The notion of corporations taking on social issues for the greater good is gaining momentum, not only because of political correctness but because it can actually strengthen a company's long-term strategy.

In this text, the author outlines his scenaric approach to developing a strategic vision for businesses, drawing on work done for institutions and companies such as the White House, EPA and the International Stock Exchange.

The combined forces of technological development and economic openness are creating a wide array of new opportunities for busiensses, political institutions and individuals. These changes are considered, as well as alternative scenarios and plans for the future.

This optimistic text examines and predicts the 40-year period from 1980-2020 as the key years of a remarkable economic transformation.

The fourth volume in this series deals with one of the ubiquitous higher and further education subjects. With a practice-based approach, the text avoids being overly academic and instead uses a case study format to detail a wide range of approaches to assessment.

An exploration of the plausible prospects for tomorrow's history, and the implications they suggest for the decisions we should make today.

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a powerful teaching technique that is widely established in a number of academic fields and recognized as an immensely valuable approach in many others. This book is for those currently using PBL as well as those new to it and offers case studies and strategies.

The long QT syndrome has become the focus of considerable scientific attention because of the discovery of several genes responsible for its development. This book provides an account of this syndrome's history, significance. It shows why the long QT syndrome has been the focus for numerous theories of arrhythmogenesis.

This volume presents three scenarios of China's future, and demonstrates how each would impact on the world economy. With one-fifth of the world's population, China's future will profoundly impact the global market.