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"The Gerontological Prism" promotes disciplinary cooperation in
aging research and practice. To some extent, each chapter explores
a unified objective, that of generating a disciplinary-blind
gerontology. The fundamental assumption throughout this book is
that the aging individual and society can be enhanced by an
understanding of the correlates of basic social, behavioral,
demographic, economic, political, ethical, and biomedical processes
involving aging. Each author touches on issues that have both
social psychological, and practical policy significance. They aim
toward sensitizing the reader to the possibilities of a properly
informed interdisciplinary approach to gerontology.
"The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy quickly established itself as a
classic when it first appeared in 1981. This edition makes it even
better, incorporating as it does new material about the Cold War
and up-dating to include subsequent developments. Filled with
insights and penetrating analysis, this volume is truly
indispensable." -Robert Jervis, Author of How Statesmen Think
"Freedman and Michaels have written a thorough and
thought-provoking guide to nuclear strategy. The authors analyze
the causes of both wise and unwise strategic decisions in the past
and thereby shine a bright light on dilemmas we face in our common
nuclear future." -Scott Sagan, Stanford University, USA "With its
comprehensive coverage, clear and direct language, and judicious
summaries of a vast literature, this new and wholly revised edition
of The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy will be essential reading for
any student of nuclear history, strategic studies, or contemporary
international relations." -Matthew Jones, London School of
Economics and Political Science, UK "Sir Lawrence Freedman's The
Evolution of Nuclear Strategy has been the first port of call for
three generations of academics and policy-makers wanting to
familiarize themselves with the subject matter. The success of this
book could have led Professor Freedman to satisfy himself with
regular updates or afterwords. But the tireless author is now
gracing us with an entirely revised edition of his masterpiece
nearly forty years after its initial publication, taking into
account findings from archives and declassified documents. At the
same time, The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy remains true to its
original purpose and spirit: an easy to read manual, light with
footnotes, focusing on policy rather than on theory, and thus the
best possible introduction to an arcane subject. In an era when
nuclear strategy issues seem to be becoming relevant again, its
historical scope and breadth will make its reading or re-reading
even more useful - if only because knowing about the absurdity of
the Cold war arms race is a prerequisite if one does not want to
repeat its mistakes." -Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director, Fondation
pour la Recherche Strategique, France "This updated and improved
edition of the classic text on the evolution of nuclear strategy is
a must read for anyone attempting to understand the nuclear
predicament and where it is heading. Impressive in every respect!"
-T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations,
McGill University, Canada, and the author of The Traditon of
Non-Use of Nuclear Weapons "After the end of the Cold War, we hoped
for a world in which nuclear weapons would have 'low salience', or
might even disappear into virtual, non-assembled arsenals. Alas,
they are coming to the fore again. With changes in political
context and technology, it is thus pressing that 'the Bible' on the
Evolution of Nuclear Strategy should be updated. Lawrence
Freedman's great classic has been admirably updated with the help
of Jeff Michaels. The work, just as its previous editions, thus
remains the definitive and authoritative point of reference on
nuclear strategy in the twenty-first century." -Beatrice Heuser,
Chair of International Relations, University of Glasgow, Scotland
First published in 1981, Lawrence Freedman's The Evolution of
Nuclear Strategy was immediately acclaimed as the standard work on
the history of attempts to cope militarily and politically with the
terrible destructive power of nuclear weapons. It has now been
completely rewritten, drawing on a wide range of new research, and
updated to take account of the period following the end of the cold
war, and covering all nuclear powers.
Interest in structures with nanometer-length features has
significantly increased as experimental techniques for their
fabrication have become possible. The study of phenomena in this
area is termed nanoscience, and is a research focus of chemists,
pure and applied physics, electrical engineers, and others. The
reason for such a focus is the wide range of novel effects that
exist at this scale, both of fundamental and practical interest,
which often arise from the interaction between metallic
nanostructures and light, and range from large electromagnetic
field enhancements to extraordinary optical transmission of light
through arrays of subwavelength holes. This dissertation is aimed
at addressing some of the most fundamental and outstanding
questions in nanoscience from a theoretical and computational
perspective, specifically: * At the single nanoparticle level, how
well do experimental and classical electrodynamics agree? * What is
the detailed relationship between optical response and nanoparticle
morphology, composition, and environment? * Does an optimal
nanostructure exist for generating large electromagnetic field
enhancements, and is there a fundamental limit to this? * Can
nanostructures be used to control light, such as confining it, or
causing fundamentally different scattering phenomena to interact,
such as electromagnetic surface modes and diffraction effects? * Is
it possible to calculate quantum effects using classical
electrodynamics, and if so, how do they affect optical properties?
Scott Deyett - Illustrator The Author, Christopher, is twelve years
old and was a premature twin weighing in at 1 lb. 8 oz. Despite
Christopher's early physical struggles he became an avid reader,
honor student, and now a published author. "Andy Anderson's Great
Adventures" is a trilogy ( three stories in one book) based on the
adventures of a fun loving Prairie Dog named Andy Anderson, his new
found friend the grumpy Crabby, and four college students. This
unlikely group accepts missions from the world famous Professor Van
Conley to save the habitat of the Geddes Gorilla, the waterways of
Dolphins and Narwhales, and the Missouri caves of environmentally
important bats. All the while, his family back in Prairie Town is
searching for their favorite son. Meet Mr. Cletus Fox, The Sea,
Norman the Narwhale, Giddy-up, and so many others as you enjoy the
antics of Andy while learning lessons about friendship, the
environment, as well human and animal nature.
Both the US and the UK seemed caught off-guard by the uprisings in
Libya and Egypt and policymakers had to deal with leaders that
switched from being allies to "pariahs." This collection of essays,
written by leading scholars, examines the evolution of British and
American perceptions of "adversaries" in the Middle East since the
Cold War. It traces the evolution of how leaders have been
perceived, what determined such perceptions, and how they can
change over time. It shows that in many cases the beliefs held by
policymakers have influenced their policies and the way they
adapted during crisis. Each essay focuses on a Middle East leader,
such as Nasser, Assad, Hussein, or Ahmadinejad, discussing what
these leaders' objectives were perceived to be, the assessments of
their willingness to take risks or negotiate, and how such
assessments changed overtime and were evaluated in retrospect. This
groundbreaking contribution to the literature on leadership
attitudes and perceptions in policymaking toward the Middle East
will appeal to anyone studying foreign policy, Middle East politics
and political psychology.
Interest in structures with nanometer-length features has
significantly increased as experimental techniques for their
fabrication have become possible. The study of phenomena in this
area is termed nanoscience, and is a research focus of chemists,
pure and applied physics, electrical engineers, and others. The
reason for such a focus is the wide range of novel effects that
exist at this scale, both of fundamental and practical interest,
which often arise from the interaction between metallic
nanostructures and light, and range from large electromagnetic
field enhancements to extraordinary optical transmission of light
through arrays of subwavelength holes. This dissertation is aimed
at addressing some of the most fundamental and outstanding question
in nanoscience from a theoretical computational perspective,
specifically: (i) At the single nanoparticle level, how well do
experimental and classical electrodynamics agree? (ii) What is the
detailed relationship between optical response and nanoparticle
morphology, composition, and environmental? (iii) Does an optimal
nanostructure exist for generation large electromagnetic field
enhancements, and is there a fundamental limit to this? (iv) Can
nanostructures be used to control light, such as confining it, or
causing fundamentally different scattering phenomena to interact,
such as electromagnetic surface modes and diffraction effects? (v)
Is it possible to calculate quantum effects using classical
electrodynamics, and if so, how do they affect optical properties?
For fifteen years, New York's community literary paper, Literal
Latte, has kept free thought free, developed new writers, and fed
hungry readers. Debuting in 1994, Literal Latte filled a void for
aspiring writers and editors. In the modern world, where it is
almost impossible to get published without an agent and almost
impossible to get an agent without getting published, Literal Latte
provided a much-needed missing link.
Serving up thirty-thousand free copies in New York's
coffeehouses, book stores, and arts organizations, the editors
published the highest level of new literature-a feast in many
flavors. Suddenly, good writing, in a friendly and accessible
format, became as popular as cappuccino. With this anthology,
Jenine Gordon Bockman and Jeffrey Michael Bockman, who remain
traditional "book" people, present highlights from their years of
publishing Literal Latte.
This eclectic collection of short fiction, poetry, essays, and
nonfiction will dazzle any lover of good writing. Each selection is
fascinating, and the writing, delectably varied, is flawless and
clearly focused. The Bockmans have masterfully swirled the
forty-five pieces into an enticing brew. So, pour that cup of Joe,
pick up a pair of biscotti, and prepare to be thoroughly
entertained.
For fifteen years, New York's community literary paper, Literal
Latte, has kept free thought free, developed new writers, and fed
hungry readers. Debuting in 1994, Literal Latte filled a void for
aspiring writers and editors. In the modern world, where it is
almost impossible to get published without an agent and almost
impossible to get an agent without getting published, Literal Latte
provided a much-needed missing link.
Serving up thirty-thousand free copies in New York's
coffeehouses, book stores, and arts organizations, the editors
published the highest level of new literature-a feast in many
flavors. Suddenly, good writing, in a friendly and accessible
format, became as popular as cappuccino. With this anthology,
Jenine Gordon Bockman and Jeffrey Michael Bockman, who remain
traditional "book" people, present highlights from their years of
publishing Literal Latte.
This eclectic collection of short fiction, poetry, essays, and
nonfiction will dazzle any lover of good writing. Each selection is
fascinating, and the writing, delectably varied, is flawless and
clearly focused. The Bockmans have masterfully swirled the
forty-five pieces into an enticing brew. So, pour that cup of Joe,
pick up a pair of biscotti, and prepare to be thoroughly
entertained.
Both the US and the UK seemed caught off-guard by the uprisings in
Libya and Egypt and policymakers had to deal with leaders that
switched from being allies to "pariahs." This collection of essays,
written by leading scholars, examines the evolution of British and
American perceptions of "adversaries" in the Middle East since the
Cold War. It traces the evolution of how leaders have been
perceived, what determined such perceptions, and how they can
change over time. It shows that in many cases the beliefs held by
policymakers have influenced their policies and the way they
adapted during crisis. Each essay focuses on a Middle East leader,
such as Nasser, Assad, Hussein, or Ahmadinejad, discussing what
these leaders' objectives were perceived to be, the assessments of
their willingness to take risks or negotiate, and how such
assessments changed overtime and were evaluated in retrospect. This
groundbreaking contribution to the literature on leadership
attitudes and perceptions in policymaking toward the Middle East
will appeal to anyone studying foreign policy, Middle East politics
and political psychology.
Social change has placed new demands on the practice of medicine,
altering almost every aspect of patient care relationships. Just as
medicine was encouraged to embrace the biological sciences some 100
years ago, recent directives indicate the importance of the social
sciences in understanding biomedical practice. Humanistic
challenges call for changes in curative and technological
imperatives. In this book, social scientists contribute to such
challenges by using social evidence to indicate appropriate new
goals for health care in a changing environment. This book was
designed to stimulate and challenge all those concerned with the
human interactions that constitute medical practice. To encompass a
wide range of topics, the authors include researchers; practicing
physicians from the specialties of family, general, geriatric,
pediatric, and oncological medicine; social and behavioral
scientists; and public health representatives. Cutting across
disciplinary boundaries, they explore the ethical, economic, and
social aspects of patient care. These essays draw on past studies
of the patient-doctor relationship and generate new and important
questions. They address social behavior in patient care as a way to
approach theoretical issues pertinent to the social and medical
sciences. The authors also use social variables to study patient
care and suggest new areas of sociomedical inquiry and new
approaches to medical practice, education, and research. Its
cross-disciplinary approach and jargon-free writing make this book
an important and accessible tool for physician, scholar, and
student.
In this compelling anthology, a diverse group of experienced
teacher educators and practicing teachers tackle the impact of race
and culture on teaching and learning. Sharing their personal
experiences, research, and reflections, they focus on the
connections among teacher quality, teacher preparation, and the
achievement gap for African Americans and other children of color.
They address ways that teachers can assess and enhance their own
racial and cultural competence and in so doing better educate their
students, especially in inner-city schools.Providing an inspiring
and practical tool for engaging in successful, meaningful education
with K - 12 students of color, the stellar group of contributors
offers: concrete ideas and advice on what educators can do to
support teachers to become more racially and culturally competent;
multiple perspectives providing a variety of new insights on
current research and practice; and, honest and thought-provoking
personal narratives on race and schooling.
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