Case Studies in Building Design and Construction or Human Rights and International Political Economy in Third World Nations

Case Studies in Building Design and Construction

Author: Robert W Dorsey

This unique book uses case studies and real-life experiences to present the optimum project delivery systems in terms of contractual arrangements for a variety of building projects. This is designed to allow the reader to become aware of the evolving conditions in the practice of architecture and construction. KEY TOPICS: A critical hands-on guide, this book provides practical, real-world perspective using the authorÕs professional experience as designer, constructor, and owner for a variety of buildings with a total value of over $100 million and presents case studies based on the authorÕs actual experiences in those three areas. And it includes several case studies that focus on leadership capabilities and the skills necessary for success in building design and construction. It also provides references to sources needed to help solve the case studies in the book, such as other reference books, contract forms, public agencies, private practitioners, and many more. Most important, it discusses the skills needed to successfully address regulatory issues and to deal with government agencies.An essential reference for every professional who designs, builds, or owns major buildings.

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Asserting that the emerging academic construction discipline should be considered equal of architecture or engineering, architect Dorsey (U. of Cincinnati) guides participants in navigating its increasing complexity, glories, and problems though the case study method. The author covers the profession's organization, contractual relations, construction and program management, public and private sector work needing solutions, risk distribution and dispute resolution, government regulation, and leadership. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Human Rights and International Political Economy in Third World Nations: Multinational Corporations, Foreign Aid, and Repression

Author: William H Meyer

Meyer examines the effects that American foreign aid, investment, and multinational corporations have on human rights in Third World countries. A quantitative analyses employing a sample of more than 50 developing nations specifies the international linkages between human rights, MNC investment, and US economic and military aid. In addition case studies detail particular human rights abuses by specific MNCs.

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Including case studies of sweat shops in India, Chile, and Mexico, this text explores the impact of the economic activity of multinational corporations (MNCs) and foreign aid on relative levels of human rights abuses in less developed countries. While finding that certain MNCs, such as Nike and Wal-Mart, have been implicated in serious and systemic human rights abuses, the author claims that, on a general international level, MNC activity and foreign development aid have a beneficial effect on human rights over time. Conversely, he finds that military aid has a deleterious effect on human rights. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Table of Contents:

	Illustrations
	Acknowledgments
	Abbreviations
	Introduction	1
1	Universal Human Rights in a Cross-Cultural Context	5
2	Foreign Policy and Human Rights	37
3	Human Rights and Multinational Corporations: Investing in Repression?	83
4	Human Rights and Foreign Aid	113
5	Case Studies of Multinational Corporations and Human Rights	141
6	Conclusion	197
	Selected Bibliography	221
	Index	233