This book considers the patterns, strategies, and consequences of industrial restructuring in two dynamic Asian city-states, Hong Kong and Singapore, in the global economy. It highlights the institutional differences between the two industrial economies.
This book explores the roles of the armed forces in the ongoing struggles for control over the processes of state formation and government in Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro. It focuses on the experiences of particular countries in the region.
This book is a literal translation of Towzih al-Masael that describes the belief structure of Shi'ite Muslims. It... Læs mere
This book presents analyses, from three points of view, of the use of computing technology in higher education. It considers application areas... Læs mere
This book is a collection of rock climbing experiences which captures the essence, the challenge, and the spirit of the sport at its best. It describes the historical interplay between events... Læs mere
This book focuses on the Caribbean policies of the major contenders for power, analysing the evolution of each country's policies. It looks at the rivalry for Caribbean influence from the perspectives of eastern Caribbean and Central American governments.
This book is designed to serve both as a text for courses in Colorado and Rocky Mountain geography, and as an authoritative source of information about the state for newcomers, as well as long-time residents.
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This book traces the endeavor in U.S. to develop a means of protecting the people from the effects of nuclear war. It shows how the policies that have emerged are as much products of the political process as of weapons technology.
This analysis of the changing process of union-employer collective bargaining represents the first-person views of some of the most prominent... Læs mere
Civil Rights and the Crisis of Liberalism: The Democratic Party, 1945-1976 is about ideology and politics. It focuses on the civil rights issue in Democratic party politics from 1945 to 1976 but glances at a longer history to describe American liberalism.
This book addresses the economic, environmental, and legal ramifications of land reclamation following coal surface mining, reviews the status of the coal industry, and looks at possible future developments.