Originally published in 1987 Modern German Sociology is a collection of essays containing sociological work published in German since World War II. Included are sections from such out-standing figures
Emphasizing its uses in cancer and cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, Pharmaceutical Perspectives of Nucleic Acid-Based Therapy presents a comprehensive account of gene therapy, from development
Pesticide use in agriculture and non-agriculture settings has increased dramatically over the last several decades. Concern about adverse effects on the environment and human health has spurred an eno
Environment Conscious Manufacturing (ECM) is an emerging discipline that is concerned with developing methods for manufacturing new products from conceptual design to final delivery, and ultimately to
Insect Transgenesis: Methods and Applications describes, in a comprehensive manner, the various methodologies available, possible applications, and the risk assessment and regulatory issues involved i
Advances in biotechnology have brought gene therapy to the forefront of medical research. This book focuses on specific gene regulation and therapeutics in various cancers and new technology used in t
Explores images of schoolteachers from beginning of 20th century to the present. Raises questions about what it means to be a teacher; what influences/sustains people's beliefs about teachers; & the s
Through examination of the lived experience of instrumental teachers this study highlights the need to revise existing notions of the professional musician to acknowledge contemporary careers in music
This work details theoretical and experimental research and computer simulation of structural phase transformations in AlSi10Mn2Ni Silumin on different scale levels under electroexplosion alloying, el
This book tells the story of how the convergence between corporate sustainability and sustainable investing is now becoming a major force. High-level practitioners and academic thought leaders, includ
This book tells the story of how the convergence between corporate sustainability and sustainable investing is now becoming a major force. High-level practitioners and academic thought leaders, includ
Voices in the Legal Archives in the French Colonial World: 'The King is Listening' offers, through the contribution of thirteen original chapters, a sustained analysis of judicial practices and litiga
Organized by the NAME, this book explores the organic relationship between the past, present, and future of the discipline. Written by a select group of eminent and emerging scholars, chapters draw le
Organized by the NAME, this book explores the organic relationship between the past, present, and future of the discipline. Written by a select group of eminent and emerging scholars, chapters draw le
Urban Empires charts the backgrounds, mechanisms, drivers, and consequences of the radical changes in contemporary urban systems within a broad global perspective. Featuring contributions from re
Urban Empires charts the backgrounds, mechanisms, drivers, and consequences of the radical changes in contemporary urban systems within a broad global perspective. Featuring contributions from re
Marketing communication is a dynamic industry, which continues to change and adapt to new technologies, media consumption patterns and communication interfaces between marketers and their target marke
Marketing communication is a dynamic industry, which continues to change and adapt to new technologies, media consumption patterns and communication interfaces between marketers and their target marke
This innovative book proposes new methodologies for the measurement of entrepreneurship by applying techniques of demography, engineering, mathematics and statistics. This book will be of value to stu
How do places manipulate our emotions? How are spaces affectious in their articulation and design? This book provides theoretical frameworks for exploring affective dimensions of architectural sites b
Prized by Chinese and foreign merchants as an essential commodity along a vast trade network, silk served multiple roles throughout the ancient world: as fabric for garments, as a form of currency and
Festival and Event Tourism Impacts provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the multi-faceted impacts that festival and events have on a host community, whether positive or negative, and offers
This book investigates uneven regional development in China – with particular focus on the case of Guangdong and Zheijiang provinces – which has been at the forefront of debate since Chinese economic
This book illustrates how the blockchain is being sustained through a host of platforms, programming languages, and enabling tools. It details how blockchain is being blended with cloud computin
This book gathers into one comprehensive volume our baseline knowledge on this charismatic group of ocean behemoths. From their fossil history and phylogeny, to their foraging behavior, global distrib
The articles in this book, first published in 1986, cover the developments of the first three decades of the Securities Acts, and examines appraisals of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Th
This volume is a collection of interviews with policing leaders that explores their understanding of policing developments and current challenges in their countries and internationally, and examines h
This volume is a collection of interviews with policing leaders that explores their understanding of policing developments and current challenges in their countries and internationally, and examines h
The ever-increasing use of plastics has created areas of floating plastic waste in the oceans. Nanoplastics and microplastics have made their way into food, particularly marine organisms This book des
This new volume looks at the evolution and challenges of sustainable agriculture, a field that is growing in use and popularity. Sustainable Agriculture: Advances in Technological Interventions discus
