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Nahost Jahrbuch 1992: Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft in Nordafrika und dem Nahen und Mittleren Osten
by Deutsches Deutsches Orient-Institut
Nanostrukturierte Materialien / Halbleiterheterostrukturen: große Möglichkeiten für die Mikroelektronik und die Grundlagenforschung (Nordrhein-Westfälische Akademie der Wissenschaften)
by Herbert Gleiter Hans Lüth
Nation, Culture, Text: Australian Cultural and Media Studies (Communication and Society)
by Graeme TurnerNation, Culture, Text: Australian Cultural and Media Studies is the first collection of cultural studies from Australia, selected and introduced for an international readership.Participating in the `de-centring' of cultural studies - considering what perspectives other than the European and the American have to offer - the contributors raise important issues about the role of a national tradition of critical theory, and about the cultural specificity of theory itself.A key theme is the place of the postcolonial nation within contemporary cultural theory - particularly those aspects of contemporary theory which see the category of contemporary theory which see the category of the nation as either outdated or suspect. The writers tackle subjects ranging from the televising of the Bicentennial to the role of policy in film, television and the heritage industry, from the use of video technologies with remote Aboriginal communities to the role of ethnography in cultural studies.
Nation, Culture, Text: Australian Cultural and Media Studies (Communication and Society)
by Graeme TurnerNation, Culture, Text: Australian Cultural and Media Studies is the first collection of cultural studies from Australia, selected and introduced for an international readership.Participating in the `de-centring' of cultural studies - considering what perspectives other than the European and the American have to offer - the contributors raise important issues about the role of a national tradition of critical theory, and about the cultural specificity of theory itself.A key theme is the place of the postcolonial nation within contemporary cultural theory - particularly those aspects of contemporary theory which see the category of contemporary theory which see the category of the nation as either outdated or suspect. The writers tackle subjects ranging from the televising of the Bicentennial to the role of policy in film, television and the heritage industry, from the use of video technologies with remote Aboriginal communities to the role of ethnography in cultural studies.
Nations Unbound: Transnational Projects, Postcolonial Predicaments and Deterritorialized Nation-States
by Linda Basch Nina Glick Schiller Cristina Szanton BlancNations Unbound is a pioneering study of an increasing trend in migration-transnationalism. Immigrants are no longer rooted in one location. By building transnational social networks, economic alliances and political ideologies, they are able to cross the geographic and cultural boundaries of both their countries of origin and of settlement. Through ethnographic studies of immigrant populations, the authors demonstrate that transnationalism is something other than expanded nationalism. By placing immigrants in a limbo between settler and visitor, transnationalism challenges the concepts of citizenship and of nationhood itself.
Nations Unbound: Transnational Projects, Postcolonial Predicaments and Deterritorialized Nation-States
by Linda Basch Nina Glick Schiller Cristina Szanton BlancNations Unbound is a pioneering study of an increasing trend in migration-transnationalism. Immigrants are no longer rooted in one location. By building transnational social networks, economic alliances and political ideologies, they are able to cross the geographic and cultural boundaries of both their countries of origin and of settlement. Through ethnographic studies of immigrant populations, the authors demonstrate that transnationalism is something other than expanded nationalism. By placing immigrants in a limbo between settler and visitor, transnationalism challenges the concepts of citizenship and of nationhood itself.
Native Americans Before 1492: Moundbuilding Realms of the Mississippian Woodlands
by Thomas Reilly Lynda N. ShafferThe pre-Columbian culture of the Mississippi woodlands has received surprisingly little attention from historians. Studying this culture, which was in many respects highly advanced, opens an entirely new perspective on what we are used to thinking of as "American" history. This essay by a distinguished historian and teacher is aimed at world history classes and other classes that cover the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.
Native Americans Before 1492: Moundbuilding Realms of the Mississippian Woodlands
by Thomas Reilly Lynda N. ShafferThe pre-Columbian culture of the Mississippi woodlands has received surprisingly little attention from historians. Studying this culture, which was in many respects highly advanced, opens an entirely new perspective on what we are used to thinking of as "American" history. This essay by a distinguished historian and teacher is aimed at world history classes and other classes that cover the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans.
Natural Disasters
by David AlexanderAs a well balanced and fully illustrated introductory text, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, technological and social components of natural disaster. The main disaster-producing agents are reviewed systematically in terms of geophysical processes and effects, monitoring, mitigation and warning. The relationship between disasters and society is examined with respect to a wide variety of themes, including damage assessment and prevention, hazard mapping, emergency preparedness, the provision of shelter and the nature of reconstruction. Medical emergencies and the epidemiology of disasters are described, and refugee management and aid to the Third World are discussed. A chapter is devoted to the sociology, psychology, economics and history of disasters.; In many parts of the world the toll of death, injury, damage and deprivation caused by natural disasters is becoming increasingly serious. Major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, droughts, floods and other similar catastrophes are often followed by large relief operations characterized by substantial involvement of the international community. The years 1990-2000 have therefore been designated by the United Nations as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.; The book goes beyond mere description and elevates the field of natural catastrophes to a serious academic level. The author's insights and perspectives are also informed by his practical experience of being a disaster victim and survivor, and hence the unique perspective of a participant observer. Only by surmounting the boundaries between disciplines can natural catastrophe be understood and mitigation efforts made effective. Thus, this book is perhaps the first completely interdisciplinary, fully comprehensive survey of natural hazards and disasters. It has a clear theoretical basis and it recognizes the importance of six fundamental approaches to the field, which it blends carefully in the text in order to avoid the partiality of previous works. It covers the earth and social sciences, as well as engineering, architecture and development studies. This breadth is made possible by virtue of a strong emphasis on simple principles of the interaction of geophysical agents with human vulnerability and response.; All students of environmental sciences/studies and geography should find this book useful. It is an introductory text which treats this dramatic subject area as something demanding serious academic treatment and not just as an assemblage of horror stories.; This book is intended for undergraduate students in geography and environmental studies/sciences. The book should also appeal to any professional or researcher concerned with man- environment relations, whether in social science or natural science or engineering.
Natural Disasters
by David AlexanderAs a well balanced and fully illustrated introductory text, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, technological and social components of natural disaster. The main disaster-producing agents are reviewed systematically in terms of geophysical processes and effects, monitoring, mitigation and warning. The relationship between disasters and society is examined with respect to a wide variety of themes, including damage assessment and prevention, hazard mapping, emergency preparedness, the provision of shelter and the nature of reconstruction. Medical emergencies and the epidemiology of disasters are described, and refugee management and aid to the Third World are discussed. A chapter is devoted to the sociology, psychology, economics and history of disasters.; In many parts of the world the toll of death, injury, damage and deprivation caused by natural disasters is becoming increasingly serious. Major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, droughts, floods and other similar catastrophes are often followed by large relief operations characterized by substantial involvement of the international community. The years 1990-2000 have therefore been designated by the United Nations as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.; The book goes beyond mere description and elevates the field of natural catastrophes to a serious academic level. The author's insights and perspectives are also informed by his practical experience of being a disaster victim and survivor, and hence the unique perspective of a participant observer. Only by surmounting the boundaries between disciplines can natural catastrophe be understood and mitigation efforts made effective. Thus, this book is perhaps the first completely interdisciplinary, fully comprehensive survey of natural hazards and disasters. It has a clear theoretical basis and it recognizes the importance of six fundamental approaches to the field, which it blends carefully in the text in order to avoid the partiality of previous works. It covers the earth and social sciences, as well as engineering, architecture and development studies. This breadth is made possible by virtue of a strong emphasis on simple principles of the interaction of geophysical agents with human vulnerability and response.; All students of environmental sciences/studies and geography should find this book useful. It is an introductory text which treats this dramatic subject area as something demanding serious academic treatment and not just as an assemblage of horror stories.; This book is intended for undergraduate students in geography and environmental studies/sciences. The book should also appeal to any professional or researcher concerned with man- environment relations, whether in social science or natural science or engineering.
Negotiating Family Responsibilities
by Janet Finch Professor Janet Finch Jennifer MasonNegotiating Family Responsibilities provides a major new insight into contemporary family life, particularly kin relationships outside the nuclear family. While many people believe that the real meaning of 'family' has shrunk to the nuclear family household, there is considerable evidence to suggest that relationships with the wider kin group remain an important part of most people's lives. Based on the findings of a major study of kinship, and including lively verbatim accounts of conversations with family members concepts of responsibility and obligation within family life are examined and the authors expand theories on the nature of assistance within families and argue that it is negotiated over time rather than given automatically.
Negotiating Family Responsibilities
by Janet Finch Professor Janet Finch Jennifer MasonNegotiating Family Responsibilities provides a major new insight into contemporary family life, particularly kin relationships outside the nuclear family. While many people believe that the real meaning of 'family' has shrunk to the nuclear family household, there is considerable evidence to suggest that relationships with the wider kin group remain an important part of most people's lives. Based on the findings of a major study of kinship, and including lively verbatim accounts of conversations with family members concepts of responsibility and obligation within family life are examined and the authors expand theories on the nature of assistance within families and argue that it is negotiated over time rather than given automatically.
Neue deutsche Außenpolitik: Nationale Interessen in internationalen Beziehungen
by Wilfried von Bredow Thomas Jäger
Neue Generation — Neues Erzählen: Deutsche Prosa-Literatur der achtziger Jahre
by Walter Delabar Werner Jung Ingrid Pergande-Kaufmann8 muß eine Literatur beeinflussen -kritisch stimmen oder beruhigen. Das muß andere Themen und literarische Formen hervorbringen als die unruhigen, armen oder grau samen Zeiten. Literatur einer satten Gesellschaft? Könnte das für die junge deutsche Literatur der achtziger Jahre kennzeichnend sein? Auf einer anderen Linie liegen Schlagwörter, mit denen literarische Strömungen der vergangenen Dekaden gekennzeichnet werden: «Verdrängung», "Politisierung» und «Neue Subjektivität» für die Bundesrepublik, «Antifaschistisches Erbe», «Aufbruch», «Ankunft im Sozialismus» und «Stagnation» für die DDR. Fragwürdig sind solche Schlagwörter allemal, auffallend ist aber, daß sie mit einer einigermaßen großen Sicherheit typische literarische Phänomene erfassen sollten. Für die achtziger Jahre aber gibt es ein solches Schlagwort für keine der beiden Literaturen. Alles ist erlaubt, jedes Thema und jeder Stil, und alles wird praktiziert. Eine dominante Strö mung ist nicht zu beobachten. Die Vielfalt der Richtungen macht eine kritische Bestandsaufnahme nicht eben leicht. Im Gewirr der unterschiedlichsten Texte wird eine kategorisierende Sichtun- scheint's -nahezu unmöglich. Die Hilflosigkeit der Literaturwissenschaftler und Kri tiker sagt aber noch lange nichts über die Qualität einer Literatur aus. Unterscheidet die Literatur der achtziger Jahre irgendetwas von der alten, gibt es Traditionsbrüche und völlige Neuanfänge? Gibt es signifikante Unterschiede zwischen der bundesrepu blikanischen, österreichischen, Schweizer und der DDR-Literatur, also doch (mindestens) zwei deutsche Literaturen? Gibt es eine neue literarische Generation, einen neuen literarischen Stil, eine neue literarische Haltung? Und wird irgendetwas davon zur Kenntnis genommen?Soweit unsere Vorgaben.
Neue Konfliktlinien in der Mobilisierung öffentlicher Meinung: Eine Fallstudie (Studien zur Sozialwissenschaft #130)
by Jürgen GerhardsWie werden Themen zu öffentlich diskutierten Themen? Welche Strukturbedingungen und welche Deutungsmuster sind für eine Mobilisierung von Öffentlichkeit bedeutsam? Im ersten Teil dieses Buches wird ein theoretisches Modell öffentlicher Meinungsbildung entwickelt, das eine systemtheoretische Bestimmung von Öffentlichkeit als ein intermediäres System mit der Theorie sozialer Konfliktlinien verbindet. Dieses theoretische Modell wird dann am Beispiel des öffentlichen Diskurses über die IWF-Tagung in Berlin 1988 in Form einer Mehrebenenanalyse plausibilisiert. Dazu werden verschiedene empirische Analysen (quantivative Inhaltsanalyse der Medienberichterstattung, Auswertung von Bevölkerungsumfragen, Diskursanalyse von Flugblättern und parlamentarischen Protokollen u. a.) miteinander in Beziehung gesetzt.
The New Housing Shortage: Housing Affordability in Europe and the USA
by Graham HallettOriginally published in 1993, this book is a detailed comparative examination of the housing issue by housing experts, looking at the USA, UK, Germany, the Netherlands and France. The volume offers an excellent blend of critical analysis and practical policy recommendations, including a better targeting of tax concessions, a move back to social housing more diverse than in the past and measures for reducing homelessness. Perennial issues which remain as pertinent today as when the book was first published are also discussed: homelessness, housing affordability for people on low incomes, changes in housing markets.
The New Housing Shortage: Housing Affordability in Europe and the USA
by Graham HallettOriginally published in 1993, this book is a detailed comparative examination of the housing issue by housing experts, looking at the USA, UK, Germany, the Netherlands and France. The volume offers an excellent blend of critical analysis and practical policy recommendations, including a better targeting of tax concessions, a move back to social housing more diverse than in the past and measures for reducing homelessness. Perennial issues which remain as pertinent today as when the book was first published are also discussed: homelessness, housing affordability for people on low incomes, changes in housing markets.
New Perspectives on the Welfare State in Europe
by Catherine Jones Catherine Jones JonesNot since the 1940s has there been such comprehensive scope for uncertainty within and about Europe. New Perspectives on the Welfare State in Europe offers an appraisal of comparative social policy and applies it to current uncertainties concerning European communities and European-North American and East Asian relationships. Including contributions from Deakin, Klein, Leibfried, Mishra and Rose the work should provide essential reading for students, researchers, lecturers and policy makers in social policy, politics and sociology.
New Perspectives on the Welfare State in Europe
by Catherine JonesNot since the 1940s has there been such comprehensive scope for uncertainty within and about Europe. New Perspectives on the Welfare State in Europe offers an appraisal of comparative social policy and applies it to current uncertainties concerning European communities and European-North American and East Asian relationships. Including contributions from Deakin, Klein, Leibfried, Mishra and Rose the work should provide essential reading for students, researchers, lecturers and policy makers in social policy, politics and sociology.
New Policies for the Part-time and Contingent Workforce
by Virginia L. DuRivageWhile much attention has been focused on the rise of the modern Chinese nation, little or none has been directed at the emergence of "citizenry". This book examines thinkers from the period 1890-1920 in modern China, and shows how China might forge a modern society with a political citizenry.
New Policies for the Part-time and Contingent Workforce (Economic Policy Institute Ser.)
by Virginia L. DuRivageWhile much attention has been focused on the rise of the modern Chinese nation, little or none has been directed at the emergence of "citizenry". This book examines thinkers from the period 1890-1920 in modern China, and shows how China might forge a modern society with a political citizenry.
The Next Twenty-five Years of Public Choice
by Charles Rowley Friedrich Schneider Robert D. TollisonThe Next 25 Years of Public Choice brings together the perspectives of many of the world's leading scholars of public choice on the present state of knowledge and the likely future course of scholarship on public choice and constitutional economy. This book presents material in a manner accessible to a wide educated readership and will be influential in guiding future research in this important field. It is directed at professional scholars of public choice, economics and political science, government officials, graduate students and anyone seriously interested in public policy. A distinguished group of internationally well-known scholars offer their own often far-reaching views on strengths and weaknesses in the current literature and pinpoint important avenues of research amenable to future research.
No Benefit: Crisis In America's Health Insurance Industry
by Lawrence D. WeissThe private health insurance industry is unable to provide nearly 40 million Americans with basic health care. Relying on data from a wide range of publications about this secretive industry, Lawrence D. Weiss investigates the causes of the industry's problems and analyzes the social effects of the growing crisis. The causes include excessive overhead costs, widespread inefficiency, and exemptions from antimonopoly regulations; the social effects include small businesses' inabilities to provide adequate coverage for their employees, the reluctance of many carriers to insure certain social groups, and the disproportionate burden on minorities. Addressing these dilemmas, Lawrence D. Weiss offers a timely and important analysis of the health insurance crisis in America.