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The idea of a 'complex system' remains, despite nebulous, despite persistent attempts at classification and characterization. In its three-year history, the Complex Systems Summer School had developed as a leading force in complexity education and research and contributed in a lasting way to the search for a true definition of a complex system.

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A study of structuralist theory from Saussure to the British cultural theorists of the 1970s and 80s. The book argues that the structuralist model of language was inadequate to account for the actual structures and functioning of language, let alone those of literature and society.

(Malmgren) succeeds in formulating a typology of science fictionthat will become a standard reference for some years to come." --Choice ..". the most intelligently organized and effectivelyargued general study of SF that I have ever read." -- Rob Latham, SFRAReview ..". required reading for its evenhanded overview ofso much of the previous critical/theoretical material devoted to sciencefiction." -- American Book Review Worlds Apart provides a...

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Der vorliegende Band enthält alle auf der internationalen Konferenz "Die Zukunft der Postdienste in Europa" gehaltenen Vorträge, die beiden Podiumsdiskussionen sowie Beiträge aus dem Auditorium in redigierter Form. Das Themenspektrum reicht von rein theoretischen Abhandlungen postrelevanter Fragestellungen über die Darstellung der Erfahrungen mit der Umstrukturierung von Postverwaltungen in europäischen Ländern bis hin zu Beiträgen über Reguli...

This book is written primarily for people who are creating the future high-tech world by designing, building, and marketing innovative products. More specifically, it is for all engineers, engineering managers, entrepreneurs and intapreneurs. The book provides insight into the problems entrepreneurs face and gives a model for successful startup companies in a formal checklist.

Die Verbindung digitaler Audio- und Computertechnik ermöglicht eine Vielzahl von Anwendungen im Multimedia- und Musikbereich. Die akustischen Aspekte solcher Computerprogramme basieren auf Verfahren der digitalen Klanganalyse, -synthese, -bearbeitung und Tonaufzeichnung. Selbst komplexe Musikapplikationen sind aufgrund graphischer Benutzeroberflächen moderner Arbeitsstationen komfortabel zu verwenden. Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über Musik...

The molecular basis of surface chemical reactivity forms the central theme of this book. It is an attempt to survey current understanding about the working of heterogeneous catalysts, emphasizing surface chemical bonding in relation to reaction mechanisms.

Armed with his surfboard and a $10-million-dollar loan from the World Bank, Robert Klitgaard, a Harvard-trained economist, arrived in Equatorial Guinea, eager to rehabilitate its ruined economy. Tropical Gangsters is his fascinating and compelling account of his two-and-a-half-year adventure and an insightful look at why foreign aid so often fails. Selected as one of the sx best nonfiction books of 1990 by The New York Times Book Review.

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The molecular basis of surface chemical reactivity forms the central theme of this book. It is an attempt to survey current understanding about the working of heterogeneous catalysts, emphasizing surface chemical bonding in relation to reaction mechanisms.

The Manchester Physics Series General Editors: D.J. Sandiford, F. Mandl, A.C. Phillips Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester Properties of Matter B.H. Flowers and E. Mendoza Optics Second Edition F.G. Smith and J.H. Thomson Statistical Physics Second Edition F. Mandl Electromagnetism Second Edition I.S. Grant and W.R.

Enables readers to produce top-grade results whether they are lighting off-the-cuff with a portable compact kit or tackling a major project with an extensive heavy-duty rig. It does not assume technical knowledge or previous experience and after coveringbasics it guides readers towards the most effective ways of tackling particular projects, and shows typical professional solutions to everyday situations. Wide coverage of all aspects of ligh...

The Newspaper Readership Project (1977-1983) was an unprecedented cooperative attempt by the American newspaper industry to halt the downward trend in readership and circulation. The Project had an enormous impact on American newspapers, it spurred such changes in their content as special sections and new graphics, and led to important innovations in distribution and promotion. Leo Bogart was a central figure in the conception and execution of...