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Monograph of essays on the theory of state autonomy, in politics and in ethics - examines principles governing immigration, naturalization, nationalization and indigenization policies, international relations, and discusses duties towards citizens and migrant workers, foreign policy constraints, etc. References. ILO mentioned.
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Historical background, description of business organization, and information on statistical methods and research methods of the bureau of labor statistics as the research centre in the USA responsible for carrying out surveys and compiling statistics of work and related matters for labour administration purposes - bibliography pp. 257 to 261, organisational diagram, and relationship with ILO mentioned.
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Explores the consequences of globalization for women, gender equity and for quality of life. Discusses aspects of solidarity and survival, engendering the world of commerce, and empowerment through networking. Offers case studies on current trends in countries around the world, covering affirmative action, family responsibilities, social security, urban employment, the Nat nomadic community in India, experiences of women entrepreneurs in the areas...
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South African nurses care for patients in London, hospitals recruit Filipino nurses to Los Angeles, and Chinese nurses practice their profession in Ireland. In every industrialized country of the world, patients today increasingly find that the nurses who care for them come from a vast array of countries. In the first book on international nurse migration, Mireille Kingma investigates one of today's most important health care trends. The personal...
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"Social protection is fast becoming one of the most important themes in development policy. This collection, now available in paperback, examines the political processes shaping the formulation of social protection policies; compares the key conceptual frameworks available for analysing social protection; and provides a comparative discussion on the policies focused on the poor and the poorest. Drawing on key case studies from Africa, Latin America...
9) Loyalties
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These essays by the former Ambassador to India and present New York Senator address three issues: international peace, international racism and international law. The essay on international peace focuses on the history and meaning of the arms race. The essay on international racism examines the Communist theory of racism, in particular the Soviet use of the term "Zionism" as a synonym for racism, that is applied to those who oppose Soviet totalitarianism....
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"The rapid growth of offshore outsourcing in manufacturing and IT-based services is unleashing dramatic changes around the world. The book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to analyze the implications of this huge transformation. For some observers, offshore outsourcing promises more rapid economic growth for both developed and developing countries. For others, it unravels the social contract in today's rich countries, as labor and...
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"Offers achievable strategies for revitalizing industrial areas and building upon the potential of overlooked resources of economic, physical, and cultural significance. Addresses such challenges as fostering entrepreneurship, reducing poverty and inequality, and augmenting the number of skilled professionals. Provides analysis of healthy economic development practices for public and private sectors"--Provided by publisher
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Levine (industrial relations, U. of Maryland) has written a gripping study of the prevalence of child labor in the US today, its laws, risks, and the lack of enforcement of child labor laws. Describing evidence of child labor in several contexts, including sweatshops, agriculture, and industry, Levine focuses on issues that include ineffective and outdated child labor laws, health and safety risks, the role of physicians in treating children, dropout...
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