Our Modern Times: The Nature of Capitalism in the Information Age

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The "modern times" of the early twentieth century saw the rise of the assembly line and the belief that standardization would make the world a better place. Yet along with greater production efficiency came dehumanization, as the division of labor created many jobs requiring mindless repetition rather than conscious involvement with work.

In our own modern times, a comparable revolution has been wrought by information technology. In Our Modern Times, Daniel Cohen traces the roots of this revolution back to the uprisings of 1968, when the youth of the industrialized world rejected the bourgeois values of their parents and the general situation of the workers. Students raised in the anti-establishment culture of the 1960s were able to shatter the world of standardization created by their parents. By the end of the twentieth century, information technology had created decentralized work structures that encouraged autonomy and personal initiative. But with this greater flexibility came the psychic stress and burnout of "24/7." Cohen explores the many ways that the new technology has changed our work and personal lives, our very conceptions of family and community. He argues compellingly that the present era represents a revolution that will be completed only when the importance of human capital is no longer overshadowed by the cost-saving efficiencies demanded by financial capital.

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What every manager needs to know about the new rules of leadership, now that every business is an e-business.

Today every business is an e-business, and whether you are selling golf outings over the Internet or manufacturing the carts, there is no escaping the fact that every aspect of organizational design is profoundly affected by the new rules of the electronic economy. What many people and organizations overlook, however, is the degree to which these new rules are requiring a fundamentally different style of leadership. In E-Leader, Robert Hargrove identifies the new mindset and skills that leaders must develop in order to thrive in a world where wealth is built on relationships and experiences, not products or even technology. The old model of leader as "steward," protecting the company's brands and assets, is being replaced by a model of leader as "entrepreneur," searching constantly for new sources of wealth creation; establishing creative ventures with suppliers, distributors, and even competitors; and discovering new ways to attract, retain, and nurture talent--all at the speed of light. E-Leader captures the energy of the mavericks who are redefining leadership on the electronic frontier and shows managers in all types of organizations how to manage for the future, not for the past or even the present.

Customer Reviews:

It's all about people!.......2001-03-09

Okay, forget the fact that Robert Hargrove's book mentions my book and my thinking, and for that i'm flattered. But this book is an excellent guide and mentor, and it takes a point of view I think is essential for success today. I'm excited about E-leader because it points out the importance of PEOPLE in any business. In fact, the title is misleading in that you can apply his principles to any business any time, with or without an Internet approach to business. It's clear, fun to read, and has hundreds of great ideas to try. Most of all, it has the right overall message - you don't lead your customers, they lead you.

A New Leadership Paradigm for the 21St Century:.......2001-02-10

An excellent, fast paced read, and a must for every CEO and executive; e leader is about a radical paradigm shift for leaders in the 2lst century. It shows that the real secret of the internet is not e commerce, but the dramatically enhanced ability of leaders to juxtapose people with different talents in a way that result in exciting, thrilling breakthrough solutions. e leader speaks of a number of radical shifts every business person needs to make in 7 powerful and profound chapters: from stewardship to entrepreneurship, from top down to lateral leadership, from game player to game changer. (There are specific guiding ideas,methods and tools for each of us making these transformations.) The powerful lessons in these chapters are interspersed with special interludes of e leaders who have discovered the principles above not in an academic class room, but in action-leaders who revealed a new possibility came up with a a clear businessvision and transformed it into reality. I couldnt stop writing notes in the margin as I read this book as their were numerous applications to me and my company. Several times Robert Hargrove's provocative writing style not only stop and made me think but get up and look in the mirror with respect to my own leadership possibibilities, learning edges, breakdown places, and growth spots. This book is clearly a major contribuition to leadership in the 20th century and definitely a triumph for its noted author Robert Hargrove.

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Lester's Legacy is a story about a young geologist who accidentally finds something of value in a creek bed while hunting. The object has a profound influence on this life leads to the establishment of a very lucreative business and great danger.

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" How To Make Effective Presentations, true to its down-to-earth title, takes you through practicalities of the gestation process of a presentation . . . . tips make the book a useful companion."

--The Financial Express

You’re a teacher or student about to make a presentation but you don’t know where to begin. How do you plan your presentation? How do you incorporate visual aids and handouts? How much should you practice your speech? How do you handle questions? How do you calm your nerves? Everyone in academia makes presentations and faces similar questions and concerns. Elizabeth P. Tierney, a skilled speaker and consultant, offers advice and suggestions on how to make an effective presentation. From planning your presentation to stepping in front of an audience and delivering your speech, the author takes you step-by-step through the entire process.

If you’re a teacher or student faced with giving a presentation, this is the book for you.

Preparing effective presentations; how to make presentations pay-off!

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Preparing effective presentations; how to make presentations pay-off!
Ray J Friant
Manufacturer: Pilot Books
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Speak up and Stand Out : How to Make Effective Presentations

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Speak up and Stand Out : How to Make Effective Presentations
Nanci McGraw
Manufacturer: SkillPath Publications
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Binding: Paperback
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Skillpath publication how to Make Effective Presentations. Self-study sourcebook.

How to make an effective oral presentation

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How to make an effective oral presentation
Charles V Crumb
Manufacturer: Lefax
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How to make an effective sales presentation

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How to make an effective sales presentation
Kenneth R Schock
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How to produce effective slide-tape talks: [low-cost presentations that you can make yourself for fund-raising and orientation in community organization, education, and recreation] (Creative ideas)

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How to produce effective slide-tape talks: [low-cost presentations that you can make yourself for fund-raising and orientation in community organization, education, and recreation] (Creative ideas)
Milton Riback
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Knock'em alive presentation skills: How to make an effective presentation for 1 or 1,000

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Knock'em alive presentation skills: How to make an effective presentation for 1 or 1,000
Wolf J Rinke
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Not impressed.......2002-08-22

I got this book for my boyfriend thinking that he would stop spending money. He got all caught up with emailing Todd and took a turn for the worse.

A Good Guide.......2002-05-09

This book is a good place to start to set up the framework necessary for financial security. Financial planning basics are presented in a straightforward manner with an overlay of application of those principles to same sex couples.

Buy This Book!.......2001-03-07

"Gay men and women notoriously spend and save money far differently than non-gays," says Todd Rainey, author of "Money Talk, a Gay and Lesbian Guide to Financial Success."

He's got that right! My favorite thing is to blow my paycheck for a new outfit to wear at the club on Friday night, along with buying designer sheets and expensive and definitely sexy throw pillows. Sure, it's carefully understated and looks artfully casual, but I'm looking for the next love of my life, and I'm not thinking of the consequences of spending most of my income to maintain a certain image.

Rainey's book opened my eyes-and helped me put away the credit cards. "Considering some of the other challenges gays face, it's amazing how many of us take a "head in the sand" approach when it comes to money management," says Rainey in his book.

Rainey, the president of the financial consulting firm of World Class Financial in Sherman Oaks, CA., is a gay man who knows first hand what his compatriots are likely to spend for "instant gratification."

"I think this philosophy can stand a slight tweaking," he says. He should know. According to the credits in the book, Rainey has 15 years of financial planning know-how, which he wove into a totally user-friendly guidebook to help gays better manage money matters.

Financial planning books for gays and lesbians are becoming not only more plentiful, but also increasingly important to our community. Our retirement, our families, and our relationships do not share the same rights and benefits given to 90% of Americans, so we've got to take the reins into our own hands. Money Talk is a great primer, and it certainly has me on the road to better thinking and planning about my financial future. Rainey is obviously an accomplished financial planner (he has credentials galore), and uses charts, steps, and guidelines to make complex issues easy to understand.

The book is a great overview of what you should already be doing, and a vital read if you haven't yet planned your own financial future.END

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The success of Global Tourism has led to this fully revised and updated second edition which retains all the strengths of the original book and is enhanced by the inclusion of five new chapters -
* The effects of tourism on societies past and present *Selecting policy instruments for sustainable developments *Alternative tourism: a comparative analysis of meaning and impact *Aid, government and tourism studies in less developed countries *Why destination preservation makes economic sense

Using the perspective and expertise of 33 leading educators and practitioners, Global Tourism chronicles the effect of tourism on contemporary society.

Global Tourism explores the critical issues facing those involved in the tourism domain. It discusses:

· The philosophical and directional difficulties facing the tourism industry

· The importance of social issues and ills in current and future tourism practice

· .The sustainable development issues of tourism

Those individuals dealing with travel and tourism planning, marketing and management at local, regional and national levels will find this book invaluable. All those involved in education in leisure, recreation, hospitality and travel, and students of tourism will benefit from reading this title.

William Theobald is Professor and Chairman of both the Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme in Travel and Tourism and the Leisure Studies Division at Purdue University, USA where he teaches recreation and tourism management.

Draws together current thinking and practice in the tourism industryand presents arguments in a structured framework
Worldwide range of contributors
All chapters thoroughly revised and updated and 4 new chapters included

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Global Tourism draws on the insight of thirty-nine contributors to chronicle and foresee the effects of tourism on contemporary society. Contributors provide interdisciplinary, international perspectives on the critical questions, problems, and opportunities facing the tourism industry. A key reference among academics and professionals, Global Tourism offers a comprehensive exploration of the key issues in tourism. Authors draw on their individual insights to assess and critique contemporary tourism and take a view of the future. Fully revised and re-developed, new chapters examine: * The future of tourism * Difference in travel characteristics of significant travel segments * Sustainability standards in the global economy * Crisis management in tourist destinations * Tourism and social identities * Tourism, mobility, and global communities

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Sex tourism.......2007-09-03

Sex tourism is only briefly discussed in this book. For readers interested in a fictional, yet serious account of that topic, they may want to read Naked in Haiti: A sexy morality tale about tourists, prostitutes & politicians.

Tourism isn't just fun, its subject of scientific research.......2000-04-23

I have been doing reseacrh on tourism in Quintana Roo, Mexico for the last 5 years. Tourism is the main economical activity of Q. Roo, represents roughly 33% of all tourism in Mexico. To study the complex development of tourism in Q Roo, I found the book Global Tourism very useful providing both theory and empirical tools. The new edition is not merely a substitution of the new one but enhances my understanding of tourism and provides excelent framework for the study of the development of places like Quintana Roo in Mexico as well as other touristic areas in the world. I highly recommend Global Tourism not only for researchers but for anybody involved in the tourism industry. I think it will make easier the task of bridging communication among all parties interested in making tourism a real tool for sustainable development.

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