Today's protracted asymmetrical conflicts confuse efforts to measure progress, often inviting politics and wishful thinking to replace objective evaluation.In Assessing War military historians, social
Drawing on the controversial case of "Ashley X," a girl with severe developmental disabilities who received interventionist medical treatment to limit her growth and keep her body fo
Drawing on the controversial case of "Ashley X," a girl with severe developmental disabilities who received interventionist medical treatment to limit her growth and keep her body fo
Working World: Careers in International Education, Exchange, and Development offers an engaging guide for cause-oriented people dedicated to begin or enhance careers in the now burgeoning fields of in
Measured Language: Quantitative Studies of Acquisition, Assessment, and Variation focuses on ways in which various aspects of language can be quantified and how measurement informs and advances our un
At the edge of mortality there is a place where the seriously ill or dying wait -- a place where they may often feel vulnerable or alone. For over forty years, bioethicist cum philosopher Richard Zane
Ecological restoration integrates the science and art of repairing ecosystems damaged by human activities. Despite relatively little attention from environmental ethicists, restoration projects contin
"Brave New Digital Classroom "examines the most effective ways to utilize technology in language learning. The author deftly interweaves the latest results of pedagogical research with descriptions of
Kaveny (law and theology, U. of Notre Dame) argues that law is a moral teacher of virtue and explores how to adapt this function in a pluralistic society. This includes encouraging solidarity and empo
This collection of sixteen essays examines the nexus of security and development in seven core arenas of global politics: aid, humanitarian assistance, governance, health, poverty, trade and resources
Since its creation in 1974, the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has impacted the economic and budgetary effects of Congressional policies. This book examines the role of the CBO in public policy
Moran (national security affairs, Naval Postgraduate School) and 21 scholars explain and estimate the intermediate-term security risks that climate change could cause for the US, its allies, and for r
Rather than choosing one set of research tools over another, Riccucci (public administration, Rutgers U.) demonstrates the importance of a variety of research traditions in studying and conducting res
Weimer, (public affairs, U. of Wisconsin, Madison) uses analysis of the Organ Procurement and Transportation Network to argue for private nonprofit medical governance in the US. Beginning with an over
This introduction to major topics in the field of Arabic sociolinguistics examines key issues in diglossia, code-switching, gendered discourse, language variation and change, and language policies. I
Western liberal societies are characterized by two stories: a positive story of freedom of conscience and the recognition of community and human rights, and a negative story of unrestrained freedom th
Seeking a balance between punitive justice and reconciliation, Villa-Vicencio (religion, peace, and world affairs; Georgetown U. and Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Cape Town) argues that tr
The government investigation into the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003 found similarities to the Challenger disaster 17 years earlier, leading the Columbia Accident Investigation Board to concl
Strategic Advantage outlines how the United States can stay ahead of potential threats by drawing on the distinctively American culture that rewards entrepreneurship and supports a strong military; b
Moynihan (public affairs, U. of Wisconsin-Madison) surveys the management process, showing how governments have emphasized some aspects such as building measurement systems to acquire more performance
The UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has instructed all UN specialized agencies and other affiliated organizations to consider how their work might advance the cause of human rights around the world.
Oestreich (political science, Drexel U.) examines the internal factors that lead to the incorporation of human rights policies into the missions of intergovernmental organizations. Examining the cases
Embedded within the very foundations of liberal democracy, believes Pottenger (political science, U. of Alabama), is a tripartite commitment to rational and empirical examinations of the world, develo
Sarah B. Pralle takes an in-depth look at why some environmental conflicts expand to attract a lot of attention and participation, while others generate little interest or action.Branching Out, Diggin
The Modern Arabic Literary Language is a thoughtful examination of the changes that the Arabic language has undergone in its transition from its roots in classical Arabic to a language able to meet th
Presenting case studies from sixteen countries on five continents, The Catholic Church and the Nation-State paints a rich portrait of a complex and paradoxical institution whose political role has var
"Accountability" is a watchword of our era. Dissatisfaction with a range of public and private institutions is widespread and often expressed in strong critical rhetoric. The reasons
Statistics on the American family are sobering. From 1975 to 2000, one-third of all children were born to single mothers, and one-half of all marriages ended in divorce. While children from broken hom
One of the primary changes intended by the passage of the 1996 federal welfare reform law (officially the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act) was to change the role of fro
As members of various and often conflicting communities, how do we reconcile what we have come to understand as our human rights with our responsibilities toward one another? With the bright thread of
At the center of the debate over complementary and alternative medicine -- from acupuncture and chiropractic treatments to homeopathy and nutritional supplements -- is how to scientifically measure th
Mackler (theology, Duquesne U.) compares the bioethical positions of the Jewish and Roman Catholic faiths. The volume begins with an overview of the central values and moral methods of the two traditi
Focusing on one of the most controversial public policy issues in U.S. history, the author illuminates the issues that continue to swirl around this topic while revealing how various groups in America
Linguistics, Language, and the Professions: Education, Journalism, Law, Medicine, and Technology was the title of the May 2000 roundtable, and the six plenary and eight selected conference papers refl
It was by far the most controversial document to emerge from Vatican II-- Dignitatis Humanae, or the Declaration on Religious Freedom. Drafted largely by prominent Jesuit theologian John Courtney Murr
Western moral and political theory in the last two centuries has widely held that morality and politics are independent of a divine reality. Claiming that this consensus is flawed, prominent theologia
The Clinton scandal consumed the better part of a year of American public life, bitterly dividing the nation and culminating in a constitutional crisis. In this book, thoughtful, nonpartisan essays pr
King, a reader in religious studies at the University of Stirling, introduces the main schools of Hindu and Buddhist thought, emphasizing the living history of interaction and debate between the vario
Shattering the myths about what's wrong with managed health care, this penetrating introduction to managed care explains its origins and identifies its real achievements and shortcomings.Walter A. Zel
This book fills a vacuum in our understanding of the Eastern Church by revealing themes, persons, and insights that offer resources for a contemporary moral theology. Reviewing the Eastern tradition f
