Bøger af Paul Marx

. After surveying the styles, goals, and motives of some major American leaders, Another Kind of Leader focuses on the distinctive leadership of Jim Rouse. As a real estate developer, social entrepreneur, and activist for social justice, Rouse refused to let himself be driven by self-interest. His governing motives were to help poor people survive, to help middle-class people grow, and to nourish a spirit of community in his towns and malls. Rouse was truly another kind of leader.

Louisiana music radio pioneer Paul Marx has dedicated his life to the music, heritage, and culture of Acadiana. His formative years were spent in harsh poverty, enriched only by the loving care of his grandparents. His adult life grew from experiences in the armed services in Vietnam, culminating in a drive to build a successful life on his own terms. He succeeded in building that life -- including a vibrant family legacy and a powerful niche radio station dedicated to rescuing a fading culture. This is a Book Like No Other. Within you'll find: An entertaining memoir of Paul's rich and active life. A motivational business success story. A Cajun cultural primer and an examination of Louisiana roots music history. A glimpse into mysterious phenomena that exist outside our perception. And finally a story of Variety, with a Louisiana Flavor.

Insecure temporary employment is growing in Europe, but we know little about how being in such jobs affects political preferences and behaviour. Combining insights from psychology, political science and labour market research, this book offers new theories and evidence on the political repercussions of temporary jobs.

Jim Rouse: Capitalist/Idealist is the story of a very special businessman. A successful capitalistΓÇöa real estate developerΓÇöJim Rouse led his life as a practicing idealist. He sought to help people enrich their lives. He wanted people to live in an enjoyable environment and to experience the joy in caring for each other. But he knew that to raise the capital to accomplish those goals his companies had to be profitable. As an enthusiast of urban renewal, he worked to rid core downtown areas of American cities of blight and despair. He created indoor malls in the new post-war suburbs that would be focal points for community life. He developed a whole new cityΓÇöColumbia, MarylandΓÇöto show what an American city could be like. For one thing, it would be a city totally integrated racially, a city in which anyone could buy or rent on any street. In retirement, Rouse founded the Enterprise Foundation to produce profits that would be used to provide the poorest of Americans with a decent place to live. Rouse was one of America''s first practitioners of social enterprise.