Land degradation in drylands is a multi-faceted problem. The second section of the book explores methods for... Læs mere
This first in a six-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covers telescopes and instrumentation. Each chapter stands on its own and each volume can be used as a text or reference for advanced undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
This second in a six-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covers astronomical techniques, software, and data. Each chapter stands on its own and each volume can be used as a text or reference for advanced undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
This fourth in a six-volume compendium of modern astronomical research covers stellar structure and evolution. Each chapter stands on its own and each volume can be used as a text or reference for advanced undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
This book is the first to bring together research material from different communities, Computer Science and especially Artificial Intelligence, and Social Sciences, e.g.
This book examines the dynamics of power within the families of married women who have migrated from rural areas to China's Dalian Economic Zone.
This book promotes an understanding of ageism, discrimination and mistreatment of older adult workers, incorporating an international human rights perspective.
This important reference is the first comprehensive resource worldwide that reflects research achievements in neglected and underutilized crop biotechnology, documenting research events during the last three decades, current status, and future outlook.
The book contributes to current knowledge by filling three important research gaps as follows, 1) farmers’ autonomous crop adaptation processes in response to various types of extreme floods;
The papers are unified by their concern for the achievement of organizational excellence and integrity through ethical management.Unlike single author texts this edited volume brings together multiple perspectives on the topic of virtue ethics in management.
Higher education systems have changed all over the world, but not all have changed in the same ways. The academic profession has a key role to play in... Læs mere