The role of motion pictures in the popularity of rock music became increasingly significant in the latter twentieth century. Rock music and its interaction with film is the subject of this significant book that re-examines and extends Serge Denisoff's pioneering observations of this relationship.Prior to Saturday Night Fever rock music had a limited role in the motion picture business. That movie's success, and the success of its soundtrack, began to change the silver screen. In 1983, with Flashdance, the situation drastically evolved and by 1984, ten soundtracks, many in the pop/rock genre, were certified platinum. Choosing which rock scores to discuss in this book was a challenging task. The authors made selections from seminal films such as The Graduate, Easy Rider, American Grafitti, Saturday Night Fever, Help!, and Dirty Dancing. However, many productions of the period are significant not because of their success, but because of their box office and record store failures.Risky Business chronicles the interaction of two major mediums of mass culture in the latter twentieth century. This book is essential for those interested in communications, popular culture, and social change.

This book is designed to fill an important gap in the family business literature. Florence W. Kaslow, Ph. D., Editor, an internationally respected authority in both family psychology and family business consultation, presents a disciplined look at how family businesses are structured, their dynamics, and how they operate in thirteen diverse countries spanning four continents. Top family business consultants working in those countries share their methods of helping clients increase earnings and fulfill the missions of their companies. The contributors examine essential aspects of the world of family business today, including family offices, globalization, and the management of a family's wealth. Tables and figures, plus a helpful glossary, make complex and unfamiliar information easy to understand.

"What good fortune to have all of Kaye's thoughtful, insightful and provocative articles in one volume! No one describes the conflictual patterns in family enterprise better and no one better addresses how family advisors can intervene to build trust." --Fredda Herz Brown, Managing Partner, The Metropolitan Group "A manual that demystifies family business relationships and a survival guide for business consultants working with them. A must read!" --Phillip Colon, Optimal Resolutions, Inc. "Ken Kaye has been one of the best thinkers and writers in the field. I often return to his articles for sound theory and practical suggestions. Finally, they're all in one book!" --Jane Hilburt-Davis, President, Family Firm Institute "If there is one core issue facing family business it is how to overcome conflict and establish the trust that is vital in effective working relationships. Ken Kaye has been the key theorist/practitioner in bringing clear principles into play for working with families." --Dennis Jaffe, Saybrook Graduate School "For thinking outside the box, insightful understanding and innovative techniques, Kaye's book will be indispensable for those who care about the family enterprise." --Jerry Kleiman, Optimal Resolutions, Inc. "Ken Kaye's articles are full of great illustrations that apply theory to practice. His engaging, provocative writing makes for a delightful read about solutions to the biggest challenges faced by business families. Keep a copy close to your desk." --Stephen McClure, Family Business Consulting Group "Ken Kaye's seminal work on the function of conflict in the business family is core knowledge needed by every practitioner." --Mark Voeller, Dialogue Solutions, Inc.

The purpose of this book is to provide readers with an introductory overview of family business, the most prevalent form of business in the world. The differences between family and nonfamily businesses are emphasized in this book. There are several key audiences: As a supplemental text for university undergraduate or graduate level courses such as small business management, introduction to business, entrepreneurship, or family studies. Members of family businesses will benefit from the book as an introduction to the unique nature of family businesses. Professional advisors to family firms such as accountants, attorneys, bankers, insurance providers, and financial services professionals may develop a better understanding of their clients. Suppliers to family businesses will gain insight to this important business customer. Much of the literature on family business is from the United States; an attempt has been made to present relevant international information, as well. Chapter one defines a family business and provides an overview of family business. Chapter two explores the many differences between a family owned business and a nonfamily owned business. Chapter three explores the major family business theories. Chapter four discusses how family firms make business decisions. Chapter five explores the significant issues prevalent in a family firm. Chapter six explores the most problematic issue in family firms: succession or the transfer of ownership to the next generation. Chapter seven explores the many differences among the generations of a family firm. Chapter eight presents information on family business strategic planning. Chapter nine focuses on effective family business governance and use of advisors and boards. Chapter ten explores key success tips for long lasting family firms. Chapter eleven discusses trends in family business. Chapter twelve contains key points for family business professionals and suppliers who target or service family firms. Chapter thirteen presents areas for future research to advance the study of family business.

People going into business often obtain advice from professional advisers about how to structure the business. This book analyses different structures from the perspective of asset planning. It reviews the legal system in Australia with a view to answering the question what happens to personal assets when business fails?