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Reshaping Communications

By Paschal Preston

Publishers: Sage, London

Price: 18.99.

TODAY, the new information and communication technologies are restructuring our economy, as well as radically changing the social and cultural fabric of our industrial world. Drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives and original empirical research , the author critically interrogates many of the prevailing ideas concerning new communication technologies, the new economy and an emerging `information society'. He advances an alternative and more grounded account of the complex interplay between the new technology and contemporary changes in the social and communications environment.

Leadership and Power

Ethical Explorations

Ed. by S.K. Chakraborty and Pradip Bhattacharya

Publishers: Oxford University Press, New Delhi

Price: Rs 595.

THE accelerating spread of commercialisation of science, technology and academia, along with crumbling traditional norms have together led to increasing abuse of power in all spheres of life. This book examines the global problem from multiple perspectiv es. The essays focus on the manner in which people have used power for managing individual, social and environmental aspects of life. The theme of power is explored in a philosophical and spiritual vein, yet from a corporate viewpoint for better human re source management.

Software Requirements and Estimation

By Swapna Kishore and Rajesh Naik

Publishers: Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

Price: Rs 375.

THIS book provides software professionals the information they need to address requirements relating to engineering and estimation. Both these activities are carried out at a start of the project and are the root cause for most of the problems that proje cts face. Requirements form the basis of the initial estimates and plans on which the software product is built and validated. This book provides clear concepts and a plethora of Indian examples and is aimed at simplifying the subject for students.

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

By Punithavathy Pandian

Publishers: Vikas, New Delhi

Price: Rs 180.

THIS comprehensive volume presents some concepts of security analysis and portfolio management and several Indian examples. It is aimed at simplifying the subject for students. The book includes detailed exposition on the Indian stock market, up-to-date coverage of new financial products, and numerous worked out problems.