This textbook for instruction in biomedical research ethics can also serve as a valuable reference for professionals in the field of bioethics. The 149 cases included in the book are grouped in nine c
In New Philosophy for New Media Mark Hansen defines the image in digital art in terms that go beyond the merely visual. Arguing that the "digital image" encompasses the entire process by which informa
This is the first volume in a three-volume exposition of Martin Shubik's vision of "mathematical institutional economics"--a term he coined in 1959 to describe the theoretical underpinnings needed for
In 2000 and 2001, several European countries carried out auctions for third generation technologies or universal mobile telephone services (UMTS) communication licenses. These "spectrum auctions&
The first survey of the recent requiems for communism by European writers and artists. In Requiem for Communism Charity Scribner examines the politics of memory in postindustrial literature and art
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bruce Nauman has refrained from participating in the critical discourse surrounding his own work. In contrast to Nauman's reputation for silence, however, from the b
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Identifying the operative ideas in architectural theory from ancient Rome to thepresent and codifying them into coherent theoretical systems; for students, practitioners, and thegeneral reader.
This thoroughly updated edition of The Scheme Programming Language provides an introduction to Scheme and a definitive reference for standard Scheme, presented in a clear and concise manner. Written f
Louisiana annually reports over eight tons of toxic waste for each citizen. Uneasy Alchemy examines the role of experts -- lawyers, economists, health professionals, and scientists -- in the struggles
Louisiana annually reports over eight tons of toxic waste for each citizen. Uneasy Alchemy examines the role of experts-lawyers, economists, health professionals, and scientists-in the struggles for e
This book is an effective, concise text for students and researchers that combines the tools of dynamic programming with numerical techniques and simulation-based econometric methods. Doing so, it br
First built in Europe and grandly imported to the United States in the mid-nineteenthcentury, the classic multiway boulevard has been in decline for many years, victim of a narrowlyfocused approach to
This NBER series presents contemporary academic research in the areas of taxation and government spending. The papers included provide background information for policy analysis without making specifi
Many writers either glorify globalization or vilify it, particularly for itsdestructive environmental effects. In this book environmental sociologist Arthur Mol provides a morebalanced understanding o
Every field of history has a basic need for a detailed chronology of what happened:who did what when. In the absence of such a resource, fanciful accounts flourish. This book providesa rich narrative
In 1989, Soviet control over Eastern Europe ended when the communist regimes of the Warsaw Pact collapsed. These momentous and largely bloodless events set the stage for the end of the Cold War and us
Designer Brooks Stevens created thousands of ingenious and beautiful designs for industrial and household products - including a clothes dryer with a window in the front, a wide-mouthed peanut butter
In 1989, Soviet control over Eastern Europe ended when the communist regimes of the Warsaw Pact collapsed. These momentous and largely bloodless events set the stage for the end of the Cold War and us
The use of the internet in homes rivals the advent of the telephone, radio, or television in social significance. Daily use of the World Wide Web and e-mail is taken for granted in many families, and
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Story and Sustainability explores the role of story in planning theory and practice, with the goal of creating U.S. cities able to balance competing claims for economic growth, environmental health, a
This title talks about air in our everyday and imaginative lives, as portrayed by a wide range of writers, photographers, and artists. For centuries, humans have tried to master air. Sea captains rein
According to Paul Shepheard, architecture is the rearranging of the world for humanpurposes. Sculpture, machines, and landscapes are all architecture-every bit as much as buildingsare. In his writings
This book is more than formal history. It is a personal report, an essay in interpretation and remembrance which is important both for what it tells about MIT's first half-century and for what it tell
A study in the systematic policy analysis of the MIT Libraries. The study identifies two principal missions for the MIT library system: provide material for students' course work and provide material
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In recent years, many approximate methods have been developed for analyzing queueing models of complex computer systems. These ad hoc methods usually focus on specific aspects of system operation, and
This book brings together the methods, models and formulae used for estimating air pollution concentrations in urban areas. From the Foreword The visible effects of pollution in most cities in the dev
Speed-independent circuits offer a potential solution to the timing problems of VLSI. In this book David Dill develops and implements a theory for practical automatic verification of these control cir
This textbook covers the thermodynamics needed by chemical engineers both in their engineering and in their chemistry; it is intended for use in all undergraduate and some graduate-level courses. The
A developing country's choice of an appropriate technology from among those available for use in a particular industry is critical: alternative technological strategies that involve varying mixes of c
Small companies account for a surprising one-third of U.S. exports, and their market share is growing. The Internet has played a major role in helping these companies develop an increasingly powerful
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Alex Cukierman is well known for his work on central bank behavior. This book brings together a large body of Cukierman's research and integrates it with recent developments in the political economy o
Large-scale optimization is becoming increasingly important for students and professionals in electrical and industrial engineering, computer science, management science and operations research, and a
What lessons does the current economic crisis in Sweden offer for other economies? Written in a clear and precise style and using modern theories of macroeconomics and economic policy to analyze Swede
Although many people view virtual reality as a totally new phenomenon, it has its foundations in an unrecognized history of immersive images. Indeed, the search for illusionary visual space can be tra
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, environmentalism has become woven into the fabric of American life. Concern for environmental quality has influenced how we think, work, and recreate; what we buy; a
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, environmentalism has become woven into the fabric of American life. Concern for environmental quality has influenced how we think, work, and recreate; what we buy; a
