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Cyber Warfare - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Cyber Warfare - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R1,925 Discovery Miles 19 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This timely handbook traces the development of cyber capabilities from their roots in information warfare and cryptology to their potential military application in combat. Cyber warfare is gaining prominence as a serious tactic in military conflicts throughout the world. And, as the most network-dependent nation on earth, the United States is the most vulnerable. Military expert and author Paul J. Springer examines the many facets of cyber combat-from the threats of information exposure that American civilians encounter on a daily basis, to the concern of keeping up with the capabilities of China and Russia, to the inherent dangers in ignoring cyber threats. This essential reference-the only of its kind to include an overview of other cyber warfare literature-emphasizes the importance of cyber operations in modern conflicts, detailing the efforts that have been made by government agencies to create networks that are secure. Noted experts in the field weigh in on the problems of attribution during a cyber attack, the detection of cyber intrusions, and the possible solutions for preventing data breaches. The book features profiles of theorists, commanders, and inventors; as well as organizations dedicated to cyber attacks, including government and military operations, industrial cyber security companies, and academic centers. Incorporates expertise from diverse viewpoints from the military, government agencies, industry, and academia Provides an informative timeline of key events in the development of cyber warfare capabilities Highlights the most prominent and effective cyber attacks in history as well as legal attempts to curb them

FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD (Hardcover): Lloyd J. Springer FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD (Hardcover)
Lloyd J. Springer
R700 Discovery Miles 7 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD: 50 BOYFRIENDS AND HUSBANDS TALK ABOUT THEIR FATHERING Lloyd J. Springer, Counsellor, Sociologist (M. Phil. U.W.I.), Sir Frank Worrell Graduate Scholar for Excellence; First Elder and Family Life Director (Berea and Golan Seventh-day Adventist Churches, East Caribbean Conference). His father had at least 12 children from nine unions, was single, and never resided with him. Contrastingly, Lloyd's 25+ years of marriage to Hyacinth produced their two teenage children, Lee and Lydia. Fatherhood in the Neighbourhood investigates the working-class father's performance of his role toward his children. Organized around the extra-residential union, it paints a complex picture of the conjugal relationships from the men's perspective. The 50 fathers, although confronted by poor wages, claimed that they generally supported their children. Several fathers admitted experiencing severe emotional trauma which caused them to: shed tears; lose their appetite; suffer with insomnia and worry about their children. Most fathers complained bitterly about "vindictive" child-mothers, who prevented them from gaining/maintaining access to their children. They were therefore unable to nurture or effect adequate guidance/discipline over their children. "'Fatherhood' is the first of its kind; that is its significance. No other study has so far been directed at this class of men, and for this reason it will be of considerable interest to students of masculinity and of the African-Caribbean family." Barry Chevannes, Professor Emeritus of Social Anthropology University of the West Indies (U.W.I.), Mona "I have read 'Fatherhood' from cover to cover, and can truly say that it is late in coming to the book-store shelves." Rommel Williams, Working-class father, Auto-body technician "This well-researched and articulately-organized volume provides valuable sociological insights into the causes and effects of extra-residential fatherhood. 'Fatherhood' should be compulsory reading for all sectors of society." Winston K. King, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus, U.W.I., Cave Hill

Cyber Warfare - A Documentary and Reference Guide (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Cyber Warfare - A Documentary and Reference Guide (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R3,416 Discovery Miles 34 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Providing an invaluable introductory resource for students studying cyber warfare, this book highlights the evolution of cyber conflict in modern times through dozens of key primary source documents related to its development and implementation. This meticulously curated primary source collection is designed to offer a broad examination of key documents related to cyber warfare, covering the subject from multiple perspectives. The earliest documents date from the late 20th century, when the concept and possibility of cyber attacks became a reality, while the most recent documents are from 2019. Each document is accompanied by an introduction and analysis written by an expert in the field that provides the necessary context for readers to learn about the complexities of cyber warfare. The title's nearly 100 documents are drawn primarily but not exclusively from government sources and allow readers to understand how policy, strategy, doctrine, and tactics of cyber warfare are created and devised, particularly in the United States. Although the U.S. is the global leader in cyber capabilities and is largely driving the determination of norms within the cyber domain, the title additionally contains a small number of international documents. This invaluable work will serve as an excellent starting point for anyone seeking to understand the nature and character of international cyber warfare. Covers in detail one of the defining forms of conflict of the 21st century-cyber warfare will significantly impact virtually every American citizen over the next two decades Provides more than 90 primary source documents and matching analysis, allowing readers to investigate the underpinnings of cyber warfare Enables readers to see the development of different concepts of cyber warfare through its chronological organization Reflects the deep knowledge of an editor who is a noted expert in cyber warfare and has taught for the United States Air Force for more than a decade

Suicide Gene Therapy - Methods and Reviews (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Caroline J Springer Suicide Gene Therapy - Methods and Reviews (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Caroline J Springer
R4,498 Discovery Miles 44 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Gene therapy has expanded rapidly over the last decade. The number of clinical trials reported by 2001 included 532 protocols and 3436 patients. Phase I trials predominate with 359 trials of 1774 patients versus Phase II (57 trials with 507 patients) and Phase III (3 trials of 251 patients). The disease overwhelmingly targeted by gene therapy is cancer: involving 331 trials with 2361 patients. Despite the somewhat disappointing results of clinical trials to date, gene therapy offers tremendous promise for the future of cancer therapy. The area of gene therapy is vast, and both malignant and nonmalignant cells can be targeted. Suicide Gene Therapy: Methods and Reviews covers gene therapy that targets malignant cells in a treatment that has become known as "suicide gene therapy. " Basically, this approach uses the transduction of cancer cells with a gene for a foreign enzyme that, when expressed, is able to activate a nontoxic prodrug into a highly cytotoxic drug able to kill the cancer cell population. This is a major area in cancer gene therapy-in 2001 this technique was represented by 52 clinical protocols with a total of 567 patients. Additional trials used multiple gene therapy protocols that also involved suicide gene therapy (83 with 497 patients), indicating that the interest in this area is considerable. Suicide Gene Therapy: Methods and Reviews aims to cover comprehensively, both in theoretical and practical terms, the rapidly evolving area of suicide gene therapy for cancer.

Friends, Lovers, Co-Workers, and Community - Everything I Know about Relationships I Learned from Television (Hardcover):... Friends, Lovers, Co-Workers, and Community - Everything I Know about Relationships I Learned from Television (Hardcover)
Kathleen M. Ryan, Noah J. Springer, Deborah A. Macey, Mary Erickson; Contributions by Lauren Bratslavsky, …
R2,540 Discovery Miles 25 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Friends, Lovers, Co-Workers, and Community analyzes how television narratives form the first decade of the twenty-first century are powerful socializing agents which both define and limit the types of acceptable interpersonal relationships between co-workers, friends, romantic partners, family members, communities, and nations. This book is written by a diverse group of scholars who used a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches to interrogate the ways through which television molds our vision of ourselves as individuals, ourselves as in relationships with others, and ourselves as a part of the world. This book will appeal to scholars of communication studies, cultural studies, media studies, and popular culture studies.

How Television Shapes Our Worldview - Media Representations of Social Trends and Change (Paperback): Deborah A. Macey, Kathleen... How Television Shapes Our Worldview - Media Representations of Social Trends and Change (Paperback)
Deborah A. Macey, Kathleen M. Ryan, Noah J. Springer; Contributions by Styles I. Akira, Lane Clegg, …
R1,600 Discovery Miles 16 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the last half of the twentieth century, television has become the predominant medium through which the public accesses information about the world. Through the news, situation comedies, police dramas, and commercials, we learn about the world around us, and our role within it. These genres, narratives, and cultural forms are not simply entertainment, but powerful socializing agents that show the world as we might never see it in real life. How Television Shapes Our Worldview brings together a diverse set of scholars, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks to interrogate the ways through which television molds our vision of the outside world. The essays include advertising and public relations analyses, audience interviews, and case studies that touch on genres ranging from science fiction in the 1970s to current "reality" television. Television truly provides a powerful influence over how we learn about the world around us and understand its social processes.

Transforming Civil War Prisons - Lincoln, Lieber, and the Politics of Captivity (Paperback): Paul J. Springer, Glenn Robins Transforming Civil War Prisons - Lincoln, Lieber, and the Politics of Captivity (Paperback)
Paul J. Springer, Glenn Robins
R1,173 Discovery Miles 11 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the Civil War, 410,000 people were held as prisoners of war on both sides. With resources strained by the unprecedented number of prisoners, conditions in overcrowded prison camps were dismal, and the death toll across Confederate and Union prisons reached 56,000 by the end of the war. In an attempt to improve prison conditions, President Lincoln issued General Orders 100, which would become the basis for future attempts to define the rights of prisoners, including the Geneva conventions. Meanwhile, stories of horrific prison experiences fueled political agendas on both sides, and would define the memory of the war, as each region worked aggressively to defend its prison record and to honor its own POWs. Robins and Springer examine the experience, culture, and politics of captivity, including war crimes, disease, and the use of former prison sites as locations of historical memory. Transforming Civil War Prisons introduces students to an underappreciated yet crucial aspect of waging war and shows how the legacy of Civil War prisons remains with us today.

Transforming Civil War Prisons - Lincoln, Lieber, and the Politics of Captivity (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer, Glenn Robins Transforming Civil War Prisons - Lincoln, Lieber, and the Politics of Captivity (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer, Glenn Robins
R3,970 Discovery Miles 39 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the Civil War, 410,000 people were held as prisoners of war on both sides. With resources strained by the unprecedented number of prisoners, conditions in overcrowded prison camps were dismal, and the death toll across Confederate and Union prisons reached 56,000 by the end of the war. In an attempt to improve prison conditions, President Lincoln issued General Orders 100, which would become the basis for future attempts to define the rights of prisoners, including the Geneva conventions. Meanwhile, stories of horrific prison experiences fueled political agendas on both sides, and would define the memory of the war, as each region worked aggressively to defend its prison record and to honor its own POWs. Robins and Springer examine the experience, culture, and politics of captivity, including war crimes, disease, and the use of former prison sites as locations of historical memory. Transforming Civil War Prisons introduces students to an underappreciated yet crucial aspect of waging war and shows how the legacy of Civil War prisons remains with us today.

How Television Shapes Our Worldview - Media Representations of Social Trends and Change (Hardcover): Deborah A. Macey, Kathleen... How Television Shapes Our Worldview - Media Representations of Social Trends and Change (Hardcover)
Deborah A. Macey, Kathleen M. Ryan, Noah J. Springer; Contributions by Styles I. Akira, Lane Clegg, …
R3,636 Discovery Miles 36 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the last half of the twentieth century, television has become the predominant medium through which the public accesses information about the world. Through the news, situation comedies, police dramas, and commercials, we learn about the world around us, and our role within it. These genres, narratives, and cultural forms are not simply entertainment, but powerful socializing agents that show the world as we might never see it in real life. How Television Shapes Our Worldview brings together a diverse set of scholars, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks to interrogate the ways through which television molds our vision of the outside world. The essays include advertising and public relations analyses, audience interviews, and case studies that touch on genres ranging from science fiction in the 1970s to current "reality" television. Television truly provides a powerful influence over how we learn about the world around us and understand its social processes.

Reforming the Presidential Nomination Process (Paperback): Stevens-Smith, Melanie J. Springer Reforming the Presidential Nomination Process (Paperback)
Stevens-Smith, Melanie J. Springer
R591 Discovery Miles 5 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 2008 U.S. presidential campaign has provided a lifetime's worth of surprises. Once again, however, the nomination process highlighted the importance of organization, political prowess, timing, and money. And once again, it raised many hackles. The Democratic contest in particular generated many complaints --for example, it started too early, it was too long, and Super Tuesday was overloaded. This timely book synthesizes new analysis by premier political scientists into a cohesive look at the presidential nomination process --the ways in which it is broken and how it might be fixed.

The contributors to "Reforming the Presidential Nomination Process" address different facets of the selection process, starting with a brief history of how we got to this point. They analyze the importance --and perceived unfairness --of the earliest primaries and discuss what led to record turnouts in 2008. What roles do media coverage and public endorsements play? William Mayer explains the "superdelegate" phenomenon and the controversy surrounding it; James Gibson and Melanie Springer evaluate public perceptions of the current process as well as possible reforms. Larry Sabato (A More Perfect Constitution) calls for a new nomination system, installed via constitutional amendment, while Tom Mann of Brookings opines on calls for reform that arose in 2008 and Daniel Lowenstein examines the process by which reforms may be adopted --or blocked.

Military Robots and Drones - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Military Robots and Drones - A Reference Handbook (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R1,911 Discovery Miles 19 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century-robotic and drone weaponry. For centuries, warring nations have sought to lower the risk to highly vulnerable humans on the battlefield, typically by providing protective armor, making soldiers' positions more difficult to detect, or by striking from locations safe from retaliation. Autonomous weaponry has now reached the point where robotic systems can perform some key tasks that previously required direct human involvement. Military Robots and Drones: A Reference Handbook introduces the lay person to a highly specialized topic, providing the foundation necessary for further study in this field. Appropriate for high school and college-level students, as well as general readers with an interest in the topic, the author explains the many military applications of robotics as well as current limitations and disadvantages. The book also provides a general history of robotic warfare; examines key individuals, agencies, documents, and models; discusses controversies within the field of robotic and drone warfare, such as ethical considerations; and explains how increased reliance on robotics has affected the structure and strategy of the military. A chronology of important events in robotic technology A detailed bibliography on the latest sources related to this innovative technology

Propaganda from the American Civil War (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Propaganda from the American Civil War (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R2,996 Discovery Miles 29 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Offering comprehensive coverage for those examining Civil War propaganda, this volume provides a broad analysis of efforts by both Union and Confederate sides to influence public opinion of America's deadliest conflict. This illuminating reference work contains excerpts from roughly 100 individual pieces of propaganda generated during the American Civil War in the North and the South, as well as contextual analysis to assist readers in understanding its utility, importance, and effect. It includes written arguments, staged photographs, and political cartoons, all of which were used to advance one side's objectives while undermining the enemy's. This helps readers to understand the underlying arguments of each side as well as the willingness of each to distort the truth for political, military, or economic advantage. This book is organized chronologically, allowing readers to understand how propaganda developed and expanded throughout the war. It includes a chapter dedicated to each of the war years (1861–1865), an antebellum chapter, and a postwar chapter. Each document comprised in the volume includes an analysis of the significance and effectiveness of the piece and guides readers to examine it with a critical eye. The original source documents remain in their original verbiage, including common spelling errors and other interesting aspects of 19th-century communication.

Outsourcing War to Machines - The Military Robotics Revolution (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Outsourcing War to Machines - The Military Robotics Revolution (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R1,979 Discovery Miles 19 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Military robots are affecting both the decision to go to war and the means by which wars are conducted. This book covers the history of military robotics, analyzes their current employment, and examines the ramifications of their future utilization. Robotic systems are the future of military conflicts: their development is already revolutionizing the nature of human conflict-and eroding the standards of acceptable behavior in wartime. Written by a professor who teaches strategy and leadership for the U.S. Air Force, one of the global leaders in the development and utilization of military robots, this book both addresses the history of military robotics and discusses the troubling future ramifications of this game-changing technology. Organized both chronologically and thematically, the book's chapters describe the development and evolution of unmanned warfare; clarify the past, current, and future capabilities of military robotics; and offer a detailed and convincing argument that limits should be placed upon their development before it is too late. This standout work presents an eye-opening analysis that military personnel, civil servants, and academic instructors who teach military history, social policy, and ethics can ill afford to ignore, and will also provide the general public with information that will correct misconceptions about military robotics derived through popular culture and the news media. Clearly identifies the links between the technological developments of the most recent innovations and the ethical and legal challenges of the future Presents accurate, up-to-date information that is grounded in scholarly research regarding an ever-changing field Clarifies the capabilities aspect of military robotics and offers detailed analysis on why limits need to be placed on their development Includes tables, charts, and photographs to illustrate the main points of the text

Polymers as Colloid Systems - 32nd Meeting of the Kolloid-Gesellschaft and the Berliner Polymeren Tage, Berlin, October 2-4,... Polymers as Colloid Systems - 32nd Meeting of the Kolloid-Gesellschaft and the Berliner Polymeren Tage, Berlin, October 2-4, 1985 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)
J. Springer
R1,453 Discovery Miles 14 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Encyclopedia of Cyber Warfare (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer Encyclopedia of Cyber Warfare (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R3,125 Discovery Miles 31 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This definitive reference resource on cyber warfare covers all aspects of this headline topic, providing historical context of cyber warfare and an examination its rapid development into a potent technological weapon of the 21st century. Today, cyber warfare affects everyone-from governments that need to protect sensitive political and military information, to businesses small and large that stand to collectively lose trillions of dollars each year to cyber crime, to individuals whose privacy, assets, and identities are subject to intrusion and theft. The problem is monumental and growing exponentially. Encyclopedia of Cyber Warfare provides a complete overview of cyber warfare, which has been used with increasing frequency in recent years by such countries as China, Iran, Israel, North Korea, Russia, and the United States. Readers will gain an understanding of the origins and development of cyber warfare and of how it has become a major strategic element in warfare for countries throughout the world. The encyclopedia's entries cover all of the most significant cyber attacks to date, including the Stuxnet worm that successfully disabled centrifuges in Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility; the attack on Israel's internet infrastructure during its January 2009 military offensive in the Gaza Strip; the worldwide "Red October" cyber attack that stole information from embassies, research firms, military installations, and nuclear and other energy infrastructures; and cyber attacks on private corporations like Sony. Provides comprehensive coverage of the major individuals, organizations, impacts, and issues related to cyber warfare that enables readers to better understanding of the impact of cyber warfare on modern conflicts Includes a detailed chronology that documents the evolution and use of cyber warfare over the past few decades Supplies further readings and a lengthy bibliography that offer a wealth of options to students conducting extensive research on the subject

9/11 and the War on Terror - A Documentary and Reference Guide (Hardcover): Paul J. Springer 9/11 and the War on Terror - A Documentary and Reference Guide (Hardcover)
Paul J. Springer
R3,798 Discovery Miles 37 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The attacks of September 11 and the resulting War on Terror have defined the first decade and a half of the 21st century. This text closely examines and analyzes the primary documents that provide the historical background of today's worldwide War on Terror. 9/11 and the War on Terror: A Documentary and Reference Guide provides readers with a rare opportunity to read and examine a variety of primary documents related to the September 11, 2001 attacks and the larger War on Terror-both in the United States and globally. Thematically organized into chapters, each document comes with an introduction and analysis written by an expert in the field that supplies the crucial historical background for the users of this title to learn about the complexities of the global War on Terror. This book showcases key primary documents that follow the trajectory of events of the 9/11 attacks and the subsequent War on Terror. Through the examination of various types of documents-such as speeches, diplomatic exchanges, military communications, and government reports-issued by opposing sides in the global conflict, readers will gain valuable insight into how these primary sources influenced the 21st-century world. Each primary source is prefaced by an introduction and followed by an analysis written by a scholar specializing in the field. The accompanying analyses enable readers to better gauge the role of diplomacy, military strategy, national security concerns, and ideological propaganda in the global War on Terror. Provides introductory commentary as well as in-depth analysis from an expert in the field Includes a collection of thematically related primary source documents accompanied by adjoined introductions and analyses Offers a clear synopsis of the arguments utilized by both the United States and Al Qaeda against each other during the War on Terror Presents sidebars containing details, facts, and figures crucial to understanding the content in question as well as a bibliography that directs readers toward additional resources for further study on the September 11th attacks and the War on Terror

Suicide Gene Therapy - Methods and Reviews (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004): Caroline J Springer Suicide Gene Therapy - Methods and Reviews (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004)
Caroline J Springer
R3,103 Discovery Miles 31 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gene therapy has expanded rapidly over the last decade. The number of clinical trials reported by 2001 included 532 protocols and 3436 patients. Phase I trials predominate with 359 trials of 1774 patients versus Phase II (57 trials with 507 patients) and Phase III (3 trials of 251 patients). The disease overwhelmingly targeted by gene therapy is cancer: involving 331 trials with 2361 patients. Despite the somewhat disappointing results of clinical trials to date, gene therapy offers tremendous promise for the future of cancer therapy. The area of gene therapy is vast, and both malignant and nonmalignant cells can be targeted. Suicide Gene Therapy: Methods and Reviews covers gene therapy that targets malignant cells in a treatment that has become known as "suicide gene therapy. " Basically, this approach uses the transduction of cancer cells with a gene for a foreign enzyme that, when expressed, is able to activate a nontoxic prodrug into a highly cytotoxic drug able to kill the cancer cell population. This is a major area in cancer gene therapy-in 2001 this technique was represented by 52 clinical protocols with a total of 567 patients. Additional trials used multiple gene therapy protocols that also involved suicide gene therapy (83 with 497 patients), indicating that the interest in this area is considerable. Suicide Gene Therapy: Methods and Reviews aims to cover comprehensively, both in theoretical and practical terms, the rapidly evolving area of suicide gene therapy for cancer.

Telekooperation - Industrielle Anwendungen in der Produktentwicklung (German, Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st... Telekooperation - Industrielle Anwendungen in der Produktentwicklung (German, Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999)
D. Herbst; Edited by Holger Luczak, Walter Eversheim; Assisted by B Binkowski, J Kampmeyer, …
R1,322 Discovery Miles 13 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Die Umstellung von Projektpartnerschaften auf Telekooperation erleichtert den Beteiligten weltweit die Zusammenarbeit. Reisekosten und Reisezeiten entfallen, wenn zeitgleich an raumlich weit getrennten Orten die Probleme interaktiv geloest werden koennen. Wie wird mit dem Problem in der Industrie umgegangen, welche Voraussetzungen mussen geschaffen werden, welche Infrastruktur muss vorhanden sein und wie wird die Einfuhrung von Telekooperation bewaltigt? Diese Fragen werden in dem Buch beantwortet, unterstutzt von einer interaktiven CD-ROM, die den Interessenten in einem virtuellen Telekoopeartionsvorhaben alle Phasen des Vorhabens audio-visuell nachvollziehen lassen.

Die Gesetzlichen Bestimmungen UEber Den Verkehr Mit Betaubungsmitteln (German, Paperback, 1931 ed.): J. Springer Die Gesetzlichen Bestimmungen UEber Den Verkehr Mit Betaubungsmitteln (German, Paperback, 1931 ed.)
J. Springer
R1,509 Discovery Miles 15 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfangen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen fur die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfugung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden mussen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.

Developing Security Forces Officers for the Future Operating Environment (Paperback): Eric J Springer Developing Security Forces Officers for the Future Operating Environment (Paperback)
Eric J Springer
R1,340 Discovery Miles 13 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In response to today's dynamic nonlinear operating environment, the United States Air Force Security Forces is executing a dramatic transformation of its Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities. These revisions aim to produce a capabilities-based and combat-focused force, with the capacity to actively defend and enable airpower in all operational environments, against all potential adversaries. This vital adjustment, however, has not entailed a significant revision in how the force sustains and develops mid-level officers, a necessary precursor to realizing the force's transformational objectives. To that end, this thesis will first define the character and nature of the security challenges facing the United States in the future operating environment. Then, it will identify the threats that these security challenges pose to airpower. Subsequently, it will define the desired effects (capabilities) that Field Grade Security Forces Officers must possess to defeat these predicted threats. Thereafter, it will comparatively analyze the officer development processes of certain foreign Air Base Defense forces and sister services. Finally, with an understanding of the areas of convergence amongst these various elements, it will discern and recommend a holistic officer development process, complete with the changes in organizational structure that will sustain this program, to ensure the unmitigated security of airpower.

FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD (Paperback): Lloyd J. Springer FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD (Paperback)
Lloyd J. Springer
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

FATHERHOOD in the NEIGHBOURHOOD: 50 BOYFRIENDS AND HUSBANDS TALK ABOUT THEIR FATHERING Lloyd J. Springer, Counsellor, Sociologist (M. Phil. U.W.I.), Sir Frank Worrell Graduate Scholar for Excellence; First Elder and Family Life Director (Berea and Golan Seventh-day Adventist Churches, East Caribbean Conference). His father had at least 12 children from nine unions, was single, and never resided with him. Contrastingly, Lloyd's 25] years of marriage to Hyacinth produced their two teenage children, Lee and Lydia. Fatherhood in the Neighbourhood investigates the working-class father's performance of his role toward his children. Organized around the extra-residential union, it paints a complex picture of the conjugal relationships from the men's perspective. The 50 fathers, although confronted by poor wages, claimed that they generally supported their children. Several fathers admitted experiencing severe emotional trauma which caused them to: shed tears; lose their appetite; suffer with insomnia and worry about their children. Most fathers complained bitterly about "vindictive" child-mothers, who prevented them from gaining/maintaining access to their children. They were therefore unable to nurture or effect adequate guidance/discipline over their children. "'Fatherhood' is the first of its kind; that is its significance. No other study has so far been directed at this class of men, and for this reason it will be of considerable interest to students of masculinity and of the African-Caribbean family." Barry Chevannes, Professor Emeritus of Social Anthropology University of the West Indies (U.W.I.), Mona "I have read 'Fatherhood' from cover to cover, and can truly say that it is late in coming to the book-store shelves." Rommel Williams, Working-class father, Auto-body technician "This well-researched and articulately-organized volume provides valuable sociological insights into the causes and effects of extra-residential fatherhood. 'Fatherhood' should be compulsory reading for all sectors of society." Winston K. King, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus, U.W.I., Cave Hill

Daily Life of U.S. Soldiers [3 volumes] - From the American Revolution to the Iraq War (Hardcover): Christopher R Mortenson,... Daily Life of U.S. Soldiers [3 volumes] - From the American Revolution to the Iraq War (Hardcover)
Christopher R Mortenson, Paul J. Springer
R7,842 Discovery Miles 78 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This ground-breaking work explores the lives of average soldiers from the American Revolution through the 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. What was life really like for U.S. soldiers during America's wars? Were they conscripted or did they volunteer? What did they eat, wear, believe, think, and do for fun? Most important, how did they deal with the rigors of combat and coming home? This comprehensive book will answer all of those questions and much more, with separate chapters on the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II in Europe, World War II in the Pacific, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Afghanistan War and War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Each chapter includes such topical sections as Conscription and Volunteers, Training, Religion, Pop Culture, Weaponry, Combat, Special Forces, Prisoners of War, Homefront, and Veteran Issues. This work also examines the role of minorities and women in each conflict as well as delves into the disciplinary problems in the military, including alcoholism, drugs, crimes, and desertion. Selected primary sources, bibliographies, and timelines complement the topical sections of each chapter. Provides readers with an understanding of the daily lives of soldiers in America's wars, greatly complementing more standard histories of battles and leaders Offers a curated collection of primary sources for each conflict that illuminates the daily lives of US soldiers during wartime Includes detailed bibliographies that offer many accessible sources needed by students and researchers looking to further explore the topics Provides a comprehensive chronology for each conflict that helps readers to place it within the proper historical context Spans nearly 250 years of national history from the American Revolution to the Afghanistan War

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