This volume examines the dynamics of socio-political order in post-colonial states across the Pacific Islands region and West Africa in order to elaborate on the processes and practices of peace forma
Multi-Agent Systems: Platoon Control and Non-Fragile Quantized Consensus aims to present recent research results in designing platoon control and non-fragile quantized consensus for multi-agent system
Rock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development. Full Papers contains the full paper contributions to the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering (ISRM 2
A revised and updated introduction to the 8th edition of this classic text covers the election of the ninth Secretary-General, António Guterres; the burgeoning of “new nationalisms” worldwide, includi
Rock dynamics involves a wide variety of topics, from earthquake engineering, failure of rock engineering structures, rock bursts to non-destructive testing. This book contains the state-of-the-a
This book is about the future of the EU in the light of global power transition taking place in the 21st Century and demonstrates how its future rests on a delicate balance between policy challenge, m
AM3P reflects on the increasing international emphasis on the design and construction of sustainable pavement systems development highlighting various approaches to predict pavement per
The 2019 edition of the U.S. News Best Colleges guidebook will offer comprehensive advice for high school students and their families regarding how to find the most suitable colleges, to navigate the
Extensive collection of revised expert papers on recent advances in bridge maintenance, safety, management and life-cycle performance, representing a major contribution to the knowledge base of all ar
The focus of this book is on the design of a specific control strategy using digital computers. This control strategy referred to as Sliding Mode Control (SMC), has its roots in (continuous-time) rela
This book re-engages with Marxian thought to analyse the potential for social transformation through a reinvigorated radical Left, within the context of the ascendance of an ethno-nationalist, patriar
This book investigates the roles religious communities and organizations play in struggles for global justice and explores the faith-based concepts of justice which fuel religious actors’ engagement.
This revised edition continues to provide the most complete coverage of the fundamental knowledge of semiconductors. In addition to inclusion of new chapter problems and worked examples, it delves int
For 125 years, the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate served the poor and, in particular, people of color. They are the first order of sisters founded in Texas. Their foundress, Margaret M
Scholars and activists often narrate the history of gender and feminism as a progression of "waves", said to mark high points of innovation in theory and moments of political breakthrough. Arguing for
The basic principles of geomechanical processes occurring in the mine workings during extraction of minerals are discussed in this book. Particular attention is paid to the support system, specif
This book will provide an introduction to the latest research on the Internet of Things (IoT). It is designed to encourage both researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to share and ex
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a reflection of the way your organization conducts business. If you’re looking to make lasting improvements in the delivery of care, you must start with looking a
