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Fides and Secularity

Beyond Charles Taylor’s Open Faith

By: Emilio Di Somma

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Fides and Secularity

Beyond Charles Taylor’s Open Faith

By: Emilio Di Somma

This book wishes to talk about two main topics: the Canadian political philosopher Charles Taylor and faith. Taylor, in his philosophical arguments on religion and secularity, has adopted what I call the great prejudice on religion and secularity: the two belong to utterly different spheres of human mind and sociality. In this prejudice, faith is used as a synonym of religion, or belief, and is understood as something that does not belong to the sphere of secularity. My argument contradicts precisely this common belief. Is faith more of an anthropological attitude towards reality than a religious one? Can we criticize Taylor's philosophy on these grounds? To develop my argument, I will attempt to develop a dialogue between continental and Anglo-American philosophers and theologians, in the hope of convincing the readers that we should change radically the way we discuss faith, religion, and secularism.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1532649452

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9781532649455

Macroeconomic Paradigms and Economic Policy

By: Nicola Acocella,Giovanni Di Bartolomeo,Andrew Hughes Hallett

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Macroeconomic Paradigms and Economic Policy

By: Nicola Acocella,Giovanni Di Bartolomeo,Andrew Hughes Hallett

An examination of macroeconomic policy, focusing on the relationship between free-market policies and government intervention.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107117720

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9781107117723

Chess Results, 1975-1977

A Comprehensive Record with 872 Tournament Crosstables and 147 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

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Chess Results, 1975-1977

A Comprehensive Record with 872 Tournament Crosstables and 147 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

This continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches. The present volume covers 1975 through 1977. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 872 tournament cross tables and 147 match scores, and is indexed by events and by players.

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McFarland

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078649655X

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9780786496556

Sensorimotor Life

An Enactive Proposal

By: Ezequiel A. Di Paolo,Thomas Buhrmann,Xabier E. Barandiaran

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Sensorimotor Life

An Enactive Proposal

By: Ezequiel A. Di Paolo,Thomas Buhrmann,Xabier E. Barandiaran

Based on recent theoretical developments in the enactive approach to life and mind, this book elaborates a series of contributions to a non-representational theory of action and perception. These enactive ideas are applied and extended to provide a theory rich, naturalistic account of the sensorimotor meaning and agency.

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Oxford University Press

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0198786840

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9780198786849

A Philosophy of Fashion Through Film

On the Body, Style, and Identity

By: Laura T. Di Summa

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A Philosophy of Fashion Through Film

On the Body, Style, and Identity

By: Laura T. Di Summa

The question of whether movies can deliver philosophical content is a leading topic in the cognitive and analytic debate on film. But instead of turning to the well-trodden terrain of narrative and emotional engagement, this is the first time fashion and costume choices are analyzed to demonstrate how movies can be said to be doing philosophy. Considering how fashion and costumes can deliver the epistemic content of a film and act as a guidance to the interpretation of the philosophical content of a film, Laura T. Di Summa examines fashion and costume choices in classical and contemporary films. She discusses a number of cinematic examples, and the costumes and fashion elements within them, illustrating the importance of issues such as the performative side of fashion, the alteration between novelty and repetition, the pivotal role of the body, and the relation between fashion, style, and individual as well as collective identity. Featuring close examinations of 1950s melodramas, Hollywood blockbusters and documentaries such as All That Heaven Allows, Mad Max Fury Road, and McQueen, Di Summa uses an innovative new lens to provide fresh philosophical analysis of films. The result is not only an advancement of our understanding of the aesthetic means through which film can do philosophy, but the first insights into a philosophy of fashion.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350157023

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9781350157026

The Women of the Nobel

By: Massimo di Terlizzi

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The Women of the Nobel

By: Massimo di Terlizzi

Forty-four women. Forty-four stories of incredible lives, each different from the other, but linked by the same leitmotif of excellence, perseverance and passion. This book aims at being a homage to all the women whose revolutionary discoveries and works have forever changed the history of humankind. It is for that reason, that they received the most prestigious prize of all - the Nobel Prize. By reading these biographies, you can feel to what extent society has changed from the beginning of the twentieth century to today. You will also understand how complicated it was for women born at the turn of the century to enter higher education and to be considered by their male colleagues. Unfortunately, in many fields, this attitude is still present and stronger than ever. Proportionally, only a small percentage of women have received the Swedish medal, a sign that the path to gender equality is still long. Many of them had to fight to establish themselves and make their talent known, often going against their families who saw them exclusively as wives and mothers. But they believed in themselves, had a dream, and with determination overcame every difficulty. Notwithstanding their work, all of these women, scientists, writers, organizers and spokeswomen demonstrate that with perseverance and an openness towards others, you can get where you want. As the great Rita Levi-Montalcini (Nobel Prize in Medicine) said, "The key to human existence is not love, but curiosity".

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SEM - Servizi Editoriali & Multimediali

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8897093353

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9788897093350

Metrology and Physical Constants

By: A. Di Giuseppe

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Metrology and Physical Constants

By: A. Di Giuseppe

The reliability and accuracy of systems of measurement continue to advance. We are about to enter a period of the most stable measurement system we can imagine with the anticipated new definitions of the SI units of measurement; a direct link between fundamental physics and metrology which will eliminate the current definition of the kilogram, until now based upon an artifact. This book presents selected papers from Course 185 of the Enrico Fermi International School of Physics, held in Varenna, Italy, in July 2012 and jointly organized with the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM). The papers delivered at the school covered some of the most advanced topics in the discipline of metrology, including nano-technologies; quantum information and quantum devices; biology and medicine; food; surface quality; ionising radiation for health, environment, art and archaeology; and climate. The continuous and striking advances in basic research concerning atomic frequency standards operating both in the visible range and at microwave levels and the applications to satellite systems are also considered, in the framework of a historical review of the international organization of metrology, as are the problems inherent in uncertainty statements and definitions. This book will be of interest to all those whose work involves scientific measurement at the highest levels of accuracy.

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IOS Press

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1614993262

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9781614993261

Shape Memory Materials

By: Arun D I,Chakravarthy P,Arockia Kumar R,Santhosh B

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Shape Memory Materials

By: Arun D I,Chakravarthy P,Arockia Kumar R,Santhosh B

This work addresses the basic principles, synthesis / fabrication and applications of smart materials, specifically shape memory materials Based on origin, the mechanisms of transformations vary in different shape memory materials and are discussed in different chapters under titles of shape memory alloys, ceramics, gels and polymers Complete coverage of composite formation with polymer matrix and reinforcement filler conductive materials with examples

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CRC Press

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1351119931

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Corporate Humanities in Higher Education

Moving Beyond the Neoliberal Academy

By: Jeffrey R. Di Leo

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Corporate Humanities in Higher Education

Moving Beyond the Neoliberal Academy

By: Jeffrey R. Di Leo

How do humanists speak for and from the humanities in an academy which values them less and less and market-driven approaches more and more? Jeffrey R. Di Leo provides a thorough critique of the higher education crisis and a set of practical and reasonable remedies for shaping the study and practice of the humanities in the academy of the future.

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Springer

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1137361530

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9781137361530

Guitar Masters

Intimate Portraits

By: Alan di Perna

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Guitar Masters

Intimate Portraits

By: Alan di Perna

(Book). The guitar, particularly in its electric form, is the most influential instrument of the past 60 years. Guitar Masters spotlights the players who made it that way: the visionary talents and living legends who developed the sound and style of the electric guitar as we know and love it. This book traces the life stories and assesses the musical legacies of such superstar guitarists as Jeff Beck and Keith Richards as well as anonymous but influential sidemen and behind-the-scenes stalwarts such as James Burton. Veteran music journalist Alan di Perna draws on three decades' worth of experience as a writer and interviewer to extract the essence of what makes these gifted guitarists so influential and unique. Their stories are as diverse as they are inspiring. Yet what all these guitar masters share is an unshakable dedication to their craft and a deeply intuitive connection with their chosen instrument. Whether you're a fan, a player, or a master in your own right, Guitar Masters will give you new insights into the lives and music of the players to whom we owe our very notion of what a guitar sounds like and its extraordinary power to move people like no other instrument.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1480329703

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9781480329706

Cosmology and the Early Universe

By: Pasquale Di Bari

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Cosmology and the Early Universe

By: Pasquale Di Bari

This book discusses cosmology from both an observational and a strong theoretical perspective. The first part focuses on gravitation, notably the expansion of the universe and determination of cosmological parameters, before moving onto the main emphasis of the book, the physics of the early universe, and the connections between cosmological models and particle physics. The book provides links with particle physics and with investigations of the theories beyond the Standard Model, especially in connection to dark matter and matter-antimatter asymmetry puzzles. Readers will gain a comprehensive account of cosmology and the latest observational results, without requiring prior knowledge of relativistic theories, making the text ideal for students. Features: Provides a self-contained discussion of modern cosmology results without requiring any prior knowledge of relativistic theories, enabling students to learn the first rudiments needed for a rigorous comprehension of cosmological concepts Contains a timely discussion of the latest cosmological results, including those from WMAP and the Planck satellite, and discuss the cosmological applications of the Nobel Prize 2017 awarded discovery of gravitational waves by the LIGO interferometer and the very high energy neutrinos discovered by the IceCube detector Includes original figures complementing mathematical derivations and accounting for the most important cosmological observations, in addition to a wide variety of problems with a full set of solutions discussed in detail in an accompanying solutions manual (available upon qualifying course adoption) To view the errata please visit the authors personal webpage.

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CRC Press

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1351020137

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9781351020138

Owen Barfield

Philosophy, Poetry, and Theology

By: Michael V. Di Fuccia

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Owen Barfield

Philosophy, Poetry, and Theology

By: Michael V. Di Fuccia

In this book Michael Di Fuccia examines the theological import of Owen Barfield's poetic philosophy. He argues that philosophies of immanence fail to account for creativity, as is evident in the false shuttling between modernity's active construal and postmodernity's passive construal of subjectivity. In both extremes subjectivity actually dissolves, divesting one of any creative integrity. Di Fuccia shows how in Barfield's scheme the creative subject appears instead to inhabit a middle or medial realm, which upholds one's creative integrity. It is in this way that Barfield's poetic philosophy gestures toward a theological vision of poiēsis proper, wherein creativity is envisaged as neither purely passive nor purely active, but middle. Creativity, thus, is not immanent but mediated, a participation in being's primordial poiēsis.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1498238734

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9781498238731

Morrey Spaces

Introduction and Applications to Integral Operators and PDE’s, Volume II

By: Yoshihiro Sawano,Giuseppe Di Fazio,Denny Ivanal Hakim

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Morrey Spaces

Introduction and Applications to Integral Operators and PDE’s, Volume II

By: Yoshihiro Sawano,Giuseppe Di Fazio,Denny Ivanal Hakim

Morrey spaces were introduced by Charles Morrey to investigate the local behaviour of solutions to second order elliptic partial differential equations. The technique is very useful in many areas in mathematics, in particular in harmonic analysis, potential theory, partial differential equations and mathematical physics. Across two volumes, the authors of Morrey Spaces: Introduction and Applications to Integral Operators and PDE’s discuss the current state of art and perspectives of developments of this theory of Morrey spaces, with the emphasis in Volume II focused mainly generalizations and interpolation of Morrey spaces. Features Provides a ‘from-scratch’ overview of the topic readable by anyone with an understanding of integration theory Suitable for graduate students, masters course students, and researchers in PDE's or Geometry Replete with exercises and examples to aid the reader’s understanding

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CRC Press

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1000064050

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9781000064056

New Salem

A History of Lincoln's Alma Mater

By: Joseph M. Di Cola

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New Salem

A History of Lincoln's Alma Mater

By: Joseph M. Di Cola

In 1829, eleven years after Illinois became the twenty-first state, New Salem was founded on a bluff above the Sangamon River. The village provided an essential sanctuary for a friendless, penniless boy named Abraham Lincoln, whose six years there shaped his education and nurtured his ambition. Eclipsed by the neighboring settlement of Petersburg, New Salem had dwindled into a ghost town by 1840. However, it reemerged in the early part of the twentieth century as one of the most successful preservation efforts in American history. Author Joseph Di Cola relates the full story of New Salem's fascinating heritage.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439660158

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9781439660157

Chess International Titleholders, 1950-2016

By: Gino Di Felice

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Chess International Titleholders, 1950-2016

By: Gino Di Felice

The International Chess Federation or FIDE (from the French Federation Internationale des Echecs) was founded in Paris in 1924 but only from 1950 began to award international titles. This book lists more than 18,000 players who received titles from 1950 through 2016. Entries include (where available) the player's full name, federation, date of birth, place of birth, date of death, place of death, title and year of award and peak rating (month and year), with references provided.

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McFarland

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147667132X

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9781476671321

Chess Results, 1956-1960

A Comprehensive Record with 1,390 Tournament Crosstables and 142 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

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Chess Results, 1956-1960

A Comprehensive Record with 1,390 Tournament Crosstables and 142 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

This comprehensive chronological reference work lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches, 1956 through 1960. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 1,390 tournament crosstables and 142 match scores. It is indexed by events and by players.

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McFarland

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0786455578

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9780786455577

The Helicopter Mechanic's Handbook

By: Giuseppe Di Pasquale

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The Helicopter Mechanic's Handbook

By: Giuseppe Di Pasquale

The Helicopter Mechanic’s Handbook is the ultimate resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field of aviation mechanics. This essential guide provides a thorough exploration of helicopter maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair techniques. Written by an expert with real-world experience, the handbook is filled with detailed diagrams, practical tips, and step-by-step procedures that ensure readers can confidently address a wide range of technical challenges. From the fundamentals of rotorcraft systems to the intricacies of electrical and engine maintenance, this book covers all aspects necessary to master the art of helicopter mechanics. Whether you’re preparing for certification, seeking to enhance your workshop skills, or simply passionate about helicopters, this handbook is your comprehensive guide to the dynamic world of helicopter maintenance.

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Giuseppe Di Pasquale

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Wasteland

A History

By: Vittoria Di Palma

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Wasteland

A History

By: Vittoria Di Palma

In an eloquent history of landscape and land use, Vittoria Di Palma takes on the “anti-picturesque”—how landscapes that elicit fear and disgust have shaped our conceptions of beauty and the sublime.

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Yale University Press

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0300197799

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9780300197792

The Early Modern Theatre of Cruelty and its Doubles

Artaud and Influence

By: Amanda Di Ponio

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The Early Modern Theatre of Cruelty and its Doubles

Artaud and Influence

By: Amanda Di Ponio

This book examines the influence of the early modern period on Antonin Artaud’s seminal work The Theatre and Its Double, arguing that Elizabethan and Jacobean drama and their early modern context are an integral part of the Theatre of Cruelty and essential to its very understanding. The chapters draw links between the early modern theatrical obsession with plague and regeneration, and how it is mirrored in Artaud’s concept of cruelty in the theatre. As a discussion of the influence of Shakespeare and his contemporaries on Artaud, and the reciprocal influence of Artaud on contemporary interpretations of early modern drama, this book is an original addition to both the fields of early modern theatre studies and modern drama.

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Springer

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3319922491

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Chess Results, 1971-1974

A Comprehensive Record with 966 Tournament Crosstables and 148 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

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Chess Results, 1971-1974

A Comprehensive Record with 966 Tournament Crosstables and 148 Match Scores, with Sources

By: Gino Di Felice

This continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches. The present volume covers 1971 through 1974. Entries record location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 966 tournament cross tables and 148 match scores, and is indexed by events and by players.

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McFarland

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1476618917

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9781476618913

Air Turbulence and its Methods of Detection

By: Leonardo Di G. Sigalotti,Fidel Cruz Peregrino,Alejandro Ramírez-Rojas

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Air Turbulence and its Methods of Detection

By: Leonardo Di G. Sigalotti,Fidel Cruz Peregrino,Alejandro Ramírez-Rojas

The book is a concise guide dealing with the subject of air turbulence and its methods of detection with particular applications to aviation turbulence. It begins with a general description of turbulence and provides a background into the nature and causes of atmospheric turbulence that affect aircraft motion, giving updates on the state-of-the-art research on clear air turbulence (CAT). Important physical processes leading to the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, a primary producer of CAT, are also explained. The several categories of CAT along with its impact on commercial aviation are also presented in a separate chapter, with particular emphasis on the structural damages to planes and injuries. The central theme of the book deals with both the earlier and the latest CAT detecting methods and techniques for remote and in situ sensing and forecasting. A concise presentation of new technologies for reducing aviation weather-related accidents is also offered. A chapter on the weather accident prevention project of the NASA aviation safety program is also included. Additionally, the book ends with a full description of the recent research activities on CAT and future challenges in turbulence detection, prediction and avoidance.

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CRC Press

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1000844234

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9781000844238

Evaluation and Optimization of Electoral Systems

By: Pietro Grilli Di Cortona,Cecilia Manzi,Aline Pennisi,Federica Ricca,Bruno Simeone

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Evaluation and Optimization of Electoral Systems

By: Pietro Grilli Di Cortona,Cecilia Manzi,Aline Pennisi,Federica Ricca,Bruno Simeone

This monograph offers a systematic quantitative approach to the analysis, evaluation, and design of electoral systems. Today, electoral reform is of concern to newborn democracies as well as many old ones. The authors use mathematical models and automatic procedures, when possible, to solve some of the problems that arise in the comparison of existing systems as well as in the construction of new ones. One distinctive feature of the book is the emphasis on single- and multiple-criteria optimization methods. This powerful tool kit will help political researchers evaluate and choose an appropriate electoral system.

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SIAM

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089871981X

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9780898719819

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