John Browne Books

Public health problems are increasingly those of human encouraging healthier lifestyles, understanding social determinants of health, and barriers to effective public policies, including health care policies. This book introduces some of the principles of social research as applied to public health. It is aimed at those with some understanding of health and health care but little exposure to social research. It introduces some of the social science disciplines that have turned their attention to health and health care such as medical sociology, psychology and anthropology. The book

Uranium, carbon, iron, titanium, gold, silver and silicon - how seven elements are shaping the 21st century, for good and bad.

‘I wish I had been brave enough to come out earlier in my tenure as CEO of BP. I regret it to this day. I know that if I had done so I would have made more of an impact for other gay men and women. With The Glass Closet , I hope to give some of them the courage to make an impact of their own.’ Whether you’re lesbian, gay, transgender or straight, John Browne’s message is simple and clear, it’s better for you and it’s better for business when you bring your authentic self to work. Drawing on his personal experiences and the experience of other gay and lesbian business leaders, and by investigating the research and the social contexts, The Glass Closet strives to give courage and inspire the LGBT community that despite the risks involved, self-disclosure is best for employees and for the businesses that support them. Every CEO, every HR Manager, every team leader – anyone who is responsible for the culture and success of their business should read The Glass Closet . And for anyone fearful or lacking the confidence to bring their true self into work every day, this book was written for you.

Today's unprecedented pace of change leaves many people wondering what new technologies are doing to our lives. Has social media robbed us of our privacy and fed us with false information? Are the decisions about our health, security and finances made by computer programs inexplicable and biased? Will these algorithms become so complex that we can no longer control them? Are robots going to take our jobs? Will better health care lead to an aging population which cannot be cared for? Can we provide housing for our ever-growing urban populations? And has our demand for energy driven the Earth's climate to the edge of catastrophe?             John Browne argues that we need not and must not put the brakes on technological advance. Civilization is founded on engineering innovation; all progress stems from the human urge to make things and to shape the world around us, resulting in greater freedom, health and wealth for all. Drawing on history, his own experiences and conversations with many of today's great innovators, he uncovers the basis for all progress and its consequences, both good and bad. He argues compellingly that the same spark that triggers each innovation can be used to counter its negative consequences. Make, Think, Imagine provides an eloquent blueprint for how we can keep moving towards a brighter future.

New, excellent with dust jacket and in a slipcase. Large, heavy. Quick, next day shipping.

Revoluční kniha britského autora Johna Browneho, která se stala bestsellerem ve Velké Británii a USA, netradičním způsobem představuje základy současného hospodářského vývoje prostřednictvím sedmi chemických prvků, které změnily svět. Srozumitelným jazykem vysvětluje autor čtenářům způsoby využití ŽELEZA, UHLÍKU, ZLATA, STŘÍBRA, URANU, TITANU a KŘEMÍKU v jednotlivých historických epochách a pomocí příkladů ukazuje, jakým způsobem ovlivnil daný prvek společnost a její rozvoj. Kniha přináší naprosto nový pohled na moderní svět a na faktory, jež vedly k jeho prosperitě a růstu životní úrovně drtivé většiny jeho obyvatel. Obsahově unikátní dílo kombinuje vědecké poznatky s historií a politikou a poutavou formou přibližuje čtenářům například to, jak zemní plyn transformoval současnou energetiku nebo jak křemík odstartoval technologickou revoluci. Kromě svého faktického obsahu je kniha cenná také osobou autora, kterým je lord John Browne, bývalý ředitel ropné společnosti BP (British Petroleum), patřící mezi pět největších firem na světě. Díky svým bohatým zkušenostem prezentuje John Browne v knize s unikátním nadhledem základní kameny současného hospodářského vývoje a to pohledem člověka z nejvyššího patra světového byznysu.