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Global Themes in World History since 1500 provides students with a
concise, thematic approach to world history with emphasis on topics
and themes representative of global patterns across time. Students
are challenged to embrace the idea that history, while based on
primary source evidence, is also based on historians'
interpretations of that evidence, and that historiography changes
through time and place. The book addresses diverse topics and
research areas, including the history of Africa, the African
diaspora, world military history, modern Europe, the Middle East,
empires and imperialism, food history, cultural history, and more.
Each chapter explores key themes that reflect important transitions
in world history research and writing: geography and environment;
material culture; science and technology; gender and sexuality; and
war, peace, and diplomacy. Throughout, students are provided with
primary sources, discussion questions, images, timelines, glossary
terms, and suggested additional readings and media to deepen the
learning experience. An engaging, diverse, and accessible text,
Global Themes in World History since 1500 is well suited to
undergraduate courses in modern world history.
This pathmaking treatise on macrotheoretical science argues that a
brink separates an explanatory theory of international politics
from those approaches that lack basic standards for theoretical
construction--a brink which must be bridged if the discipline is to
develop. Formulated on the basis of a pragmatic philosophy of
science, its most general arguments cross the boundaries of the
social sciences, including the standard subdisciplinary boundaries
of international relations. Although the substantive theories in
the book tend to be about systems usually characterized as power
politics, the basic approach and categories could be used to
analyze systems of international political economy, international
organization, or comparative politics.
After marked reductions in military spending in the 1990s, military budgets around the world are on the increase. In this book, renowned authorities re-examine the economics of military expenditure, arms production and arms trade in developing nations. It includes analysis of military spending in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and new forms of civil conflict as well as nine case studies (Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, sub-Saharan Africa, Greece, Turkey, Guatemala, and Chile). The book will serve as a valuable contribution to the fields of both development economics and security studies.
Taken to extremes, social organization--however necessary in
itself--leads to the creation of what editors Erlich and Dunn label
Clockwork Worlds. This anthology has been organized to define and
expand that concept for the reader. Arthur O. Lewis provides a
comprehensive overview of clockwork worlds and sets them in their
political and literary contexts. Following Lewis' introduction are
two series of essays which show how the theme of mechanized
environments has been developed in classic works of dystopian
fiction, and how it has been treated by some of the major
contemporary science fiction writers. The Special Topics section
studies mechanized environments from a variety of viewpoints. The
editors have included an extensive list of stories, novels, films,
background readings, and other works useful for the study of
mechanized environments.
This volume provides an annotated list of works related to the
interaction of humans and machines in SF, a field which includes
science fiction, some fantasy and horror, and related types of
speculative works. Though the book focuses on works produced in
English between 1895 and 1990, foreign language material and works
produced before 1895 and after 1990 are included as well. The
reference contains works in a range of media, with entries grouped
in chapters on literature, literary criticism, drama and dramatic
criticism, graphic and plastic arts, music, and background. Each
entry includes an annotation that overviews the significance of the
human/machine interface in the work cited. The usefulness of the
work is increased by the thorough author, title, and keyword and
theme indexes.
The recent financial crisis has once again seen John Kenneth
Galbraith return to the bestseller lists. Yet, despite the
continued popular success of his works, Galbraith's contribution to
economic theory is rarely recognized by today's economists. This
book redresses the balance by providing an introductory and
sympathetic discussion of Galbraith's theoretical contributions,
introducing the reader to his economics and his broader vision of
the economic process. The book highlights and explains key features
of Galbraith's economic thought, including his penetrating critique
of society, his distinctive methodology, his specific brand of
Keynesianism and his original - but largely ignored - contribution
to the theory of the firm. It also presents, for the first time, a
detailed examination of Galbraith's monetary economics and revisits
his analysis of financial euphoria. This unique work seeks to
rehabilitate Galbraith's contribution, setting out several
directions for possible future research in the Galbraithian
tradition.
Khedive Ismail's Army examines military failure in the age of
imperialism. On paper, the mid-nineteenth century Egyptian army
seems a formidable regional power. It had a tradition of success,
modern weapons, and mercenary officers with experience in major
wars. Egypt's ruler, Khedive Ismail, hoped to combine the imported
technology and brains with native manpower, and establish an
Egyptian dominated Horn of Africa. His soldiers did conquer parts
of the Sudan, but they suffered disastrous defeats during the
Egyptian Abyssinian War of 1875 to 1876. Presenting the first
detailed examination of the Egyptian Abyssinian War in English,
this new book also looks at the root problems that made Ismail's
soldiers ineffective. These include issues of class, racism,
internal, and external politics, finance, and the rapidly changing
world of mid-Nineteenth Century military technology. This book is
aimed at military historians, and will be of interest to those
studying the Middle East or North East Africa.
"Khedive Ismail's Army" examines military failure in the age of age
of imperialism. On paper, the mid-nineteenth century Egyptian army
seems a formidable regional power. It had a tradition of success,
modern weapons, and mercenary officers with experience in major
wars. Egypt's ruler, Khedive Ismail, hoped to combine the imported
technology and brains with native manpower, and establish an
Egyptian dominated Horn of Africa. His soldiers did conquer parts
of the Sudan, but they suffered disastrous defeats during the
Egyptian-Abyssinian War of 1875-1876.
"Khedive Ismail's Army" provides the first detailed examination of
the Egyptian-Abyssinian War in English and also looks at the root
problems that made Ismail's soldiers ineffective. These include
issues of class, racism, internal, and external politics, finance,
and the rapidly changing world of mid-Nineteenth Century military
technology. This book is aimed at military historians, and would
also be of interest to those studying the Middle East or North East
Africa.
Put values--and value--over volume with a professional services
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The recent financial crisis has once again seen John Kenneth
Galbraith return to the bestseller lists. Yet, despite the
continued popular success of his works, Galbraith's contribution to
economic theory is rarely recognized by today's economists. This
book redresses the balance by providing an introductory and
sympathetic discussion of Galbraith's theoretical contributions,
introducing the reader to his economics and his broader vision of
the economic process. The book highlights and explains key features
of Galbraith's economic thought, including his penetrating critique
of society, his distinctive methodology, his specific brand of
Keynesianism and his original - but largely ignored - contribution
to the theory of the firm. It also presents, for the first time, a
detailed examination of Galbraith's monetary economics and revisits
his analysis of financial euphoria. This unique work seeks to
rehabilitate Galbraith's contribution, setting out several
directions for possible future research in the Galbraithian
tradition.
Praise for The Firm of the Future "In The Firm of the Future, Paul Dunn and Ron Baker create an intellectual challenge for firm leaders. They are truly two of the best critical thinkers today. Together they provide the reader with a wealth of thought-provoking ideas. This is an intellectual masterpiece." –August J. Aquila, PhD Managing Director, American Express Tax and Business Services Coauthor, CPAs That Sell and CPA Firm Merger Strategies That Work "Paul Dunn and Ron Baker have done it again. Living up to their reputation for challenging conventional wisdom, Dunn and Baker present a new paradigm for the professions to understand the dynamic forces at play in the professional practice of the twenty-first century. The Firm of the Future is a brilliant work that adds a new dimension to the old formula for success in a professional service firm. Dunn and Baker clearly lay out a new road map to help leaders understand the differences between leveraging people and leveraging knowledge; between billing for time and pricing for value; and between doing things right and doing the right things. This new paradigm for the firm of the future will help professionals more accurately plan and structure their firm in a way that acknowledges and capitalizes on today’s marketplace, technological opportunities, customer expectations, and human capital needs. Any practice leader who wants to ensure success for their organization should be compelled to read The Firm of the Future." –Michael Platt President and CEO, AccountingWEB
Surgical Palliative Care describes the principles and practice of
surgery in the context of palliative and supportive care. Surgery
is often considered too invasive to be useful in palliation and
clinicians instinctively turn to radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and
other drugs. Surgery, with increasingly minimal access techniques,
may be simpler and less invasive than other treatments and produces
excellent palliation. Indeed, most types of surgery are not
curative and the aim of this book is to alert all concerned with
palliative care to the usefulness and appropriateness of a surgical
option. The text is divided into two sections; the first dealing
with general issues, varying from quality of life measurement to
spirituality, and the second illustrating their application in
different specialties of surgery ranging from neurosurgery to
urology. The book ends with a challenge to surgeons to change their
perspective from curative surgery, in terms of simply cure or
failure, to improvement in quality of life and relief of symptoms.
Aimed primarily at palliative medicine and pain consultants, this
book will also appeal to surgeons who increasingly need to know
more about palliative care.
Edited by three of the world's leading pharmaceutical scientists,
this is the first book on this important and hot topic, containing
much previously unpublished information. As such, it covers all
aspects of green chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, from
simple molecules to complex proteins, and from drug discovery to
the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment. Furthermore, this
ready reference contains several convincing case studies from
industry, such as Taxol, Pregabalin and Crestor, illustrating how
this multidisciplinary approach has yielded efficient and
environmentally-friendly processes. Finally, a section on
technology and tools highlights the advantages of green chemistry.
From the prehistoric era to the present, food culture has helped to
define civilizations. This reference surveys food culture and
cooking from antiquity to the modern era, providing background
information along with menus and recipes. Food culture has been
central to world civilizations since prehistory. While early
societies were limited in terms of their resources and cooking
technology, methods of food preparation have flourished throughout
history, with food central to social gatherings, celebrations,
religious functions, and other aspects of daily life. This book
surveys the history of cooking from the ancient world through the
modern era. The first volume looks at the history of cooking from
antiquity through the Early Modern era, while the second focuses on
the modern world. Each volume includes a chronology, historical
introduction, and topical chapters on foodstuffs, food preparation,
eating habits, and other subjects. Sections on particular
civilizations follow, with each section offering a historical
overview, recipes, menus, primary source documents, and suggestions
for further reading. The work closes with a selected, general
bibliography of resources suitable for student research. Timelines
help users identify key events related to the history of cooking
Topical essays cover important subjects across cultures Sections on
particular civilizations, regions, and countries provide historical
coverage of cooking methods and food culture Recipes, sample menus,
and other documents give readers important information about
cooking methods and food history within particular societies
Suggestions for further reading direct users to additional sources
of information
This study of the former Brititish soldier and historian Richard
Dunn-Pattinson (1874-1916) contains detailed biographical sketches
of the 24 French marshals selected by Napoleon to lead his armies.
Reprint of the original edition from 1909.
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