This book explains the contractual basis of the Hong Kong system and its functioning. it points out that this successful system will be compromised as a result of the recommendations proposed by the Hong Kong government in its comprehensive review of the town planning ordinance.
Through eye-witness accounts, the point at issue examines thirty-five years of debate, political dealing, conflict, shifting fortunes and, above all, endeavour surrounding the marsden point refinery.
In fighting for New Zealand, mike moore examines the implications of the post industrial economy, the emerging information age and how new Zealand can best prosper within the global economy. he warns of the serious ecenomic consequences of ignoring our social intellectual and infrastructual deficits.
The book includes chapters on natural gas, coal, tar sands and heavy oil, oil shale, uranium, and (although not strictly an energy resource itself) hydrogen. A concluding chapter on the overall energy picture covers the likely mix of energy sources the world can rely on for the near-term future, and the special roles that will need to be played by conservation, high-mileage diesel automobiles, …
The scope of the book is wide: it blends philosophy with economics, politics, sociology and history in a discussion of the future. wai fong has drawn on her knowledge and experiences to articulate a vision, a new global way, not only for Asia but also for the rest of the world.
The objective is to create a core body of literature essential to the study of political science in new zealand. through that it is hoped to stimulate academic debate and to provide students of new zealand politics with a collection of texts that are interesting, original and challenging.
Labour relations in new zealand provides the most complete coverage of the topic published to date. intelligently organised, lively, and easy to read, it carefully builds comprehensive frameworks to assist understanding of current labour relations events, development, and issues.
Good managers are not born, they are made. they are fashioned by experience of business and the realisties of the workplace.
The fact that politicians are hopeless at business is not news. besides, i have already written that book. what is interesting is why new zealand was able to turn around its basket-case state business. I think we discovered some remarkable things about what causes succes that is worthy of another book.