Suchergebnisse

Este libro arroja luz sobre uno de los mayores problemas de desarrollo de nuestro tiempo: cómo es probable que el auge del espíritu empresarial y la mentalidad asociada se desarrolle en lugares inesperados y cambie la suerte socio-económica y política. Centrándose en la península de los Balcanes, los autores exploran el éxito temprano de los ecosistemas empresariales jóvenes en la región y destacan los peligros de la comparación directa con centros empresariales más maduros. Este nuevo libro, que ofrece nuevas perspectivas, presenta una visión general analítica del ámbito empresarial que permitió a Bulgaria convertirse en la capital de puesta en marcha de los Balcanes. Con datos empíricos recopilados de más de 80 entrevistas y estudios de casos, los autores abordan las necesidades de los responsables de la toma de decisiones y los administradores en muchos países que están en el camino hacia el fomento de ecosistemas empresariales. ; This book sheds light on one of the biggest development issues of our time: how the rise of entrepreneurship and the associated mindset is likely to unfold in unexpected places and change socio-economic and political fortunes. Focusing on the Balkan Peninsula, the authors explore the early success of young entrepreneurial ecosystems in the region and highlight the dangers of direct comparison with more mature entrepreneurial centres. Offering fresh insights, this brand new book presents an analytical overview of the entrepreneurial domain that enabled Bulgaria to become the start-up capital of the Balkans. With empirical data gathered from over 80 interviews and case studies, the authors address the needs of decision-makers and managers in many countries which are on the path towards nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystems.

"Fire in California's Ecosystems describes fire in detail both as an integral natural process in the California landscape and growing threat to its urban and suburban developments. Written by many of the foremost authorities on the subject, this comprehensive volume, an ideal text and authoritative reference tool, is the foremost synthesis of knowledge on the science, ecology, and management of fire in California. Part I introduces the basics of fire ecology, including overviews of historical fire, vegetation, weather, climate, fire as a physical and ecological process, and reviews the interactions between fire and the physical, plant, and animal components of the environment. Part II explores the history and ecology of fire in each of California's nine bioregions. Part III examines fire management in California, including Native American and post-European settlement, current issues related to fire policy such climate change, air quality, watershed management, invasive plant species, native species, and fuel management, and considers the future of fire management. This edition includes critical scientific and management updates and two new chapters on climate change"--Provided by publisher