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1. Fluctuation Theory of Solutions

   Applications in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biophysics

   Edited by Paul E. Smith, Enrico Matteoli, John P. O' Connell

   There are essentially two theories of solutions that can be considered exact: the McMillan–Mayer theory and Fluctuation Solution Theory (FST). The first is mostly limited to solutes at low concentrations, while FST has no such issue. It is an exact theory that can be applied to any stable solution...

   Published February 21st 2013 by CRC Press
2. International Perspectives on Temporary Work

   Edited by John Burgess, Julia Connell

   Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy

   The numbers of workers employed on a temporary basis has grown massively over the last few decades. The benefits to firms of hiring workers on a temporary basis are clear and generally can be reduced to their cheaper short term cost. The status of workers employed in this manner however means that...

   Published November 14th 2012 by Routledge
3. The Global Health Care Chain

   From the Pacific to the World

   By John Connell

   Series: Routledge Research in Population and Migration

   For more than a quarter of a century there has been significant international migration of skilled health workers, but in the last decades, with critical changes in both sending and receiving countries, few parts of the world are now unaffected by the consequences of the migration of health workers...

   Published October 9th 2012 by Routledge
4. Developments in the Call Centre Industry

   Analysis, Changes and Challenges

   Edited by Julia Connell, John Burgess

   Series: Routledge Studies in Business Organizations and Networks

   Over the past ten years there has been a massive growth in call centres worldwide. These centres are said to represent the most dynamic growth area in white-collar employment internationally since the mid 1990s. Yet the footloose and global nature of the industry means that jobs will always be...

   Published March 21st 2012 by Routledge
5. The International Migration of Health Workers

   Edited by John Connell

   Series: Routledge Research in Population and Migration

   This volume provides the first detailed overview of the growing phenomenon of the international migration of skilled health workers. The contributors focus on who migrates, why they migrate, what the outcomes are for them and their extended families, what their experiences in the workforce are, and...

   Published February 22nd 2012 by Routledge
6. Urbanisation in the Island Pacific

   Towards Sustainable Development

   By John Connell, John Lea

   Series: Routledge Pacific Rim Geographies

   Managing rapid urban growth presents a significant challenge in the small independent countries of the Pacific Islands. Although they originated in colonial times, the towns and cities are now distinctively post-colonial, with economies, environments and social structures that reflect unique island...

   Published December 12th 2011 by Routledge
7. Environment, Development and Change in Rural Asia-Pacific

   Between Local and Global

   Edited by John Connell, Eric Waddell

   Series: Routledge Pacific Rim Geographies

   This volume examines the economic, political, social and environmental challenges facing rural communities in the Asia-Pacific region, as global issues intersect with local contexts. Such challenges, from climatic change and volcanic eruption to population growth and violent civil unrest, have...

   Published November 15th 2011 by Routledge
8. Tourism at the Grassroots

   Villagers and Visitors in the Asia-Pacific

   Edited by John Connell, Barbara Rugendyke

   Series: Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility

   In two regions where tourism is of considerable economic importance, eastern Asia and the Pacific, there have been remarkably few studies of the impacts of tourism in rural areas. Moreover, the shift towards ecotourism, touted as a more environmentally benign form of tourism, has extended the...

   Published February 29th 2008 by Routledge
9. Sound Tracks

   Popular Music Identity and Place

   By John Connell, Chris Gibson

   Series: Critical Geographies

   Sound Tracks is the first comprehensive book on the new geography of popular music, examining the complex links between places, music and cultural identities. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective on local, national and global scenes, from the 'Mersey' and 'Icelandic' sounds to 'world music'...

   Published September 25th 2002 by Routledge
10. Papua New Guinea

    The Struggle for Development

    By John Connell

    Series: Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia

    Papua New Guinea is the first book to explore the economic development of this socially complex, rapidly changing nation. Subjects discussed include: * rapid economic growth and political conflict * civil war on the island of Bougainville * population growth and urbanisation * mining: gold, copper...

    Published October 8th 1997 by Routledge