Synopses & Reviews
The book is not very longbut it's thorough, as each chapter packs data and statistics from various government and commercial reports.
— Alex Moskalyuk, Slashdot Contributor
If you're anti-offshoring, you'll love this book... If you're pro-offshoring, you ought to read it to see just how cogent the other side's arguments can be.
— Bruce Hadley, softwareCEO.com
Packed with facts, figures, and references - keep it...ready for your next offshore debate.
— Timothy Platt, IsYourJobGoingOffshore.com
(Blunden) gives the benefits and detriments of offshore outsourcing for both labor and management, and the impact on American education and expectations forsuccess.
— Reference & Research Book News, November 2004
(Check out a recent interview with the Reverend on Code Generation Network )
Reverend Blunden tells all: who's going offshore, who's helping them do it, and why. In addition to presenting the pro-globalization stance of Corporate America, Reverend Blunden gives voice to dissenting opinions that have largely been ignored by the media. This book offers an enlightening, detailed analysis of the offshore outsourcing phenomenon, and exposes the underlying core values of America's economic and political system.
Blunden has been directly affected by offshoring, and writes from the programmers' point of view--for the programmer. While Blunden is passionate about the topic, he and the editor ensure that this book presents both sides of the issue, and appeals to all readers.
Synopsis
* Offers a Well-Rounded Discussion Based on Opposing Views.
* Discusses the Obstacles that Confront Offshore Employers, such as the foreign nation's:
* Infrastructure (availability of electricity, transportation, water, food, etc).
* Political stability.
* Distance from the U.S.
* Mortality rate.
* Health care.
* Presents an Exhaustive Survey of Companies Going Offshore.
* Offers a Realistic Look at Potential Endgame Scenarios.
Synopsis
With the emergence of global data networks, in conjunction with educational investments made by developing countries, the movement to export work offshore in the United States has experienced a notable rise in popularity. An entire industry has grown up around IT Enabled Services (ITES) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). In this book, Reverend Blunden will explain who's going offshore, who's helping them do it, and why. In addition to presenting the pro-globalization stance that Corporate America espouses, Reverend Blunden will give voice to dissenting opinions that have been largely ignored by the media. This book offers an enlightening and detailed analysis of the phenomenon of offshore outsourcing, one that will expose the reader to the underlying core values of our economic and political system. Blunden has been directly affected by offshoring, and is writing from the programmers' point of view, for the programmer. While passionate about the topic, he and the editor are ensuring that the book presents both sides of the issue, and will appeal to people on both sides.
Synopsis
Reverend Bill Blunden tells all: who's going offshore, who's helping them do it, and why. In addition to presenting the pro-globalization stance of corporate America, Reverend Blunden gives voice to dissenting opinions that have largely been ignored by the media. This book offers an enlightening, detailed analysis of the offshore outsourcing phenomenon, and exposes the underlying core values of America's economic and political system.
Blunden has been directly affected by offshoring, and writes from the programmer's point of view?for the programmer. While Blunden is passionate about the topic, he and the editor ensure that this book presents both sides of the issue, and appeals to all readers. Table of Contents Setting the Stage Measuring the Trend The Offshoring Obstacle Course Arguments in Favor of Offshoring Arguments Against Offshoring