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Switzerland in Perspective

Author : Janet E. Hilowitz
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313389446
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Switzerland in Perspective written by Janet E. Hilowitz and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1991-02-28 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the only collection of essays available in English on modern Swiss economy, society, and culture. Twelve of Switzerland's most eminent social scientists express their ideas and viewpoints about their nation's past, present, and likely future in a readable and informative way. The book provides an interesting and current description and analysis of many aspects of this unique and little known country--its work and leisure, its political and economic structure, its educational system, changes affecting its women, families, and young people, how the Swiss view themselves and are viewed by others, and geographically varied life spaces and styles such as those of its cities and its more traditional mountain regions. The essays are substantive and critical, offering much more than a mere appreciation of this picture-postcard country. In the introduction, Hilowitz summarizes the main themes of the various essays and ties them together. The author of the first essay presents the principal features of Swiss urbanization and discusses recent changes which have affected the human settlement pattern. In the second essay, the broad institutional diffusion of power and decision making is explored. Three essays deal with various aspects of the Swiss workplace: trade unions, the work ethic, and women in the working world. Youth and their life prospects, as well as the educational system, are critically discussed in two essays. The authors of the essay on the structure and functioning of the family examine marriage, divorce, and styles of interaction within the family. Separate essays assess the life styles and social classes of the elderly, crime and crime control, changes affecting the rural population, and Switzerland's image abroad. Switzerland in Perspective will be an excellent resource for those interested in the broader scholarly or practical implications of Swiss economic, social, and political arrangements.

Switzerland and Migration

Author : Barbara Lüthi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319942476
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Switzerland and Migration written by Barbara Lüthi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the history of migration in Switzerland from the late nineteenth century to the present day. It brings together recent scholarship on Switzerland in the field of cultural and migration studies, as well as migration history, and combines various research approaches from postcolonial studies, transnational studies, border studies, and history of knowledge. Since the late nineteenth century, Switzerland has gradually transformed into a migration society, becoming one of the countries in Europe with the highest percentage of migrant population. While migration has become one of most contentious issues in Swiss public and political debates, the volume also shows how migrants have developed various strategies to deal with the country’s discriminatory policies and distinct institutional settings. The authors of the volume convincingly challenge the view that Switzerland still does not represent a migration (or even post-migrant) society and substantially contributes to the long overdue acknowledgement of Switzerland in migration history and studies at the international level.

Exotic Switzerland?

Author : Noémie Étienne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783035802276
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Exotic Switzerland? written by Noémie Étienne and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is an object, an artwork, or a person deemed ?exotic?? How does one?s gaze get directed onto things or people seemingly belonging to other regions or cultures? These questions are examined here in relation to a specific context: the Enlightenment era from the Swiss perspective. This publication brings together research by academics and museum specialists for the first time in order to rethink this time period and geography. It contains essays and shorter texts centered on pictures, objects, books, and natural specimens from Swiss museum collections. ?Exotic? in this context refers to things that come from elsewhere and that can be used and ?improved? for the benefit of European powers. The term invites us to reconsider both the long eighteenth century and the international history of Switzerland.00Exhibition: Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland (24.09.2020 - 28.02.2021).

Swiss Watching

Author : Diccon Bewes
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1857889916
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (578 download)

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Download or read book Swiss Watching written by Diccon Bewes and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Financial Times Book of the Year and international bestseller.

Balancing the Commons in Switzerland

Author : Tobias Haller
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000367177
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Balancing the Commons in Switzerland written by Tobias Haller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-28 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balancing the Commons in Switzerland outlines continuity and change in the management of common-pool resources such as pastures and forests in Switzerland. The book focuses on the differences and similarities between local institutions (rules and regulations) and forms of commoners’ organisations (corporations of citizens and corporations) which have managed common property for several centuries and have shaped the cultural landscapes of Switzerland. At the core of the book are five case studies from the German, French and Italian speaking regions of Switzerland. Beginning in the Late Middle Ages and focusing on the transformative periods in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it traces the internal and external political, economic and societal changes and examines what impact these changes had on commoners. It goes beyond the work of Robert Netting and Elinor Ostrom, who discussed Swiss commons as a unique case of robustness, by analysing how local commoners reacted to, but also shaped, changes by adapting and transforming common property institutions. Thus, the volume highlights how institutional changes in the management of the commons at the local level are embedded in the public policies of the respective cantons, and the state, which generates a high heterogeneity and an actual laboratory situation. It shows the power relations and very different routes that local collective organisations and their members have followed in order to cope with the loss of value of the commons and the increased workload for maintaining common property management. Providing insightful case studies of commons management, this volume delivers theoretical contributions and lessons to be learned for the commons worldwide. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of the commons, natural resource management and agricultural development.

Smart Computing Applications in Crowdfunding

Author : Bo Xing
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351265075
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book Smart Computing Applications in Crowdfunding written by Bo Xing and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on smart computing for crowdfunding usage, looking at the crowdfunding landscape, e.g., reward-, donation-, equity-, P2P-based and the crowdfunding ecosystem, e.g., regulator, asker, backer, investor, and operator. The increased complexity of fund raising scenario, driven by the broad economic environment as well as the need for using alternative funding sources, has sparked research in smart computing techniques. Covering a wide range of detailed topics, the authors of this book offer an outstanding overview of the current state of the art; providing deep insights into smart computing methods, tools, and their applications in crowdfunding; exploring the importance of smart analysis, prediction, and decision-making within the fintech industry. This book is intended to be an authoritative and valuable resource for professional practitioners and researchers alike, as well as finance engineering, and computer science students who are interested in crowdfunding and other emerging fintech topics.

Arbitration in Switzerland

Author : Dr. Manuel Arroyo
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN 13 : 9041192743
Total Pages : 2862 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Arbitration in Switzerland written by Dr. Manuel Arroyo and published by Kluwer Law International B.V.. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 2862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arbitration in Switzerland

Personal Wealth from a Global Perspective

Author : James B. Davies
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191563501
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)

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Book Synopsis Personal Wealth from a Global Perspective by : James B. Davies

Download or read book Personal Wealth from a Global Perspective written by James B. Davies and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-11-13 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is great media fascination in the activities and lifestyles of the super-rich. But personal wealth is also important for those of more modest means as a store of potential consumption, as a cushion against emergencies, and as collateral for business and investment loans. This book is the first global study of household assets and debts. It documents not only the level, distribution, and trend of wealth holdings in rich nations, but also addresses developing countries like China and India. The situation in Latin America and Africa is given attention along with the experiences of Russia and other transition countries. Components of household wealth like financial assets, land, and property are examined, as well as the gender division. Worldwide, it is estimated that the richest 2% own more than half of total global wealth, and that this elite group resides almost exclusively in North America, Western Europe, and rich Asia-Pacific countries.

International Law in Historical Perspective

Author : J. H. W. Verzijl
Publisher : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9789028603264
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis International Law in Historical Perspective by : J. H. W. Verzijl

Download or read book International Law in Historical Perspective written by J. H. W. Verzijl and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 1976-11-17 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 11-12 published : Dordrecht ; Boston : M. Nijhoff.

Managing Tourism and Hospitality Services

Author : B. Prideaux
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845930150
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book Managing Tourism and Hospitality Services written by B. Prideaux and published by CABI. This book was released on 2006-09-14 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to enhance theoretical and practical understanding of quality management in tourism and hospitality. It provides a benchmark of current knowledge, and examines the range of research methods being applied to further develop tourism and hospitality service management research. It is hoped that this book will stimulate new research questions by highlighting tensions and challenges in the area.

The European Neighbourhood Policy in a Comparative Perspective

Author : Sieglinde Gstohl
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317033248
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis The European Neighbourhood Policy in a Comparative Perspective by : Sieglinde Gstohl

Download or read book The European Neighbourhood Policy in a Comparative Perspective written by Sieglinde Gstohl and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) has evolved into one of the European Union's major foreign policy instruments and received considerable attention. However, other EU neighbourhood policies, and their relevance for the ENP, also require examination. The Arab uprisings, civil wars in Libya and Syria, the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the crisis in Ukraine and Russia's annexation of the Crimean peninsula have all brought the institutional design and tools of the ENP into question and a comparative perspective is crucial to understand EU neighbourhood policies in a wider sense. This timely book puts the ENP into context by exploring the major challenges and key lessons of the EU's other policy frameworks with neighbouring countries. Mapping the EU's bi-lateral and multilateral neighbourhood relations in comparison to the ENP and investigating the major challenges faced, it provides a comprehensive, up-to-date view of the EU's relations with its neighbours. Focusing on current affairs and future challenges, the comparison with the ENP and the lessons to be drawn, generate novel insights into the EU's closest external relations. This book will be of key interest to students and scholars studying European Politics, policies and comparative politics.

Switzerland

Author : Patricia Levy
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502603446
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Switzerland written by Patricia Levy and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Switzerland. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

National Risk Assessments A Cross Country Perspective

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264287531
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book National Risk Assessments A Cross Country Perspective written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides a synthetic view of national risk assessments (NRAs) in twenty OECD Member countries.

A Life Course Perspective on Health Trajectories and Transitions

Author : Claudine Burton-Jeangros
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331920484X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book A Life Course Perspective on Health Trajectories and Transitions written by Claudine Burton-Jeangros and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book examines health trajectories and health transitions at different stages of the life course, including childhood, adulthood and later life. It provides findings that assess the role of biological and social transitions on health status over time. The essays examine a wide range of health issues, including the consequences of military service on body mass index, childhood obesity and cardiovascular health, socio-economic inequalities in preventive health care use, depression and anxiety during the child rearing period, health trajectories and transitions in people with cystic fibrosis and oral health over the life course. The book addresses theoretical, empirical and methodological issues as well as examines different national contexts, which help to identify factors of vulnerability and potential resources that support resilience available for specific groups and/or populations. Health reflects the ability of individuals to adapt to their social environment. This book analyzes health as a dynamic experience. It examines how different aspects of individual health unfold over time as a result of aging but also in relation to changing socioeconomic conditions. It also offers readers potential insights into public policies that affect the health status of a population.

Switzerland and the European Union

Author : Clive H. Church
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134194366
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Switzerland and the European Union written by Clive H. Church and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates the range, depth and complexity of Switzerland’s developing relations with Europe and provides detailed and up-to-date information on Switzerland itself.

Swiss Monetary History since the Early 19th Century

Author : Ernst Baltensperger
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107199301
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Swiss Monetary History since the Early 19th Century written by Ernst Baltensperger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Importance of Monetary Stability as the Main Objective of Central Bank Policy in a Paper Money System -- Fixed versus Flexible Exchange Rates -- Small Country, Independent Currency: the Value of Monetary Sovereignty -- Bibliography -- Index

A New Approach to Global Studies from the Perspective of Small Nations

Author : Kiyonobu Date
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003814417
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book A New Approach to Global Studies from the Perspective of Small Nations written by Kiyonobu Date and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With emphasis on East Asian and North American examples – notably Japan and Quebec – Date, Laniel and their contributors take a new approach to the understanding of small nations and their role in the international system. Small nations, by their very nature, raise significant questions about what a nation is. Some small nations are sovereign states with relatively small populations and limited territory, others are nations within larger sovereign states, with distinctive cultures, governance structures or other features that differentiate them from their “parent” state. By focussing on non-European nations in particular, the contributors to this volume challenge our conceptions of what a small nation is and how it operates within the international system. They focus in particular on the nation-within-a-nation-state of Quebec and on Japan, supplemented by further examples from East Asia. By interrogating what these examples have to show us about the typology and character of small nations, they offer a critique of superpower and draw out the potential of small nation studies. A valuable resource for students and scholars of international relations and theories of the nation and nation state.