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Towards a Political Economy for Africa: The Dialectics of Dependence

The Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism

Turkey: MERI Report (Routledge Revivals: Middle East Research Institute Reports)

First published in 1985, this study, focusing on Turkey, looks at the underlying reasons why certain political, economic and social events have taken place in the country’s history. It provides vital analysis of the political and economic issues of the country, and those that have affected it, as well as providing statistical material on all the key data of the political economy.The book was originally published as part of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) Reports on the Middle East which quickly established themselves as the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the state of affairs in the region.

Turkey: MERI Report (Routledge Revivals: Middle East Research Institute Reports)

First published in 1985, this study, focusing on Turkey, looks at the underlying reasons why certain political, economic and social events have taken place in the country’s history. It provides vital analysis of the political and economic issues of the country, and those that have affected it, as well as providing statistical material on all the key data of the political economy.The book was originally published as part of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) Reports on the Middle East which quickly established themselves as the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the state of affairs in the region.

The Two Vietnams: A Political And Military Analysis

This book is devoted to a comparison of the governmental and economic institutions of north and south zones of Viet-Nam; that each zone has its own set of economic and political troubles and that both sides are engaged in military efforts which may well overwhelm them in the end.

The Two Vietnams: A Political And Military Analysis

This book is devoted to a comparison of the governmental and economic institutions of north and south zones of Viet-Nam; that each zone has its own set of economic and political troubles and that both sides are engaged in military efforts which may well overwhelm them in the end.

Typee: Four Months' Residence in the Marquesas

First published in 1985. Typee, originally published in 1846, was Melville's first book. Full of romance and adventure, it is also largely autobiographical. It was an immensely popular and controversial book in its day and made Melville the literary discoverer of Polynesia. It tells the story of Tommo, a sailor, and his adventures on the Marquesas Islands. The book contains much romance and action packed events in a location that is totally exotic and sensuous. There is a serious background to.the work. When Melville was in Polynesia the missionaries had already begun their work and the colonists were hard on their heels. Melville's views on the influence of the two groups and his fair portrayal of the Polynesians were the centre of the controversies which raged over its publication and led to the book's ultimate censorship in America

Typee: Four Months' Residence in the Marquesas

First published in 1985. Typee, originally published in 1846, was Melville's first book. Full of romance and adventure, it is also largely autobiographical. It was an immensely popular and controversial book in its day and made Melville the literary discoverer of Polynesia. It tells the story of Tommo, a sailor, and his adventures on the Marquesas Islands. The book contains much romance and action packed events in a location that is totally exotic and sensuous. There is a serious background to.the work. When Melville was in Polynesia the missionaries had already begun their work and the colonists were hard on their heels. Melville's views on the influence of the two groups and his fair portrayal of the Polynesians were the centre of the controversies which raged over its publication and led to the book's ultimate censorship in America

Undermining Rural Development With Cheap Credit (Springboard Lvls 09-16 A Ser.)

Originally published in 1985, twenty-three chapters are brought together in 4 parts dealing with, respectively, problems in rural finance, interest rate policies, politics and finance, and new directions for rural financial markets. In an introduction it is argued that cheap and abundant credit is often regarded as essential for rural development but that actions taken on the basis of this assumption have given disappointing results. Low-interest policies and the improper use of financial markets are seen as the principal reasons for this. It is recommended that higher and more flexible interest rates are allowed and that little or no attention is given to target loans. Informal lenders are thought to offer valuable services therefore they should not be discouraged. More emphasis should be put on voluntary savings mobilization and access to formal loans by non-farm rural firms. It is concluded that many traditional agricultural credit programmes are counterproductive and that attractive product and input prices together with higher yields would be more powerful in stimulating agricultural development.

Undermining Rural Development With Cheap Credit

Originally published in 1985, twenty-three chapters are brought together in 4 parts dealing with, respectively, problems in rural finance, interest rate policies, politics and finance, and new directions for rural financial markets. In an introduction it is argued that cheap and abundant credit is often regarded as essential for rural development but that actions taken on the basis of this assumption have given disappointing results. Low-interest policies and the improper use of financial markets are seen as the principal reasons for this. It is recommended that higher and more flexible interest rates are allowed and that little or no attention is given to target loans. Informal lenders are thought to offer valuable services therefore they should not be discouraged. More emphasis should be put on voluntary savings mobilization and access to formal loans by non-farm rural firms. It is concluded that many traditional agricultural credit programmes are counterproductive and that attractive product and input prices together with higher yields would be more powerful in stimulating agricultural development.

United Arab Emirates: MERI Report (Routledge Revivals: Middle East Research Institute Reports)

First published in 1985, this study, focusing on United Arab Emirates, looks at the underlying reasons why certain political, economic and social events have taken place in the country’s history. It provides vital analysis of the political and economic issues of the country, and those that have affected it, as well as providing statistical material on all the key data of the political economy.The book was originally published as part of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) Reports on the Middle East which quickly established themselves as the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the state of affairs in the region.

United Arab Emirates: MERI Report (Routledge Revivals: Middle East Research Institute Reports)

First published in 1985, this study, focusing on United Arab Emirates, looks at the underlying reasons why certain political, economic and social events have taken place in the country’s history. It provides vital analysis of the political and economic issues of the country, and those that have affected it, as well as providing statistical material on all the key data of the political economy.The book was originally published as part of the Middle East Research Institute (MERI) Reports on the Middle East which quickly established themselves as the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the state of affairs in the region.

Verantwortung im Betrieb: Eine theoretische und empirische Analyse der Verantwortungskonzepte sowie von Problemen der Verantwortung in betrieblichen Kontexten (Forschungstexte Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften #15)

Die vorliegende Untersuchung hätte ohne die Mithilfe vieler Personen und ohne die infrastrukturelle Unterstützung durch mehrere Institu­ tionen nicht entstehen können. An erster und oberster Stelle möchte ich Herrn Prof. Dr. Henrik Kreutz danken. Abgesehen davon, daß die Anregung zu dieser Arbeit auf ihn zurückgeht, hat mich Prof. Kreutz sowohl bei der theoretischen als auch bei der empirischen Arbeit fortwährend unter­ stützt. Eine ganze Reihe von überlegungen und Thesen sind im Grunde sein (mir in langdauernden Diskussionen vermitteltes) Gedan­ kengut. Auch bei der Konstruktion der Fragebögen, bei der Ver­ schaffung des Zugangs zu Sekundärdaten sowie bei der Vermittlung von Gelegenheiten, Befragungen durchzuführen und/oder "meine Thematik" in laufende Forschungsprojekte einzubringen, stand mir Prof. Kreutz stets zur Seite. Da mir für die Untersuchung keine speziellen Forschungsgelder zur Verfügung standen, mußte ich zur Deckung der anfallenden Kosten etwas verschlungene Wege gehen: Die Wiener Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte ließ mir eine (schmale) Dissertationsförderung in Form einer einmaligen Zahlung zukommen. Das Institut für Arbeits­ und Betriebswissenschaften der technischen Universität Wien über­ nahm im Rahmen des Projekts S-23 die Kosten für den Druck der Fragebögen. Am meisten freilich habe ich die Infrastruktur des Wiener Instituts für höhere Studien "expropriiert". Als Scholar an diesem Institut konnte ich an der dortigen EDV-Anlage die gesamten Datenaufbereitungs- und Auswertungsarbeiten durchführen.

Victimization in Schools (Law, Society and Policy #2)

The perception that our nation's public schools are disorderly and unsafe is widespread, and the image of the public school is deteriorating. Since 1974, the Gallup organization has gathered opinions about the public schools. The percentage giving the schools an "A" rating declined from 18% to 6% between 1974 and 1983 (Gallup, 1974, 1984). In a recent survey of America's teenagers, only 9% gave the schools an "A" rating (Bahner, 1980, p. 106). Lack of discipline tops the list of the problems adults see facing schools, and class disturbances and theft are reported by teenagers to be "very big" or "fairly big" problems in their schools (Bahner, 1980, p. 107). These public perceptions are fostered by and reflected in national media attention ("City Schools in Crisis," 1977; "Help! Teacher Can't Teach!" 1980; "High Schools under Fire," 1977). Public concern is also reflected in Congressional hearings where testimony creates the image of grave disorder within our schools (U.s. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, 1975, 1976b; U.s. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational Education, 1980). The public has given the schools low marks, and the Senate Judiciary Committee (1975) gave the schools an" A" in violence and vandalism. In short, parents, students, and public officials are alarmed at what they see as a rising tide of violence and disorder in the schools and are concerned about how much learning can occur in a disruptive environ­ ment, and about the safety of teachers and students.

Violence: A Guide for the Caring Professions (Routledge Library Editions: Domestic Abuse)

First published in 1985, this book is designed to help professionals in caring professions understand and deal with the problem of violent behaviour. It explains how theoretical ideas may be translated into practical strategies for the reduction or elimination of violence. It also highlights the issues and problems involved in the evaluation of intervention strategies aimed at dealing with aggressive behaviour. Although the book is based firmly on scientific research, the emphasis is on the practical problem of dealing with violence. As such it will be of interest to those studying social care and social work, but also those whose professional duties bring them face to face with violent behaviour.

Violence: A Guide for the Caring Professions (Routledge Library Editions: Domestic Abuse)

First published in 1985, this book is designed to help professionals in caring professions understand and deal with the problem of violent behaviour. It explains how theoretical ideas may be translated into practical strategies for the reduction or elimination of violence. It also highlights the issues and problems involved in the evaluation of intervention strategies aimed at dealing with aggressive behaviour. Although the book is based firmly on scientific research, the emphasis is on the practical problem of dealing with violence. As such it will be of interest to those studying social care and social work, but also those whose professional duties bring them face to face with violent behaviour.

Von der Zellenlehre zur Chromosomentheorie: Naturwissenschaftliche Erkenntnis und Theorienwechsel in der frühen Zell- und Vererbungsforschung (Veröffentlichungen aus der Forschungsstelle für Theoretische Pathologie der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften)

Wählerverhalten und Sozialstruktur in Schleswig-Holstein und Hamburg von 1947 bis 1983: Eine methodisch und methodologisch orientierte Aggregatdatenanalyse (Forschungstexte Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften #14)

Watching Dallas: Soap Opera and the Melodramatic Imagination

Dallas, one of the great internationally-screened soap operas, offers us first and foremost entertainment. But what is it about Dallas that makes that entertainment so successful, and how exactly is its entertainment constructed?

Watching Dallas: Soap Opera and the Melodramatic Imagination

Dallas, one of the great internationally-screened soap operas, offers us first and foremost entertainment. But what is it about Dallas that makes that entertainment so successful, and how exactly is its entertainment constructed?

Wege zur Sozialplanung: Erfahrungen und Chancen in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Beiträge zur sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung #59)

Wenig Arbeit — aber viel zu tun: Neue Wege der Arbeitsmarktpolitik

Wissenschaftstheorie für Sozialwissenschaftler: Eine problemorientierte Einführung (Uni-Taschenbücher #1324)

Women and Mathematics: Balancing the Equation (Psychology of Education and Instruction Series)

First published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Women and Mathematics: Balancing the Equation (Psychology of Education and Instruction Series)

First published in 1985. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.