First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Focusing especially on the history of the MX program, this book examines the process of U.S. weapons procurement decision making. The authors demonstrate that strategic and general political factors (as opposed to bureaucratic concerns) play a far more decisive role in the decision-making process than is indicated in previous studies of weapons procurement. They also point to the significant contributions of congressional and public debate in influencing U.S. policy concerning weapons procurement. The authors conclude that the pattern of decision making with regard to the MX reflects a change that began in the 1970s and thus will be significant in explaining procurement policy in the decade ahead.

Focusing especially on the history of the MX program, this book examines the process of U.S. weapons procurement decision making. The authors demonstrate that strategic and general political factors (as opposed to bureaucratic concerns) play a far more decisive role in the decision-making process than is indicated in previous studies of weapons procurement. They also point to the significant contributions of congressional and public debate in influencing U.S. policy concerning weapons procurement. The authors conclude that the pattern of decision making with regard to the MX reflects a change that began in the 1970s and thus will be significant in explaining procurement policy in the decade ahead.

The importance of complexity is well-captured by Hawking's comment: "Complexity is the science of the 21st century". From the movement of flocks of birds to the Internet, environmental sustainability, and market regulation, the study and understanding of complex non-linear systems has become highly influential over the last 30 years. In this Very Short Introduction, one of the leading figures in the field, John Holland, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the highly diverse and interdependent ecosystems of rainforests, he combines simple, well-known examples - Adam Smith's pin factory, Darwin's comet orchid, and Simon's 'watchmaker' - with an account of the approaches, involving agents and urn models, taken by complexity theory. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ THE ABOLITION POVERTY JACOB H. HOLLANDER, Ph.D.

Twenty-one year old Jamie Thompson reluctantly takes her identical twin's place as fifth grade teacher on the first day of school when her sister isn't able to go. Can she get by without revealing she isn't the person hired to teach? Another teacher, the self-appointed school police, reports Jamie's unorthodox teaching methods. Will she get her sister fired before the first week is out? What will happen when the real teacher shows up and everyone sees double?

Additional Authors Are Glenn R. Morrow, Melchior Palyi And Jacob Viner. Includes The Titles The Dawn Of Science, By J. H. Hollander; The Founder Of A School, By J. H. Hollander; Adam Smith And The Currents Of History, By J. M. Clark; Smith's Theory Of Value And Distribution, By P. H. Douglas; Adam Smith And Laissez Faire, By J. Viner; Adam Smith: Moralist And Philosopher, By G. R. Morrow; The Introduction Of Adam Smith On The Continent, By M. Palyi.

Additional Authors Are Glenn R. Morrow, Melchior Palyi And Jacob Viner. Includes The Titles The Dawn Of Science, By J. H. Hollander; The Founder Of A School, By J. H. Hollander; Adam Smith And The Currents Of History, By J. M. Clark; Smith's Theory Of Value And Distribution, By P. H. Douglas; Adam Smith And Laissez Faire, By J. Viner; Adam Smith: Moralist And Philosopher, By G. R. Morrow; The Introduction Of Adam Smith On The Continent, By M. Palyi.

Additional Contributors: H. H. Williams, A. C. Headlam With A Prefatory Note By H. S. Holland.

And That The Bounty Of 1688 Did Not Lower The Price Of It.

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And That The Bounty Of 1688 Did Not Lower The Price Of It.

Additional Contributors: H. H. Williams, A. C. Headlam With A Prefatory Note By H. S. Holland.

This work consists of three lectures, delivered at Harvard University in the spring of 1910, to mark the centenary anniversary of the appearance of Ricardo's first important publication, The High Price of Bullion, a Proof of the Depreciation of Bank Notes. At the time of original publication Jacob H. Hollander, Ph.D., was Professor of Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University.

'He's the man who taught computers how to have sex. And now, for an encore, he's working on a theory to explain the complexity of life and its myriad manifestations on planet earth.' New York Times In this book, one of today's most innovative thinkers, John H. Holland, explains the theory of emergence–a simple theory that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Emergence demonstrates that a small number of rules or laws can generate incredibly complex systems. From the checkers-playing computer that learnt to beat its creator again and again, to a fertilized egg that can program the development of a trillion-cell organism, to the ant colonies that build bridges over chasms and navigate leaf-boats on streams, this fascinating and groundbreaking book contains wide-ranging implications for science, business, and the arts. 'John Holland is an exceptionally imaginative person. Often surprising, and always engaging, he takes the reader on a journey from simplicity to complexity' Sir Robert May