After 1776, the former American colonies began to reimagine themselves as a unified, self-created community. Technologies had an important role in the resulting national narratives, and a few technolo
This is a complete presentation of all important theoretical and experimental workdone on low-density codes. Low-density coding is one of the three techniques thus far developed forefficient communica
Restoring Europe's Prosperity is the first annual produced by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), an independent research institution which focuses on the major medium- and long-term issues
The physiology of speech production in terms of articulatory dynamics is the subject of this monograph. An extensive study of articulatory motions is clearly presented with carefully organized and d
A number of original techniques with broad application in the social sciences are developed in War: Patterns of Conflict. This companion volume contains the supporting material and computer programs f
A symposium on condensed-phase processes at high temperatures, particularly in nonmetal systems, which presents a record of recent efforts to understand the field and apply this understanding to compl
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
Le Corbusier's first trip to the United States in 1935 is generally considered afailure because it produced no commissions. The experience nevertheless had a profound effect onhim, both personally and
Solar Resources takes stock of the resource - sunlight - on which any plan for solar heat conversion technologies must be based. It describes the evolution of theoretical models, algorithms, and equip
A body of methods that have been developed for building and simulating qualitative models of physical systems where knowledge of that system is incomplete. This book presents, within a conceptually
The Middle East remains one of the world's most volatile regions. Stretching from Morocco to Iran, the area has seen numerous international and internal conflicts over the past decades. Understanding
Made-Up Minds addresses fundamental questions of learning and concept invention by means of an innovative computer program that is based on the cognitive-developmental theory of psychologist Jean Piag
In this book David Driesen shows in detail how the concept of economic dynamics canreshape thinking about environmental law and policy. He argues that environmental policymaking inthe United States ha
In this book David Driesen shows in detail how the concept of economic dynamics canreshape thinking about environmental law and policy. He argues that environmental policymaking inthe United States ha
The interaction of international trade and the environment has been a topic of debate since the early 1990s. Many environmentalists complain that trade liberalization can run roughshod over efforts to
This important series presents timely economic research on health care and health policy issues. Each volume contains papers from an annual conference held in Washington, D.C. Topics include the effec
The third of eight books of the correspondence of George Santayana. Book Three of George Santayana's letters covers a period of intense intellectual activity in Santayana's life, and the corresponde
This important series presents timely economic research on health care and health policy issues. Each volume contains papers from an annual conference held in Washington, D.C. Topics include the effec
In the late 20th century, Earth systems science has advanced rapidly, helping to transform climate change and other planetary risks into major political issues. "Changing the Atmosphere" aims to stren
With its wealth of current, hard-to-find information, The Middle East Military Balance offers an authoritative and indispensable guide to military capabilities in the Middle East. Although Israel an
edited and with an introduction by William G. Holzberger Since the first selection ofGeorge Santayana's letters was published in 1955, shortly after his death, many more letters havebeen located. The
One of the most important recent developments in financial markets is the institutionalization of saving associated with the growth of pension funds, life insurance companies, and mutual funds. An inc
In the mid to late 1890s, J. J. Thomson and colleagues at Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory conducted experiments on "cathode rays" (a form of radiation produced within evacuated glass vessels subjecte
Our culture is dominated by the visual. Yet most writing on design reflects a narrow preoccupation with products, biographies, and design influences. Maud Lavin approaches design from the broader fiel
In their second book on economic forecasting, Michael Clements and David Hendry askwhy some practices seem to work empirically despite a lack of formal support from theory. Afterreviewing the conventi
The central idea of "Dynamic Antisymmetry" is that movement and phrase structure are not independent properties of grammar; more specifically, that movement is triggered by the geometry of phrase stru
In this book Bernard Salani studies situations where competitive markets fail to achieve a collective optimum and the interventions used to remedy these so-called market failures. He includes discussi
How will continued proliferation of nuclear weapons change the global political order? This collection of essays comes to conclusions at odds with the conventional wisdom. Stephen Rosen and Barry Pose
Unlike traditional art works, installation art has no autonomous existence. It is usually created at the exhibition site, and its essence is spectator participation. Installation art originated as a r
The term insider trading refers to the legal stock transactions of the officers, directors, and large shareholders of a firm. Many investors believe that corporate insiders, informed about their firm
From his provocative Cover Girl series featuring photographic portraits of himself onthe covers of popular magazines, to his writings on sexuality and identity, the work ofNigerian-born Ike Ude explor
In this book Jan Albers examines the history--natural, environmental, social, and ultimately human--of one of America's most cherished landscapes: Vermont.Albers shows how Vermont has come to stand fo
This series presents policy-relevant economic research on health care and health policy issues. The emphasis is on papers written primarily for a policy audience. Each volume contains approximately fi
This book reviews and assesses environmental policy over the past three decades - primarily in the United States but with implications for other nations. The editors place US environmental policy with
This series presents policy-relevant economic research on health care and health policy issues. The emphasis is on papers written primarily for a policy audience. Each volume contains approximately fi
This book reviews and assesses environmental policy over the past three decades - primarily in the United States but with implications for other nations. The editors place US environmental policy with
This anthology collects key historical documents that helped give definition and purpose to the conceptual art movement. It contains recent memoirs by participants, as well as critical histories of th
edited by Alexander Caragonne Colin Rowe has achieved legendary status as one of ahandful of outstanding studio teachers of architecture and urban design to emerge within the lasttwo generations. His
Until now, most English-language writing on Adorno has attempted to place him invarious contexts and to differentiate him from other thinkers. Such work, while important, masks ourfailure to imaginati
In a broad account accessible to generalist and specialist alike, the authors--social scientists as well as technologists--address the current national debate about the development of a National Infor
