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This volume assesses the importance of international organisations in global governance during the last ten years. The prestigious team of international contributors seek to determine the ways in which IO's contribute to the solution of global problems by influencing international decision-making in ways that go beyond the lowest common denominator of national interests.

Bioregionalism is the first book to explain the theoretical and practical dimensions of bioregionalism from an interdisciplinary standpoint, focusing on the place of bioregional identity within global politics. Leading contributors from a broad range of disciplines introduce this exciting new concept as a framework for thinking about indigenous peoples, local knowledge, globalization, science, global environmental issues, modern society, conse...

This book provides an excellent insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of modern British politics. The book explores the key elements of representation and the inextricable connections between theory and the unique British representative tradition. Using extensive contemporary examples and key theorists, this book will be essential reading for students of British politics.

A broad-ranging study that explores the complex relationship between ethnicity and democratization, focusing on specific case studies including France, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Russia, Albania and Hungary. Marrying the empirical and theoretical, the book begins by conceptualizing the nature of ethnicity and relating these ideas to different theories of democracy and democratization. The contributors locate ethnic experiences within...

For decade the Falashas - the Black Jews of Ethiopia - have fascinated scholars. Are they really Jews and in what sense? How can their origins be explained? Since the Falashas' transfer to Israel in the much publicised Israeli air lifts the fascination has continued and and new factors are now being discussed.Written by the leading scholars in the field the essays in this collection examine the history, music, art, anthropology and current sit...

This case study of the power struggle between politicians and generals for control of the strategic management of the South African War illuminates Victorian and Edwardian civil-military relations.

In einem sich ändernden Umfeld und neuen Organisationsstrukturen besteht für produzierende Unternehmen die Notwendigkeit, Kosten zu senken, gleichbleibendes Qualitätsniveau und konstante Produktionsmengen in einem definierten Zeitraum zu realisieren. Voraussetzung ist, daß die eigene Produktion optimiert wird. Wie müssen die Instandhaltungsmaßnahmen organisiert werden, damit dies erreicht werden kann? Zu berücksichtigen ist, daß die Fragen der...

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At the intersection of environmental science and human biology, this book deals with dry ecosystems, the societies so affected, and the inventiveness of those living under such conditions. It also tries to answer the question of whether long-lasting development is possible in dry environments.

Gregory Penceoffers a candid look at the arguments for and against for and against human cloning, and comes to some startling conclusions.

This volume includes the Evening Standard award winning play Talent and the authors other stage play Good Fun, which both premiered at the Sheffield Crucible.

In today's highly networked and competitive global economy, mounting social and environmental problems are forcing corporations to focus on more than just their stockholders' interest in meeting bottom line profitability. More and more companies are recognizing the value of identifying and building relationships with all of their organization's stakeholders-employees, customers, suppliers, and even communities. In fact, recent research has sho...

In the darkest days of World War II, Greer Garson was Hollywood's most inspiring icon of strength and courage. Her work in "Mrs. Miniver" was rewarded with an Academy Award in 1941. This biography sweeps away the many myths that even today veil Garson's life, exploring the triumphs and tragedies of her personal life, a story more colorful than any role she played on screen. 40 photos.

The late Col. H. W. Hill's first crossword dictionary was published in 1920, and between 1923 and 1951, he compiled eight revised editions. Since then, new editions have been compiled by Rowland G.P. Hill, Colonel Hill's son.Rowland Hill lives inKaris, Finland.

Since 1961, this "Odyssey" has sold more than two million copies and is the standard translation for three generations of students and poets. 24 illustrations. Map. Glossary.

Insights from a distinguished New Testament scholar clarify what praise, honor, and glory meant to Matthew and his audience.