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Published recently by SMU faculty, seven new titles highlight the diverse range of
research subjects being undertaken across the University’s six schools. The books’
topics range from contemporary moral theory, cultural identity, financial accounting,
knowledge management and marketing to spreadsheet modeling. |
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Responding to Terrorism:
Political, Philosophical and Legal Perspectives
Jointly authored by Robert Imre, T. Brian Mooney, Benjamin
Clarke, Responding to Terrorism: Political, Philosophical and
Legal Perspectives originated from a series of public lectures
delivered in Australia in 2006. Practice Associate Professor
Mooney gives compelling reasons for rejecting much of
what goes on in contemporary moral theory as it deals with
terrorism and argues for an expanded account of reason.
The book can be applied in a number of disciplines including sociology, politics, security
studies, philosophy, international law and religious studies. |
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The Straits of Malacca: Knowledge and Diversity
Knowledge Management in Asia –
Experience and Lesson
The Power of Knowing—
Studies of Chinese Business in Asia
In the past year, Knowledge Force, a scholarly community
group from the Lee Kong Chian School of Business headed
by Practice Associate Professor Thomas Menkhoff, contributed
three major research works—The Straits of Malacca: Knowledge
and Diversity; Knowledge Management in Asia – Experience
and Lesson; and The Power of Knowing—Studies of Chinese
Business in Asia. Apart from contributing to each book, Practice
Associate Professor Menkhoff was also the editor of The Power
of Knowing with Professor Pang Eng Fong. |
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Business Modeling with Spreadsheet:
Problems, Principles and Practice
Launched in August 2008 by School of Information Systems Practice Associate Professor Leong Thin Yin and Practice
Assistant Professor Michelle Cheong, Business Modeling with
Spreadsheet: Problems, Principles and Practice presents an
overview of the learning materials for the School’s Computer
as an Analysis Tool (CAT) course. Also suitable for use in
graduate programmes and executive training on spreadsheet modeling, the book
reveals the true potential of spreadsheet software and shows how it enables business
and financial analysts to work on the fly on unstructured problems. |
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Advanced Financial Accounting:
An IAS and IFRS Approach
Written by Practice Associate Professor Pearl Tan of School
of Accountancy, together with Associate Professor Peter Lee
of Nanyang Business School, Advanced Financial Accounting:
An IAS and IFRS Approach presents the complex accounting
requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) in a digestible yet robust manner. Through an international focus, the book gives
advance level students and accounting professionals the latest IFRS developments. |
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Chinese Identity in Post-Suharto Indonesia:
Culture, Politics and Media
Following the fall of Suharto, and the anti-Chinese riots in
May 1998, Indonesia underwent a process of Reformasi and
democratisation, whereby for the first time in several decades
Chinese culture has become more visible in Indonesia. In his
book Chinese Identity in Post-Suharto Indonesia: Culture,
Politics and Media, Assistant Professor of Asian Studies Hoon
Chang Yau, unpacks the complex meanings of being Chinese
in post-1998 Indonesia, and how a policy of multi-culturalism
enabled such a resurgence. |
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The Olympic Games Effect:
How Sports Marketing Builds Strong Brands
Practice Associate Professor John Davis’ new book The Olympic
Games Effect: How Sports Marketing Builds Strong Brands
examines why companies, host cities and countries invest so
heavily in sports sponsorship and branding. Drawing on a rich
selection of real-life examples, the book offers lessons on the
risks involved when investing in the Olympics brand. |
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