economic aspects

A collection of twelve essays which defines automation and debates issues related to it, such as its benefits for the economy and agriculture, if it threatens manufacturing jobs, smart homes assisting the elderly, and other topics.

Offers a guide to the financial and legal aspects of the music industry that discusses hiring advisors, landing a record deal, copyrighting songs, scheduling a tour, using the Internet as a promotional tool, and other related topics.

Describes more than eighty music industry careers, including information on salaries, special requirements, advancement, unions, schools, and how to find jobs.

Contains a collection of essays that examine the global consequences of continued population growth and considers the various options for dealing with its impact on the environment and natural resources.

Argues that it is crucial for companies to promote creativity among their employees in order to thrive in the modern world, and explains how the current lack of creativity in the workplace can be traced back to failures in the country's education system.

Discusses how shoe companies have corrupted the basketball industry and attempted to secure the allegiance of players and control coaches, teams, and consumers.

Explains the underlying principles of some of the technologies available to people in the digital age; and discusses how the World Wide Web, Internet telephony, E-mail, videoconferencing, and other tools are impacting everyday life.

This book highlights the hottest and newest jobs in the skateboarding industry, including graphic designers of skateboards, professional skateboard photographers, employees of skate shops, team managers, and skate park builders.

Examines the debate over whether the United States should continue putting money into its space program.

Discusses the benefits of air, and looks at the harmful effects and methods of preventing air pollution.