'Internet development dynamics are tackled in this Handbook by leading scholars representing mainstream, institutional, evolutionary economics and political economy perspectives. They show how complex markets for digital technologies and services are evolving. Crucially, they demonstrate why conventional analytical tool kits need to be extended by bridging disciplinary boundaries. This volume offers significant advances in the analysis of technological and institutional change and demonstrates how important it is to acknowledge conflict resolution and tradeoffs as essential aspects of the internet's history and its future.' -Robin Mansell, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK The Internet is connecting an increasing number of individuals, organizations, and devices into global networks of information flows. It is accelerating the dynamics of innovation in the digital economy, affecting the nature and intensity of competition, and enabling private companies, government, and the non-profit sector to develop new business models. In this new ecosystem many of the theoretical assumptions and historical observations upon which economics rests are altered and need critical reassessment. This Handbook brings together twenty-six original chapters that discuss theoretical and applied frameworks for the study of the economics of the Internet, encompassing: its unique economics as a global information and communications infrastructure the effects of the Internet on economic transactions, including social production, advertising, innovation, and intellectual property rights the economics and management of Internet-based industries, such as search, news, entertainment, culture, and virtual worlds the effects of the Internet on the economy at large Interdisciplinary in its approach, the Handbook synthesizes the state of knowledge and offers new perspectives for researchers, practitioners, and students. Contributors: S. Aggarwal, C. Antonelli, H. Asghari, J.M. Bauer, S. Bauer, Y. Benkler, S.M. Besen, I. Brown, E. Castronova, D.D. Clark, C. Corrado, C. Feijoo, D.L. Garcia, J.-L. Gomez-Barroso, C. Handke, J. Haucap, K. Hollnbuchner, N. Just, G. Knieps, I. Knowles, J.J. Kranz, L. Kung, M. Latzer, W.H. Lehr, Y.-L. Liu, W. Ma, P. Mazepa, V. Mosco, N. Newman, E.M. Noam, P.P. Patrucco, R.G. Picard, A. Picot, G. Sadowsky, F. Saurwein, V. Schneider, S.J. Schultze, R. Sherman, P. Stepan, T. Stuhmeier, R. Towse, B. Van Ark, M. Van Eeten, B. Van Schewick, H.R. Varian, D. Waterman, R.S. Whitt, S.S. Wildman, S. Wunsch-Vincent

This volume brings together scholars and policymakers to address the issue of telecommunications policy in developing countries. It elaborates on the position that economics and technology determine the framework for discussion, but politics makes the decision. Politics, in this case, refers to the dynamics of the power structure generated by the historical and contemporary context of state, social, economic, and cultural forces. The chapter authors address the system of information transportation -- the telecommunications sector in developing countries ranging from low-income countries with overburdened, rural roads in south Asia and Africa trying to catch up to digitalized fibre-optic superhighways in middle income countries such as Singapore.
The organization of the book reflects a contextually situated intellectual viewpoint. The first part presents a historical and conceptual introduction to changes in the organization of telecommunications. The second part analyzes the major external and internal forces that have influenced the process of private sector participation in telecommunications. The third part offers ten comparative country case studies that provide evidence of the diverse conditions, goals, and processes of the realignment of public and private tasks in the telecommunications industry. Finally, contributors address the issue of regulation from differing positions -- a pragmatic, "how-to-cope" discussion for developing country decision makers.
The diverse perspectives in this volume should provide help to developing countries in their struggle with proposals received from international banks, private investors, interested "big powers," and their consulting firms.

Explore Minnesota with the guide to more than 250 of the best destinations, organized by theme so you can decide what to do and then find where to do it. Discover a multitude of unique attractions throughout the North Star State. This comprehensive guide is jam-packed with Minnesota's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide by Mary M. Bauer encompasses a wide range of interests. Features You'll Appreciate Sections divided by theme for easy reference-decide what to do, then figure out where to do it Destinations based on themes such as Waterfalls, Garden Tours, Small Town Antiquing, Family Days, and Extreme Adventures Tips for other things to do in the area Handy size that's perfect for traveling You'll Find Museums, state parks, and winter activities Breathtaking views along scenic drives Highlights of Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities With Minnesota Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have something to do!

The Art of Landscape Photography is an expert guide to the theories, techniques and artistry of composition and how it can be used to create beautiful and engaging landscape images. In this visually stunning and highly informative book, two of the UK's leading photographers, Mark Bauer and Ross Hoddinott, investigate widely accepted theories on composition and what appeals to our sense of beauty. They also put the principles into practice, using their own images to illustrate the points. Technique is discussed, but the emphasis is firmly on how it affects the aesthetics of an image. This book is aimed at those who have grasped the fundamental technical aspects of photography and are keen to expand your artistic understanding. The principles of composition to convey meaning and emotion are at the heart and soul of landscape photography. This title tackles the art of composition in great depth, emphasizing how technique can impact on the aesthetics of an image. Key points: Written by two of the UK's leading landscape photographers Expert advice on equipment, shooting technique, and processing Guidance on shooting in different types of landscape and how to use light creatively Examination of formal styles and how to develop a personal style

The construction of solutions of singularly perturbed systems of equations and boundary value problems that are characteristic for the mechanics of thin-walled structures are the main focus of the book. The theoretical results are supplemented by the analysis of problems and exercises. Some of the topics are rarely discussed in the textbooks, for example, the Newton polyhedron, which is a generalization of the Newton polygon for equations with two or more parameters. After introducing the important concept of the index of variation for functions special attention is devoted to eigenvalue problems containing a small parameter. The main part of the book deals with methods of asymptotic solutions of linear singularly perturbed boundary and boundary value problems without or with turning points, respectively. As examples, one-dimensional equilibrium, dynamics and stability problems for rigid bodies and solids are presented in detail. Numerous exercises and examples as well as vast references to the relevant Russian literature not well known for an English speaking reader makes this a indispensable textbook on the topic.

Drawing on research from the administrative sciences and using organizational, institutional and decision-making theories, this volume examines the emerging bureaucratic framework of the EU and highlights that analyzing the patterns and dynamics of the EU's administrative capacities is essential to understand how it shapes European public policy.

Drawing on research from the administrative sciences and using organizational, institutional and decision-making theories, this volume examines the emerging bureaucratic framework of the EU and highlights that analyzing the patterns and dynamics of the EU's administrative capacities is essential to understand how it shapes European public policy.

Important contributions about the treatment modalities of breast cancer are presented in this book. The risks and limitations of breast conserving therapy of mammary carcinoma are dealt with. Newest findings show that this form of therapy has the same outcome as conservative treatment modalities. The book also considers controversial issues such as the treatment of mastopathy, precancerous, and non-invasive lesions of the breast. New, but not yet approved, regimes for the prevention of mammary carcinoma and open questions concerning adequate operative treatment are discussed. Latest results presented here show that all modern palliative chemotherapy has a certain but limited effect on outcome and that early detection and preventive therapy (surgical and hormonal) will be of great importance for improved chances of survival of breast cancer.

"This is the first comprehensive text on social psychological approaches to communication, providing an excellent introduction to theoretical perspectives, special topics, and applied areas and practice in communication. Bringing together scholars of international reputation, this book provides a unique contribution to the field"--

"This is the first comprehensive text on social psychological approaches to communication, providing an excellent introduction to theoretical perspectives, special topics, and applied areas and practice in communication. Bringing together scholars of international reputation, this book provides a unique contribution to the field"--

This volume brings together scholars and policymakers to address the issue of telecommunications policy in developing countries. It elaborates on the position that economics and technology determine the framework for discussion, but politics makes the decision. Politics, in this case, refers to the dynamics of the power structure generated by the historical and contemporary context of state, social, economic, and cultural forces. The chapter authors address the system of information transportation -- the telecommunications sector in developing countries ranging from low-income countries with overburdened, rural roads in south Asia and Africa trying to catch up to digitalized fibre-optic superhighways in middle income countries such as Singapore.
The organization of the book reflects a contextually situated intellectual viewpoint. The first part presents a historical and conceptual introduction to changes in the organization of telecommunications. The second part analyzes the major external and internal forces that have influenced the process of private sector participation in telecommunications. The third part offers ten comparative country case studies that provide evidence of the diverse conditions, goals, and processes of the realignment of public and private tasks in the telecommunications industry. Finally, contributors address the issue of regulation from differing positions -- a pragmatic, "how-to-cope" discussion for developing country decision makers.
The diverse perspectives in this volume should provide help to developing countries in their struggle with proposals received from international banks, private investors, interested "big powers," and their consulting firms.

Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot.

Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it's warm.

Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting

Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly.

Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos--the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, "Geckos" also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.

The Internet is connecting an increasing number of individuals, organizations, and devices into global networks of information flows. It is accelerating the dynamics of innovation in the digital economy, affecting the nature and intensity of competition, and enabling private companies, governments, and the non-profit sector to develop new business models. In this new ecosystem many of the theoretical assumptions and historical observations upon which economics rests are altered and need critical reassessment. This Handbook brings together twenty-seven original chapters that discuss theoretical and applied frameworks for the study of the economics of the Internet, encompassing: * its unique economics as a global information and communications infrastructure * the effects of the Internet on economic transactions, including social production, advertising, innovation, and intellectual property rights * the economics and management of Internet-based industries, such as search, news, entertainment, culture, and virtual worlds * the effects of the Internet on the economy at large Interdisciplinary in its approach, the Handbook synthesizes the state of knowledge and offers new perspectives for researchers, practitioners, and students.

Q: How do geckos walk across ceilings? A: Millions of hair-like setae on each foot.

Q: Where do geckos come from? A: Throughout the world. Usually where it's warm.

Q: How many species of geckos are there? A: Close to 1,500 and counting

Q: What do they eat? A: Insects mostly.

Discover the biology, natural history, and diversity of geckos--the acrobatic little lizards made famous by a car insurance ad campaign. Lizard biologist and gecko expert Aaron Bauer answers deceptively simple questions with surprising and little-known facts. Readers can explore color photographs that reveal the natural wonder and beauty of the gecko form and are further informed by images of how geckos live in their natural habitats. Although written for nonexperts, "Geckos" also provides a carefully selected bibliography and a new list of all known species that will be of interest to herpetologists. Anyone who owns a gecko, has seen them in the wild, or has wondered about them will appreciate this gem of a book.

The construction of solutions of singularly perturbed systems of equations and boundary value problems that are characteristic for the mechanics of thin-walled structures are the main focus of the book. The theoretical results are supplemented by the analysis of problems and exercises. Some of the topics are rarely discussed in the textbooks, for example, the Newton polyhedron, which is a generalization of the Newton polygon for equations with two or more parameters. After introducing the important concept of the index of variation for functions special attention is devoted to eigenvalue problems containing a small parameter. The main part of the book deals with methods of asymptotic solutions of linear singularly perturbed boundary and boundary value problems without or with turning points, respectively. As examples, one-dimensional equilibrium, dynamics and stability problems for rigid bodies and solids are presented in detail. Numerous exercises and examples as well as vast references to the relevant Russian literature not well known for an English speaking reader makes this a indispensable textbook on the topic.

Politicking While Female traces the challenges and opportunities that shape the experiences of women who pursue and hold positions of political leadership in the United States. In this volume, Nichole M. Bauer gathers new essays studying the forces that keep women out of political institutions, along with the hurdles faced by female candidates and politicians once they overcome those barriers. Drawing on recent, original data, Politicking While Female examines the life cycle of a woman's political career. The first section charts the development of political identities that shape women's participation in politics as voters and as potential candidates, with attention to the patterns of socialization that can discourage women from seeing themselves as political leaders. The next two sections focus on the process of deciding to run for public office, especially the crucial role of mentors, and the challenges female candidates face when campaigning, as they work to raise money, develop effective messages, and overcome voter biases regarding women in leadership roles. The final section explores how women govern once in office, showing the impact of having larger numbers of women in positions of political power. A valuable resource for students, scholars, and voters of all backgrounds, Politicking While Female: The Political Lives of Women offers a comprehensive and accessible collection of essays, supported by new research and analysis, that captures central debates in the study of gender and politics.

Drawing together the implications of studies of Sweden, Norway and England in a set of comparative analyses, the authors assess the reforms of the higher education systems on three distinct levels, the state, the institution and the individual. The book examines changes in government policy, in the leadership and management of higher education institutions and the impact on academic identities and the academic profession.

Explore Minnesota with the guide to more than 250 of the best destinations, organized by theme so you can decide what to do and then find where to do it. Discover a multitude of unique attractions throughout the North Star State. This comprehensive guide is jam-packed with Minnesota's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide by Mary M. Bauer encompasses a wide range of interests. Features You'll Appreciate Sections divided by theme for easy reference-decide what to do, then figure out where to do it Destinations based on themes such as Waterfalls, Garden Tours, Small Town Antiquing, Family Days, and Extreme Adventures Tips for other things to do in the area Handy size that's perfect for traveling You'll Find Museums, state parks, and winter activities Breathtaking views along scenic drives Highlights of Duluth, Rochester, and the Twin Cities With Minnesota Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have something to do!

Get the Wisconsin guidebook that's organized by theme, so you can choose what to do and then find a place to do it! If you've ever asked, "What should we do today?" then you've never seen Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Badger State is jam-packed with more than 300 of Wisconsin's top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as waterfalls, garden tours, lighthouses, family days, and extreme adventures, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families-visitors and residents alike-this guide by Mary M. Bauer encompasses a wide range of interests. Discover the state's unique attractions-cheese factories, Amish country, Door County, Wisconsin Dells, and more. The book's handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Plus, with tips for other things to do in the area, you're sure to maximize the fun on every outing. With Wisconsin Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you'll always have something to do!

Concentrates on Catawba women who experienced sweeping changes to their world but held onto traditional customs that helped them create and preserve a Catawba identity and build a nation.

Das vorliegende Buch ist eine Zusammenstellung uber die Methodik von Messungen des aktuellen Wasser- und Stofftransportes in Fliessgewassern. Sie beruht auf mehrjahrigen Erfahrungen in Einrichtung und Betrieb von Sondermessnetzen an Flussen und Bachen. Es stellt einen Leitfaden fur alle diejenigen dar, die mit ahnlichen Messungen beginnen und ist eine Diskussionsgrundlage und Information fur alle, die bereits entsprechende Messungen durchfuhren."

Einige Hinweise vorab sollen dem Leser die thematische Vielfalt dieses Bandes erlautern. Er ist vorwiegend solchen Themen gewidmet, die Beruhrungspunkte zur Tatigkeit anderer arztlicher und nicht-medizini scher Berufsgruppen aufweisen. Dies gilt bereits fur den ersten Beitrag, der sich mit der Krisenintervention und Notfallpsychiatrie auseinander setzt und dabei auch auf spezielle Dienste und Einrichtungen eingeht, die sich ausserhalb der allgemeinpsychiatrischen Versorgung entwickelt haben. Es folgt ein Beitrag, der sich mit den heute besonders aktuellen Fragen nach den rechtlichen Voraussetzungen fur die Einweisung akut Kranker auseinandersetzt und auch die Voraussetzungen und Aus wirkungen von Pflegschaft und Entmundigung eroertert. Der zweite Abschnitt ist allein dem Thema "Suizidalitat" gewidmet, wobei es nicht nur um die klinischen und therapeutischen Aspekte beim Suizidversuch geht, sondern auch um die wichtigen Fragen nach Epidemiologie von Suizidversuchen und Suizid sowie nach den heute gegebenen Moeglichkeiten der Pravention. Im dritten Abschnitt ist von der "Konsiliarpsychiatrie" die Rede. Dieser Begriff wird hier nicht als Gegensatz zu "Liaisonpsychiatrie" verstanden, bei der der Psychiater ganz in die tagliche Arbeit einer anderen medizinischen Disziplin einbezogen ist. Mit "Konsiliarpsychia trie" meinen die Herausgeber vielmehr in einem allgemeineren Sinn die Erkennung und Beeinflussung seelischer Stoerungen, die im Zusammen hang mit koerperlichen Krankheiten und modernen Therapieverfahren auftreten.

Drawing together the implications of studies of Sweden, Norway and England in a set of comparative analyses, the authors assess the reforms of the higher education systems on three distinct levels, the state, the institution and the individual. The book examines changes in government policy, in the leadership and management of higher education institutions and the impact on academic identities and the academic profession.