A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about international business /

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Author / Creator:Cairns, George.
Imprint:Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2008.
Description:viii, 176 p. ; 21 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7413914
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Other authors / contributors:Śliwa, Martyna.
ISBN:1412947626 (hbk.)
9781412947626 (hbk.)
1412947634 (pbk.)
9781412947633 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-173) and index.
Summary:With the ultimate question of why studying the world of Internatio- nal Business is important to you as an individual, the authors present an astute, conversational and stimulating exploration of contemporary International Business. With considerations such as the challenge to principles of business in the context of trading blocs, protectionism, and restricted trade; the effects of international governing bodies of the like the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank; and how everyone and everything fits into the larger picture, this short book looks at a very big and interesting field with humour and insightfulness.
Other form:Online version: Cairns, George, Professor. Very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about international business. Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2008
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Summary:Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice Magazine, January 2010 Conceived by Chris Grey and written to get you thinking, the "Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap" series offers an informal, conversational, accessible yet sophisticated and critical overview of what you find in conventional textbooks. In International Business, the authors challenge the principles of business in the context of trading blocs, protectionism, and restricted trade; the effects of international governing bodies like the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank; looking at this very big and interesting field with humour and insightfulness.Ideal for Undergraduate students in Business and Management, this text will also appeal to anyone interested in the fast-paced world of International Business.
Physical Description:viii, 176 p. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-173) and index.
ISBN:1412947626
9781412947626
1412947634
9781412947633