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used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
A thriller set in Cyprus is unusual. In 1974 Turkey invaded the
island and seized over a third of it, causing innumerable Greek
civilians to flee for their lives. A Berlin Wall-like monstrosity
called the Green Line was built across the country to separate the
Greeks and Turks. Divided into two separate states, Cyprus was
ruined, displaced persons numbered in the hundreds of thousands,
and refugee camps abounded. That was the situation in 1979, when
John Reid arrived in Greek Cyprus. A Scotsman raised in Cyprus,
Reid is here now to visit his old haunts, but it means crossing the
Green Line. 342 men have been shot trying to cross. To cross the
Green Line means death. Reid is the first man to cross the Line,
making several trips back and forth, some for reasons other than
tourism, and becomes celebrated on both sides as the Green Line
Runner. His last trip is complicated by the presence of an American
girl, the daughter of an old nemesis, a CIA man with more than
sufficient reason to kill Reid. To make it worse, Reid runs afoul
of the Turkish Cypriot Secret Service, and almost doesn't make it
back.
This is the first full biography of the eminent British Architect
Sir Herbert Baker. Written with the full cooperation of his family
and with access to his archive and private papers, it gives an
account of his remarkable life and career, which established him as
the leading architect to the British Empire. From London, through
the commemoration of the empire's war dead in France, via South
Africa and Australia to India, he celebrated the might and power of
an empire which once ruled a quarter of the world. He was an
intimate friend of many of most fascinating men of his age,
including Cecil Rhodes, Lawrence of Arabia, John Buchan, Jan Smuts
and, of course, his fellow architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. From his
childhood in Kent, through a Victorian architectural apprenticeship
in London and on to becoming the most prolific architect of his age
in South Africa, he built the new imperial capital of New Delhi in
India with Lutyens, before returning to England where he
established a practice in London that built or rebuilt such
landmark buildings as the Bank of England, South Africa House,
India House, Rhodes House, and the stands for Lords Cricket Ground,
as well as numerous churches and private houses.
English local government is in a state of decline after 40 years of
incremental but cumulative centralisation by central government.
This book is the first to directly address this trend's impact upon
the institution of local government, a crucial element in the
democratic viability of a unitary state. The process of
centralisation, and its corrosive effect on the status and
responsibilities of local government, have been widely recognised
and deplored among politicians and senior officers within local
government, and by academics with an interest in this field.
However, there has been no study exploring in detail its impact,
and, equally important, suggesting ways in which the growing
imbalance between the powers of central and local government should
be rectified. This book fills this gap. This text will be of key
interest to scholars, students and practitioners of local
government, and more generally to those interested in what has been
happening to British politics and governance.
Recent scientific developments, in particular advances in
pharmacogenetics and molecular genetics, have given rise to
numerous predictive procedures for detecting predispositions to
diseases in patients. This knowledge, however, does not necessarily
promise benign results for either patients or health care
professionals. The aim of this volume is to analyse issues related
to prediction and prognosis as a burgeoning field of medicine,
which is revolutionizing the way we understand and approach
diagnosis and treatment. Combining epistemic and ethical reflection
with medical expertise on contemporary practice and research, an
interdisciplinary group of international experts critically examine
anticipatory medicine from various perspectives, including history
of medicine, bioethics, theories of science, and health economics.
The highly complex issues involved in medical prediction call for a
far-reaching debate on the value and scope of foreknowledge. For
example, which responsibilities and burdens arise when still
healthy people learn of their predisposition to diseases? How
should health care insurance reflect risky life styles? Is the
increasing medicalization of life connected with prevention
ethically sustainable and financially possible in the developing
world? These and other related issues are the subject of this
timely and important book, which not only serves as an introduction
to the area, but also proposes many feasible solutions to the
problems outlined.
Written by a recognized leader in the manufacturing industry with
nearly two decades of experience working for Toyota, this book
supplies a firsthand account of the realities behind implementing
the Toyota Production System (TPS). The Toyota Kaizen Continuum: A
Practical Guide to Implementing Lean presents authoritative insight
on how to use the TPS to drive operational value and improvement
across all segments of an organization. Highlighting valuable
lessons learned directly from the TPS masters at the Toyota
factories in Japan, John Stewart provides a time-tested approach
for implementing a process of continuous improvement. Delving into
his wide-ranging experience-that includes time as a team member on
the assembly line and managing the vehicle assembly division for
Toyota's largest European operation in the United Kingdom-he
explains how to get the process started, how to get senior
management excited about the possibilities, and details a process
for implementing the TPS in your organization. Written by an
industry veteran named one of the Top 10 Automotive Executives by
Automotive News in 2007 Unveils the methods used within the walls
of the world's premier manufacturing organization Illustrates
valuable lessons learned with real-world examples of TPS
implementations Describes five simple steps for executing change in
any organization The book includes case studies that illustrate
real-life successes and failures behind the walls of the world's
largest automobile manufacturing organization. Detailing a
five-step process for executing improvement initiatives, it
supplies you with the tools and understanding of the core
principles of the TPS needed to implement and sustain a culture of
continuous improvement in your organization.
Recent scientific developments, in particular advances in
pharmacogenetics and molecular genetics, have given rise to
numerous predictive procedures for detecting predispositions to
diseases in patients. This knowledge, however, does not necessarily
promise benign results for either patients or health care
professionals. The aim of this volume is to analyse issues related
to prediction and prognosis as a burgeoning field of medicine,
which is revolutionizing the way we understand and approach
diagnosis and treatment. Combining epistemic and ethical reflection
with medical expertise on contemporary practice and research, an
interdisciplinary group of international experts critically examine
anticipatory medicine from various perspectives, including history
of medicine, bioethics, theories of science, and health economics.
The highly complex issues involved in medical prediction call for a
far-reaching debate on the value and scope of foreknowledge. For
example, which responsibilities and burdens arise when still
healthy people learn of their predisposition to diseases? How
should health care insurance reflect risky life styles? Is the
increasing medicalization of life connected with prevention
ethically sustainable and financially possible in the developing
world? These and other related issues are the subject of this
timely and important book, which not only serves as an introduction
to the area, but also proposes many feasible solutions to the
problems outlined.
This volume brings together researchers from different European
countries and disciplines who are involved in Clinical Ethics
Consultation (CEC). The work provides an analysis of the theories
and methods underlying CEC as well a discussion of practical issues
regarding the implementation and evaluation of CEC. The first
section deals with different possible approaches in CEC. The
authors explore the question of how we should decide complex cases
in clinical ethics, that is, which ethical theory, approach or
method is most suitable in order to make an informed ethical
decision. It also discusses whether clinical ethicists should be
ethicists by education or rather well-trained facilitators with
some ethical knowledge. The second chapter of this book focuses on
practical aspects of the implementation of CEC structures. The
analysis of experienced clinical ethicists refers to macro and
micro levels in both developed and transitional countries. Research
on the evaluation of CEC is at the centre of the final chapter of
this volume. In this context conceptual as well as empirical
challenges with respect to a sound approach to judgements about the
quality of the work of CECs are described and suggestion for
further research in this area are made. In summary this volumes
brings together theorists and healthcare practitioners with
expertise in CEC. In this respect the volume serves as good example
for a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to clinical ethics
which combines philosophical reasoning and empirical research.
Stewart presents a history of child guidance in Britain from its
origins in the years after the First World War until the
consolidation of the welfare state. This is the first study of
child guidance in this period and makes a significant contribution
to the historiography.
Now in its third edition, this is a bigger (more than 11,000
entries), updated version of the 1989 original covering the
enormous kaleidoscope of changing political boundaries, names, and
rulers of Africa. This exhaustive reference allows the user quickly
to determine what happened in or to each country and when - changes
of names, political systems, rulers, and so on. The term "state" is
loosely defined to embrace, throughout the history of Africa, any
area of land with recognized borders and evidence of a continuing
governmental structure, almost always with a capital city. Entries
give official name of country, dates during which it went by that
name, location, capital, alternate names including cross-references
to previous and later incarnations, and a list of rulers with dates
of power when known. A new table details AIDS in the African
states.
The philosophy of Hans Jonas was widely influential in the late
twentieth century, warning of the potential dangers of
technological progress and its negative effect on humanity and
nature. Jonas advocated greater moral responsibility and taking
this as a starting point, this volume explores current ethical
issues within the context of his philosophy. It considers the vital
intersection between law and global ethics, covering issues related
to technology and ethics, medical ethics, religion and
environmental ethics. Examining different aspects of Hans Jonas'
philosophy and applying it to contemporary issues, leading
international scholars and experts on his work suggest original and
promising solutions to topical problems. This collection of
articles revives interest in Hans Jonas' ethical reasoning and his
notion of responsibility. The book covers a wide range of areas and
is useful to those interested in philosophy and theory of law,
human rights, ethics, bioethics, environmental law, philosophy and
theology as well as political theory and philosophy.
Stewart presents a history of child guidance in Britain from its
origins in the years after the First World War until the
consolidation of the Welfare State. Concepts widely used in this
guidance also played a part in broader social and cultural
perceptions of what constituted a child's healthy emotional and
psychological development.
Is noise the most neglected green issue of our age? This book
argues compellingly that it is, and tells you all you need to know
about noise as a social, cultural, environmental and health issue.
Across the world, more people are disturbed by noise in their
day-today lives than by any other pollutant on Earth. From the
shanty towns of Mumbai to the smart boulevards of Paris, noise is a
problem. It is damaging people's health, costing billions, and
threatening the world's natural sound systems in the same way that
climate change is altering its eco-systems. Drawing on evidence
from all over the world, this book showcases policies and
strategies that have worked to decrease noise pollution, and offers
lessons for policymakers and environmental health professionals,
campaigners and any individual affected by noise. Written by a
renowned noise campaigner and experts in law and health, this book
tells you all you need to know about noise as a social, cultural
and environmental issue and how we can act to build a more peaceful
world.
Is noise the most neglected green issue of our age? This book
argues compellingly that it is, and tells you all you need to know
about noise as a social, cultural, environmental and health issue.
Across the world, more people are disturbed by noise in their
day-today lives than by any other pollutant on Earth. From the
shanty towns of Mumbai to the smart boulevards of Paris, noise is a
problem. It is damaging people's health, costing billions, and
threatening the world's natural sound systems in the same way that
climate change is altering its eco-systems. Drawing on evidence
from all over the world, this book showcases policies and
strategies that have worked to decrease noise pollution, and offers
lessons for policymakers and environmental health professionals,
campaigners and any individual affected by noise. Written by a
renowned noise campaigner and experts in law and health, this book
tells you all you need to know about noise as a social, cultural
and environmental issue and how we can act to build a more peaceful
world.
The philosophy of Hans Jonas was widely influential in the late
twentieth century, warning of the potential dangers of
technological progress and its negative effect on humanity and
nature. Jonas advocated greater moral responsibility and taking
this as a starting point, this volume explores current ethical
issues within the context of his philosophy. It considers the vital
intersection between law and global ethics, covering issues related
to technology and ethics, medical ethics, religion and
environmental ethics. Examining different aspects of Hans Jonas'
philosophy and applying it to contemporary issues, leading
international scholars and experts on his work suggest original and
promising solutions to topical problems. This collection of
articles revives interest in Hans Jonas' ethical reasoning and his
notion of responsibility. The book covers a wide range of areas and
is useful to those interested in philosophy and theory of law,
human rights, ethics, bioethics, environmental law, philosophy and
theology as well as political theory and philosophy.
This book is a collection of twelve essays devoted to Michael
Boylan's important work in moral philosophy, A Just Society. The
collection is thematically organized to mirror Boylan's own volume,
so the first half explores fundamental issues of justification in
ethics while the second half focuses on issues involving ethical
discourse, social justice, and the moral foundations of public
policy. In their critical and engaging essays, the authors
challenge many of the original and controversial arguments
developed and defended by Boylan in his book, and Boylan responds
in a lengthy and philosophically rich reply. The book will appeal
both to philosophers working on the cutting edge of moral and
political theory and to public policy practitioners working to make
society more just
This book is a collection of twelve essays devoted to Michael
Boylan's important work in moral philosophy, A Just Society. The
collection is thematically organized to mirror Boylan's own volume,
so the first half explores fundamental issues of justification in
ethics while the second half focuses on issues involving ethical
discourse, social justice, and the moral foundations of public
policy. In their critical and engaging essays, the authors
challenge many of the original and controversial arguments
developed and defended by Boylan in his book, and Boylan responds
in a lengthy and philosophically rich reply. The book will appeal
both to philosophers working on the cutting edge of moral and
political theory and to public policy practitioners working to make
society more just
First published in 1999, this is the first scholarly study of the
Socialist Medical Association (SMA), an organisation of left-wing
medical practitioners founded in 1930 and affiliated to the Labour
Party in the following year. The SMA's aim was a free,
comprehensive, and universal state medical service, democratically
controlled and with all personnel, including doctors, working as
salaried employees. In the 1930s and early 1940s the organisation
gained increasing influence over Labour Party health policy, and
consequently saw its activities as central to the creation of the
National Health Service (NHS). However, once Labour was actually in
power, the SMA became more and more marginalised, in part because
of its difficult relationship with the Minister of Health, Aneurin
Bevan. Bevan, while inaugurating a service which had many features
desired by the Association, none the less also felt obliged to make
compromises with the medical profession. The SMA's activities are
therefore of historical interest in providing a further view of the
creation of the NHS, while its ideas and proposals continue to
raise serious questions about issues such as the nature and control
of social welfare and the possibility of achieving a truly
socialised health service.
This is the first full biography of two of Scotland's most eminent
Architects, James Miller and John James Burnet. While born just
three years apart into very different circumstances - Burnet was
the son of a wealthy Glasgow architect and Miller a farmer's son -
their careers and lives became intertwined as they competed for
work and eventually the role of Scotland's leading architect. Born
in 1857 and 1860 respectively, one inherited and the other
established successful practices in Glasgow at the zenith of that
city's wealth in the late 19th century. John James Burnet, who was
educated at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, and led his
profession in Glasgow in the latter years of the 19th and early
years of the 20th centuries, produced many of the city's finest
buildings. These include The Athenaeum on Buchanan Street; Charing
Cross Mansions; numerous city-centre commercial buildings such as
Waterloo Chambers and Atlantic Chambers and the Townhouses on
University Avenue. After moving to London, his work included the
extension of the British Museum, The Daily Telegraph Building on
Fleet Street and Adelaide House by London Bridge. Burnet was
knighted and awarded the RIBA's Gold Medal in 1923 and is
recognized as one of Scotland's finest architects. James Miller is
simply Scotland's most prolific architect. During his long career
he designed The Empire Exhibition of 1901, Glasgow Royal Infirmary,
Glasgow Central Station, Wemyss Bay Station, St Enoch's Underground
Station, Turnberry Hotel, Peebles Hydro Hotel, Gleneagles Hotel,
the interiors of the SS Lusitania and SS Aquitania, Hampden Park,
Forteviot Model Village, the Institution of Civil Engineers in
Westminster, numerous banks, commercial buildings and churches in
Glasgow and beyond as well as schools, country houses, factories
and town halls. Despite this extraordinary output and his
considerable architectural contribution to Scotland's heritage, he
has received relatively little acclaim, until now. This is a
fascinating double biography, the story of Burnet and Miller's
parallel lives and work, set against the background of the booming
Empire's 'Second City'.
First published in 1999, this is the first scholarly study of the
Socialist Medical Association (SMA), an organisation of left-wing
medical practitioners founded in 1930 and affiliated to the Labour
Party in the following year. The SMA's aim was a free,
comprehensive, and universal state medical service, democratically
controlled and with all personnel, including doctors, working as
salaried employees. In the 1930s and early 1940s the organisation
gained increasing influence over Labour Party health policy, and
consequently saw its activities as central to the creation of the
National Health Service (NHS). However, once Labour was actually in
power, the SMA became more and more marginalised, in part because
of its difficult relationship with the Minister of Health, Aneurin
Bevan. Bevan, while inaugurating a service which had many features
desired by the Association, none the less also felt obliged to make
compromises with the medical profession. The SMA's activities are
therefore of historical interest in providing a further view of the
creation of the NHS, while its ideas and proposals continue to
raise serious questions about issues such as the nature and control
of social welfare and the possibility of achieving a truly
socialised health service.
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