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Book Ivy and Industry

    Book Details:
  • Author : Christopher Newfield
  • Publisher : Duke University Press
  • Release : 2004-01-21
  • ISBN : 0822385201
  • Pages : 298 pages

Download or read book Ivy and Industry written by Christopher Newfield and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-21 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizing how profoundly the American research university has been shaped by business and the humanities alike, Ivy and Industry is a vital contribution to debates about the corporatization of higher education in the United States. Christopher Newfield traces major trends in the intellectual and institutional history of the research university from 1880 to 1980. He pays particular attention to the connections between the changing forms and demands of American business and the cultivation of a university-trained middle class. He contends that by imbuing its staff and students with seemingly opposed ideas—of self-development on the one hand and of an economic system existing prior to and inviolate of their own activity on the other—the university has created a deeply conflicted middle class. Newfield views management as neither inherently good nor bad, but rather as a challenge to and tool for negotiating modern life. In Ivy and Industry he integrates business and managerial philosophies from Taylorism through Tom Peters’s “culture of excellence” with the speeches and writings of leading university administrators and federal and state education and science policies. He discusses the financial dependence on industry and government that was established in the university’s early years and the equal influence of liberal arts traditions on faculty and administrators. He describes the arrival of a managerial ethos on campus well before World War II, showing how managerial strategies shaped even fields seemingly isolated from commerce, like literary studies. Demonstrating that business and the humanities have each had a far stronger impact on higher education in the United States than is commonly thought, Ivy and Industry is the dramatic story of how universities have approached their dual mission of expanding the mind of the individual while stimulating economic growth.

Book Take Ivy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Shosuke Ishizu
  • Publisher : powerHouse Books
  • Release : 2010-08-31
  • ISBN : 1576875504
  • Pages : 142 pages

Download or read book Take Ivy written by Shosuke Ishizu and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described by The New York Times as, "a treasure of fashion insiders," Take Ivy was originally published in Japan in 1965, setting off an explosion of American-influenced "Ivy Style" fashion among students in the trendy Ginza shopping district of Tokyo. The product of four sartorial style enthusiasts, Take Ivy is a collection of candid photographs shot on the campuses of America's elite, Ivy League universities. The series focuses on men and their clothes, perfectly encapsulating the unique academic fashion of the era. Whether lounging in the quad, studying in the library, riding bikes, in class, or at the boathouse, the subjects of Take Ivy are impeccably and distinctively dressed in the finest American-made garments of the time. Take Ivy is now considered a definitive document of this particular style, and rare original copies are highly sought after by "trad" devotees worldwide. A small-run reprint came out in Japan in 2006 and sold out almost immediately. Now, for the first time ever, powerHouse is reviving this classic tome with an all-new English translation. Ivy style has never been more popular, in Japan or stateside, proving its timeless and transcendent appeal. Take Ivy has survived the decades and is an essential object for anyone interested in the history or future of fashion.

Book Unmaking the Public University

Download or read book Unmaking the Public University written by Christopher Newfield and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-30 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential American dream—equal access to higher education—was becoming a reality with the GI Bill and civil rights movements after World War II. But this vital American promise has been broken. Christopher Newfield argues that the financial and political crises of public universities are not the result of economic downturns or of ultimately valuable restructuring, but of a conservative campaign to end public education’s democratizing influence on American society. Unmaking the Public University is the story of how conservatives have maligned and restructured public universities, deceiving the public to serve their own ends. It is a deep and revealing analysis that is long overdue. Newfield carefully describes how this campaign operated, using extensive research into public university archives. He launches the story with the expansive vision of an equitable and creative America that emerged from the post-war boom in college access, and traces the gradual emergence of the anti-egalitarian “corporate university,” practices that ranged from racial policies to research budgeting. Newfield shows that the culture wars have actually been an economic war that a conservative coalition in business, government, and academia have waged on that economically necessary but often independent group, the college-educated middle class. Newfield’s research exposes the crucial fact that the culture wars have functioned as a kind of neutron bomb, one that pulverizes the social and culture claims of college grads while leaving their technical expertise untouched. Unmaking the Public University incisively sets the record straight, describing a forty-year economic war waged on the college-educated public, and awakening us to a vision of social development shared by scientists and humanists alike.

Book Branding   Interior Design

Download or read book Branding Interior Design written by Kim Kuhteubl and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The home goods market in the United States is the largest market in the world. Then why do some interior design firms thrive while others barely survive? The answer lies in one powerful little word: brand. More than a pretty logo, it involves telling the story of your distinct point of view--who you want to serve and why you do business, and it's a process that happens from the inside out. This book bridges the gap between designer and design leader and shows pros how to define, value, and communicate their vision; find clients who are a fit; and master the art of being visible. Worksheets give designers the tools to learn these strategies and apply them to their work. It also includes candid conversations with design leaders such as Barbara Barry, Rose Tarlow, Kelly Hoppen, Vicente Wolf, Christiane Lemieux, Clodagh, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and others.

Book White Ivy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Susie Yang
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2020-11-03
  • ISBN : 1982100613
  • Pages : 384 pages

Download or read book White Ivy written by Susie Yang and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A truly addictive read” (Glamour) about how a young woman’s crush on a privileged former classmate becomes a story of love, lies, and dark obsession, offering stark insights into the immigrant experience, as it hurtles to its electrifying ending in this “twisty, unputdownable, psychological thriller” (People). Ivy Lin is a thief and a liar—but you’d never know it by looking at her. Raised outside of Boston, Ivy’s immigrant grandmother relies on Ivy’s mild appearance for cover as she teaches her granddaughter how to pilfer items from yard sales and second-hand shops. Thieving allows Ivy to accumulate the trappings of a suburban teen—and, most importantly, to attract the attention of Gideon Speyer, the golden boy of a wealthy political family. But when Ivy’s mother discovers her trespasses, punishment is swift and Ivy is sent to China, and her dream instantly evaporates. Years later, Ivy has grown into a poised yet restless young woman, haunted by her conflicting feelings about her upbringing and her family. Back in Boston, when Ivy bumps into Sylvia Speyer, Gideon’s sister, a reconnection with Gideon seems not only inevitable—it feels like fate. Slowly, Ivy sinks her claws into Gideon and the entire Speyer clan by attending fancy dinners, and weekend getaways to the cape. But just as Ivy is about to have everything she’s ever wanted, a ghost from her past resurfaces, threatening the nearly perfect life she’s worked so hard to build. Filled with surprising twists and a nuanced exploration of class and race, White Ivy is a “highly entertaining,” (The Washington Post) “propulsive debut” (San Francisco Chronicle) that offers a glimpse into the dark side of a woman who yearns for success at any cost.

Book Gimme Shelter

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ivy Zelman
  • Publisher : Aspen Gray Publishing
  • Release : 2021-10
  • ISBN : 9781737709909
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Gimme Shelter written by Ivy Zelman and published by Aspen Gray Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Success is a State of Mind  Building a Foundation for Your Future

Download or read book Success is a State of Mind Building a Foundation for Your Future written by Les Brown and published by Katrina Mikiah. This book was released on with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Industry and Ideology

Download or read book Industry and Ideology written by Peter Hayes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines IG Farben Chemicals and the power of big business in the Third Reich economy.

Book Your Mind Is What Matters

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ivy Chin
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-05-10
  • ISBN : 9780692106808
  • Pages : 112 pages

Download or read book Your Mind Is What Matters written by Ivy Chin and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DO YOU HAVE TO GIVE UP YOUR CULTURE TO BUILD A CAREER? CAN EXPERIENCE IN THE FAMILY HELP YOU LEAD AT WORK? In her book Your Mind Is What Matters, Ivy Chin details the challenges she faced as a young Asian woman learning to thrive on American soil. She reveals her struggles with assimilation, vividly depicts her transformation from IT Engineer to business executive, and offers valuable insights for those looking to succeed in all aspects of their professional and personal life. In discussing her achievements, Ivy asks readers to re-examine their own tradition-rooted approach to life. Could embracing your heritage hinder you from reaching your goals? Her advice is to appreciate positive aspects of your family's cultural background, while trusting the power of your mind to determine what, if any, attitudes, practices, and/or beliefs might be getting in the way of your future success. Among other work-related and life-skill topics, Ivy shines a light on: - cultivating interests -- your own and your kids - letting go of baggage - prioritizing time - networking inside and outside your circles - getting out of your comfort zone - negotiating pay and benefits - coping with rejection and with loss Ivy's story proves that any obstacle can be overcome if you're willing to think it through, seek help from family and friends, and open yourself to belief in a balanced universe. Anyone looking to start, enhance, or change course in their career will find Ivy's observations invaluable, especially those who seek to bridge the East-West divide in our increasingly global business world. v "Having been part of Ivy's team in the past, I've experienced her mentoring firsthand. If you are starting out your career or simply just need to recalibrate yourself, this book is an essential guidepost." - Heather Teasley, Director of eCommerce, Mitchell Gold ] Bob Williams "A must read for those of us in the pursuit of happiness in our personal and professional lives." - Steve Hamlin, Retired CEO - Commerce Hub

Book Kasey   Ivy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alison Hughes
  • Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
  • Release : 2018-03-20
  • ISBN : 1459815769
  • Pages : 105 pages

Download or read book Kasey Ivy written by Alison Hughes and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through twenty-six letters to her friend Nina, twelve-year-old Kasey chronicles the often humorous observations and impressions of her unexpected, month-long stay in a geriatric ward for the treatment of a rare but treatable bone disease ("osteo-something-something-itis"). Kasey tries to make her life less dull by wearing her own nightgowns, surrounding herself with her favorite stuffies and developing an unusual exercise routine. Hospital food, insomnia and the germy communal bath are enduring sources of dread, but some new (and unexpected) friends make her life bearable.

Book Heritage Long Beach Signature Coin Auction

Download or read book Heritage Long Beach Signature Coin Auction written by and published by Heritage Capital Corporation. This book was released on with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Financial Crisis  Bank Behaviour and Credit Crunch

Download or read book Financial Crisis Bank Behaviour and Credit Crunch written by Stefania P.S. Rossi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ​This book explores some relevant distortions and market failures in financial and banking markets caused by the recent financial crisis and offers important insights to policymakers as well. After having introduced the reader to the economic background behind the origin of the present financial turmoil, the book proposes a distinct angle to look at some macro and microeconomic aspects. The volume discusses whether and to what extent policies, implemented by governments and monetary authorities to countervail bank defaults and avoid a disastrous financial instability, have in some way determined opportunistic conducts (moral hazard), changes in banks’ behaviour, distortive incentives and market failures. Furthermore, the book offers a viewpoint on the effects of the evolution of regulation for the banking sector. Finally, the book assesses how the increase in the cost of funding and the shrinking in credit supply (credit crunch) has modified the financial structure of small and medium firms. To illustrate this, some specific cases at Italian regional level are examined.

Book Excellent Sheep

    Book Details:
  • Author : William Deresiewicz
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2014-08-19
  • ISBN : 1476702713
  • Pages : 256 pages

Download or read book Excellent Sheep written by William Deresiewicz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deresiewicz takes a sharp look at the high-pressure conveyor belt that begins with demands for perfect grades and culminates in the skewed applications received by college admissions committees. Students are losing the ability to think independently. College is supposed to be a time for self-discovery-- but the system is broken, and he offers solutions on how to fix it.

Book Tariff Hearings Before the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives  Sixtieth Congress  1908 1909

Download or read book Tariff Hearings Before the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives Sixtieth Congress 1908 1909 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Records and Briefs New York State Appellate Division

Download or read book Records and Briefs New York State Appellate Division written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Women Workers in the Industrial Revolution

Download or read book Women Workers in the Industrial Revolution written by Ivy Pinchbeck and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.