The Annenbergs
Title | The Annenbergs PDF eBook |
Author | John E. Cooney |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Pages | 456 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
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"This is the colorful and dramatic biography of two of America's most controversial entrepreneurs: Moses Louis Annenberg, 'the racing wire king, ' who built his fortune in racketeering, invested it in publishing, and lost much of it in the biggest tax evasion case in United States history; and his son, Walter, launcher of TV Guide and Seventeen magazines and former ambassador to Great Britain."--Jacket.
The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia
Title | The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Christian Erni |
Publisher | IWGIA |
Pages | 5 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Indigenous peoples |
ISBN | 8791563348 |
Deals with the controversy in defining indigenous people and indogeneity. Discusses standard-setting activities in international law and ethno-nationalist interpretations in Asia, including 15 country profiles focusing on terms used, government positions, and recognized indigenous nationalities. Makes reference to the LO Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention, 1957 (No. 107) and the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169).
Cross-Cultural Destination Image Assessment: Cultural Segmentation Versus the Global Tourist
Title | Cross-Cultural Destination Image Assessment: Cultural Segmentation Versus the Global Tourist PDF eBook |
Author | Wassim El Kadhi |
Publisher | Diplomica Verlag |
Pages | 185 |
Release | 2009-03 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 3836672235 |
Various scholars consider destination image - a vital part in tourism marketing- as the key in attracting tourists. It is often regarded, as the most important element in a destination's management and may induce success or failure. Within this research project, destination image is being assessed in cross-cultural terms. It scrutinises the extent to which destination image is culture specific. In other words, does a destination's image vary across people from different cultural backgrounds? This question evolves and is vindicated in an era that is subjected to globalisation and increasingly refers to the global tourist. Many academics are convinced that the world tourism market may be treated as a homogenous one due to globalisation. However, the literature also provides some opposing bearings and discusses them. Hence, the author of this book intended to investigate this issue in more depth in order to find a probable answer to the contradicting sources by conducting an exploratory study of Arab-Islamic and Protestant European youth's pre-visitation image on Berlin. In response to the objectives of this study, primary research was carried out. It involved both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. Field and online surveys enabled the researcher to collect 239 completed questionnaires. Besides semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were carried out. Obtained data was entered into SPSS and frequencies and means were calculated and several ANOVA tests and cross-tabulations conducted in order to stress destination image's specificity in terms of cultural background. This book further gives information on Berlin as a tourist destination, addresses destination image concerning influential cultural factors and the implications of globalisation on consumer behaviour. Finally, it studies the Arab-Islamic and Protestant European youth cultures in the light of globalisation and potential modifying effects. It also provides recommendations
Islamist Radicalisation
Title | Islamist Radicalisation PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Emerson |
Publisher | CEPS |
Pages | 186 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9290798653 |
"Issues relating to political Islam continue to present challenges to European foreign policies in the Middle East and North Africa. In this volume, European and regional experts analyse trends driving the radicalisation of political Islam as well as the contrary trend of de-radicalisation observed in some countries where Islamist parties have secured democratic political participation. The question underlying the book is whether the ED should engage more specifically with the 'moderate' Islamist parties, and at least recognise radical Islamist movements that achieve democratic electoral success and legitimacy, such as the Palestinian Hamas. Current EU policies are largely negative on both accounts. The conclusions of the book argue for a change in this stance, with a three-dimensional approach: a) to put pressure on incumbent regimes to abandon the repression of moderate Islamist movements, b) to influence the legal and political frameworks regulating social and political participation in a more open way and c) to engage in dialogue with non-violent opposition forces - both Islamist and non-Islamist. In the absence of such policies, the EU risks contributing to a re-radicalisation of movements that have become disillusioned with the failure of their political moderation to produce results." --Book Jacket.
Facts and Fancies about Java
Title | Facts and Fancies about Java PDF eBook |
Author | Augusta de Wit |
Publisher | |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 1900 |
Genre | Java (Indonesia) |
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China's Rise and the Two Koreas
Title | China's Rise and the Two Koreas PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Snyder |
Publisher | |
Pages | 260 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Political Science |
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With China now South Korea's number one trading partner and destination for foreign investment and tourism, what are the implications for politics and security in East Asia? Scott Snyder explores the transformation of the Sino - South Korean relationship since the early 1990s. Snyder considers the strategic significance of recent developments in China's relationship with both North and South Korea and also assesses the likely consequences of those developments for US and Japanese influence in the region. His meticulous study lends important context to critical debates regarding China''s foreign policy, Northeast Asian security, and international relations more broadly. This title examines China's redefined political and economic relations with North and South Korea, as well as what this implies for US and Japanese influence in Northeast Asia.
The Solomon Islands and Their Natives
Title | The Solomon Islands and Their Natives PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Brougham Guppy |
Publisher | London : S. Sonneschein, Lowrey |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 1887 |
Genre | Geology |
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