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In this timely new book, international scholars and military professionals come together to explore the strategic consequences of the thawing of the Arctic. Their analyses of efforts by governments and defence, security, and coast guard organizations to a

This book is about observation and process. It addresses what we observe, how we observe, and the value and consequences of how we observe. It also explores the terms of value and meaning, the attribution of value and meaning to observation, and the...

In the food business, it takes months to earn and just seconds to lose a good customer. Food safety is a vital part of our daily lives and helps all of us ensure we remain healthy. From sushi preparation to fast food to fine dining, there is nothing more...

Public Opinion exposes how media can shape public perception and how that perception changes society. It is a critical assessment of functional democratic government, especially of the irrational and often self-serving social perceptions that influence...

George Vojta has been involved with Global Finance and development for 50 years. He held Senior Executive positions with Citigroup, Philbro-Solomon, and Bankers Trust Company. He has served on 40 Boards of Directors, served as a Regulator of Banks, and...

This book examines online jihadist magazines published by three terrorist organizations and their aggressive promotion of the Caliphate. This book extends existing research by offering fresh insights on the communicative strategies, radicalization...

How Shiites Won the Battle Against Islamic State: Kurds and Sunnis in Iraq sheds light on how the Shiite-dominated government's sectarian policies deepened the divide between Iraq's major communities (Shiites, Sunni Arabs, and the Kurds) and led the...

Focusing on the pivotal role of the Sudanese churches through a grassroots peace process called People to People, Horjen examines the churches' work in ensuring the success of the peace talks between the SPLM and the government sealed by the 2005 Peace...

The framework that surrounds adoption laws, policies and practicees, the beliefs, myths and attitudes that endow it with enhanced and profound meaning, value, and mystery are what author Joanne Wolf Small, M.S.W. calls the adoption mystique. Its power...

A brief history of southern racial politics, struggles for suffrage and the reengineering of America's Black vote.

The economies of the industrialized counties are being reshaped by the rapid development and diffusion of advanced information and communications technologies. Access to information is unprecedented, and the ability to process and exchange information...

This volume explores the complexities of governance, law, and politics in India's Scheduled Areas. The Scheduled Areas (SAs) are those parts of the country which have been identified by the Fifth and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India and are...

This book captures Donald J. Trump's presidency by addressing the remarkable tropes that defined that period. It offers research-based investigations of the communicative aspects of Trump's presidency, with a focus on race, immigration, xenophobia, and...

The nature of alcohol problems is very diverse and the strategies adopted for minimising these vary even more. First published in 1983, a detailed review of public health issues in this field at the time opens the book. Followed by an examination of...

This shortform book analyses transformation in the arts as a result of this era of polycrisis.

The first in-depth study of the Indian creative industries, this book provides a comprehensive mapping of the Indian creative industries and its policy landscape, developing and defining key concepts and terms and offering detailed case studies of...

The Equity Planner provides a toolkit of practical solutions for planners and all those involved in placemaking to promote thoughtful, inclusive planning.

This book examines the relevance of the concepts and hypotheses of macroeconomics in the contemporary world. It discusses the current debates on theory and practices of macroeconomic policies with a focus on developing economies emerging from the impact...

Living with Energy Poverty: Perspectives from the Global North and South expands our collective understanding of energy poverty and deepens our recognition of the phenomenon by engaging with the lived experiences of energy-poor households across...

This book presents a new approach to the analysis of Australian federal election campaigns, approaching them from a professional communication perspective. It stress-tests the campaigns of the major parties against the requirements of effective strategic...

This book thoroughly explores presidential rhetoric on immigration over time. Well written by noted scholars in the field, this book is of interest to students of scholars of political communication and rhetoric, immigration policy, and presidential...

This book questions the theoretical premises and practical applications of transparency, showing both the promises and perils of transparency in a methodologically innovative way and in a cross-section of policy instruments.

In this provocative pamphlet, Joseph Cammet Lovejoy offers a scathing critique of the prohibition movement and its impact on American society. Drawing on his experience as a social reformer and political activist, Lovejoy makes a compelling case that...

This report from the US Senate's Committee on Naval Affairs details the findings of a subcommittee examining the use of naval radio stations for commercial purposes. The report touches on issues of government control and ownership of communication...

This volume contains two important essays on public policy reform. The first, written by Lewis Jerome Johnson, argues for the implementation of a single tax system to replace traditional property taxes and provide a more equitable distribution of wealth...

This document contains the transcripts of hearings held in 1922 regarding the Osage Tribe's oil resources and how the funds from those resources should be allocated. It provides insight into the political and ethical issues surrounding Native American...

A report from a conference on welfare work that was held in New York City in 1904. This conference brought together leaders from government, business, and labor to discuss strategies for improving the lives of workers and their families. This report...

Land and People is a passionate call to action from Henry George and the Scottish Land Restoration League. Arguing that land is a common heritage that should be shared equally by all, George and his colleagues advocate for radical reforms that would spur...

This collection of essays provides a broad range of perspectives on the ways in which government policies and regulations impact the economy and industry. Covering topics ranging from taxation and property rights to labor law and environmental policy,...

1. Introduction. Videotex: Is There a Life after Death? H. Bouwman, M. Christoffersen, T. Ohlin. 2. The United Kingdom, France and Germany: Setting the Stage; G. Thomas, T. Vedel, V. Schneider. 3. Italy: The Slow Takeoff of an `Unidentified Flying...

Contends that effective biological conservation and social justice must go hand in hand.

Documents how even progressive foundations serve to reinforce the political status quo.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Less than half of the public in the U.S. have taken the three steps to prepare for emergencies that are recommended by FEMA and the Red Cross: having a 3-day emergency kit, a family communication plan, and knowing where to get information during an...

Migration and settlement of refugees is something challenging many countries at different levels in term of services delivering to families and young people. Migration of refugees is very complex and often happens because of many reasons such as civil...

"Mike Rogers is a one-man United Nations. With a wickedly astute sense of humor he successfully cross-pollinates two seemingly divergent worlds with daring insight and aplomb. He's a fearless David in a land of Goliaths; his perfectly aimed slings and...

Nearly ten years after the Asian Financial Crisis, financial turmoil has reappeared â€" this time it is ravaging the world's wealthiest countries and dragging the global economy along for the ride. It forces one to reflect on the last major financial...

The European Union (EU) Constitution was one of the most important developments in the history of the EU, aiming to make the EU more transparent, relevant and accountable to the citizens of its member states. Current anxieties over the pace and direction...

In recent years, privatisation has fallen out of favour in many countries because the underlying political factors have not been well understood. This book examines Malaysia's privatisation programme, focusing on how political constraints resulted in the...

Using a critical theory approach to analyze the globalization of the world economy, this provocative and topical new book presents economic globalization not as a recent development, but rather as a familiar process that has occurred throughout history...

Moving beyond a narrow definition of economics, this pioneering book advances our knowledge of global political economy and how we might critically respond to it.V. Spike Peterson clearly shows how two key features of the global economy increasingly...

Public choice is the study of behavior at the intersection of economics and political science. Since the pioneering work of Duncan Black in the 1940s, public choice has developed a rich literature, drawing from such related perspectives as history,...