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This book explores the intersection of nature and technology as it relates to national security. It includes case studies and real-world examples of how bio-inspired innovation can help us create more efficient and effective solutions to the complex...

Dieses Buch behandelt die Frage der kommunalen Steuern im Hinblick auf soziale Gerechtigkeit. Es bietet detaillierte Analysen und politische Empfehlungen für die Lösung dieses wichtigen Problems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This report provides an overview of the work and activities of the Kansas Board of Control of State Charitable Institutions. It discusses important issues related to social welfare, healthcare, and public services in Kansas.This work has been selected by...

In Industrial Democracy, Sidney Webb explores the challenges of adapting democracy to the needs of the modern industrial economy. Drawing on his experience as a labor organizer and social reformer, Webb offers a compelling vision of a democratic society...

This collection of official documents from the New York State Assembly provides a fascinating glimpse into the workings of government in the early 20th century. From debates over tax policy to discussions of education reform, these papers offer a unique...

This collection of articles and essays by leading military experts from around the world explores a range of topics related to contemporary defence and security issues. With contributions on topics such as cyberwarfare, conflict in the Middle East, and...

Grundsätze der Polizey Handlung und Finanz zu dem Leitfaden des politischen Studiums zweyter Theil est un livre sur la politique et la finance écrit par Joseph von Sonnenfels. Le livre explore les thèmes de la politique économique, de la finance et de la...

Der Haushalt der Arbeitenden Klassen Eine Sozialstatistische Untersuchung est une étude sociale sur les ménages des travailleurs allemands de la fin du XIXe siècle. L'auteur, Paul Ballin, utilise des méthodes statistiques pour analyser les conditions de...

Report Issue 101 is an important document that provides detailed information about the spending of the Indian government. The report covers a wide range of topics, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, and defense. Anyone interested in...

Explore the social and political issues of Brazil with Collecção de Alguns Artigos Escriptos e Publicados no Brasil. This book provides a series of articles written by José Marcellino Rocha da Cabral, covering topics such as democracy, federalism, and...

This bulletin is the 14th issue of the Public Ownership League of America and provides a deep insight into the ongoing political and social issues surrounding the nationwide debate on public ownership. This book is a must-read for those interested in the...

Dans ce livre, Jean Saint-Sardos de Montagu examine l'organisation sociale de la France et de l'Angleterre, en mettant l'accent sur les questions de l'état civil, politique et militaire. Les lecteurs découvriront des idées intéressantes sur la manière...

This report provides a detailed analysis of the railway system in India and its impact on the country's economy and society. Danvers' recommendations for reform offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing developing nations today...

Este libro es una guía completa de la Ley de Presupuestos de Entradas y Gastos de Chile, que regula el gasto público del país. Es una herramienta útil tanto para los encargados de elaborar el presupuesto como para los ciudadanos interesados en el proceso...

This book is a selection of speeches and addresses given by D.M. Delmas, a prominent lawyer and politician of the late 19th century. The speeches cover a range of topics, from legal reform and civil liberties to social justice and international relations...

The Single Tax Movement in the United States is a history of the movement to replace all other forms of taxation with a single tax on the unimproved value of land. This volume includes an overview of the movement's history and philosophy, as well as a...

Dudley presents a compelling argument in favor of protectionism for American farmers. Drawing from his own experience as a farmer and businessman, he provides concrete examples of how free trade policies have hurt American agriculture.This work has been...

An incisive critique of government intervention in the economy, drawing on examples from American history and beyond. Charles Astor Bristed argues that excessive regulation and taxation stifle the creativity and productivity of individuals and...

In this groundbreaking work, social theorist and economist Henry George presents a powerful critique of the unjust distribution of wealth and land in America. Drawing on years of research and firsthand experience, he proposes bold new policies to create...

This comprehensive study of public service regulation in Great Britain offers valuable insights into the history and development of regulatory frameworks. Robert Harvey Whitten's work provides a detailed analysis of the legal and economic principles...

This persuasive essay argues for the importance of land ownership as a cornerstone of economic and political freedom. The author shows how the concentration of land in the hands of a few wealthy elites has led to inequality and social unrest. He proposes...

This fascinating book explores the secrets behind German economic and industrial success, providing detailed information on the country's economic structure, education system, labor relations, and social programs. With practical advice and a detailed...

Dans cet essai influent, Walter Bagehot offre une analyse complète des lois scientifiques qui sous-tendent le développement des nations. Il offre une série de lois générales qui gouvernent le progrès des nations, y compris les lois économiques,...

Solo in South Africa: Navigating the World's Most Dangerous DestinationDiscover the Unveiled South AfricaExplore the mesmerizing world of South Africa, a nation that stands as a testament to the extraordinary blend of geographical wonders, natural...

Cecily N. Zander's The Army under Fire is a pathbreaking study focusing on the fierce political debates over the size and use of military forces in the United States during the Civil War era. It examines how prominent political figures interacted with...

How much power does a president really have? Theories and arguments abound--pointlessly, Bruce Miroff says, if we don't understand the context in which presidents operate. Borrowing from Machiavelli, Miroff maps five fields of political struggle that...

The Routledge Handbook of Heritage Destruction presents a comprehensive view on the destruction of cultural heritage and offers insights into this multifaceted, interdisciplinary phenomenon; the methods scholars have used to study it; and the results...

This book shows that German national identity has undergone considerable changes since unification in 1990. Due to the external pressures of the post-cold war world but also due to domestic developments such as recent dynamics of collective memory,...

This book provides an depth analysis of neo-liberal and of progressive economic reforms in Chile since the Pinochet dictatorship

This book inquires the determinants of forced migration, describes the distribution of burdens from forced migration across countries, and analyzes the strategic interaction of national refugee policies to control refugee flows. Emphasis is put on the...

Foreword; T.Mkandawire Preface and Acknowledgements; K.Hujo & S.McClanahan List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes on the Contributors Introduction and Overview; K.Hujo & S.McClanahan PART I: GLOBAL DIMENSION: PARADIGMS AND RESOURCES Social Exclusion...

Introduction:Understanding Business Power and Public Policy in a Development Context; J.C.Marques & P.Utting Organized Business and Social Policy in Comparative Perspective; J.C.Marques Business Power, Social Policy Preferences and Development; K...

This is the first volume of two books on the changing nature of state-business relations. This volume explores CSR in a historical trajectory and development context; is theoretically informed and contributes to the body of critical thinking that calls...

This book examines the role governments play in managing policy challenges such as religion, romance, gender relations, same-sex marriages and privacy protection in response to social changes in marriage. Elizabeth van Acker asks whether governments can...

Public Policy and Ethnicity is a response to the growing concern in many democracies that ethnicity has become institutionalized as a political category. The book draws on a number of international studies, including New Zealand, to show that this...

Features students and researchers in medical sociology, medicine and genetics, general politics of health, and comparative medical sociology.

Clumsy Solutions for a Complex World is a powerful and original statement on why well-intended attempts to alleviate pressing social ills too often derail, and how effective, efficient and broadly acceptable solutions to social problems can be found. It...

The Wine Wars describes Californian-based wine producer Robert Mondavi's failure to set up business in a small, world-renowned wine-producing village in the south of France. The business venture was bought to an abrupt halt by an anti-globalization...