Andrew Ross est professeur d'Analyse Sociale et Culturelle à l'Université de New York et un militant social. Auteur de nombreux livres publiés dans des revues de premier plan, il explore la vie et le travail dans des temps précaires, examinant souvent les impacts des changements mondiaux sur les communautés locales. Ross se concentre sur l'exploration critique des phénomènes sociaux et culturels, offrant des aperçus sur les défis auxquels sont confrontées les sociétés contemporaines.
Focusing on the fight for fair labor, this book explores the significant impact of the anti-globalization movement, particularly in exposing the harsh realities of industrial sweatshops. Through global case studies, it highlights issues like health hazards faced by workers in Asia and controversies surrounding major corporations like Nike. Andrew Ross presents a compelling argument about how activism has challenged corporate power and influenced trade agreements, showcasing the potential for critique and action to drive meaningful change in the modern workplace.
Explore the extraordinary world of fossils; find out how they're formed, where
to find them and how to identify them in this information book. Written by
palaeontology expert Dr Andrew Ross, in conjunction with the National Museum
of Scotland, this book will help children discover all the fascinating details
of different species for themselves.
Focusing on the financial management of construction companies, this authoritative text offers in-depth guidance on corporate and project-level finance. It simplifies the complexities of financial reporting for construction projects, making it accessible for non-accountants. Written from a contractor's perspective, the book is valuable for both subcontractors and main contractors, ensuring readers understand accepted accounting practices within the industry.
Winner of the 2019 Palestine Book Awards “They demolish our houses while we build theirs.” This is how a Palestinian stonemason, in line at a checkpoint outside a Jerusalem suburb, described his life to Andrew Ross. Palestinian “stone men,” using some of the best-quality limestone deposits in the world and drawing on generations of artisanal knowledge, have built almost every state in the Middle East except one of their own. Today the business of quarrying, cutting, fabricating, and dressing is the Occupied Territories’ largest private employer and generator of revenue, and supplies the construction industry in Israel, along with other countries in the region and overseas. Ross’s engrossing, surprising, and gracefully written story of this fascinating ancient trade shows how the stones of historic Palestine, and Palestinian labor, have been used to build the state of Israel—in the process, constructing “facts on the ground”—even while the industry is central to Palestinians’ own efforts to erect bulwarks against the Occupation. For more than a century, the hands that built Israel’s houses, schools, offices, bridges, and even its separation barriers have been Palestinian. Looking at the Palestinian–Israeli conflict in a new light, this book, largely based on field interviews in the region, asks how this record of labor and achievement can and should be recognized.
Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that
lived millions of years ago. This book provides an overview of this
prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. It explains how amber is
formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes.
In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that emotion plays a central
role in global politics. From passionate protests to poignant speeches, this
title analyzes high-emotion events with an eye to how they shape public
perception and finds that there is no single answer.
Exploring the New Economy's unique workplaces, the author delves into the contrasting experiences of employees in Silicon Alley during its peak. Immersed in companies like Razorfish and 360hiphop, he uncovers a culture that promised freedom and creativity but also demanded grueling 70-hour workweeks and emotional strain. The narrative reveals the hidden costs of such environments, highlighting a new industrial personality shaped by both opportunity and exploitation. Ultimately, the author advocates for a balance between fulfilling work and equitable conditions.
Focusing on the interplay between race, technology, ecology, and the arts, the book explores how these debates influence social and legal transformations. It argues that cultural politics are essential and unavoidable in any discourse advocating for social change, highlighting their significant role in shaping societal progress.
