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The only comprehensive modern treatment of the work and thought of Thomas Tooke

Campagna's study focuses on the economic consequences of the Vietnam War on the US economy. Written in simple style, the book traces events leading to the war, particularly the formulation of relevant economic policies for funding the conflict from the Eisenhower to the Nixon presidency." Choice

What actually was the economic situation in 1929 and what happened to the stock market? Harold Bierman's fresh look at the Crash of '29 provides provocative answers that challenge the facts and overturn previously held assumptions concerning the catastrophic events that led to ten years of economic depression and very likely created the fertile soil of despair and unrest that ultimately led to World War II. This cogent re-evaluation takes a di...

Questions, questions, questions! They are a large part of a teacher's stock-in-trade. Questioning style and content varies from teacher to teacher, student group to student group, and situation to situation. The aim of this "How to..."booklet is to help you focus on this common teaching activity.

The essays in this book employ a multidisciplinary approach to systematically compare the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China on Taiwan.

The role of the Secretary-General, as mandated in the Charter of the United Nations, is to enhance the capacity of the United Nations to maintain peace through the prevention and resolution of international conflict. Based on an in-depth understanding of both the pertinent articles of the Charter and the international reach of the Secretary-General's position, this volume examines and evaluates the diplomatic resources currently available to t...

Written primarily as a text for the serious student of journalism, the professional journalist will profit as well from this invaluable back-to-basics, nuts-and-bolts approach to news collection and reporting. Bryce T. McIntyre uses his extensive experience as both a professor of journalism and a working journalist for newspapers around the country to present practical information on gathering and writing the news. Advanced Newsgathering chall...

Wagman examines the emulation of human cognition by artificial intelligence systems. The book provides detailed examples of artificial intelligence programs (such as the FERMI System and KEKADA program) accomplishing highly intellectual tasks.

Presidential candidates have criticized the press since the days of Thomas Jefferson, with claims of media bias for one party or another. Focusing on the presidential campaigns of 1984 and 1988, this study provides a comprehensive analysis of media bias in two particular elections.

Presents a collection of previously unknown sensational narratives by Louisa May Alcott, originally published in the weekly storypapers of the 1860s and never before reprinted. The stories are atypical Alcott, delving into subjects such as violence and insanity, murder, narcotics and evil.

Its first five chapters provide a thorough understanding of conventional arms control history. Successive chapters address: the role of partial disarmament, CFE proposals, data, and military implications of a successful agreement, U.S. Interagency Group process, High Level Task Force, and updates on both Vienna negotiations.

Its first five chapters provide a thorough understanding of conventional arms control history. Successive chapters address: the role of partial disarmament, CFE proposals, data, and military implications of a successful agreement, U.S. Interagency Group process, High Level Task Force, and updates on both Vienna negotiations.

Argues that economic sanctions are effective instruments of change in South Africa. Topics covered include the role of non-governmental organizations, how to influence ruling elites, the replacement of Western military support and changes in US policy.

A reference work on the life and works of the French composer, music critic and observer of the French music scene, Henri Sauguet. Following a brief biography, it provides a listing of his works and performances, music and drama reviews and a discography.

Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the use of computers to improve the delivery of social services. The authors adopt a holistic approach to avoid dehumanization of clients and focus on the philosophical justification of computerization and its conceptual or symbolic nature.

This bibliography lists most of the literature on editing written from 1960 through 1988, with particular focus on those works pertaining to the acquisition and preparation of texts for publication. Recognizing the wide range of functions performed by an editor, Bruce W. Speck accesses information about the editor's involvement in all aspects of the publishing process from initiating contacts with authors and marking manuscripts to discussing ...

Mistreatment of the elderly became a recognized problem in the late 1970s. This book is designed for human services professionals who provide direct ongoing services to elder adults. Its purpose is to offer guidelines for detecting elder mistreatment.

The main argument of this book is that, as worldwide competition is becoming stronger, management practice should focus on customer value to increase profitability. From this, the book develops the concept of a strategic suprasystem in order to deliver this value to the customer.