The Catholic Ethic and Global Capitalism
The Catholic Ethic and Global Capitalism

Author: Bryan Fields

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1351775502

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This title was first published in 2003. Fields traces the origins of recent economic growth in Ireland over a long period of development. In doing so, he opens up an old debate with new data, interpretations and evidence that will force many to question existing truths about the role of religion in economic growth. The work is founded on an innovative methodology and unique primary and secondary resource material that has never been used in a study of this kind. This is timely as the area has a growing international market and addresses some recently ignored themes in the Social Sciences, in particular religion. Whilst concerned with global issues this text also focuses on one country which economists and sociologists as well as those in other Social Sciences areas will find of great interest.

Race and State
Race and State

Author: Karen Fricker

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2009-01-14

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 1443804045

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Speaking about racism in the western political climate of the first decade of the twenty-first century is more difficult than ever before. There is a feeling in post-colonial and post-immigration societies that the blatant overt racism of the past is no longer as pressing. Admitting racism elicits discomfort because common wisdom tells us that racism opposes everything that we believe in as citizens of democratic, “civilised” modern states. Yet state racism appears to be here to stay and, in many ways, is more acceptable than ever before. Immigration detention centres, the deportation of “failed” asylum seekers and “illegal” immigrants, racial profiling and the rolling back of liberties won by the civil rights movement are all examples of how state racism impacts on our daily lives. Race and State contributes to breaking the taboo of discussing the links between “race” and state. The papers collected in this book highlight the interconnections between “race” and state, from historical, theoretical or contemporary sociological perspectives. Part I of the book looks at theoretical issues in conceptualising the “race”-state relationship. Part II examines racism in its most pernicious contemporary manifestation: the racialisation of “terror”. Part III, on the racial state(s) of Ireland, is an important addition to the debate, examining Ireland as a “test case” for demonstrating and interpreting the relationship between “race” and state.

Delivering the Vision
Delivering the Vision

Author: Eileen Milner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-06-01

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1134548907

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Political rhetoric surrounding the role of information and knowledge in society in the twenty-first century is often thrown into sharp relief by the realities of practice. Delivering the Vision explores the way in which public service visions have developed globally and how successful they have been in contributing to major social and economic change. This edited text contains a range of case studies from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, the USA and Australia. Contributors focus both on those factors critical to success and on reasons for failure, but a common theme to emerge across all contributions is the requirement for a clear political vision, commitment and leadership if the shift from traditional forms of social and economic organisation to high-value, knowledge-intensive economies is to be safely negotiated. At the same time, individual case studies provide valuable blueprints for successful implementation of an ambitious public service change agenda. Delivering the Vision is accessible and relevant to all those interested in the management and reform of public sector organisations. It is a companion volume to the editor's earlier text Managing Information and Knowledge in the Public Sector (Routlegde: 2000)

"Crouching Tiger"

Author: Brendan Keane

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2009-10-02

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1443814520

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There are few people who have not heard of the Irish software success story. Once a country whose primary industries were agriculture and manufacturing, Ireland has become a focal point for many multinational corporations setting up major offshore software bases. There has also been strong growth in the indigenous software sector. However, the Irish software industry is facing some new challenges. Low-cost countries are investing in the growth of their software industry. And, with this investment, they are also focusing on software quality to given themselves a further competitive edge. This is particularly true in the case of India. Both Ireland and India hold much in common in that their respective economies can boast English speaking, well-educated workforces. Consequently, the Irish software industry must be aware of strengths demonstrated by their competitors in India. This volume explores the attitudes and experiences of the members of the Indian and Irish software communities towards one aspect of quality - that of software process quality. A comparison of the implementation of software process models is presented, concluding with recommendations to support the Irish software industry’s competitiveness in a global marketplace.

Enhancing the university industry interface
Enhancing the university industry interface

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Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1845445902

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This special issue of the Journal of European Industrial Training is based around theProgramme for University-Industry Interface (PUII) located at the University ofLimerick (UL) in Ireland. The contributors are members of the project team and theirassociates and the editors are Douglas Weir, Chair of the project Academic AdvisoryBoard and John O'Donoghue of the UL, member of the project Executive Board. PUII stems from an initiative of the Irish Government in 2001 to support companyupskilling, postgraduate conversion courses and maintenance of the national ITinfrastructure. It is funded for the.

Irish Education
Irish Education

Author: Antonia McManus

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-07-07

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0750960922

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In this important new work, the author analyses the contributions that our Ministers for Education made to the Irish education system between the years 1919 and 1999. Covering the social, economic and political realities of the time, and taking in the involvement of the OECD , what emerges is a picture of how Irish education was shaped and moulded over the course of the twentieth century.