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Despite their growth, outlined and analysed in this book, the
claims and counter-claims that surround offsets have not been
subjected to critical scrutiny by economists. This book fills that
gap. It brings together a team of internationally renowned
specialists to document and evaluate the economic impact of several
countries' offset policies. In addition, the papers by
industrialists and defence officials yield further insights which
help to tease out which of the claims made for offsets do not stand
critical scrutiny.
The powerful theorems of welfare economics operate under a range of
assumptions. Two of the most significant are the existence of
competitive markets for all goods and services - including futures
markets - and the unbounded rationality of all economic agents who
act independently to maximize payoffs. In the contributions
discussed in this research review, economists come to grips with
the consequences of markets falling short of assumptions, as well
as the response of institutions to observed market characteristics.
This comprehensive study will be of interest to economists and
policymakers who wish to understand the strengths and limitations
of the market mechanism of resource allocation.
Are resources allocated more efficiently through private ownership
than through the public sector? The experiences of eleven newly
privatised companies are examined to evaluate this hypothesis. With
the Government's pro-privatization policies in place for over a
decade, this is a prime time to evaluate theory versus reality.
Ed: University of York, UK, Collection of new essays on various countries' offset policies.
'Behavioral Neuroscience of Learning and Memory' brings together
the opinions and expertise of some of the world's foremost
neuroscientists in the field of learning and memory research. The
volume provides a broad coverage of contemporary research and
thinking in this field, focusing both on well established topics
such as the medial temporal lobe memory system, as well as emerging
areas of research such as the role of memory in decision making and
the mechanisms of perceptual learning. Key intersecting themes
include the molecular and cellular mechanisms of memory formation,
the multiplicity of memory systems in the brain, and the way in
which technological innovation is driving discovery. Unusually for
a volume of this kind, this volume brings together research from
both humans and animals-often relatively separate areas of
discourse-to give a more comprehensive and integrated view of the
field. The book will be of interest to both established researchers
who wish to broaden their knowledge of topics outside of their
specific areas of expertise, and for students who need a resource
to help them make sense of the vast scientific literature on this
subject.
'Behavioral Neuroscience of Learning and Memory' brings together
the opinions and expertise of some of the world's foremost
neuroscientists in the field of learning and memory research. The
volume provides a broad coverage of contemporary research and
thinking in this field, focusing both on well established topics
such as the medial temporal lobe memory system, as well as emerging
areas of research such as the role of memory in decision making and
the mechanisms of perceptual learning. Key intersecting themes
include the molecular and cellular mechanisms of memory formation,
the multiplicity of memory systems in the brain, and the way in
which technological innovation is driving discovery. Unusually for
a volume of this kind, this volume brings together research from
both humans and animals-often relatively separate areas of
discourse-to give a more comprehensive and integrated view of the
field. The book will be of interest to both established researchers
who wish to broaden their knowledge of topics outside of their
specific areas of expertise, and for students who need a resource
to help them make sense of the vast scientific literature on this
subject.
Renowned manga artist and comics creator Camilla D'Errico's
beginner's guide to drawing her signature Japanese-style
characters.
From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful,
wide-eyed-girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture,
and no artist's work today better exemplifies this trend than
Camilla D'Errico's. In her first instructional guide, D'Errico
reveals techniques for creating her emotive yet playful manga
characters, with lessons on drawing basic body construction,
capturing action, and creating animals, chibis, and mascots.
Plus, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character
design process, pointers on creating their own comics, and prompts
for finishing her drawings. Pop Manga is both a celebration of
creativity and an indespensible guide that is sure to appeal to
manga diehards and aspiring artists alike.
Hawthorne's story of the disgraced Hester Prynne (who must wear a
scarlet "A" as the mark of her adultery), of her illegitimate
child, Pearl, and of the righteous minister Arthur Dimmesdale
continues to resonate with modern readers. Set in
mid-seventeenth-century Boston, this powerful tale of passion,
Puritanism, and revenge is one of the foremost classics of American
literature. This Broadview edition contains a selection of
historical documents that include Hawthorne's writings on
Puritanism, the historical sources of the story, and contemporary
reviews of the novel. New to the second edition are an updated
critical introduction and bibliography and, in the appendices,
additional writings by Margaret Fuller, Elizabeth Cady Stanton,
Henry James, and William Dean Howells.
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