1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910790627503321

Autore

Sandland Ron

Titolo

An icon in crisis : the reinvention of CSIRO / / Ron Sandland and Graham Thompson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sydney, Australia : , : University of New South Wales Press, , 2012

ISBN

1-74224-597-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (380 p.)

Disciplina

306.20994

Soggetti

Organizational change - Australia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Foreword; Preface; PART I:  A glorious past: but what of the future?; 1. CSIRO January 2001; 2. Big hairy audacious goals; 3. A new way of doing science; 4. Building up steam; 5. Emerging challenges; 6. Finding the money to do it; 7. The challenges of governance in a creative organisation; PART II:  Dealing with the issues; 8. 2001: A cultural odyssey; 9. Roles, authority, responsibility: Who does what to whom?; 10. Surviving in Horizon 2: Making ends meet; 11. Help wanted: But where to find it?; 12. Getting the message across; Part III:  Facing the Future

13. Transition to a truly national initiative14. Full steam ahead; 15. Lessons learned; Conclusion; Appendices; Glossary; Notes; References; Index

Sommario/riassunto

In 2001, CSIRO's future looked shaky. The Australian government had announced a big increase in public funding for science, but had pointedly left the iconic national research agency out when it came to distributing the cash. Facing the threat of funding cuts and loss of reputation, CSIRO set about reinventing itself through what became known as its National Flagship Initiative. This book is the story of that program, told by Ron Sandland who led the initiative and Graham Thompson who designed its systems and processes. To achieve the changes that were necessary for its survival, CSIRO had to



2.

Record Nr.

UNIORUON00151081

Autore

VATVAT, Rasidoddin

Titolo

Divan-e Rasidoddin Vatvat / [a cura di] Sa'id Nafisi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Tehran, : Ketabxane-ye Barani, 1339 H. [1960]

Descrizione fisica

737 p. ; 25 cm

Classificazione

IRA VI AEX

Lingua di pubblicazione

Persiano

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910254676203321

Autore

Sarteschi Christine M

Titolo

Mass and Serial Murder in America / / by Christine M. Sarteschi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-44281-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (VI, 76 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Behavioral Criminology, , 2194-1866

Disciplina

364.15230973

Soggetti

Psychology, Pathological

Criminology

Psychopathology

Criminology and Criminal Justice, general

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Public Interest in Mass and Serial Murder -- Concepts of Evil -- Mass Murder -- Serial Murder -- Preventing Homicide.

Sommario/riassunto

This timely reference examines the psychological and social phenomena of mass and serial murder, bringing scholarly depth to a frequently sensationalized subject. Its review of the literature features



case studies of serial and mass murderers to expand on salient theories of evil, with biopsychosocial profiles highlighting core personality traits, particularly malignant narcissism, associated with psychopathy and its often deadly outcomes. The author’s insightful analysis separates misconceptions from reality, poses questions for critical thinking and discussion, and offers realistic suggestions for prevention. Public fascination with these violent figures—the mystique of serial killers and their popularity in the entertainment media—is explored as well. Included in the coverage: · Public interest in mass and serial murder. · Concepts of evil: where it comes from, and why people kill. · Mass murder: classification, motivation, and typologies. · Serial murder: motivation and typologies. · Current trends in prevention, and areas for improvement. · Plus instructive case studies, both famous and less-known. Mass and Serial Murder in America is illuminating reading for undergraduate and graduate students and practitioners in social science disciplines such as criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, forensic psychology, and related fields. It will also find an audience among educators teaching courses in these areas, as well as interested laypersons.