Egipto, escuela de directivos

Egipto, escuela de directivos
Author: Javier Fernández Aguado
Publisher: Editorial Almuzara
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2013
Genre: Business ethics
ISBN: 8483568217

Javier Fernández Aguado repasa la historia del Antiguo Egipto entendiendo cada reinado o cada forma social como una oportunidad para recabar enseñanzas aplicables al mundo empresarial. Así, del reinado de Djeser Netherijet (2690-2610 a. C.) el autor extrae la necesidad de contar con buenos olaboradores para llevar a buen término los objetivos dela organización; de la etapa de Pepi II (2254-2194 a. C.), la importancia de que un directivo conozca cuándo ha llegado el momento de retirarse del cargo para dejar paso a nuevas generaciones; o de Seti I (1294-1279 a. C.), la ayuda que supone para todas las instituciones la creación de una imagen de marca. En Egipto, escuela de directivos cada capítulo es una casión para conocer más de cerca la historia de una Civilización milenaria, cuna de la cultura occidental antes de la llegada de los griegos, pero también una llamada a la memoria para comprender que conceptos como el ocio, la ética, el nacionalismo, la corrupción o el alma de las organizaciones no son un invento moderno, sino una constante en las sociedades de todo cuño.

Museums, Ethics and Cultural Heritage

Museums, Ethics and Cultural Heritage
Author: ICOM
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2016-07-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317197410

This volume provides an unparalleled exploration of ethics and museum practice, considering the controversies and debates which surround key issues such as provenance, ownership, cultural identity, environmental sustainability and social engagement. Using a variety of case studies which reflect the internal realities and daily activities of museums as they address these issues, from exhibition content and museum research to education, accountability and new technologies, Museums, Ethics and Cultural Heritage enables a greater understanding of the role of museums as complex and multifaceted institutions of cultural production, identity-formation and heritage preservation. Benefitting from ICOM’s unique position in the museum world, this collection brings a global range of academics and professionals together to examine museums ethics from multiple perspectives. Providing a more complete picture of the diverse activities now carried out by museums, Museums, Ethics and Cultural Heritage will appeal to practitioners, academics and students alike.

In the Valley of the Kings

In the Valley of the Kings
Author: Daniel Meyerson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-05-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 0345515277

In 1922, the British archaeologist Henry Carter opened King Tutankhamun’s tomb, illuminating the glories of an ancient civilization. And while the world celebrated the extraordinary revelation that gave Carter international renown and an indelible place in history, by the time of his death, the discovery had nearly destroyed him. Now, in a stunning feat of narrative nonfiction, Daniel Meyerson has written a thrilling and evocative account of this remarkable man and his times. Carter began his career inauspiciously. At the age of seventeen–unknown, untrained, untried–he was hired as a copyist of tomb art by the brash, brilliant, and boldly unkempt father of modern archaeology, W. F. Petrie. Carter struck out on his own a few years later, sensing that something amazing lay buried beneath his feet, waiting for him to uncover it. But others had the same idea: The ancient cities of Egypt were crawling with European adventurers and their wealthy sponsors, each hoping to outdo the others with glittering discoveries–even as growing nationalist resentment against foreigners plundering the country’s most treasured antiquities simmered dangerously in the background. Not until Carter met up with the risk-taking, adventure-loving occultist Lord Carnarvon did his fortunes change. There were stark differences in personality and temperament between the cantankerous Carter and his gregarious patron, but together they faced down endless ridicule from the most respected explorers of the day. Seven dusty and dispiriting years after their first meeting, their dream came to astonishing life. But there would be a price to pay for this partnership, their discovery, and the glory and fame it brought both men–and the chain of events that transpired in the wake of their success remains fascinating and shocking to this day. An enthralling story told with unprecedented verve, In the Valley of the Kings is a tale of mania and greed, of fame and lost fortune, of history and its damnations. As he did in The Linguist and the Emperor, Daniel Meyerson puts his exciting storytelling powers on full display, revealing an almost forgotten time when past and present came crashing together with the power to change–or curse–men’s lives. From the Hardcover edition.

Encyclopedia of Adolescence

Encyclopedia of Adolescence
Author: Roger J.R. Levesque
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 3161
Release: 2011-09-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1441916946

The Encyclopedia of Adolescence breaks new ground as an important central resource for the study of adolescence. Comprehensive in breath and textbook in depth, the Encyclopedia of Adolescence – with entries presented in easy-to-access A to Z format – serves as a reference repository of knowledge in the field as well as a frequently updated conduit of new knowledge long before such information trickles down from research to standard textbooks. By making full use of Springer’s print and online flexibility, the Encyclopedia is at the forefront of efforts to advance the field by pushing and creating new boundaries and areas of study that further our understanding of adolescents and their place in society. Substantively, the Encyclopedia draws from four major areas of research relating to adolescence. The first broad area includes research relating to "Self, Identity and Development in Adolescence". This area covers research relating to identity, from early adolescence through emerging adulthood; basic aspects of development (e.g., biological, cognitive, social); and foundational developmental theories. In addition, this area focuses on various types of identity: gender, sexual, civic, moral, political, racial, spiritual, religious, and so forth. The second broad area centers on "Adolescents’ Social and Personal Relationships". This area of research examines the nature and influence of a variety of important relationships, including family, peer, friends, sexual and romantic as well as significant nonparental adults. The third area examines "Adolescents in Social Institutions". This area of research centers on the influence and nature of important institutions that serve as the socializing contexts for adolescents. These major institutions include schools, religious groups, justice systems, medical fields, cultural contexts, media, legal systems, economic structures, and youth organizations. "Adolescent Mental Health" constitutes the last major area of research. This broad area of research focuses on the wide variety of human thoughts, actions, and behaviors relating to mental health, from psychopathology to thriving. Major topic examples include deviance, violence, crime, pathology (DSM), normalcy, risk, victimization, disabilities, flow, and positive youth development.

Disabled Widows

Disabled Widows
Author: Donald T. Ferron
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1972
Genre: Disability evaluation
ISBN:

Report and compilation of statistical tables resulting from a survey of the handicapped (disabled person), undertaken in 1966 by the social security administration, on demographic aspects and health-related characteristics of handicapped widowed married women in the USA, together with information on their eligibility to receive disability benefits.

Consumer Action Handbook, 2010 Edition

Consumer Action Handbook, 2010 Edition
Author: U.S. Services Administration
Publisher: GPO FCIC
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781612210001

Use this guide to get help with consumer purchases, problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations; local, state, and federal government agencies; national consumer organizations; and more.

History of Special Education

History of Special Education
Author: Anthony F. Rotatori
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2011-01-25
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857246291

Examines the history of special education by categorical areas (for example, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and Autistic Spectrum Disorders). This title includes chapters on the changing philosophy related to educating students with exceptionalities as well as a history of legal and legislation content concerned with special education.

Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palace

Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palace
Author: Naguib Kanawati
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134488424

This original study examines the claims for sensational intrigues in the 6th century Egyptian palace, culminating in the possible assassination of King Teti by his own bodyguards. New evidence from the author's recent excavations is set against the written claims of the ancient historian Manetho. This offers the reader a unique opportunity to compare archaeological and historical evidence, and sheds new light on the political conspiracies and quarrels of the age. With over 80 illustrations, and clear presentation of the dynastic tomb excavations, the book also gives a rare and accessible insight into Old Kingdom society and administration under the kings Unis, Teti and Pepy I. It will be valuable to all students of Egyptian history.

Corporate Governance And Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Markets Focus

Corporate Governance And Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Markets Focus
Author: Sabri Boubaker
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 981452039X

While emerging market economies do not have a mature market structure yet, there is a need for research on corporate governance practices in these economies from different perspectives, including corporate social responsibility. Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility: Emerging Markets Focus fills the gap with a collection of high-quality research and policy-based papers addressing these issues, using various market cases as illustrations.Unlike previous books that often focused on one or several emerging markets, this book covers a much broader set of countries and tackles ethical, legal and societal aspects of corporate governance, beyond financial issues. It also discusses how companies work towards best corporate governance practices, particularly, in the aftermath of recent financial and economic crises. Readers will benefit from the wide range of theoretical, empirical, and case analyses, selected with care to reflect cutting-edge corporate governance and corporate social responsibility issues in countries with emerging markets.

Pulping the South

Pulping the South
Author: Ricardo Carriere
Publisher: Zed Books
Total Pages: 290
Release: 1996-08-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781856494380

The expansion of the pulp and paper industry is one of the most important causes of land and water conflicts in the South. This book examines the threat to livelihood, soil and biodiversity generated by large-scale pulpwood plantations in the South.