This comprehensive volume uses the concept of ‘ontological security’ to explore how narratives of European integration have been part of public discourses in the post-war period. It was originally pub
Green Energy Materials Handbook gives a systematic review of the development of reliable, low-cost, and high-performance green energy materials, covering mainstream computational and experimental stud
As demonstrated by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy has contributed greatly to our understanding of the Universe. Yet for too long, there has been no comprehensive textbook on radio astro
Explores theoretical and experimental studies of the properties of one-dimensional photonic crystals. The authors also consider the possibilities of controlling the characteristics of microwave photon
Symbolism and Politics is a timely intervention into ongoing debates around the function of political symbols in a historical period characterized by volatile electoral behaviour, fragmented soci
Engineered Bamboo Structures aims to foster the discussion about nature-based solutions to sustainability problems, and is of interest to senior policy makers, sustainability experts, and to private s
Gaming the System offers content-based games that promote active learning in American Government courses. The games place students in challenging political situations such as negotiating the content o
Covers topics from technical challenges of design and construction of underground works, innovation in tunneling engineering, to archaeology, architecture, and art. A valuable reference text
The field of transnational American studies is going through a paradigm shift from the transatlantic to the transpacific. This volume demonstrates a critical method of engaging the Asia Pacific: the c
This book explores the effects of the 2016 US Presidential Election on the LGBTQ community from perspectives such as communication, gender studies, political science, public health, psychology, and so
This volume focuses on the sensitive foreign policy issues that have faced the Trump administration and which will determine the prospects for American decline or continued hegemony.
This book seeks to inject fresh thinking into the debate on democratic deterioration in Central and Eastern Europe, viewing ‘democratic backsliding’ through the prism of a range of cases beyond Hungar
The book is primarily about the status some parties achieve as an ‘institution’, the means by which parties may acquire that status, and some of the obstacles that stand in their way.
This book considers national parliaments’ and the European Parliament’s role in European Union economic governance. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of European Int
The scope of this book covers the modeling and forecast of renewable energy and operation and planning of power system with renewable energy integration.The first part presents mathematical theories o
This comprehensive volume advances heterodox reconstructions of agrarian Marxism, illustrating that it remains a dynamic theoretical program offering powerful insights into agrarian change and politic
This first volume of the 3-volume Business of Mining book set presents an overview of the mining business, followed by an analysis of project variables and risk, an overall coverage of the royalty agr
Black Politics in Transition considers the impact of three transformative forces―immigration, suburbanization, and gentrification―on Black politics today. Some of the most important developments in Bl
This collection of essays considers the evolution of American institutions and processes for forming and implementing national security policy, and offers diverse policy prescriptions for reform to co
This book deals with 'geosynthetic encased columns', a relatively new technique used for the ground improvement of soft soils. The GEC construction technique is well supported by a number of calculati
This is the first design guide, with calculation methods and guidance. They give high strength, ductility and durability, fire resistance and favourable constructability, and lighter weight, higher be
An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary folks who have changed--and are still changing--the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through toda
NUiCONE 2017 is a multidisciplinary event encompassing themes related to various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The objective of the conference is to bring engineers from industry, ac
This book develops an interdisciplinary approach for answering a classic and essential question in any rule-governed context: What factors influence the decision of an individual or organization to co
This comprehensive handbook is recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager’s desk reference, used by tens of thousands of professionals throughout the energy management industry. This new
The book evaluates how the emerging growth of data in communications network applied to smart grids will impact the grid efficiency and reliability. Security of communication networks is a concern for
In the tourists imagination, Havana triggers a wealth of tropical images and nostalgic projections, from old cars on sun-drenched cobblestone streets to pastel colors, rum, and ballroom dancing. Photo
The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of Migration in Europe provides a rigorous and critical examination of what is exceptional about the European politics of migration and the study of it.
Using a theoretical and empirical approach, this volume argues that political elites are urged to develop new strategies in order to achieve interest aggregation, to safeguard collective action, and t
For structural engineers and inspectors using cameras for inspection - especially underwater inspections of offshore and marine structures using image-based methods. How to obtain imagery, image proce
Global Raciality expands our understanding of race, space, and place by exploring forms of racism and anti-racist resistance worldwide. Contributors address neoliberalism; settler colonialism; race, c
Following one of the most contentious and surprising elections in US history, the new edition of this classic text demonstrates unequivocally: Campaigns matter. Offering a unique and careful mix of De
A comprehensive and comparative study of how various regions and countries of Europe have addressed the lack of gender diversity in sport leadership. With contributions from leading sport sociologists
