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The politics of international trade have changed dramatically over
the past 20 years. Advances in technology have spurred a new kind
of 'trade' involving transfers of components and materials across
borders but within firms. Trade in services, foreign direct
investment and sales by affiliates of foreign-owed companies have
grown more rapidly than trade in goods, making national rules and
regulations more significant barriers to trade. The effects of
'non-trade' policies on trade have engaged new actors in trade
politics, not least in the European Union (EU). The emergence of a
more active bloc of developing countries alongside a vibrant
international civil society, including environmental and consumer
groups and ministries, have made trade politics increasingly
lively, complex, and challenging for the EU. Meanwhile, the World
Trade Organization has become not only a primary focus for EU trade
policy but also a lightning rod for protest, a powerful 'legaliser'
of trade diplomacy, and an arena where it is often difficult, even
impossible, to separate private from public interests. The European
Union and the New Trade Politics provides a state of the art
analysis of how the EU shapes and is shaped by the 'new' trade
politics. This book was previously published as a special issue of
The Journal of European Public Policy.
This volume focuses on multilateralism in the 21st century and
examines how, and how effectively, the EU delivers on its
commitment to effective multilateralism. Presenting results
generated by MERCURY, an EU research programme into
multilateralism, this book addresses a central research question:
does the EU deliver on its commitment to effective multilateralism?
Globalisation has created powerful new incentives for states to
cooperate and has generated renewed interest in multilateralism.
While a large body of work exists on multilateralism as a concept,
it continues to be ill-defined and poorly understood. This book
sheds new light on 21st century multilateralism by exploring
conceptual approaches as well as generating innovative, empirical
knowledge on its practice. Research on EU external relations has
increasingly focused on the concept of 'effective multilateralism'.
Yet, the application of this concept as a guiding principle of EU
foreign policy in non-security policy areas has rarely been
examined. This book explores whether the EU is pursuing effective
multilateralism in specific policy areas, including trade, climate
change and conflict resolution, and distinct geographical and
institutional settings, both internal to the EU and in specified
regions, international organisations (IOs) and bilateral
partnerships. This book offers evidence-based, actionable policy
lessons from Europe's experience in promoting multilateralism. The
European Union and Multilateralism in the 21st Century will be of
interest to students and scholars of international relations,
international organizations, and European Union politics and
foreign policy.
The Institutions of the European Union is the key text for anyone
wishing to understand the functions, powers, and composition of the
EU's institutions. Written and edited by a team of leading
international experts, the text offers a comprehensive analysis and
explanation of all the most important organisations and their roles
in the governance and management of the EU. The fifth edition has
been substantially revised, featuring a range of newly authored
chapters, and including coverage of the most important developments
affecting the institutions of the European Union as they contend
with the changing dynamics of European integration. Up-to-date
chapters examine current challenges, including the rise of populism
and how it is wielded by politicians to target EU institutions, the
climate emergency and the EU's bold new policy commitments to make
the Union climate neutral by 2050, as well as the response to the
Covid-19 pandemic. Authoritative yet accessible, The Institutions
of the European Union is the best guide to how institutions work
together to provide political direction, manage the European Union,
govern policies, and integrate contrasting interests within the EU.
The politics of international trade have changed dramatically over
the past 20 years. Advances in technology have spurred a new kind
of 'trade' involving transfers of components and materials across
borders but within firms. Trade in services, foreign direct
investment and sales by affiliates of foreign-owed companies have
grown more rapidly than trade in goods, making national rules and
regulations more significant barriers to trade. The effects of
'non-trade' policies on trade have engaged new actors in trade
politics, not least in the European Union (EU). The emergence of a
more active bloc of developing countries alongside a vibrant
international civil society, including environmental and consumer
groups and ministries, have made trade politics increasingly
lively, complex, and challenging for the EU. Meanwhile, the World
Trade Organization has become not only a primary focus for EU trade
policy but also a lightning rod for protest, a powerful 'legaliser'
of trade diplomacy, and an arena where it is often difficult, even
impossible, to separate private from public interests. The European
Union and the New Trade Politics provides a state of the art
analysis of how the EU shapes and is shaped by the 'new' trade
politics. This book was previously published as a special issue of
The Journal of European Public Policy.
"Security Strategy and Transatlantic Relations "is the first major
assessment of the impact on transatlantic relations of the US
National Security Strategy of 2002 and the European Security
Strategy of 2003.
The book argues that the US and EU security strategies have an
enduring relevance, representing critical efforts to
reconceptualize the radically changed nature of post-9/11
international security and to define new post-Cold War security
doctrines. These strategies provide insights into the strains and
tensions in the transatlantic relationship, particularly during and
after the 2003 Iraq War, but also reveal how both the US and EU
have become "revolutionary," not status quo, powers.
The contributors to this volume address three key questions. The
first is the degree to which these new security strategies signal
convergence or divergence in US and EU foreign and security policy.
Second, what tangible political and policy impacts can be
attributed to the new security strategies, particularly in a "war
on terrorism" and on the role of NATO? Third, what are implications
for US and EU policies towards specific regions, particularly the
Middle East, Russia and China?
Offering wide-ranging perspectives on transatlantic security
policies, this new text will appeal to students and scholars of
International Relations, European Politics, American Politics and
Security Studies.
"Security Strategy and Transatlantic Relations "is the first major
assessment of the impact on transatlantic relations of the US
National Security Strategy of 2002 and the European Security
Strategy of 2003.
The book argues that the US and EU security strategies have an
enduring relevance, representing critical efforts to
reconceptualize the radically changed nature of post-9/11
international security and to define new post-Cold War security
doctrines. These strategies provide insights into the strains and
tensions in the transatlantic relationship, particularly during and
after the 2003 Iraq War, but also reveal how both the US and EU
have become "revolutionary," not status quo, powers.
The contributors to this volume address three key questions. The
first is the degree to which these new security strategies signal
convergence or divergence in US and EU foreign and security policy.
Second, what tangible political and policy impacts can be
attributed to the new security strategies, particularly in a "war
on terrorism" and on the role of NATO? Third, what are implications
for US and EU policies towards specific regions, particularly the
Middle East, Russia and China?
Offering wide-ranging perspectives on transatlantic security
policies, this new text will appeal to students and scholars of
International Relations, European Politics, American Politics and
Security Studies.
In this book, American and European experts assess transatlantic relations on matters of foreign and security policy, economic diplomacy, justice and internal security cooperation, environmental policy and relations with Russia, the Balkans and the Middle East. Europe, America, Bush is the first study of underlying elements of continuity in the transatlantic relationship, as well as new and powerful forces for change. It offers a definitive assessment of whether, and how much, the election of George W. Bush, the events of 11 September and conflict over Iraq mark genuine and lasting change in transatlantic relations.
Contents: 1. John Peterson and Mark A. Pollack Introduction: Europe, America and Bush 2. Jolyon Howorth Foreign and Defense Policy Cooperation 3. Mathew Baldwin, John Peterson and Bruce Stokes Trade and Economic Relations 4. Wyn Rees Justice and Internal Security Cooperation 5. Daniel Bodansky Transatlantic Environmental Relations 6. Margot Light US and European Perspectives on Russia 7. John Peterson The US and Europe in the Balkans 8. Costanza Musu and William Wallace The Middle East: Focus of Discord? 9. Mark A. Pollack Unilateral Europe, Multilateral America? 10. John Peterson and Mark A. Pollack Conclusions: A Transformed Transatlantic Partnership?
The first book to explore the EU's record as a global actor since
the creation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in 1993
within the context of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recent decisions
relating to NATO and EU enlargement. The chapters focus on:
* the interface between EU foreign and trade policies
* the EU's relationship with European defence organizations
* its behaviour within the OSCE and UN
* the institutional consequences of the CFSP
* case studies of EU policies towards Central and Eastern Europe
and the Maghreb countries.
The editors draw the findings together to assess whether the EU has
been successful as a global actor and consider the question: can
the EU become a more credible, reliable and unitary global actor?
The first book to explore the EU's record as a global actor since
the creation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy in 1993
within the context of the Treaty of Amsterdam and recent decisions
relating to NATO and EU enlargement. The chapters focus on:
* the interface between EU foreign and trade policies
* the EU's relationship with European defence organizations
* its behaviour within the OSCE and UN
* the institutional consequences of the CFSP
* case studies of EU policies towards Central and Eastern Europe
and the Maghreb countries.
The editors draw the findings together to assess whether the EU has
been successful as a global actor and consider the question: can
the EU become a more credible, reliable and unitary global actor?
The conflict in Bosnia, disputes within the new World Trade
Organizatiion and debates about NATO enlargement all illustrate a
single point: no relationship is more important in determining the
state of international relations than the alliance between Europe
and America. Contrary to accepted wisdom, John Peterson argues that
the end of the Cold War actually enhances the prospects for
partnership between the United States and the European Union.
Completely updated, this book offers a clear and penetrating
analysis of the problems and opportunities facing the transatlantic
alliance.
The conflict in Bosnia, disputes within the new World Trade
Organizatiion and debates about NATO enlargement all illustrate a
single point: no relationship is more important in determining the
state of international relations than the alliance between Europe
and America. Contrary to accepted wisdom, John Peterson argues that
the end of the Cold War actually enhances the prospects for
partnership between the United States and the European Union.
Completely updated, this book offers a clear and penetrating
analysis of the problems and opportunities facing the transatlantic
alliance.
This volume focuses on multilateralism in the 21st century and
examines how, and how effectively, the EU delivers on its
commitment to effective multilateralism. Presenting results
generated by MERCURY, an EU research programme into
multilateralism, this book addresses a central research question:
does the EU deliver on its commitment to effective multilateralism?
Globalisation has created powerful new incentives for states to
cooperate and has generated renewed interest in multilateralism.
While a large body of work exists on multilateralism as a concept,
it continues to be ill-defined and poorly understood. This book
sheds new light on 21st century multilateralism by exploring
conceptual approaches as well as generating innovative, empirical
knowledge on its practice. Research on EU external relations has
increasingly focused on the concept of 'effective multilateralism'.
Yet, the application of this concept as a guiding principle of EU
foreign policy in non-security policy areas has rarely been
examined. This book explores whether the EU is pursuing effective
multilateralism in specific policy areas, including trade, climate
change and conflict resolution, and distinct geographical and
institutional settings, both internal to the EU and in specified
regions, international organisations (IOs) and bilateral
partnerships. This book offers evidence-based, actionable policy
lessons from Europe's experience in promoting multilateralism. The
European Union and Multilateralism in the 21st Century will be of
interest to students and scholars of international relations,
international organizations, and European Union politics and
foreign policy.
Considering a career in today's sophisticated trade and technical
work environments? This practical, easy-to-understand, and engaging
text will help you build a solid understanding of essential math
concepts and their real-world applications using step-by-step
examples and problems drawn from a variety of occupations. Now
updated with more than 1500 new exercises to introduce and
reinforce key skills, INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS, Seventh
Edition, also features accurate, up-to-date information from the
field, including expanded coverage of topics such as estimation
usage, working with spreadsheets on tablets, and energy-efficient
electrical applications.
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Peek behind the walls of your home and you could find Littles, tiny people living in the walls. In the first book in the classic series, slovenly Biggs (humans) move into the Littles' house. The Biggs' bad housekeeping is attracting mice, so they decide to get a cat. The mouse-sized Littles fear befriending the new pet isn't going to be easy!
This book assesses the state of transatlantic relations in an era
of emerging powers and growing interconnectedness, and discusses
the limits and potential of transatlantic leadership in creating
effective governance structures. The authors first resort to theory
and history to understand the transatlantic relationship. They then
consider the domestic and systemic factors that might set the
relationship between the United States and Europe on a different
path. Finally, the authors locate the potential for transatlantic
leadership in the context of the global power shift. The world of
the 21st century displays different power configurations in
different policy domains. This changing structure of power
complicates the exercise of leadership. Leadership requires not
only greater power and authority, but also persuasion, bargaining
and moral suasion, all necessary strategies to build coalitions and
manage conflicts between great powers.
Reflecting the latest technology and tools of the trade,
MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 7e provides the mathematical
skills and practice that students and apprentices will use on the
job in the machine trades and manufacturing fields. This
comprehensive book combines math concepts with relevant machine
applications through industry-specific examples, realistic
illustrations, and actual machine applications. Problems and
examples progress from simpler to more complex, from general math
to trigonometry and solid geometry, and relate directly to how the
math is used in machine trades and manufacturing fields. The new
Seventh Edition also includes all-new units on electronic calipers,
height gages, and electronic micrometers, as well as thorough
coverage of measuring in both metric and customary systems.
MATH FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE, 6th Edition, is the
easy-to-understand worktext that delivers the real-world math you
need for automotive repair careers-and kicks the rest to the curb.
Using real manufacturer specs, completing automotive repair orders,
and checking your results against industry references right in the
appendices, you'll practice the calculations that automotive repair
technicians do on the job every day. Written by seasoned automotive
pros, MATH FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE TRADE starts with the math basics,
greasing the wheels before moving on to the practice exercises.
Even better, this book includes the latest, easy-to-understand
information about taxes, finances, discounts, and profits, to
simplify business math, and move you a step closer to a career in
management or your own automotive repair shop.
Every Friday in Jerusalem, Franciscan monks take groups of
pilgrims down the Via Dolorosa, the road Christ may have walked on
his way to the cross. Stopping at each of fourteen locations that
mark events in the final days of Christ s life, the pilgrims recall
the Passion story and offer prayers for the world.
In A Walk in Jerusalem, The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson,
Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, brings new life to
this centuries-old ritual known as the Stations of the Cross.
Illustrated with a map, 14 black-and-white photographs, and 14
pen-and-ink drawings, this helpful guide provides the appropriate
episode of the Passion story along with a meditation and brief
liturgy that apply that story to today s world.
Designed for use on Good Friday or general devotions, A Walk in
Jerusalem offers new insight into the Passion Narratives and
encouragement to live as Christ taught. "
Strengthen mathematical skills and gain practice using those skills
in preparation for success in machine trades or manufacturing with
Peterson/Smith's MATHEMATICS FOR MACHINE TECHNOLOGY, 8E. This
comprehensive book connects math concepts to relevant machine
applications, using industry-specific examples, realistic
illustrations and actual machine functions. Step-by-step problems
and examples progress from general math to more complex
trigonometry and solid geometry while demonstrating how math
applies to machine trades and manufacturing fields. The authors
highlight calculator operations when appropriate. New coverage in
this edition emphasizes spreadsheets and introductory G- and M-
codes for CNC programming. Master the practical, vocational and
technical applications of math concepts necessary to excel in
today's machine, tool-and-die and tool design industries with this
proven book.
The European Union: How does it work? is the perfect concise
introduction to the EU's structure and operations for students
coming to the subject for the first time. The sixth edition has
been substantially updated to reflect a range of challenges
confronting the EU. It incorporates expanded discussions of
pressing policy challenges, including migration, climate change,
the future of the EU-UK relationship after Brexit, and the erosion
of democratic principles in some EU member states. It also offers
expanded coverage of the EU-US relationship, the shifting global
balance of power, and the impact on the EU of the rise of China and
a fragmenting global economy. The sixth edition sees the arrival of
two new authors, Ramona Coman and Dionyssis G. Dimitrakopoulos -
contributing Chapter 4 on member states and Chapter 7 on internal
policies, respectively - and a new editor, Amelia Hadfield.
Learning features throughout the text help to develop students'
understanding of the EU. 'How it really works' boxes demonstrate
the working of the EU in practice, and challenge students to
contrast this with theoretical perspectives. 'Key terms and
concepts' boxes provide concise definitions or summaries of words
and ideas that are essential to understanding the EU. Furthermore,
each chapter contains boxes exploring specific cases that highlight
how the EU works, what it does, or how it has evolved. Taken
together, these features encourage students to think laterally and
critically about the reality of politics in the European Union.
Digital formats and resources The sixth edition is available for
students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The
e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with
functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer
extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks In
addition to supportive learning features within the book, the text
is accompanied by online resources designed to help students to
take their learning further. For students: - Test your
understanding and receive instant feedback with a range of
multiple-choice questions - Revise key terms and test your
knowledge of terminology from the book with our flashcard glossary
For registered adopters of the text: - Guide class debate with
suggested seminar questions and activities - Adapt PowerPoint
slides as a basis for lecture presentations, or use as handouts in
class
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