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Sharing Security is a unique and comprehensive study of a key yet
often neglected feature of modern international society. It begins
by assessing how political theory can contribute to an
understanding of international burdensharing. It then analyses in
turn why some Western states contribute more than others to common
defences, the European Union budget and overseas development aid.
It highlights the particular burdensharing problems involved in
global regimes, focusing on the UN's continuing financial crisis
and the costs of combating global warming. It argues that today's
burdensharing disparities continue to be shaped by the particular
character of the international settlement at the end of the Second
World War.
Raman Spectroscopy in Archaeology and Art History highlights the
important contributions Raman spectroscopy makes as a
non-destructive method for characterising the chemical composition
and structure and in determining the provenance and authenticity of
objects of archaeological and historical importance. It brings
together studies from diverse areas and represents the first
dedicated work on the use of this technique in this increasingly
important field. Coverage includes: An Introduction to Raman
Spectroscopy, including practical aspects of Raman spectroscopy and
complementary techniques; Dyes and Pigments; Artefacts; Biological
Materials and Degradation; Jewellery and Precious Stones. The book
contains a broad selection of real-world examples in the form of
case studies to provide the reader with a true appreciation of the
procedures that need to be invoked to derive spectroscopic
information from some of the most challenging specimens and
systems. Colour illustrations of objects of investigation and a
database of 72 Raman spectra of relevant minerals are included.
With its extensive examples, Raman Spectroscopy in Archaeology and
Art History will be of particular interest to specialists in the
field, including researchers and scientific/conservation staff in
museums. Academics will find it an invaluable reference to the use
of Raman spectroscopy.
Glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES) is an
essential technique for the direct analysis of bulk solids, for
elemental surface analysis and for the depth profiling of thin
films and industrial coatings. The technique has shown rapid growth
in numbers of instruments, in breadth of applications, in improved
quantification in recent years and is now a recognised technique
within the ISO, with two international standards. Glow Discharge
Optical Emission Spectroscopy: A Practical Guide takes the reader
on a journey through instrument operation, sample preparation,
analysis, and reporting results. It follows two sets of samples
through the whole process of analysis, brass samples for bulk
analysis, and zinc-coated steel for depth profiling. Procedures are
consistent with recent ISO standards and each step is loaded with
hands-on tips and theoretical insight. The book also includes
unique data tables on spectral interferences, molecular bands,
self-absorption and relative sputtering rates. This book is
designed for those using or managing GDOES instruments and for
students interested in learning the technique from a hands-on
perspective. It is also an invaluable aid to those considering the
purchase of a GDOES instrument, or those using GDOES results, to
understand in detail how the technique works and what is involved
in maintaining the instrument and achieving high quality results.
Industrial Analysis with Vibrational Spectroscopy is an integrated
work which emphasises the synergy and complementary nature of the
techniques of infrared and Raman spectroscopy in industrial
laboratories. The book is written in a pragmatic and
straight-forward manner and is illustrated throughout with examples
of real-world, everyday problems and applications. It provides a
developed, realistic insight into industrial analysis with
vibrational spectroscopy for both undergraduate and academic
researcher, while additionally providing a straight-forward working
tool of value to the industrial laboratory worker.
Written by expert contributors from the academic and industrial
sectors, this book presents traditional and modern approaches to
polymer characterization and analysis. The emphasis is on
pragmatics, problem solving and property determination; real-world
applications provide a context for key concepts. The
characterizations focus on organic polymer and polymer product
microstructure and composition.
-Approaches molecular characterization and analysis of polymers
from the viewpoint of problem-solving and polymer property
characterization, rather than from a technique championing approach
-Focuses on providing a means to ascertaining the optimum approach
or technique(s) to solve a problem/measure a property, and thereby
develop an analytical competence in the molecular characterization
and analysis of real-world polymer products
-Provides background on polymer chemistry and microstructure,
discussions of polymer chain, morphology, degradation, and product
failure and additive analysis, and considers the supporting roles
of modeling and high-throughput analysis
Sharing Security is a unique and comprehensive study of a key yet
often neglected feature of modern international society. It begins
by assessing how political theory can contribute to an
understanding of international burdensharing. It then analyses in
turn why some Western states contribute more than others to common
defences, the European Union budget and overseas development aid.
It highlights the particular burdensharing problems involved in
global regimes, focusing on the UN's continuing financial crisis
and the costs of combating global warming. It argues that today's
burdensharing disparities continue to be shaped by the particular
character of the international settlement at the end of the Second
World War.
This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.
World War II laid the foundations for a 'special relationship'
between the UK and US, with security being its primary purpose.
Since the end of that war, the threat of Soviet expansion caused it
to deepen. Time changed the balance of the relationship, with
Britain firmly becoming the junior partner. A side effect of this
was that British troops were placed under US control during both
the Korean and Gulf Wars. This monograph initially looks at the
relationship to see if this situation could reoccur. As it finds
that it is likely to reoccur, the remainder of the paper is used to
identify issues that could reduce the efficiency of such a combined
force in the future. In order to do this the Korean War is used as
a case study. This war was chosen as it was the first and arguably
the most complex operation to have seen British forces under US
control. This paper finds that although the Armies were of equal
capability, friction developed between the formation headquarters.
The monograph speculates that the primary cause of this friction
was a lack of understanding of the implicit intent of either side,
which in turn led to occasional misunderstandings and
inefficiencies. The monograph then looks at the forces in 2001 to
see if the issues of 1950 remain relevant. Before conducting that
comparison, it reviews the intervening fifty years. The paper notes
that the problems identified in Korea were not as prevalent during
the Gulf War. It argues that this was primarily because of NATO
experiences and the use of an integrated staff. This chapter
concludes by comparing the forces of both eras and finds the forces
of 2001 to be in a far better position than those of the 1950's.
However, it highlights that the bedrock of this position lies in
the residual NATO experiences of its senior commanders, which is
not being systematically replaced under the current education and
training systems. The last chapter looks forward to the future and
proposes that the reduction in the tactica
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