Autor:M. E. Rose
Malcolm Rose
R. A. W. Johnstone
Robert Johnstone
Data wydania:1996
The second, fully-updated edition of this textbook describes mass spectrometry techniques as applied to an enormous range of scientific endeavours. Requiring no previous knowledge of mass spectrometry, it is an ideal undergraduate to postgraduate level textbook, and will also be of considerable interest to research workers.
Ordered choice models provide a relevant methodology for capturing the sources of influence that explain the choice made amongst a set of ordered alternatives. This book brings together contributions in ordered choice modeling from a number of disciplines and synthesizes developments over the last fifty years.
Augusto Graziani challenges traditional theories of monetary production, arguing that a modern economy based on credit cannot be understood without a focus on the administration of credit flows. A strong exponent of the circulation theory of monetary production, Graziani presents an original and perhaps controversial argument that will stimulate debate on the topic.
Monopsony in Law and Economics provides a comprehensive examination of the economic analysis of monopsony, the economic condition in which there is a single buyer of a good or service. It also examines the substantive and procedural aspects of antitrust law as they apply to monopsony.
This collection brings together important contributions by leading econometricians on (i) parametric approaches to qualitative and sample selection models, (ii) nonparametric and semi-parametric approaches to qualitative and sample selection models, and (iii) nonlinear estimation of cross-sectional and time series models.
Here is an introduction to numerical methods for partial differential equations with particular reference to those that are of importance in fluid dynamics. The author gives a thorough and rigorous treatment of the techniques, beginning with the classical methods and leading to a discussion of modern developments.
Based on recently declassified CIA and US State Department documents from the Mossadeq administration, this study throws fresh light on the Iranian oil crisis which would culminate in the coup of August 1953, one of the most significant and widely studied episodes of modern Iranian history.
Drawing upon in-depth case studies of Benin and Ghana, Rachel Sigman explains the strategies political parties use to extract money from the state and how these strategies shape government performance. Challenging conventional views of ineffective African states, Sigman develops a nuanced understanding of 'good governance' in Africa.
Robert Brier examines how human rights emerged as the dominant political language of our time. By showing how Polish dissidents were entangled in international debates on human rights and political resistance, he demonstrates how human rights became a contested source of legitimacy.
In the era of far-reaching technological innovation, from artificial intelligence to Big Data, it is possible that there will be conscious machines in our lifetime. This book establishes a foundation for the philosophy of technology and investigates how the digital age might alter our most basic political practices and ideas.
Politics and International Law uses accessible writing and contemporary examples to explain where international law comes from, how actors decide whether to follow international law, and how international law is upheld. It is written for anyone who wants to understand how global rules shape and transform international politics.
Seven leading writers discuss the power behind their own particular fields of interest, from the arts and humanities to the natural sciences. This book, first published in 2006, explores the importance of democracy, the power of music to heal, and ways of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
This book presents a holistic, comprehensive discussion of a highly relevant topic in economics: public expenditure, its history, value for money, related risks and remedies. It discusses the arguments and facts in a non-technical manner, with many tables and charts, for students, professionals and the interested public alike.
Discover the history of boxing, from the ancient Greeks to Daniel Mendoza to Muhammad Ali. Find out why this wild and thrilling sport has been entertaining us for years!
Autor:Daniel Butler
Laurel Harbridge-Yong
Laurel Harbridge-Yong
Sarah Anderson
Data wydania:2021
This investigation of national, state, and local legislators tackles a pressing problem: the gridlock arising from politicians rejecting compromise for fear of punishment from voters in primary elections. Examining legislative behavior and possible negotiation reforms, this book will interest scholars and students studying polarization, Congress, American politics, and public policy.
Cambridge Discovery Education Interactive Readers are the next generation of graded readers - captivating topics, high-impact video, and interactive exercises designed to motivate and engage. From Captain Sullenberger to Spiderman - ordinary people doing extrodinary things. What makes a hero? This reader explores the qualities of a hero both in real life and in pop culture. Use the unique code inside the book to access the online reader, complete with videos and interactive exercises. Word count: 1509. Lexile Reading Level: 580L.
Shakespeare Survey is a yearbook of Shakespeare studies and production. The theme for Volume 75 is 'Othello'. The complete set of Survey volumes is also available online at https://www.cambridge.org/core/what-we-publish/collections/shakespeare-survey.
Autor:Brian John Tomlinson
Brian Tomlinson
Hitomi Masuhara
Hitomi Masuhara
Data wydania:2021
This book introduces research-based SLA acquisition theories and provides practical suggestions for applying them to language learning courses in relation to their syllabus, materials, methodology, and assessment. It is written to be engaging and relevant for students, researchers and practitioners.
Autor:John Evans
Patrick Woodward
Pavel Karen
Thomas Vogt
Data wydania:2021
A modern treatment of the field for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry and materials science. chemistry. With over 330 problems and 400 original figures, this thorough text covers a range of materials in an accessible and integrated manner, including inorganic and organic, crystalline and amorphous, bulk and nano- materials.
Written for laboratory scientists, research clinicians and lab-based graduate students, this concise, practical book teaches readers how to confidently choose and apply statistical tools. Using a clear, engaging approach, it includes sample size calculations and links to free online tools.
Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood and Primary Education provides a comprehensive and exciting introduction to Arts education in Australia and New Zealand. By illustrating the fundamental links between theory and practice, this book equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach the Arts. The book covers each of the five Arts strands -dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts - in detail. Each chapter encourages readers to engage with the Arts and provides opportunities to develop understanding and practical skills through reflective questions, examples and activities. Teaching the Arts draws important links to the Australian Curriculum, the New Zealand Curriculum, the Early Years Learning Framework and Te Whariki, and includes substantial references to
