Most Popular Books by John Price

Brochure, to mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the international labour organisation (1969), on ILO activities in connection with work matters - gives historical background of the ilo, and covers labour standards, human rights, labour legislation (incl. Comments thereon), labour administration, the role of ILO in developing countries, ILO Programmes, etc. Festschrift ILO 50th anniversary (1919-1969).

Step into the shadowy world of espionage during World War I with "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918." Written by John Price Jones and Paul Merrick Hollister, this compelling book uncovers the covert operations, espionage activities, and intelligence networks that Germany established within the United States during the war. As Jones and Hollister reveal the intricate details of the German espionage network in America, you’ll discover how these secretive operations played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the war. From sabotage to espionage, this book unveils the methods and strategies employed by the German intelligence service, along with the efforts of American authorities to neutralize them.But here’s the question that will keep you hooked: How close did the German secret service come to succeeding in its mission within the U.S.? Could America’s war efforts have been sabotaged from within without the determined counterintelligence work that is so little known today? The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918 offers a fascinating and eye-opening perspective on one of the most intense, and largely unreported, aspects of World War I. The authors’ thorough research and meticulous detail bring the clandestine world of wartime espionage to light, revealing the covert operations that operated under the radar of everyday life. Are you prepared to uncover the secrets and intrigues that ran through the veins of America during World War I?Indulge in a thrilling read that unveils the little-known history of espionage and sabotage in wartime America. Every chapter will have you questioning the extent to which secret agents may have altered the course of history during the early 20th century. This is your chance to discover a hidden chapter of American history. Will you take the journey through espionage and intrigue to uncover the truth behind the German secret service’s activities in America?Don’t miss the opportunity to dive into this essential piece of World War I history. Purchase "The German Secret Service in America 1914-1918" now and uncover the thrilling covert operations that threatened the security of the United States during one of the most pivotal moments in history.

This book is written more for the practitioner than the casual reader. Although a high mathematical level is not needed, for much of the material some engineering knowledge is desirable. Noise control is not easy and there are no magic answers to problems. Careful study and patience are required to produce proficiency in the field of noise control.

This fascinating new interpretation of Dutch society in the Golden Age is a major contribution to early modern history. Dutch society in this period was to a significant extent different from that of the rest of Europe. A high proportion of the population lived in the numerous towns and market forces had penetrated the whole economy and transformed every level of society. The heart of this book is a discussion of the processes by which this unique society was produced and an analysis of its character. These social changes are set against the late sixteenth century background and in the context of international, political and economic circumstances of the seventeenth century. In the final chapters the effects of the strains of war and a stagnant and faltering economy on Dutch society are outlined.

The postwar miracle, says John Price, made Japan and its corporations the toast of the global village, with scholars across the United States pointing to Japan as the model for future enterprise. The economic bubble burst, however, in 1989, and Price documents difficulties that have surfaced since that time. In Japan itself, the common self-assessment is "rich country, poor people" and government reports regularly criticize society for being too enterprising. In emulating Japan, Price asks, are we choosing a path Japan itself is rejecting?Price probes the paradoxes in postwar labor-management relations, particularly in the years between 1945 and 1975. Basing his analysis on the history of labor in Mitsui''s Miike mine in Kyushu, Suzuki Motors in Hamamatsu, and Moriguchi City Hall, the author questions the common interpretation that industrial relations are based on lifetime jobs, seniority-based wages, and enterprise unions. He also asks whether Japanese workers have been genuinely empowered by the developments in recent years. In his description of the rough-and-tumble world of postwar Japanese industrial relations, Price pays particular attention to the Occupation period, the rise of Shunto, the increased industrial conflict prior to 1975, and the transition to generalized labor-management cooperation. Relying on French regulation theory and on Michael Burawoy''s concept of production regimes, Price suggests a revisionist interpretation of the transformation of Japan''s political economy, offering new insights into the rise of lean production and the quality movement in Japan.

Challenging a medical model which has supplied few effective answers to long-standing conundrums, Evolutionary Psychiatry proposes a new conceptual framework for psychiatry based on Darwinian theory. Anthony Stevens and John Price argue that psychiatric symptoms are manifestations of ancient adaptive strategies which are no longer necessarily appropriate but which can best be understood and treated in an evolutionary and developmental context. They propose theories to account for the widespread existence of affective disorders, borderline states and schizophrenia, as well as offering solutions for puzzles such as sadomasochism and the function of dreams. This comprehensive introduction to the new science of Darwinian Psychiatry is readily accessible to both the specialist and non-specialist reader. It describes in detail the disorders and conditions commonly encountered in psychiatric practice and show how evolutionary theory can account for their biological origins and functional nature.