The Public Administration Theory Primer explores how the science and art of public administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. The authors survey a broad range of theories an
"Gratzer’s 'General Lattice Theory' has become the lattice theorist’s bible. Now we have the second edition, in which the old testament is augmented by a new testament. The new testament gospel is pro
This reference book describes how bioprocessing and biotechnology could enhance the value extracted from wood-based lignocellulosic fiber by employing both biochemical and thermochemical conversion pr
In the search for sustainable materials, natural polymers present an attractive alternative for many applications compared to their synthetic counterparts derived from petrochemicals. The two volume s
In the search for sustainable materials, natural polymers present an attractive alternative for many applications compared to their synthetic counterparts derived from petrochemicals. The two volume s
This timely publication bridges and presents the latest trends and updates in three hot topics of current and future society: nanomaterials, energy and environment. It provides the state-of-the-art as
Inadequate access to clean water afflicts people throughout the world, and in developing countries any solution to this challenge must be achieved at a low cost and low energy demand. At the same time
Covers the latest research in green chemistry principles for new, environmentally friendly processes in the fields of engineering, science and technology.
In recent years carbon dioxide has played an increasingly important role in biomass processing. This book presents the state-of-the-art of a range of diverse approaches for the use of carbon dioxide i
Solomon Snyder has been instrumental in the establishment of modern psychopharmacology -- as a pioneer in the identification of receptors for neurotransmitters and drugs and in the explanation of the
In his most popular and influential work, Swedenborg describes his journeys through the afterlife—the soul’s experience of dying and then being resurrected in heaven, how each of us finds a community
Washington's personal letters and a very few official documents are collected in the Confederation Series . This fifth of six volumes contains correspondence regarding the Federal Convention in the su
This final volume in the six-volume series reflects Washington's concerns over the ratification of the new Federal Constitution and reveals his thoughts on his role in establishing the new government,
Continues the fourth chronological series which, when complete, will cover the eight years of Washington's presidency, presenting the public papers written by or presented to the president. In the per
Volume 7 of the series presents documents written during the final sessions of the First Congress, a period of intense activity for Washington and his administration. Between December 1790 and March 1
This sixth volume of the series collecting Washington's personal papers during his eight years of presidency presents public and private documents, in chronological order, concerning matters such as a
Most of the documents are letters written by or to Washington, but others include deeds, meeting agendas, memoranda, reports he wrote or received, and speeches he or others delivered. They are highly
