Technology-mediated tertiary labor, involving work that is mediated, regulated, surveilled, and measured through computers, computer networks, telecommunications systems, and other new technologies an
The Business of Shipbuilding thoroughly analyses vessel construction, from material receipt and preparation, to final outfitting. It explains the central role of computer technology in the design proc
The 12 papers comprise the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Communications Regulation, held in Karlsruhe, Germany during November 2010. Lawyers, economists, and computer scientists
The Domain Name System (DNS), which matches computer addresses to human-friendly domain names, has given rise to many legal issues. Two important issues are the institutional arrangements for governin
Information and technology that supports its collection, communication and analysis is a core concern of modern government, making 'e-government' (electronically enabled government) fundamental to the
Governments everywhere have advocated the use of computers in schools as an essential learning technology. Over the years, the view that computers can enhance student learning has gained broad accepta
Targeted proteomics is a technology for detecting proteins of interest with high sensitivity, quantitative accuracy, and reproducibility. The analysis of a pre-defined group of proteins provides preci
The Indian information and communications technology (ICT) sector has become the country's premier growth engine, writes Kapoor (Shree Atma Vallabh Jain College, India), who here provides a general ov
The dynamic development of science and technology in recent decades has led to new challenges in jurisprudence. This holds for individual fields of doctrinal law, as well as the concerned fields of ju
The New Arab Media: Technology, Image and Perception provides a valuable introduction and analysis of some of the most important issues surrounding the new media revolution in the Middle East. In part
Scholars and practitioners of business, and other contributors, present case studies of successful women entrepreneurs, focusing on their use of technology. The studies could be used as data by resear
The application of molecular technology in clinical diagnosis is a rapidly developing area and is predicted to greatly improve the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of diagnostic medicine. The editors o
Written during the later years of an extraordinary life, Ann Moyal's memoir is a spirited narrative of her career as an eminent historian of Australian science and technology, while also documenting h
How is the width of the pavement shaping the urban experience? How is the material design of transport infrastructure and mobile technology affording social interaction in everyday life spaces? How ar
In 2009, the EU adopted one of the first dedicated regulatory frameworks for the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology worldwide. This book analyzes the EU regulatory framework for
Real-time PCR technology is an established powerful research tool used in many scientific disciplines and is also utilized for mainstream testing in the regulated markets, such as food, veterinary, an
Essential reading for all lawyers and non-legal executives involved in telecom, information technology, and media, this reference book provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of telecommunication
Twelve papers address a multiplicity of issues in American social and cultural life, with the authors prompted by editors Eckhard (Institute of Art History and Cultural Studies, U. of Technology in Gr
Nanobiotechnology is still a developing field. The results and promises of this technology are not only of scientific and economic importance, they also raise grave ethical, legal, and social question
This collection of essays and studies interrogates ethical and legal issues surrounding vegetative states made possibly by modern medical technology. The essays are organized into four sections that b
For both novice and experienced microbiologists, specialists explainquantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), which has become thebenchmark technology for detecting nucleic acids in every area of
Linger (information technology, Monash U., Australia) and Owen (business, U. of New South Wales, Canberra Campus, Australia) bring together 15 papers and the keynote address from the inaugural Asia Pa
The author is a Norwegian architect affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. In this slim volume (formatted horizontally and measuring 12x8.5") he sets forth some provocativ
Aiming to provide qualified teaching and education in the area of information technology (IT) in countries that lack the funda-mental prerequisites, one has to develop strategic planning that will sec
Though steam-powered weaving technology made steady inroads in Ireland between the end of the Famine and the outbreak of The Great War, says James (history, U. of Guelph, Canada) some Irish linen weav
Paulin (Institute for Sustainability and Technology Policy, Murdoch U.) presents a collection of 14 chapters by academics and community activists exploring how people in Western Australia have come to
In the last five years, the topic of cyber warfare has received much attention due to several so-called "cyber incidents" which have been qualified by many as State-sponsored cyber attacks. This book
This book constitutes the first thorough academic analysis of legislative drafting. By placing the study of legislation and its principles within the paradigm of Flyberg's phronetic social sciences, t
Microorganisms are the most diverse group of organisms and play important and distinctive roles in their ecosystems. They interact with their peers and other organisms (e.g., plants, animals) to form
Bacterial detection and control are vital aspects of food microbiology. Real-time PCR is one of the most significant advances in this area, providing rapid, reliable, and quantitative results. In rece
The inexorable advance of science is expanding the breadth and scope of human activity. Its impact can be felt in almost all walks of life. It has contributed to a sea change in individual and communi
Dunedin-born artist Grace Joel (1864-1924) exhibited to acclaim in London and Paris, yet she and her art are relatively unknown today. Joel excelled at portraiture and mother and child studies, and wa
Competition and diversity in media and communications are fundamental to a healthy economy and democracy. In India and internationally, there is no consensus on the exact manner and scope of intervent
Scholars of communication and other social sciences discuss the representation of minorities in Israeli media, media production for and by minorities, and uses and reception of media by minorities. Th
This book traces the relevance of people's movements in India and their roles in making democracy stronger. It discerns the interrelation and interdependence between democracy and human rights, and as
This book contains dozens of accounts - both horrific and inspiring, amusing and sad - of the experiences of Jewish prisoners of war and internees from Commonwealth and Dutch forces imprisoned by the
The purpose of the school and resulting volumes is to explore the people, communities, contexts, and interactions on the border between Greece and Albania and its frontier areas, and to provide an out
The historical controversies and misunderstandings arising between the liberals and their numerous and socially important adversaries persuaded the author of this book to survey the traditions and con
This book provides a fresh scholarly perspective on how over the centuries Persian kings and noblemen protected and sponsored the religious and intellectual heritage of both Judea and Greece alongside
Split into two volumes, this new edition is a practical and commercially sensitive analysis of principles and precedents of marine safety, security and policy from a UK and US perspective, which offer
