Описание: In Engines of Innovation , Holden Thorp and Buck Goldstein make the case for the pivotal role of research universities as agents of societal change. They argue that universities must use their vast intellectual and financial resources to confront global challenges such as climate change, extreme poverty, childhood diseases, and an impending worldwide shortage of clean water. They provide not only an urgent call to action but also a practical guide for our nation's leading institutions to make the most of the opportunities available to be major players in solving the world's biggest problems. A preface and a new chapter by the authors address recent developments, including innovative licensing strategies, developments in online education, and the value of arts and sciences in an entrepreneurial society. |In Engines of Innovation, Holden Thorp and Buck Goldstein make the case for the pivotal role of research universities as agents of societal change. They argue that universities must use their vast intellectual and financial resources to confront global challenges such as climate change, extreme poverty, childhood diseases, and an impending worldwide shortage of clean water. They provide not only an urgent call to action but also a practical guide for our nation's leading institutions to make the most of the opportunities available to be major players in solving the world's biggest problems. A preface and a new chapter by the authors address recent developments, including innovative licensing strategies, developments in online education, and the value of arts and sciences in an entrepreneurial society.
Описание: Technology and Workplace Skills for the Twenty-First Century examines many of the rapid changes taking place at the intersection of workplace demands and higher education throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Автор: S?nchez-Casal Название: Twenty-First-Century Feminist Classrooms ISBN: 0312295340 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780312295349 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 5589.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume is centrally concerned with crucial theoretical and practical aspects of teaching in the national and global borderlands of gender, race and sexuality studies.
Описание: This book distills the lessons learned from a five-year action and research project with more than 80 doctoral programs committed to better preparing graduates. Six disciplines were included: Chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics and neuroscience.
Автор: Bodine Paul Название: Great Applications for Business School, Second Edition ISBN: 0071746552 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780071746557 Издательство: McGraw-Hill Рейтинг: Цена: 3945.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The new edition of this bestselling book helps students gain admission to elite professional schools.
Автор: Simon Hermann Название: Hidden Champions of the Twenty-First Century ISBN: 0387981462 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780387981468 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 5309.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: "Hidden Champions" are the medium-sized, little-known companies that have quietly become world market leaders in their respective industries. This book chronicles the common patterns, behaviors and approaches of over one thousand of those hidden champions.
Автор: Marques Название: Courage in the Twenty-First Century ISBN: 1137383127 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137383129 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 8384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Courage outlines the art of moving forward both in professional and personal life. Marques offers a strategy for self-renewal in order to divulge the virtues and viewpoints to successfully move from one career to another.
Автор: Tolhurst, Nick Pohl, Manfred Название: Responsible business ISBN: 0470712422 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780470712429 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 4275.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An easy to use, jargon free manual to running a CSR strategy in real business. Research by communications group BT found that nearly half of young professionals would turn away from an employer that lacked good corporate social responsibility policies. Many of the world`s leading organisations (e.
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