Argues that the efforts of high-tech industries to gain ownership of certain types of knowledge endanger the free exchange of information that is essential to preserve economic prosperity and a democratic society

Interviews met kunstenaars uit Europa en de Verenigde Staten.

Studie over de wijze waarop ingrijpende historische gebeurtenissen hun sporen nalaten in kunst en cultuur.

Werk van bekende (Jits Bakker, Jos Oehlen, Nick Jonk) en onbekende, merendeels Nederlandse beeldhouwers in Rotterdamse galeries.

Geïllustreerd historisch overzicht.

Co-operative banks have weathered the current financial crisis relatively well. In most countries, they did not need government support, their losses were comparatively small and they are seen as safe havens by clients and markets alike. This is not a new phenomenon, as earlier crises show similar patterns. These developments have resulted in renewed interest in co-operative banking. In this volume, the reader can find reflections on the co-operative business model and the governance structures of co-operative banks. It also contains a series of case studies of co-operative banks in times of crisis. As this book fills a gap in the academic literature, which has neglected co-operative business models for a long time, it is a necessary read for anyone who is interested in the functioning of banking systems.

As much a study of the man as the movement he founded, Clark's biography explores such controversial matters as Freud's sex life, his cocaine habit, and his attitudes toward women

Presented in an easy to access atlas format, Common Knowledge About Chinese Geography is a handy and informative reference to various types of natural landscapes, including its major cities in China. This book opens with a general survey of China and continues with a concise description of major mountains, rivers and other notable topographic attributes. It covers all of China, including Special Economic Zones and Taiwan. Filled with stunning photographs and well-designed maps and charts, this book makes a wonderful resource for the home as well as the classroom.