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• 50 Years of Ocean Discovery: National Science Foundation, 1950-2000

  This book describes the development of ocean sciences over the past 50 years, highlighting the contributions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the field's progress. Many of the individuals … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• A Census That Mirrors America: Interim Report

  This volume examines the Census Bureau's program of research and development of the 2000 census, focusing particularly on the design of the 1995 census tests. The tests in 1995 should serve as a prime … mehr »

  geschrieben von Panel to Educate Alternative Census Met (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und National Research Council Commission (Autor)

• A Geospatial Framework for the Coastal Zone: National Needs for Coastal Mapping and Charting

  The coastal zone is of enormous importance to the well-being of the nation, as our lives and economy are inextricably linked to the features and activities that occur within this dynamic region. In … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• A New Era for Irrigation

  The report includes detailed case studies from the Great Plains, the Pacific Northwest, California, and Florida, in both the agricultural and turfgrass sectors. The cultural transformation brought … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• A Path to the Next Generation of U.S. Banknotes: Keeping Them Real

  The rapid pace at which digital printing is advancing is posing a very serious challenge to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Printing (BEP) to stay ahead of the evolving counterfeiting … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Herausgeber)

• A Profile

  The committee reviews the system's three-part mission - education, research, and extension service - and through this perspective documents the changing nature of funding, and examines the unique … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Committee on the Future of Land Grant Co (Autor)

• A Reassessment of the Marine Salvage Posture in the United States

  Prompt and effective response to time-critical ship casualties and emergencies, for example, by refloating stranded ships, can prevent marine pollution and economic disruption of ports and waterways. … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Research Coun (Autor)

• A Risk Management Strategy for PCB-Contaminated Sediments

  This book provides a risk-based framework for developing and implementing strategies to manage PCB-contaminated sediments at sites around the country. The framework has seven stages, beginning with … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Abrupt Climate Change: Inevitable Surprises

  "The Science and Policy Implications of Abrupt Climate Change" looks at the current scientific evidence and theoretical understanding to describe what is currently known about abrupt climate change, … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Ocean Studies Board (Autor)

• Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space

  "Advanced Technology for Human Support in Space" was written in response to a request from NASA's Office of Life and Microgravity Sciences and Applications (OLMSA) to evaluate its Advanced Human … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee on Advanced Technology (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Advancing the Nation's Health Needs

  The National Institutes of Health's role in supporting research has long been recognized as a major factor in advancing the health needs in the nation and the world. The National Research Council was … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Adverse Reproductive Outcomes in Families of Atomic Veterans: The Feasibility of Epidemiologic Studies

  Over the past several decades, public concern over exposure to ionizing radiation has increased. This concern has manifested itself in different ways depending on the perception of risk to different … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Institute of Medicine (Autor) und &. Committee To Study The Fe (Herausgeber)

• Aging of US Air Force Aircraft

  This text provides a strategy to address the technical needs and priorities associated with the Air Force's ageing airframe structures. It includes a detailed summary of the structural status of the … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Aging of U S Air Force Aircraft Commit (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Agricultural Crop Issues and Policies

  This anchor volume to the series "Managing Global Genetic Resources" examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• AIDS, Sexual Behavior, and Intravenous Drug Use

  The AIDS virus is spread by human behaviors enacted in a variety of social situations. In order to prevent further infection, we need to know more about these behaviors. This volume explores what is … mehr »

  geschrieben von Charles F. Turner (Herausgeber) und National Research Council (Herausgeber) und Lincoln E. Moses (Herausgeber)

• Airborne Geophysics and Precise Positioning

  The Global Positioning System, with its capability for both precisely positioning and navigating an aircraft, has created new scientific opportunities for studying the earth. This book examines the … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Committee On Geodosy S National Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Alternative Agriculture

  More and more farmers are adopting a diverse range of alternative practices designed to reduce dependence on synthetic chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and antibiotics; cut costs; increase profits; … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Committee on the Role of Alternative Far (Autor)

• Alternative Technologies to Replace Antipersonnel Landmines

  This book examines potential technologies for replacing antipersonnel landmines by 2006, the U.S. target date for signing an international treaty banning these weapons. Alternative Technologies to … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und National Academy Of Sciences (Autor)

• Alternatives for Inspecting Outer Continental Shelf Operations

  Aggressive, effective safety inspection programs are key elements to ensuring that oil- and gas-producing platform operations on the outer continental shelf are conducted in a safe and environmentally … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• An Assessment of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

  This book reviews and evaluates the scientific basis of U.S. management of fisheries for Atlantic bluefin tuna. In particular, it focuses on the issues of stock structure and stock assessments used by … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Committee To National Research Council (Autor)

• An Assessment of Space Shuttle Flight Software Development Processes

  Effective software is essential to the success and safety of the Space Shuttle, including its crew and its payloads. The on-board software continually monitors and controls critical systems throughout … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee for Review of Oversight Mechan (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und Commission on Engineering & Technical Sy (Autor)

• An Evaluation of the US Navy's Extremely Low Frequency Communications System Ecological Monitoring Program

  The U.S. Navy established an ecological monitoring program to determine whether electric and magnetic fields from extremely low frequency (ELF) communications systems influenced plant and animal … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Animal Health at the Crossroads: Preventing, Detecting, and Diagnosing Animal Diseases

  The confirmed case of "mad cow" disease (BSE) in June 2005 illustrates the economic impact of disease outbreaks, as additional countries closed their markets to U.S. beef and beef products. Emerging … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Herausgeber)

• Animals as Sentinels of Environmental Health Hazards

  Studying animals in the environment may be a realistic and highly beneficial approach to identifying unknown chemical contaminants before they cause human harm. "Animals as Sentinels of Environmental … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Arsenic in Drinking Water: 2001 Update

  Having safe drinking water is important to all Americans. The Environmental Protection Agency's decision in the summer of 2001 to delay implementing a new, more stringent standard for the maximum … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Toxicology Committee on (Solist)

• Assessing the National Streamflow Information Program

  The overall goals of the program are to: meet legal and treaty obligations on interstate and international waters, support flow forecasting; measure river basin outflows, monitor sentinel watersheds … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee on Review of the Usgs National (Herausgeber) und National Research Council (Herausgeber)

• Assessing the Value of Research in the Chemical Sciences

  This book captures the messages from a workshop that brought together research managers from government, industry, and academia to review and discuss the mechanisms that have been proposed or used to … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Assessment of Exposure-Response Functions for Rocket-Emission Toxicants

  The U.S. Air Force is developing a model to assist commanders in determining when it is safe to launch rocket vehicles. The model estimates the possible number and types of adverse health effects for … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Assessment of Performance Measures for Public Health, Substance Abuse, & Mental Health

  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is carrying out an ambitious new program to assure that funds for public health programs are spent as effectively as possible. Under the new program, … mehr »

  geschrieben von Edward B. Perrin (Herausgeber) und National Research Council (Herausgeber) und Jeffrey J. Koshel (Herausgeber)

• Assessment of Research Needs for Wind Turbine Rotor Materials Technology

  Wind-driven power systems represent a renewable energy technology. Arrays of interconnected wind turbines can convert power carried by the wind into electricity. This book defines a research and … mehr »

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• Assessment of the Performance of Engineered Waste Containment Barriers

  Responding to requests by US government agencies, a committee was formed to assess the currently materials and practices used to isolate potentially harmful waste from humans and ecosystems. Academics … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Herausgeber)

• Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium

  "Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millenium: An Overview" summarizes the science goals and … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium: Panel Reports

  Humanity has always looked at the heavens in fascination, but we now have the tools to make precise observations. We have begun to seek answers to profound questions about the universe through … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• At What Price?: Conceptualizing and Measuring Cost of Living and Price Indexes

  With conclusions that could affect the amount of your next pay raise, "At What Price" is … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Christopher D. MacKie (Autor) und Charles L. Schultze (Autor)

• Attitudes, Aptitudes & Aspirations of American Youth

  Building on the need to increase young Americans' "propensity to enlist," this book offers useful recommendations for increasing educational opportunities while in the service and for developing … mehr »

  geschrieben von Paularch Council Sackett (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und Paul Sackett (Herausgeber)

• Being Fluent with Information Technology

  Computers, communications, digital information, software - the constituents of the information age - are everywhere. Being computer literate, that is technically competent in two or three of today's … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Biobased Industrial Products

  Petroleum-based industrial products have gradually replaced products derived from biological materials. However, biologically based products are making a comeback-because of a threefold increase in … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Biologic Markers in Immunotoxicology

  Are environmental pollutants threatening the human immune system? Researchers are rapidly approaching definitive answers to this question, with the aid of biologic markers - sophisticated assessment … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Biological Confinement of Genetically Engineered Organisms

  Interdisciplinary research to develop new confinement methods could find ways to minimize the potential for unintended effects on human health and the environment. Need for this type of research is … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee on the Biological Confinement (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und Committee on the Biological Confinement (Herausgeber)

• Biological Markers in Urinary Toxicology

  Diseases of the kidney, bladder, and prostate exact an enormous human and economic toll on the population of the United States. This book examines prevention of these diseases through the development … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Nationalres (Autor) und Subcommittee on Biologic Markers in Urin (Herausgeber)

• Biosolids Applied to Land: Advancing Standards and Practices

  The 1993 regulation (Part 503 Rule) governing the land application of biosolids was established to protect public health and the environment from reasonably anticipated adverse effects. Included in … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und National Academy Press (Herausgeber)

• Bits of Power

  "Bits of Power" explores how these issues have been addressed in the European Community and includes examples of successful data transfer activities in the natural sciences. The book will be of … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Committee on Issues in Transborder Flow (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Black and Smokeless Powders: Technologies for Finding Bombs & the Bomb Makers

  Some 600 pipe bomb explosions have occurred annually in the United States during the past several years. How can technology help protect the public from these homemade devices? This book, a response … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Bridge Builders

  This volume tells 16 remarkable stories - first person accounts of how information and communication technologies have been successfully introduced into institutions for the benefit of scientists and … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Panel On Plan National Research Council (Autor) und Planning For National Research Council (Autor)

• Broadband: Bringing Home the Bits

  Broadband communication expands our opportunities for entertainment, e-commerce and work at home, health care, education, and even e-government. It can make the Internet more useful to more people. … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Academy Press (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor)

• Brucellosis in the Greater Yellowstone Area

  Brucellosis, a bacterial disease, was first noted in the Greater Yellowstone Area in 1917 and has been a chronic presence there since then. This book reviews existing scientific knowledge regarding … mehr »

  geschrieben von Norman F. Cheville (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor) und Dale R. McCullough (Autor)

• Building a Foundation for Sound Environmental Decisions

  Over the past decades, environmental problems have attracted enormous attention and public concern. Many actions have been taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and others to protect human … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Building Ocean Science Partnerships: The U.S. and Mexico Working Together

  "Building Ocean Science Partnerships" describes a set of potential ocean science projects for cooperative research between scientists from the United States and Mexico, particularly focused on the … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Building Workforce for Information Economy

  A look at any newspaper's employment section suggests that competition for qualified workers in information technology (IT) is intense. Yet even experts disagree on not only the actual supply versus … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• C4isr for Future Naval Strike Groups

  The Navy has put forth a new construct for its strike forces that enables more effective forward deterrence and rapid response. A key aspect of this construct is the need for flexible, adaptive … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• California Agricultural Research Priorities: Pierce's Disease

  The glassy-winged sharpshooter is one of the more recent invasive pests to afflict California agriculture. The insect transmits a bacterial pathogen that causes Pierce's disease, which has impaired … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee on California Agriculture and (Herausgeber) und National Research Council (Herausgeber)

• Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens in the Human Diet

  The committee provides criteria for prioritizing the vast number of substances that need to be tested. "Carcinogens and Anticarcinogens" clarifies the issues and sets the direction for further … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Research Coun (Autor)

• Cells and Surveys: Should Biological Measures Be Used in Social Science Research?

  What can social science, and demography in particular, reasonably expect to learn from biological information? There is increasing pressure for multipurpose household surveys to collect biological … mehr »

  geschrieben von Caleb Ellicott Finch (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor)

• Chemical and Biological Terrorism: Research and Development to Improve Civilian Medical Response

  This book will be of critical interest to anyone involved in civilian preparedness for terrorist attack: planners, administrators, responders, medical professionals, public health and emergency … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Institute of Medicine (Autor)

• Children of Immigrants: Health, Adjustment, and Public Assistance

  Immigrant children and youth are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, and so their prospects bear heavily on the well-being of the country. "Children of Immigrants" represents some of … mehr »

  geschrieben von Donald J. Hernandez (Herausgeber) und National Research Council (Autor)

• Clean Coastal Waters: Understanding and Reducing the Effects of Nutrient Pollution

  In addressing abatement strategies, the committee discusses the importance of monitoring sites, developing useful models of over-enrichment, and setting water quality goals. The book also reviews … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor)

• Coal Energy for the Future

  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) was given a mandate in the 1992 Energy Policy Act (EPACT) to pursue strategies in coal technology that promote a more competitive economy, a cleaner environment, … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Research Council (Autor) und Natl Res Council (Autor)

• Commercialization of New Materials for a Global Economy

  Materials are important in the pursuit of virtually every human endeavour. Advances in materials are applied not only in advanced technological systems such as spacecraft, jet engines, computers, and … mehr »

  geschrieben von National Materials Advisory Board (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor)

• Community and Quality of Life: Data Needs for Informed Decision Making

  It reviews a variety of decision models and tools such as geographic information systems (GIS)as well as public and private sources of relevant data. Including several case examples, this book will be … mehr »

  geschrieben von Kathleen E. Stein (Ausgewählt von) und Committee on Identifying Data Needs for (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor)

• Community Development Quota Prog Alaska

  This book reviews the performance and effectiveness of the Community Development Quotas (CDQ) programs that were formed as a result of the Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996. The CDQ program is a … mehr »

  geschrieben von Committee to Review Community Developmen (Autor) und National Research Council (Autor)

The Environmental Pendulum: A Quest for the Truth about Toxic Chemicals, Human Health, and Environmental Protection

This is a scientific view of what toxic chemicals threaten our environment and our bodies, what risks are exaggerated, and what is being downplayed in the media (as revealed, for example, in A Civil …

geschrieben von R. Allan Freeze (Autor)

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Crime, Risk and Insecurity: Law and Order in Eveyday Life and Political Discourse

Just what is the 'fear of crime' and how does it impact upon the lives of the citizens of late modern societies? These are topical questions in an era when politicians compete to diagnose and respond …

Introduction: risk, insecurity and the politics of law and order Tim Hope and Richard Sparks PART ONE: 'Private Troubles':risk, crime and everyday life 1. Victims R US: the life history of 'fear of …

geschrieben von Tim Hope (Autor) und Tim Hope (Herausgeber) und Richard Sparks (Herausgeber)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Gender, Development, and Money

In this collection of articles, contributors from South and North ask: just what role does earning income play in transforming the power relations between women and men? How far does a change in the …

Editorial; Summary article on the evidence on links between credit programmes and women's empowerment, from a CAA perspective; Women's empowerment in two societies in Cameroon - where does money fit …

geschrieben von Caroline Sweetman (Autor)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Social Solidarities

* What is the significance of social solidarity?
* Has social change undermined the potential for people to come together and act coherently?
* What can we learn from comparing the solidarities …

geschrieben von Graham Crow (Autor)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Hens: Why Women Are Different

HENS takes a humorous, historical look at …

geschrieben von Carl Fors (Autor)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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A Practicial Guide to Teaching Citizenship in the Secondary School

Roehampton University, …

Suitable for students and NQTs, this workbook is designed to develop basic teaching skills, and increase teachers' knowledge and understanding of teaching citizenship. Complementing "Learning to Teach …

Chapter 1 What is Citizenship? Ian Davies, University of York Chapter 2 Values, Beliefs and the Citizenship Teacher Jeremy Hayward, Institute of Education Chapter 3 Subject Knowledge in Citizenship …

geschrieben von Liam Gearon (Herausgeber)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Crime Watching: Investigating Real Crime TV

Deborah Jermyn is Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, Digby Stuart College, University of Surrey Roehampton. She …

Looking at the social and political context of the period in which "Crimewatch UK" appeared and examining the aesthetics, address and appeal of a range of other shows appearing in its wake, this book …

geschrieben von Deborah Jermyn (Autor)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Sociology: Contours of Society: Contours of Society

Robert and Jeanette Lauer's Sociology: Contours of Society offers comprehensive but concise coverage in an affordable paperback format that does not overwhelm students. This unique text speaks to …

geschrieben von Robert H. Lauer (Autor) und Jeanette C. Lauer (Autor)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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Gender and Ageing

Contains original chapters on gender and ageing, addressing emergent areas within gender and ageing, including gender identity and masculinity in later life. This work emphasizes the changing gender …

geschrieben von Sara Arber (Herausgeber) und Kate Davidson (Herausgeber) und Jay Ginn (Herausgeber)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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On Higher Education: Selected Writings, 1956-2006

Burton R. Clark is professor emeritus of higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of numerous books and journal articles, …

Widely acknowledged as one of the great sociologists of higher education, Burton R Clark has made substantial contributions to virtually every area in the field, thereby defining its study for …

geschrieben von Burton R. Clark (Autor) und Patricia J. Gumport (Solist) und Adele R. Clark (Orchester)

Genre: Taschenbuch/Soziologie

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