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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Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications & research projects but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams If you use Python even as a beginner this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions With all the data available today machine learning applications are limited only by your imagination You'll learn the steps necessary to create a successful machine-learning application with Python & the scikit-learn library Authors Andreas Muller & Sarah Guido focus on the practical aspects of using machine learning algorithms rather than the math behind them Familiarity with the Num Py & matplotlib libraries will help you get even more from this book With this book you'll learn Fundamental concepts & applications of machine learning Advantages & shortcomings of widely used machine learning algorithms How to represent data processed by machine learning including which data aspects to focus on Advanced methods for model evaluation & parameter tuning The concept of pipelines for chaining models & encapsulating your workflow Methods for working with text data including text-specific processing techniques Suggestions for improving your machine learning & data science skills ...

This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making as well as more experienced needlecrafters Jan's beautiful dolls are exquisitely made yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps they become surprisingly easy to achieve Full of character & life Jan's dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics trims ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials There are clear step-by-step instructions for making hands feet & faces together with diagrams where needed & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book With three different projects to choose from & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll whatever your ability & gives ideas & inspiration for many more ...

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 ...

Cryptography is ubiquitous & plays a key role in ensuring data secrecy & integrity as well as in securing computer systems more broadly Introduction to Modern Cryptography provides a rigorous yet accessible treatment of this fascinating subject The authors introduce the core principles of modern cryptography with an emphasis on formal definitions clear assumptions & rigorous proofs of security The book begins by focusing on private-key cryptography including an extensive treatment of private-key encryption message authentication codes & hash functions The authors also present design principles for widely used stream ciphers & block ciphers including RC4 DES & AES plus provide provable constructions of stream ciphers & block ciphers from lower-level primitives The second half of the book covers public-key cryptography beginning with a self-contained introduction to the number theory needed to understand the RSA Diffie-Hellman & El Gamal cryptosystems (and others) followed by a thorough treatment of several standardized public-key encryption & digital signature schemes Integrating a more practical perspective without sacrificing rigor this widely anticipated Second Edition offers enhanced treatment of Stream ciphers & block ciphers including modes of operation & design principles Authenticated encryption & secure communication sessions Hash functions including hash-function applications & design principles Attacks on poorly implemented cryptography including attacks on chained-CBC encryption padding-oracle attacks & timing attacks The random-oracle model & its application to several standardized widely used public-key encryption & signature schemes Elliptic-curve cryptography & associated standards such as DSAECDSA & DHIESECIES Containing updated exercises & worked examples Introduction to Modern Cryptography Second Edition can serve as a textbook for undergraduate- or graduate-level courses in cryptography a valuable reference for researchers & practitioners or a general introduction suitable for self-study ...

Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a groundbreaking text from one of today's leading economists Daron Acemoglu gives graduate students not only the tools to analyze growth & related macroeconomic problems but also the broad perspective needed to apply those tools to the big-picture questions of growth & divergence & he introduces the economic & mathematical foundations of modern growth theory & macroeconomics in a rigorous but easy to follow manner After covering the necessary background on dynamic general equilibrium & dynamic optimization the book presents the basic workhorse models of growth & takes students to the frontier areas of growth theory including models of human capital endogenous technological change technology transfer international trade economic development & political economy The book integrates these theories with data & shows how theoretical approaches can lead to better perspectives on the fundamental causes of economic growth & the wealth of nations Innovative & authoritative this book is likely to shape how economic growth is taught & learned for years to come Introduces all the foundations for understanding economic growth & dynamic macroeconomic analysis Focuses on the big-picture questions of economic growth Provides mathematical foundations Presents dynamic general equilibrium Covers models such as basic Solow neoclassical growth & overlapping generations as well as models of endogenous technology & international linkages Addresses frontier research areas such as international linkages international trade political economy & economic development & structural change An accompanying Student Solutions Manual containing the answers to selected exercises is available (978-0-691-14163-32495) See httppressprincetonedutitles 8970html For Professors only To access a complete solutions manual online email us at acemoglusolutionspressprincetonedu ...