Now in its fourth edition this textbook remains the indispensable text to guide readers through automotive or mechanical engineering both at university & beyond 516 pages 395 Illustrations black & white; 516 p 395 illus Stone Richard ...

Written by three leading scholars in the field of International Relations this textbook provides an authoritative introduction to the discipline including coverage of security studies international political economy international organizations & non-state actors A comprehensive history chapter also helps students to appreciate the key developments that created today's political landscape The book frames each chapter around an enduring question; long-standing dilemmas that have engaged generations of IR scholars & students-such as why do wars occur & how can economic benefits be shared more equally-demonstrating the continuing relevance of these issues & ideas A collection of innovative learning tools equips students with the skills they need for sound analysis of today's headlines The textbook is ideal for undergraduate & master degree students who are taking introductory courses on International Relations Global Politics & World Politics ...

Introduction to International Relations provides a concise & engaging introduction to the principal international relations theories & uniquely explores how theory can be used to analyse contemporary issues Readers are introduced to the most important theories encompassing both classical & contemporary approaches & debates Throughout the text the authors encourage readers to consider the strengths & weaknesses of the theories presented & the major points of contention between them In so doing the text helps the reader to build a clear understanding of how major theoretical debates link up with each other & how the structure of the discipline of international relations is established Jackson & Sorensen place a strong emphasis throughout on the relationship between theory & practice carefully explaining how theories organise & shape our view of the world A chapter is dedicated to key global issues & how theory can be used as a tool to analyse & interpret these issues The text is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which

Includes:: Student resources Reinforce understanding of chapters' key themes through short case studies Test understanding & practice for exams using review questions Explore different theoretical debates through a series of annotated web links Test understanding of key terminology through the flashcard glossary Lecturer resources Encourage debate & critical thinking with new seminar resources including group debate activities Download boxes from the text for use in presentations or exams

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This book is exceptional in the sense that it provides an introduction to law in general rather than the law of one specific jurisdiction & it presents a unique way of looking at legal education It is crucial for lawyers to be aware of the different ways in which societal problems can be solved & to be able to discuss the advantages & disadvantages of different legal solutions In this respect being a lawyer involves being able to reason like a lawyer even more than having detailed knowledge of particular sets of rules Introduction to Law reflects this view by focusing on the functions of rules & on ways of arguing the relative qualities of alternative legal solutions Where positive' law is discussed the emphasis is on the legal questions that must be addressed by a field of law & on the different solutions which have been adopted by for instance the common law & civil law tradition The law of specific jurisdictions is discussed to illustrate possible answers to questions such as when the existence of a valid contract is assumed ...

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Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry focuses on the ocean's role in the biogeochemical cycling of selected elements & the impact of humans on the cycling of these elements Among the topics covered are the chemical composition of seawater from the perspectives of elemental speciation & the impacts of solutes on water's physical behavior; biogeochemical phenomena which control accumulation & preservation of marine sediments; marine chemistry of radioactive & stable isotopes; & seawater pollution The book contains many examples as well as steady-state models to aid readers in understanding this growing & complex science ...

For all courses in Materials Management Production Inventory Control & Logistics taught in business & industrial technology departments of community colleges four-year colleges & universities Understand all elements of production planning & control & how they fit together with Introduction to Materials Management Clearly written & exceptionally user-friendly this text covers all the essentials of modern supply chain management manufacturing planning & control systems purchasing & physical distribution Content examples questions & problems lead students step-by-step to mastery Widely adopted by colleges & universities worldwide this is the only APICS-listed reference text for the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination ...

Introduction to Medieval Europe 300-1500 provides a comprehensive survey of this complex & varied formative period of European history covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations the impact of Christianisation the formation of nations & states the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy the growth of cities the Crusades the effects of plague & the intellectual & cultural life of the Middle Ages The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society & the directions in which it developed & changed In doing this the authors cover a wide geographic expanse including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire & the Islamic World This third edition contains a wealth of new features that help to bring this fascinating era to life including In the book A number of new maps & images to further understanding of the period Clear signposting & extended discussions of key topics such as feudalism & gender Expanded geographic coverage into Eastern Europe & the Middle East On the companion website An updated comparative & interactive timeline highlighting surprising synchronicities in medieval history & annotated links to useful websites A list of movies television series & novels related to the Middle Ages accompanied by introductions & commentaries Assignable discussion questions & the maps plates figures & tables from the book available to download & use in the classroom Clear & stimulating the third edition of Introduction to Medieval Europe is the ideal companion to studying Europe in the Middle Ages at undergraduate level ...

This is an invaluable textbook for any introductory survey course on the science & policy of climate change for both non-science majors & introductory science students The second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most recent science from the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports & many illustrations include new data The new edition also reflects advances in the political debate over climate change Unique amongst textbooks on climate change it combines an introduction to the science with an introduction to economic & policy issues & is tightly focused on anthropogenic climate change It contains the necessary quantitative depth for students to properly understand the science of climate change It supports students in using algebra to understand simple equations & to solve end-of-chapter problems Supplementary online resources include a complete set of Power Point figures for instructors solutions to exercises videos of the author's lectures & additional computer exercises ...