medical anthropological research in northern Ghana, the author analyses issues of health and healing, of gender, and of the control and use of money in a changing rural African setting. He describes the culture of medical pluralism, so typical for neo-colonial states, and peo...

Participating in the global enterprise

Viewed through an anthropological lens, Automobili Lamborghini, the renowned Italian factory of super cars, presents a compelling case study. As an ethnography spanning three years, the book focuses on the different perspectives of the managers and the workers and the effects of the organizatio...

Experiencing wages

When discussing wages, historians have traditionally concentrated on the level of wages, much less on how people were paid for their work. Important aspects were thus ignored such as how frequently were wages actually paid, how much of the wage was paid in non-monetary form - whether as traditi...

Property and equality

The ethnography of egalitarian social systems was first met with sheer disbelief. Today it is still hotly debated in a number of fields and has gained sophistication as well as momentum. This collection of essays on "property and equality" acknowledges this diversification by presenting researc...

The german skills machine

In recent years the German economy has grown sluggishly and created few new jobs. These developments have led observers to question the future viability of a model that in the past seemed able to combine economic growth, competitiveness in export markets, and low social inequality. This volume ...

Global ambitions and local identities

This study of a successful Israeli high-tech company's merger with an American competitor offers an important contribution to a better understanding of the social and personal ramifications of mergers. Based upon in-depth fieldwork, the book explores the reality behind the statistics, balance s...

Europe at the seaside

Mass tourism is one of the most striking developments in postwar western societies, involving economic, social, cultural, and anthropological factors. For many countries it has become a significant, if not the primary, source of income for the resident population. The Mediterranean basin, which...

Learning on the shop floor

Apprenticeship or vocational training is a subject of lively debate. Economic historians tend to see apprenticeship as a purely economic phenomenon, as an ‘incomplete contract’ in need of legal and institutional enforcement mechanisms. The contributors to this volume have adopted a broader pers...

Hunters and gatherers in the modern world

In an age of heightened awareness of the threat that western industrialized societies pose to the environment, hunters and gatherers attract particularly strong interest because they occupy the ecological niches that are constantly eroded. Despite the denial of sovereignty, the world's more tha...

Coping with tourists

Once content to sunbathe and follow guides and established itineraries, tourists are increasingly seeking authentic culture. This is taking them into the private areas and zones to which the locals retire in order to escape the tourist gaze, creating tensions between the two groups. Based on re...

The history of labour intermediation

Investigates job search and placement practices in European countries, Australia, and India in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Explores how looking for work becomes a means by which participants articulated specific interests, perspectives, and agendas. The chapters illustrat...

The power of entrepreneurs

Although Spain is an important member of the EU, relatively little is known about its economy and its interrelationship with political forces. This book, the first of its kind, offers a long-term view and analyzes this ever-changing relationship throughout the 20th century with its various uphe...

Let it go!

Unlock the Freedom to Do More of What You Love   As a leader, you know you need to delegate. In fact, it’s the key to growth. But effective delegation isn’t as simple as handing off tasks. Unless you approach it thoughtfully and systematically, your plate will quickly fill back up.   Let It Go! i...

Transforming teams

Build High-Performing Teams for Extraordinary Business Results Imagine a workplace where team members not only excel individually but thrive collectively—where collaboration is an expectation deeply ingrained in a culture that drives success. That’s the goal of transformational people leader and ...

Impact with integrity

Billions Institute founder Becky Margiotta provides a proven step-by-step framework for doing the inner work necessary to design and implement programs for leaders who want to make a large-scale impact in the world.

The ai implementation guide for l&d

Successfully Implement AI in L&D, the Learner Experience, and Your Organization The AI Implementation Guide for L&D is a practical, forward-thinking resource for L&D leaders and practitioners who are navigating the integration of AI within their organizations and looking to drive mean...

Developing your business leaders

Invest in Leaders at All Levels as a Key Part of Your Business Strategy Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across sales operations, technology consulting, and talent development, Tina Schust Robinson offers a much-needed reimagining of leadership development. She guides leadership inv...

New startup mindset

A must-read for aspiring startup founders and current entrepreneurs, especially those who may think they don't fit the mold of a Silicon Valley founder, this groundbreaking guide by the founder and CEO of Seeker Health systematically dismantles the current startup culture and offers a new way of ...

The handy personal finance answer book

Personal Financial Planning and Money Management Insights, Advice, and Guidance. An up-to-date financial reference book for everyone! Tips, practical advice, useful worksheets, checklists, and tables guide you to a better understanding of your financial position and put you on your way to achie...

Storyboarding: the power of planning

Storyboards help you organize learning projects and catch mistakes before you sink time into developing an animated production. As such, every talent development professional who is developing a visual learning product needs to know how to create a storyboard. In “Storyboarding: The Power of Plan...

Energize your training

Trainers are always looking for new and more effective ways to gain and hold the attention of their learners—and this book is chock-full of proven tips and strategies from master trainer Robert W. Lucas. Energize Your Training provides hundreds of quick ideas that will get participants engaged an...