marxism china and development reflections on theory and

Development and Disorder Development and Disorder

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mason, Michael / Mason, Mike, PUBLISHER: University Press of New Englong>andong>, ong>Developmentong> ong>andong> Disorder traces the political ong>andong> economic histories of leading Third World countries in eight regions--Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Mexico), the Caribbean (Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba), the Middle East (Turkey, Egypt, Iran), Africa (Ghana, Kenya, South Africa), South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladash), Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia), ong>Chinaong>, ong>andong> Korea (North ong>andong> South). Michael Mason explains how many of these countries entered a period of ong>developmentong>al crisis in the s ong>andong> how their leaders, often with the support of one or more dominant world powers, attempted to deal with these crises. He also discusses those countries where ong>developmentong>, by various definitions, seems to have been realized, ong>andong> concludes with a general consideration of the role of the Third World in the global economy since . The book is an ideal text for introductory Third World courses offered by history, political science, economics, ong>andong> geography departments.

Albania...in Pictures

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lerner Publishing Group / Geography Department / Lerner Geography Department, PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, Supports the national curriculum stong>andong>ards Culture; Time, Continuity, ong>andong> Change; People, Places, ong>andong> Environments; individual ong>Developmentong> ong>andong> Identity; Individuals, Groups, ong>andong> Institutions; Power, Authority, ong>andong> Governance; Production, Distribution, ong>andong> Consumption; Science, Technology, ong>andong> Society; ong>andong> Global Connections as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Evolution, Creationism, and Other Modern Myths: A Critical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Deloria, Vine, PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Group, Deloria takes Western science ong>andong> religion to task in this witty ong>andong> erudite assault on the current state of evolutionary theory, science, ong>andong> religion. Incorporating non-Western ong>andong> Native American ideas, as well as the concept of "Intelligent Design," Deloria provides us with a framework to better understong>andong> our beginnings.

Motion Leadership: The Skinny on Becoming Change Savvy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fullan, Michael, PUBLISHER: Corwin Press, Cycling from practice to theory ong>andong> back again, this concise book provides the skinny on motion leadership, or how to "move" individuals, institutions, ong>andong> whole systems forward.

Approximation, Randomization, and Combinatorial

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Serna, Maria / Shaltiel, Ronen / Jansen, Klaus, PUBLISHER: Springer, This book constitutes the joint refereed proceedings of the 13th International Workshop on Approximation Algorithms for Combinatorial Optimization Problems, APPROX , ong>andong> the 14th International Workshop on Rong>andong>omization ong>andong> Computation, Rong>ANDong>OM , held in Barcelona, Spain, in September . The 28 revised full papers of the APPROX workshop ong>andong> the 29 revised full papers of the Rong>ANDong>OM workshop included in this volume, were carefully reviewed ong>andong> selected from 66 ong>andong> 61 submissions, respectively. APPROX focuses on algorithmic ong>andong> complexity issues surrounding the ong>developmentong> of efficient approximate solutions to computationally difficult problems. Rong>ANDong>OM is concerned with applications of rong>andong>omness to computational ong>andong> combinatorial problems.

China's New Rulers: The Secret Files

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nathan, ong>Andong>rew J. / Gilley, Bruce, PUBLISHER: New York Review of Books, "ong>Chinaong>'s New Rulers, based on leaked secret Communist Party files that were compiled in choosing ong>Chinaong>'s "Fourth Generation" of leaders, offers an unprecedented glimpse into the most orderly transition in the history of the People's Republic. It reveals the backgrounds, characters, ong>andong> visions for the future of the men who will rule ong>Chinaong> for the next five years, profiles other key figures in the party, government ong>andong> military, ong>andong> provides new perspectives on Jiang Zemin's 13 years in power.

Coping with Crisis: Austerity, Adjustment, and Human

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Samoff, Joel, PUBLISHER: UNESCO, Drawing on a series of transnational ong>andong> transdisciplinary UNESCO/ILO studies, this publication considers the impact of public education expenditure cuts on resource ong>developmentong>, particularly in the developing world. It examines the crucial issue of structural adjustment ong>andong> identifies the social sectors most sheltered from public spending reductions.

AutoCAD Success Windows Version

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ethier, Stephen J. / Ethier, Christine A. / Ethier, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Ethier ong>andong> Ethier offer the perfect blend of theory ong>andong> application in this comprehensive exploration of 2D drawing, 3D modeling" ong>andong> solids" using AutoCAD. Coverage interweaves theory ong>andong> hong>andong>s-on applications, thoroughly explaining all of the principles behind each of the practices. KEY TOPICS: " Integrates "Insight" ong>andong> "Mystery--Solution" special-interest boxes offering helpful hints, problem-solving suggestions ong>andong> tricks of the AutoCAD trade. Reflects the growing interest in ong>andong> use of 3D modeling by including 8 chapters devoted to the subject--4 of which focus exclusively on solid modeling. Develops essential skills--including problem-solving, troubleshooting ong>andong> software engineering--that reach beyond CAD operation. Supports explanations with numerous illustrations allowing readers to visualize their progression toward a final product. Acquista Ora

A Prayerbook for Volunteers

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McCann, Deborah, PUBLISHER: Twenty-Third Publications, In down-to-earth ong>andong> humorous look at the important work of volunteers, author Deborah McCann offers heartfelt prayers ong>andong> ong>reflectionsong> on the various aspects of this "unsung" ministry. Both the upside ong>andong> the downside of the volunteer's role is expressed here ong>andong> the experiences of volunteers are related to those of Jesus.

World Development Report : Equity and Development

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: World Bank Group, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, The World ong>Developmentong> Report : Equity ong>andong> Opportunity presents a social ong>developmentong> strategy organized around the themes of social inclusion, cohesion, ong>andong> accountability. It examines equality of opportunities--a potentially important factor affecting both the workings of the investment environment ong>andong> the empowerment of the poor--by building on ong>andong> extending existing accountability frameworks presented in the Report. The Report is divided into three parts. Part I describes patterns of inequality in a range of variables both at the national ong>andong> global level-incomes, educational achievements, health indicators, power, ong>andong> influence. Part II highlights reasons why some levels of inequality in the variables presented in Part I may be too high-whether for intrinsic reasons or because they harm the attainment of competing values, such as the level of goods ong>andong> services in the economy. Part III discusses policies that affect the relationship between equity ong>andong> the ong>developmentong> process at a national ong>andong> global level. This section includes policies that could help reduce the levels of some intermediate inequalities ong>andong> focuses on circumstances in which these polices form the basis for more rapid overall ong>developmentong> ong>andong> faster poverty reduction. Now in its twenty-eighth edition, the World ong>Developmentong> Report offers practical insights for policymakers, business developers, economic advisers, researchers, ong>andong> professionals in the media ong>andong> in non-governmental organizations. It is also an essential supplement to economic ong>andong> ong>developmentong> courses in both academic ong>andong> professional settings.

The New Subjectivist Revolution: An Elucidation and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gunning, James P. / Gunning, J. Patrick, PUBLISHER: Rl Innactive Titles, This book reveals the surprising fact that Ludwig von Mises made seminal contributions to methodology, the concept of equilibrium, ong>andong> macroeconomics that have not previously been recognized either in mainstream economics or by most of the Austrians. In addition, it goes beyond Mises ong>andong> others in elucidating the microeconomic concepts of entrepreneurship, profit ong>andong> loss, ong>andong> the theory of the firm. Its method of building on a foundation of the reader's personal understong>andong>ing of human action is a refreshing ong>andong> inventive approach to communicating these crucial concepts in economic theory.

The Path of Economic Growth

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lowe, Adolph, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The writings on the theory of economic growth share almost without exception two characteristics - they deal exclusively with steady growth or equilibrium dynamics, ong>andong> they try to predict the actual course of long-term ong>developmentong> on the basis of greatly oversimplified behaviour assumptions. This book, first published in , studies the many variants of a disequilibrium path, which growth processes pursue under the impact of major growth stimuli - changes in labour supply, in natural resources, ong>andong> in technology. The study gives direction to public policies, sharply distinguishing between the requirements of market economies ong>andong> of planned systems.

The Doctor is in Evaluating Female Hormone Management

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ross, Audrey L. / Whitehorn, John F., PUBLISHER: One World Press, An Enlightening, Innovative ong>andong> Timely Approach to Understong>andong>ing Fundamental Female ong>Developmentong> Integrating Conventional ong>andong> Naturopathic Wisdom on Female Hormone Management. Easy to Read ong>andong> Understong>andong>. Acquista Ora

Globalization, Development and Human Society

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McGrew, Anthony / Poku, Nana K., PUBLISHER: Polity Press, World poverty ong>andong> ong>developmentong> are more salient than ever on the global political agenda. The campaigns of the global justice movement, the growing securitization of ong>developmentong> in the aftermath of 9-11, the intensification of global inequality, ong>andong> the perceived threats of global pong>andong>emics, migrations ong>andong> failed states have contributed to a sense of renewed urgency. The contributors to this volume, including Bjorn Hettne, Fantu Cheru, Jeffrey Haynes ong>andong> Bonny Ibhawah, share a common intellectual aspiration to re-unite the study of ong>developmentong> with the study of international relations or global politics as it is more broadly conceived today. Although globalization has transformed the context of ong>developmentong>, it has yet to significantly transform for the better the prospects for real ong>developmentong> or human security amongst the worlds most vulnerable communities. Whether globalization, ong>developmentong> ong>andong> human security are inescapably trapped within a vicious circle or a virtuous cycle is the central concern of this book.

An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lai, Karyn L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This comprehensive introductory textbook to early Chinese philosophy covers a range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring ong>andong> Autumn ( BCE) ong>andong> Warring States ( BCE) periods in ong>Chinaong>, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, ong>andong> Legalism. It considers concepts, themes ong>andong> argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy ong>andong> follows the ong>developmentong> of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction of Buddhism into ong>Chinaong>. The book examines key issues ong>andong> debates in early Chinese philosophy, cross-influences between its traditions ong>andong> interpretations by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts ong>andong> secondary sources, ong>andong> there are suggestions for further reading. This will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese philosophy ong>andong> its richness ong>andong> continuing relevance. Acquista Ora

Optimization and Dynamical Systems

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, John B. / Brockett, R. / Helmke, Uwe, PUBLISHER: Springer, This study addresses both classical ong>andong> previously unsolved optimization tasks in linear algebra, linear systems theory, control theory ong>andong> signal processing. Exploiting ong>developmentong>s in Computation such as Parallel Computing ong>andong> Neural Networks, it gives a dynamical systems approach for tackling a wide class of constrained optimization tasks. Optimization ong>andong> Dynamical Systems will be of interest to engineers ong>andong> mathematicians. Engineers will learn the mathematics ong>andong> the technical approach necessary to solve a wide class of constrained optimization tasks. Mathematicians will see how techniques from global analysis ong>andong> differential geometry can be developed to achieve useful construction procedures for optimization on manifolds.

Environmental Politics Casebook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller, Norman / Miller, Norman, PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Environmental Politics Casebook: Genetically Modified Foods includes laws, regulations, testimony, court decisions, journal ong>andong> newspaper articles, book chapters, ong>andong> interest group communications such as press releases ong>andong> on-line briefs, as well as other studies ong>andong> reports that constitute the principal elements of the public debate on the genetic modification of food. A companion to Environmental Politics: Interest Groups, the Media, ong>andong> the Making of Policy, it provides the substantive, detailed, case-in-point application for practices ong>andong> principles previously discussed only in theory, keeping the basic text compact ong>andong> current.

Babylon

Joan Oates Archaeological ong>andong> scholarly investigation underlies a study of the cultural, political, architectural, social, ong>andong> historical ong>developmentong> ong>andong> significance of the ancient metropolis

Development Strategy and Management of the Market Economy:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Malinvaud, Edmond / Milleron, Jean-Claude / Nabli, Mustapha, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, These companion volumes examine the highly topical issue of the adequacy of markets as an instrument of economic ong>andong> social ong>developmentong>. In this era of transition ong>andong> experimentation in economic management by governments, a group of prominent international economists was brought together to distill their thinking on the changing role of government in the ong>developmentong> process. The first volume discusses the broad questions; the second volume breaks down the analysis into more detailed topics.

Interior Spaces of the USA: A Pictorial Review of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Images, PUBLISHER: Books Nippan, Photographs of outstong>andong>ing contemporary interior architecture ong>andong> design, accompanied by comprehensive captions ong>andong> biographical information on participating firms. Includes commercial spaces ong>andong> atria; hospitality spaces ong>andong> restaurants; leisure ong>andong> arts centers; public ong>andong> special purpose spaces; ong>andong> retail spaces ong>andong> showrooms

On Air Defense

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Crabtree, James D., PUBLISHER: Praeger, This book is a study of all aspects of air defense from its beginnings during the French Revolution when artillery gunners tried to hit primitive balloons with their cannons to the use of Patriot missiles in the Gulf War to shoot down tactical ballistic missiles. Crabtree's history focuses on the ong>developmentong> of tactics ong>andong> technology from the Franco-Prussian War to the present. The strategic air defense of World War I ong>andong> World War II are featured, as are the ong>developmentong> of surface-to-air missiles by Germany in World War II ong>andong> by the United States ong>andong> the USSR in Vietnam ong>andong> the Middle East.

Administration of Desert and Drought-Prone Arid Areas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hooja, Rakesh / Choubisa, R. K., PUBLISHER: Rawat Publications, The ong>developmentong> of desert areas, administration of drought-prone regions, arid zone agriculture, watershed ong>developmentong> ong>andong> 'watershed plus, ' water use in arid ong>andong> semi-arid areas, coping with drought - these are all of the vital importance for both the rainfed ong>andong> dry farming areas in India. Their administration provides a special challenge, as well as an exciting opportunity, for innovative sustainable ong>developmentong>. This book - which contains 24 articles by experts ong>andong> practitioners, divided into four sections - will be of special relevance to those interested in the ong>developmentong> of desert ong>andong> drought-prone arid areas in India. The book examines: scientific ong>andong> planned approaches to arresting or combating desert areas * monitoring desertification to social aspects of desert ong>developmentong> * the ong>developmentong> delivery system in desert districts * integrative machinery for desert ong>developmentong> administration * grasslong>andong> management ong>andong> health problems in deserts * area ong>developmentong> programs ong>andong> area ong>developmentong> authorities *various aspects of watershed ong>developmentong>, including the role of the government watershed departments, community-based organizations, ong>andong> panchayats in watershed ong>andong> 'watershed plus' * the undertaking of water harvesting projects * water as a tool in desert ong>developmentong> * agriculture ong>andong> long>andong> water management in arid areas * optimizing crop production * agriculture marketing * forestry * predicting ong>andong> facing drought.

English Drama: Forms and Development: Essays in Honour of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bradbrook, M. C. / Axton, M. / Axton, Marie, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, These ten original essays on English drama from Tudor times onwards were first published in . Each is written by a former member of the Cambridge English Faculty. Each author has an individual approach ong>andong> makes a fresh contribution to the study of dramatic form seen in a changing historical setting. There are essays on genres, on individual playwrights ong>andong> on social conditions affecting the ong>developmentong> of the drama. Together, the essays make a valuable contribution to the study of drama.

Golf: Implements and Memorabilia

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McGimpsey, Kevin / Neech, David / Neach, David, PUBLISHER: Philip Wilson Publishers, A detailed study covering golfing art ong>andong> memorabilia, patents, designs, the origins of the game ong>andong> related sports. Many books have been written on the various aspects of golf, but this is the first that attributes the game's popularity to the introduction of the solid gutta percha gof ball in ong>andong> the American rubber-cored ball in . The book describes, in the light of these dramatic gof ball changes, how the ball ong>andong> club have evolved, the types of material used, the people who made the clubs ong>andong> balls, those who have excelled at the game, ong>andong> the effects the implements had on the ong>developmentong> of the swing ong>andong> on gof-course design. There are well-illustrated chapters on golfing art ong>andong> golfing memorabilia, as well as shorter chapters on patents, designs ong>andong> the origins of the game ong>andong> related games. Included is a directory of golf-club- ong>andong> ball-makers ong>andong> golf artists.

Fundamentals of Physics, a Student's Companion E-Book to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Walker, Jearl / Resnick, Robert / Halliday, David, PUBLISHER: John Wiley & Sons, No other book on the market today can match the success of Halliday, Resnick ong>andong> Walker's Fundamentals of Physics In a breezy, easy-to-understong>andong> style the book offers a solid understong>andong>ing of fundamental physics concepts, ong>andong> helps readers apply this conceptual understong>andong>ing to quantitative problem solving. The extended edition provides coverage of ong>developmentong>s in Physics in the last 100 years, including: Einstein ong>andong> Relativity, Bohr ong>andong> others ong>andong> Quantum Theory, ong>andong> the more recent theoretical ong>developmentong>s like String Theory. This book offers a unique combination of authoritative content ong>andong> stimulating applications.

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