Traditional public policy and welfare economics have held that "market failures" are common, requiring the intervention of government in order to serve and protect the public good. InBeyond Politics, William C. Mitchell and Randy T. Simmons carefully scrutinize this traditional view...

In a time of persistent uncertainty, fragile eco-structures, the politics of "populism," and limits in institutional leadership, The Caribbean on the Edge acts as an analytical roadmap to a challenging era of globalization for the countries on the edge of history in the Caribbean, those...

Untangling the tentacles of colonialism is not an easy task, theoretically or in practice. Presenting a holistic view of Decoloniality, its genetic makeup, and its complexities, this book examines how colonialism has become embedded in power, language, culture, institutions, and social structures...

Decolonizing Data explores how ongoing structures of colonialization negatively impact the well-being of Indigenous peoples and communities across Canada, resulting in persistent health inequalities. In addressing the social dimensions of health, particularly as they affect Indigenous peoples and...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0, is changing the world, and digital transformation technology tools have impacted every walk of life. The nature of work and careers is changing fast - and in the future, the right skills will be prized over academic qualifications. Students must...

The world is hyperlinked, globalized, commercial, and innovative, yet it has never reached the pinnacle of progress and interconnection that mankind is capable of. The role of an efficient logistics system in realizing goals of sustainable development has never been more vital. Streamlined logistics...

This book addresses the growing demand for applied experiences that move students beyond learning into the realm of doing by supporting the development of skills and competencies that align with emerging areas of innovation and work. It considers the urgent need to promote and invest in skills...

George W. Bush's presidency was poisoned by a lack of human source intelligence on 9/11, Iraq and weapons of mass destruction. Carter was humiliated by the hostage crisis in Iran. The Bay of Pigs was President Kennedy's greatest blunder. Vietnam ended the Johnson presidency and Korea ended Truman's....

Digital technologies have created an opportunity to bring together knowledge management, leadership, and innovation. Any business that wishes to thrive in today's competitive digital landscape must prioritize knowledge management. Leadership in the digital era is about leveraging digital tools to...

A dozen essays examine the changing environmental policies throughout Latin America, the growing recognition that environmental concerns and action are a necessity rather than a luxury, the domestic and international factors that shape the policymaking process, the role of international development...

The COVID-19 pandemic caused countries to experience new and unexpected conditions that severely affected the daily lives of people around the world. Concepts such as uncertainty, change, transformation, and chaos have gained new definitions, and the importance of leadership under these changing...

The birth of philosophical thought across the ancient world brought with it a keen interest in the study of leadership- reflections on who should lead and on how to create the best leadership structures became central to the debates of most prominent ancient philosophers. Philosophy and...

The role of public sector activity in capital accumulation and fraction synthesis assists with economic development, public policy, and sustainable growth. By strategically investing in areas like infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public transit, governments aim to facilitate human capital...

The Routledge Companion to Gender and Borderlands maps the relationship between gender and borderlands at a global scale and sets the agenda for developing a global composite field of gender and borderlands studies. This interdisciplinary collection seeks to understand the complex...

Social Transformation in Bangladesh explores the social, political, and cultural implications of the unprecedented economic development that has occurred in Bangladesh since its independence in 1971. In the 1970s, Bangladesh was labelled an international basket case because of food...

This book positions the concept of Storying as integral to leadership in qualitative research, drawing on a wide range of studies and perspectives by diverse, minoritized leaders. Presenting stories of leadership, resistance, diversity, and cultural wealth, these chapters highlight...

Powerful, innovative Indigenous self-governance regimes are increasingly important players in Canadian politics, but little academic work has been done on their structure, operation, and effectiveness. "We Are In Charge Here"examines the central institution of the most populous Indigenous...