1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910450046503321

Autore

Leahy Michael P. T. <1934, >

Titolo

Against liberation : putting animals in perspective / / Michael P.T. Leahy

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 1994

ISBN

1-134-96121-9

1-280-14393-2

0-203-98123-5

Edizione

[Rev. pbk. ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (297 p.)

Disciplina

179/.3

Soggetti

Animal rights

Animal welfare - Moral and ethical aspects

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 1991 by Routledge.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-278) and index.

Nota di contenuto

BOOK COVER; HALT-TITLE; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS; INTRODUCTION; 1 THE UTILITARIAN BEGINNINGS; 2 R.G.FREY: THE CASE AGAINST ANIMALS; 3 THREE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TOM REGAN; 4 THE HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: ARISTOTLE TO DARWIN; 5 LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN LANGUAGE-GAMES AND PRIMITIVE BEINGS; 6 WHAT ANIMALS ARE: WHAT ANIMALS ARE: CONSCIOUSNESS, PERCEPTION, AUTONOMY, LANGUAGE; 7 AGAINST LIBERATION: THE ETHICAL DIMENSION; 8 CHAPTERS OF DISCONTENT: EATING, EXPERIMENTING, ZOOS, BLOODSPORTS; AFTERWORD: A REPLY TO MY CRITICS; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX;

Sommario/riassunto

This timely and provocative book examines the theories behind the most commonly held contemporary assumptions about animal rights. Focusing on the writings of prominent pro-liberation activists such as Peter Singer, Tom Regan and Mary Midgley, Michael P. T. Leahy argues that the animal rights movement is based upon a series of fundamental misconceptions about the basic nature of animals--beliefs which define them rationally, emotionally, and morally in too human terms. Leahy gives particular emphasis to the writings of Ludwig Wittgenstein



and his highly influential philosophy of language, and

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910453499403321

Titolo

Challenges for the trade in central and southeast Europe / / edited by Sanda Renko and Blazenka Knezevic

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, United Kingdom : , : Emerald, , 2013

ISBN

1-78190-833-8

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (186 p.)

Collana

International business & management ; ; volume 29

Altri autori (Persone)

KnezevicBlazenka

RenkoSanda

Disciplina

382.09

382.094

Soggetti

International trade

Electronic books.

Europe Commerce

Europe, Eastern Commerce

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Challenges for the Trade of Central and Southeast Europe; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; About the Authors; Preface; 1. Internationalization of Retail in Poland and Croatia; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Retail Internationalization and its Drivers; 1.3. Impact of Retail Internationalization on Host Market; 1.4. Comparison of Retail Internationalization in Poland and Croatia; 1.5. Conclusion; References; 2. Interaction of Trade Activities Between Selected Southeast European Countries; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Literature Review; 2.3. Methodology; 2.4. Findings

2.5. ConclusionReferences; 3. Trade in Terms of Ecological Economics; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Trade Competitiveness Based on Quality; 3.3. Marketing Strategy for Quality in Trade - New Model of Brand Creation; 3.4. Interdependence of Trade and Ecology; 3.5. Environmental Management and Sustainability in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); 3.6. Aesthetization of Management System by Quality in Trade; 3.7.



Globally Oriented Consumer; 3.8. Conclusion; References; 4. The Role of Retailers in Developing a Healthy Lifestyle in Poland; 4.1. Introduction

4.2. Changes in Lifestyles and Their Consequences4.3. The Role of Retailers in Support of a Healthy Lifestyle; 4.4. Tendencies of Retail Sector Development in Poland; 4.5. The Health & Wellness Market as a Challenge for Retailers; 4.6. Conclusion; 4.7. Final Remarks; References; 5. Socially Responsible Marketing in Creating Value for Customers in the Polish Market; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Competitive Advantage of Modern Companies; 5.3. Sources of Value for Customers; 5.4. The Changing Role of Marketing Toward Social Responsibility

5.5. The Role of Socially Responsible Marketing in the Creation Process of Value for Customer5.6. SRM in the Creation Process of Value for Customers - Results of Qualitative Research; 5.7. Conclusion; References; 6. Control of Mergers in Grocery Retail Market in Croatia; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Merger Control Rules in Croatia; 6.3. Defining the Relevant Market; 6.4. Substantive Merger Assessment; 6.5. Remedies in Merger Cases; 6.6. Conclusion; References; 7. Shoppers' Perceptions of Retail Agglomeration Characteristics in Zagreb Region; 7.1. Introduction

7.2. Literature Review and Hypotheses Development7.3. Methodology; 7.4. Results; 7.5. Conclusion; References; Appendix: Questionnaire Used in the Survey; 8. Effects of Risk-Related Purchasing Factors on Private Label Quality Perceptions in Bosnia and Herzegovina; 8.1. Introduction; 8.2. Theoretical Background of the Research; 8.3. Literature Review; 8.4. Research Methodology; 8.5. Results; 8.6. Conclusion; References; 9. Challenges of E-Retailing: Impulsive Buying Behaviour; 9.1. Introduction; 9.2. Impulsive Buying Behaviour; 9.3. Impulsive Buying in Online Environment

9.4. Dataset and Methodology

Sommario/riassunto

This volume focuses on Central and Southeast Europe, and explores the dynamic and complex area of distributive trade on markets which have recently undergone a huge transformation. Papers in the volume employ both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and focus on retailing, international trade, relationships between retailers and suppliers, sustainability, private brands, loyalty programs, e-commerce and retailing strategies.Challenges For Trade in Central and Southeast Europe offers insights that will assist retailers, wholesalers and logistics companies in their decision making, as