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Klaus-Peter Müller

    Lehrbuch Oberflächentechnik
    Die Zukunft der Finanzdienstleistungsindustrie in Deutschland
    Scotland's cultural identity and standing
    Inspiring views from «a' the airts» on Scottish literatures, art and cinema
    Scotland 2014 and beyond - coming of age and loss of innocence?
    Contemporary Canadian short stories
    • 2017

      Where do Scottish literatures, art, and cinema stand today? What and how do Scottish Studies investigate? Creative writers and scholars give answers to these questions and address vital concerns in Scottish, British, and European history from the Union debate and the Enlightenment to Brexit, ethnic questions, and Scottish film. They present new insights on James Macpherson, Robert Burns, John Galt, J. M. Barrie, Walter Scott, James Robertson, war poetry, new Scottish writing, and nature writing. The contributions highlight old and new networking and media as well as the persistent influences of the past on the present, analyzing a wide range of texts, media and art forms with approaches from literary, cultural, media, theatre, history, political, and philosophical studies.

      Inspiring views from «a' the airts» on Scottish literatures, art and cinema
    • 2015

      This book examines Scotland from a great variety of international and disciplinary perspectives, offering viewpoints from ordinary citizens as well as experts in culture, history, literature, sociology, politics, the law, and the media. The texts investigate the mental processes, dispositions, and activities that have been involved in past and present discussions about Scottish independence, freedom, equality, justice, and the creation of a fair society. Such discussions have been shaped by specific values, ideologies, class or personal interests and objectives as well as by specific ways of telling their stories. These are analysed together with the European, global, and democratic dimensions of Scotland, in order to find answers to the question how coming of age might be achieved today.

      Scotland 2014 and beyond - coming of age and loss of innocence?
    • 2013

      Scotland's Cultural Identity and Standing explores the rich diversity of Scottish identities and their cultural expressions throughout history. This variety arises from differing perspectives on identity, influenced by factors such as the Reformation, Whig historical interpretations, and gender attitudes. Traditionally, the ruling class has shaped dominant views, but the arts, particularly literature and film, have offered alternative and subversive narratives, allowing marginalized voices to be heard. The book acknowledges the vastness of the topic, providing representative examples categorized into four significant areas that have shaped identities: a) translation and adaptation, b) history, c) literature, and d) genres, media, and themes. Each text presents unique approaches to specific issues, contributing to a deeper understanding of Scottish culture and history.

      Scotland's cultural identity and standing
    • 2012

      Contemporary Canadian short stories

      • 186 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Englische Literatur in Reclams Roter Reihe: das ist der englische Originaltext – mit Worterklärungen am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen. Die Sammlung präsentiert Texte der Gegenwart bzw. der jüngsten Vergangenheit. Enthalten ist unter anderem die 25-seitige Kurzgeschichte »Boys and Girls« von Alice Munro, welcher 2013 der Literaturnobelpreis verliehen wurde. M. Atwood: Significant Moments in the Life of My Mother – T. Findley: War – A. MacLeod: The Return – A. Munro: Boys and Girls – M. Richler: Benny, the War in Europe, and Myerson's Daughter Bella – W. D. Valgardson: A Matter of Balance – R. Wiebe: Chinook Christmas. Englische Lektüre: Niveau B2–C1 (GER)

      Contemporary Canadian short stories
    • 2008

      Der Tagungsband zur gleichnamigen Konferenz der Frankfurt School of Finance & Management thematisiert die Herausforderungen und Zukunftschancen des deutschen Finanzplatzes im Kontext der Globalisierung. Anlässlich des 50. Jubiläums der Frankfurt School lud Udo Steffens, Präsident der Institution, am 31.10.2007 nach Frankfurt am Main ein. In ihren Beiträgen erörtern führende Wissenschaftler und Finanzexperten wie Josef Ackermann, Ingrid Matthäus-Maier, Axel Weber und Klaus-Peter Müller zentrale Fragen für Entscheidungsträger: Welche langfristigen Visionen prägen den strategischen Umbau der Finanzdienstleistungsinstitute und des Bankenmarktes? Wie entwickeln sich die politischen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen für die Finanzdienstleistungsindustrie, insbesondere im europäischen Kontext, und wie sollten sie sich idealerweise verändern? Welche Innovationen sind erforderlich, um die Leistungs- und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit sowie die internationale Attraktivität des Finanzstandorts Deutschland zu sichern und zu steigern? Zudem wird erörtert, welchen Beitrag eine moderne Finanzausbildung zur Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Finanzwirtschaft und des Finanzplatzes leisten kann.

      Die Zukunft der Finanzdienstleistungsindustrie in Deutschland