Author: British Library
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
Publisher:
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 670
Book Description
Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
Author: British Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Subject Index of the Modern Works Added to the British Museum Library
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 648
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A Proposal for a Comprehensive Survey of the Educational System for the State of Kansas
Author: Otto Emil Domian
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 138
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New Hampshire Coastal and Tidal Areas
Author: United States. Engineers Corps
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Hurricanes
Author: Roger A. Pielke, Sr.
Publisher:
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable to hurricane impacts than it has ever been, which represents a serious policy problem. This book defines and assesses the hurricane problem, focusing primarily on the United States, in order to lay a foundation for action. The concept of vulnerability is used to integrate the societal and physical aspects of hurricane impacts. The book is unique in that it seeks to address both the scientific and societal aspects of hurricanes. While it focuses on the United States, it is intended to illustrate weather related impacts assessment that could be applied in other areas, and for phenomena other than hurricanes. More broadly, this book seeks to illustrate the beneficial uses (as well as limitations) of hurricane science to society. Explicit consideration of the relationship between science and society is much needed in an era when scientific research is under public and political pressure to demonstrate a better connection with societal needs.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable to hurricane impacts than it has ever been, which represents a serious policy problem. This book defines and assesses the hurricane problem, focusing primarily on the United States, in order to lay a foundation for action. The concept of vulnerability is used to integrate the societal and physical aspects of hurricane impacts. The book is unique in that it seeks to address both the scientific and societal aspects of hurricanes. While it focuses on the United States, it is intended to illustrate weather related impacts assessment that could be applied in other areas, and for phenomena other than hurricanes. More broadly, this book seeks to illustrate the beneficial uses (as well as limitations) of hurricane science to society. Explicit consideration of the relationship between science and society is much needed in an era when scientific research is under public and political pressure to demonstrate a better connection with societal needs.
The Global Industrial Complex
Author: Steven Best
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 0739136984
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The Global Industrial Complex: Systems of Domination is a groundbreaking collection of essays by a diverse set of leading scholars who examine the entangled and evolving global array of corporate-state structures of hegemonic power--what the editors refer to as "the power complex"--that was first analyzed by C. Wright Mills in his 1956 classic work, The Power Elite. In this new volume edited by Steven Best, Richard Kahn, Anthony J. Nocella II, and Peter McLaren, the power complex is conceived as co-constituted, interdependent and imbricated systems of domination. Spreading insidiously on a global level, the transnational institutional relationships of the power complex combine the logics of capitalist exploitation and profits and industrialist norms of efficiency, control, and mass production, While some have begun to analyze these institutional complexes as separate entities, this book is unique in analyzing them as overlapping, mutually-enforcing systems that operate globally and which will undoubtedly frame the macro-narrative of the 21st century (and perhaps beyond). The global industrial complex--a grand power complex of complexes--thus poses one of the most formidable challenges to the sustainability of planetary democracy, freedom and peace today. But there can be no serious talk of opposition to it until it is more popularly named and understood. The Global Industrial Complex aims to be a foundational contribution to this emerging educational and political project.
Publisher: Lexington Books
ISBN: 0739136984
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The Global Industrial Complex: Systems of Domination is a groundbreaking collection of essays by a diverse set of leading scholars who examine the entangled and evolving global array of corporate-state structures of hegemonic power--what the editors refer to as "the power complex"--that was first analyzed by C. Wright Mills in his 1956 classic work, The Power Elite. In this new volume edited by Steven Best, Richard Kahn, Anthony J. Nocella II, and Peter McLaren, the power complex is conceived as co-constituted, interdependent and imbricated systems of domination. Spreading insidiously on a global level, the transnational institutional relationships of the power complex combine the logics of capitalist exploitation and profits and industrialist norms of efficiency, control, and mass production, While some have begun to analyze these institutional complexes as separate entities, this book is unique in analyzing them as overlapping, mutually-enforcing systems that operate globally and which will undoubtedly frame the macro-narrative of the 21st century (and perhaps beyond). The global industrial complex--a grand power complex of complexes--thus poses one of the most formidable challenges to the sustainability of planetary democracy, freedom and peace today. But there can be no serious talk of opposition to it until it is more popularly named and understood. The Global Industrial Complex aims to be a foundational contribution to this emerging educational and political project.
Toward the Preservation of a Heritage
Author: Olga U. Herrera
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Category : Art, Latin American
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Category : Art, Latin American
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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Oceanography Miscellaneous: Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Fund
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Oceanography
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Category : Oceanography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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Category : Oceanography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Developmental Diagnosis - Normal and Abnormal Child Development - Clinical Methods and Pediatric Applications
Author: Arnold Gesell
Publisher: Gesell Press
ISBN: 1406762520
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This early work on child development is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on normal and abnormal development along with treatment methods. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of child development. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Gesell Press
ISBN: 1406762520
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This early work on child development is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains details on normal and abnormal development along with treatment methods. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the history of child development. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.