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The enormous sums paid for the release of hostages coupled with law
enforcement's inability to stem the tide has made kidnapping for
ransom a worldwide plague. The increasing rate of reported
incidents from every corner of the globe suggests this plague is
growing. Kidnap for Ransom: Resolving the Unthinkable removes the
veil of mystery and dispels some of the myths surrounding
kidnapping. The book provides security professionals, families, and
law enforcement personnel with the modern tools needed to
understand and effectively respond to the crime of kidnapping. This
volume traces the historical development of kidnapping for ransom
and studies the behaviors of perpetrators, victims, and families.
The author makes extensive use of case histories, and includes
comments and anecdotes from those who have actually suffered at the
hands of kidnappers. Based on his vast experience managing these
incidents, the author provides an overview of the series of
activities that represent the best opportunity for a successful
resolution of a kidnap for ransom scenario. This tried and tested
methodology for confronting kidnapping situations enables victims,
families, and organizations to have a fighting chance. In addition,
the book examines how kidnappers operate and describes the methods
they use to select, target and abduct their victims. The work also
details preventive measures that an individual can take to avoid
becoming a victim, and the strategies that one must apply to
survive a kidnapping. This is the first book to examine the kidnap
for ransom phenomenon and to reveal the process from the moment of
the kidnapping until the victim's safe return. The author's
experience as the principal consultant and manager in the
successful resolution of numerous kidnapping and extortion
incidents makes this book an invaluable tool for those charged with
the responsibility of kidnap prevention, as well as f
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Classical Econophysics (Hardcover)
Allin F. Cottrell, Paul Cockshott, Gregory John Michaelson, Ian P. Wright, Victor Yakovenko
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R4,615
Discovery Miles 46 150
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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This monograph examines the domain of classical political
economy using the methodologies developed in recent years both by
the new discipline of econo-physics and by computing science. This
approach is used to re-examine the classical subdivisions of
political economy: production, exchange, distribution and
finance.
The book begins by examining the most basic feature of economic
life production and asks what it is about physical laws that allows
production to take place. How is it that human labour is able to
modify the world? It looks at the role that information has played
in the process of mass production and the extent to which human
labour still remains a key resource. The Ricardian labour theory of
value is re-examined in the light of econophysics, presenting agent
based models in which the Ricardian theory of value appears as an
emergent property. The authors present models giving rise to the
class distribution of income, and the long term evolution of profit
rates in market economies. Money is analysed using tools drawn both
from computer science and the recent Chartalist school of financial
theory.
Covering a combination of techniques drawn from three areas,
classical political economy, theoretical computer science and
econophysics, to produce models that deepen our understanding of
economic reality, this new title will be of interest to higher
level doctoral and research students, as well as scientists working
in the field of econophysics.
John Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding is among the most
important books in philosophy ever written. It is also a difficult
work dealing with many themes, including the origin of ideas; the
extent and limits of human knowledge; the philosophy of perception;
and religion and morality. This volume is original in that it
focuses on the last two of these topics and provides a clear and
insightful survey of these overlooked aspects of Locke's best known
work. Four eminent Locke scholars present authoritative discussions
of Locke's view on the ethics of belief, personal identity, free
will and moral theory. Contributors include John Passmore
(Australian National University), Harold Noonan (Birmingham
University), Vere Chappell (University of Massachusetts, Amherst),
and Daniel Flage (James Madison University).
John Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding is among the most important books ever written in philosophy. It is a long and complex work dealing with many themes such as the origin of ideas, the extent and limits of human knowledge, the philosophy of perception and morality and religion. This volume is original in that it focuses clearly on the last two of these topics and highlights the importance of these in the book as a whole. It presents an extensive interpretive introduction by the editors and four essays by distinguished contemporary philosophers on Locke's views on the ethics of belief, personal identity, free will and moral theory. It will interest students and specialists interested in the history of philosophy, political science, religion and history.
The importance of science fiction to undergraduate literary studies
cannot be underestimated. Its capacity to challenge students'
social, political and cultural perspectives makes it invaluable in
highlighting the contingent nature of contemporary society and the
potential for change. "Teaching Science Fiction" is the first book
in thirty years to address how science fiction might be taught to
this effect. It presents comprehensive treatments of the major
phases in the development of the genre including the scientific
romance, Golden Age science fiction, the New Wave and science
fiction's engagement with the postmodern. The book identifies and
explores innovative teaching strategies which will both engage and
challenge students whilst providing practical advice on how an sf
course can be designed, delivered and evaluated. Sample syllabuses,
a detailed chronology, a compact history of the genre and an
extensive bibliography make this an invaluable guide for anyone
teaching, or considering teaching, science fiction at undergraduate
level.
The importance of science fiction to undergraduate literary studies
cannot be underestimated. Its capacity to challenge students'
social, political and cultural perspectives makes it invaluable in
highlighting the contingent nature of contemporary society and the
potential for change. "Teaching Science Fiction" is the first book
in thirty years to address how science fiction might be taught to
this effect. It presents comprehensive treatments of the major
phases in the development of the genre including the scientific
romance, Golden Age science fiction, the New Wave and science
fiction's engagement with the postmodern. The book identifies and
explores innovative teaching strategies which will both engage and
challenge students whilst providing practical advice on how an sf
course can be designed, delivered and evaluated. Sample syllabuses,
a detailed chronology, a compact history of the genre and an
extensive bibliography make this an invaluable guide for anyone
teaching, or considering teaching, science fiction at undergraduate
level.
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Classical Econophysics (Paperback)
Allin F. Cottrell, Paul Cockshott, Gregory John Michaelson, Ian P. Wright, Victor Yakovenko
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R1,732
Discovery Miles 17 320
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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This monograph examines the domain of classical political economy
using the methodologies developed in recent years both by the new
discipline of econo-physics and by computing science. This approach
is used to re-examine the classical subdivisions of political
economy: production, exchange, distribution and finance. The book
begins by examining the most basic feature of economic life -
production - and asks what it is about physical laws that allows
production to take place. How is it that human labour is able to
modify the world? It looks at the role that information has played
in the process of mass production and the extent to which human
labour still remains a key resource. The Ricardian labour theory of
value is re-examined in the light of econophysics, presenting agent
based models in which the Ricardian theory of value appears as an
emergent property. The authors present models giving rise to the
class distribution of income, and the long term evolution of profit
rates in market economies. Money is analysed using tools drawn both
from computer science and the recent Chartalist school of financial
theory. Covering a combination of techniques drawn from three
areas, classical political economy, theoretical computer science
and econophysics, to produce models that deepen our understanding
of economic reality, this new title will be of interest to higher
level doctoral and research students, as well as scientists working
in the field of econophysics.
In the face of globalization, workers feel less secure in their
jobs and fear wage losses and unemployment. This book explores
these issues, asking whether the concerns are warranted.It brings
together recent work in an important and rapidly expanding area. It
provides comprehensive coverage of both theoretical and empirical
aspects. It takes popular concerns about globalization
seriously.Although economists have long pointed to the aggregate
gains from increased economic integration, the popular perception
of globalization is much more pessimistic.
Although economists have long pointed to the aggregate gains from
increased economic integration, the popular perception of
globalization is much more pessimistic. Workers feel less secure in
their jobs and fear wage losses and unemployment. This book
explores these issues, and asks whether the concerns are warranted.
This early civilization was erased from human memory until 1924,
when it was rediscovered and announced in the Illustrated London
Times. Our understanding of the Indus has been partially advanced
by textual sources from Mesopotamia that contain references to
Meluhha, a land identified by cuneiform specialists as the Indus,
with which the ancient Mesopotamians traded and engaged in battles.
In this volume, Rita P. Wright uses both Mesopotamian texts but
principally the results of archaeological excavations and surveys
to draw a rich account of the Indus civilization s well-planned
cities, its sophisticated alterations to the landscape, and the
complexities of its agrarian and craft-producing economy. She
focuses principally on the social networks established between city
and rural communities; farmers, pastoralists, and craft producers;
and Indus merchants and traders and the symbolic imagery that the
civilization shared with contemporary cultures in Iran,
Mesopotamia, Central Asia, and the Persian Gulf region. Broadly
comparative, her study emphasizes the interconnected nature of
early societies."
The enormous sums paid for the release of hostages coupled with
law enforcement s inability to stem the tide has made kidnapping
for ransom a worldwide plague. The increasing rate of reported
incidents from every corner of the globe suggests this plague is
growing.
Kidnap for Ransom: Resolving the Unthinkable removes the veil of
mystery and dispels some of the myths surrounding kidnapping. The
book provides security professionals, families, and law enforcement
personnel with the modern tools needed to understand and
effectively respond to the crime of kidnapping.
This volume traces the historical development of kidnapping for
ransom and studies the behaviors of perpetrators, victims, and
families. The author makes extensive use of case histories, and
includes comments and anecdotes from those who have actually
suffered at the hands of kidnappers. Based on his vast experience
managing these incidents, the author provides an overview of the
series of activities that represent the best opportunity for a
successful resolution of a kidnap for ransom scenario. This tried
and tested methodology for confronting kidnapping situations
enables victims, families, and organizations to have a fighting
chance.
In addition, the book examines how kidnappers operate and
describes the methods they use to select, target and abduct their
victims. The work also details preventive measures that an
individual can take to avoid becoming a victim, and the strategies
that one must apply to survive a kidnapping.
This is the first book to examine the kidnap for ransom
phenomenon and to reveal the process from the moment of the
kidnapping until the victim s safe return. The author s experience
as the principal consultant and manager in the successful
resolution of numerous kidnapping and extortion incidents makes
this book an invaluable tool for those charged with the
responsibility of kidnap prevention, as well as for those law
enforcement agents called on to mitigate the potential consequences
of an abduction in progress.
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are caused by a mismatch between
the sleep - wake pattern and circadian phase. Sleep at the
circadian high is impaired, while alertness is reduced during
wakefulness. This issue discusses biological timekeeping,
consequences of circadian disruption in animal models, influence of
circadian system on disease severity, effect of light on circadian
physiology, melatonin, non-24-hour disorder, irregular sleep-wake
disorder, advanced sleep phase, delayed sleep phase, jet lag, shift
work, circadian disruption and psychiatric disorders, and winter
depression.
Hallucinations, delusions, catatonia, and thought disorder: the
symptoms of psychosis are extreme. Patients with psychosis may
experience a complete break from reality, become violent toward
themselves or others, and may even believe that they are being
persecuted by unseen forces. Because these symptoms can pose a
number of dangers to the patient and those around them,
successfully treating psychosis can be enormously challenging.
Treating Psychosis is an evidence-based treatment manual for mental
health professionals working with individuals who experience
psychosis, a serious form of mental illness associated with
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder,
and severe depression. If you are a clinician dealing with
psychotic patients, you know how devastating psychosis can be for
both the patient and their family. That's why this book offers a
compassionate approach that integrates empowerment and
strengths-oriented methods. Using a cognitive behavior therapy
(CBT) approach that incorporates acceptance and commitment therapy
(ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT), the book will provide
you with a pre-treatment overview and treatment implementation
strategies, and will help you develop a realistic action plan for
treating patients with psychosis in individual or group settings.
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