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Rethinking Macroeconomics

An introduction

By: John F. McDonald

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The field of macroeconomics has always played host to contesting schools of thought, but the recent Global Financial Crisis has exacerbated those differences. In order to fully understand macroeconomics at the introductory level, students need to be aware of these controversies. Rethinking Macroeconomics introduces students to the different schools of thought, equipping them with the knowledge needed for a real understanding of today’s macro economy. The text guides the reader through various approaches to the analysis of the macro economy of the U.S., before presenting the data for several critical economic episodes, in order to discover which analytical method provides the best explanation for each event. It covers key background information on topics such as the basics of supply and demand, macroeconomic data, international trade and the balance of payments, and the creation of the money supply. Offering the context that is missing from existing introductory macroeconomics texts, John F. McDonald encourages students to think critically about received economic wisdom. This text is the ideal complement to any introductory macroeconomics textbook and is best suited for undergraduate students who have had an introductory course in economics.

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1317242947

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The Star Wars Heresies

Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

By: Paul F. McDonald

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The Star Wars Heresies

Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III

By: Paul F. McDonald

Despite the insatiable public appetite for all things Star Wars, the more analytical side of the saga is all too often ignored. This book offers a new way of seeing George Lucas’ space opera—particularly the prequel trilogy, a series never given a fair chance because of constant comparisons to the iconic originals. In the classic style of Joseph Campbell, the trilogy is viewed through the lens of myth and metaphor, revealing a body of work not only worthy of scholarly study but perhaps destined to find therein its home. A wide variety of philosophical and mythological themes are presented and expounded upon, drawing from a rich source of scholars, thinkers, writers, and poets from East and West alike. Heretical or not, the Star Wars prequels are a surprisingly rich source of insight into the saga—as well as the human drama—as a whole.

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McFarland

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1476603456

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Urban America

By: John F. McDonald

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Urban America

By: John F. McDonald

This book will change the way Americans think about their cities. It provides a comprehensive economic and social history of urban America since 1950, covering the 29 largest urban areas of that period. Specifically, the book covers 17 cities in the Northeast, 6 in the South, and 6 in the West, decade by decade, with extensive data and historical narrative. The author divides his analysis into three periods--urban growth (1950 to 1970), urban crisis (late 1960s to 1990), and urban rebirth (since 1990). He draws on the concepts of the vicious circle and the virtuous circle to offer the first in-depth explanation for the transition from urban crisis to urban rebirth that took place in the early 1990s. Urban America is both a message of hope and a call to action for students and professionals in urban studies. It will inspire readers to concentrate on finding ways and means to ensure that the urban rebirth will continue.

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M.E. Sharpe

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0765629348

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Postwar Urban America

Demography, Economics, and Social Policies

By: John F. McDonald

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Postwar Urban America

Demography, Economics, and Social Policies

By: John F. McDonald

This unique and inexpensive book provides a demographic and economic history of urban America over the last 65 years. The growth and decline of most northern cities is contrasted with the steady growth of western and southern cities. Various urban government policies are explored, including federal, state, and local policies. There is a chapter focusing on Detroit and its rapid decline toward bankruptcy and its recent strategies to slow recovery. The final two chapters speculate on what's next for urban America and gives suggestions for stimulating growth.

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1317513827

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Urban Economics and Real Estate

Theory and Policy

By: John F. McDonald,Daniel P. McMillen

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Urban Economics and Real Estate

Theory and Policy

By: John F. McDonald,Daniel P. McMillen

This Second Edition arms real estate professionals with a comprehensive approach to the economic factors that both define and affect modern urban areas. The text considers the economics of cities as a whole, instead of separating them. Emphasis is placed on economic theory and empirical studies that are based in economic theory. The book also explores the policy lessons that can be drawn from the use of economics to understand urban areas. Real estate professionals will find new coverage of urban areas around the world to provide a global perspective.

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John Wiley & Sons

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047059148X

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9780470591482

The Criminal Victimization of Immigrants

By: William F. McDonald

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The Criminal Victimization of Immigrants

By: William F. McDonald

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the many forms of victimization of immigrants, including trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation and forced labor; assaulting, robbing and raping; refusing to pay wages; renting illegal living space that violates health codes; and domestic abuse both in general, and in particular, of mail-order brides. McDonald examines a broad range of quantitative and qualitative data from historical and international sources including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Britain, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, and Spain. He writes with a view to correcting myths about the relationship between immigrants and crime, noting that immigrants are more likely to become victims than offenders. The book outlines the multiple forms and contexts in which immigrants are victimized, exploited, and harmed. Reviewing micro- and macro-level victimological and sociological theories as they apply to patterns and forms of immigrants’ victimization, this study ultimately seeks to understand reasons for which immigrants are victimized by their own kind, and by persons outside their community.

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Springer

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3319690620

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A Collar Well Worn

World-Wide Ministry

By: Rev. Paul F. McDonald

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A Collar Well Worn

World-Wide Ministry

By: Rev. Paul F. McDonald

A Collar Well Worn" is the work of an ninety year old Catholic priest who spent more than thirty years each in civilian ministry and another thirty years as an Air Force chaplain. Rev. Paul F. McDonald has knitted together sixty years of events from the 20th century, by describing stories about those periods, the geography and history of places where he lived and served, some of the notable people he had known during fifteen assignments and a few dozen temporary duty assignments in Western Europe, the Pacific region, and the United States. He served the Catholic Church and his Country, during and after the dynamic times of the Second Vatican Council, 1962-65, during this time he listened to his people in a collaborative ministry in bringing about the necessary pastoral and liturgical changes. Such reforms, and others, continue to shape a revitalized church, and a resilient people who feel empowered as the 'people of God' to work with all people of good will. Surely, such an abundance of experiences provide a panorama of a life's journey in the service of God, Church, and Country, during which time he was proud to wear "A Collar Well Worn.

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Trafford Publishing

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1490781544

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Principles of Seed Science and Technology

By: Lawrence O. Copeland,Miller F. McDonald

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Principles of Seed Science and Technology

By: Lawrence O. Copeland,Miller F. McDonald

This Third Edition of Principles of Seed Science and Technology. like the first two editions. is written for the advanced undergraduate student or lay person who desires an introduction to the science and technology ofseeds. The first eight chapters presentthe seed as abiologicalsystemand coverits origin. development. composition. function (and sometimes nonfunctionJ, performance and ultimate deterioration. The last seven chapters present the fundamentals ofhow seedsare produced. conditioned. evaluated and distributed in our modern agricultural society. A new chapter on seed enhancement has been added to reflect the significant advancements made in the last 10 years on new physiological and molecular biology techniques to further enhance seed performance. Because of the fundamental importance of seeds to both agriculture and to all of society. we have taken great care to present the science and technology of seeds with the respect and feeling this study deserves. We hope that this feeling will becommuni cated to our readers. Furthermore. we have attempted to present information in a straight-forward. easy-to-read manner that will be easily understood by students and lay persons alike. Special care has been taken to address both current state-of-the-art as well as future trends in seed technology. . We believe this Third Edition represents a new level in presenting information that appeals to advanced undergraduate students as well as to those desiring more fundamental information on seed form and function. At the same time. it continues to havethestrengths ofthe firsttwoeditions.initsreadabilityaswellas itscomprehensive coverage of the broader area of seed science and technology.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461517834

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9781461517832

Rethinking Macroeconomics

A History of Economic Thought Perspective

By: John F. McDonald

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Rethinking Macroeconomics

A History of Economic Thought Perspective

By: John F. McDonald

Macroeconomics has always played host to contesting schools of thought, but recent events have exacerbated those differences. To fully understand the subject, students need to be aware of these controversies. Rethinking Macroeconomics: A History of Economic Thought Perspective introduces students to the key schools of thought, equipping them with the knowledge needed for a true understanding of today’s economy. The text guides the reader through multiple approaches to macroeconomic analysis before presenting the data for several critical economic episodes, all in order to explore which analytical method provides the best explanation for each event. It covers key background information on topics such as the basics of supply and demand, macroeconomic data, international trade and the balance of payments, the creation of the money supply, and the global financial crisis. This anticipated second edition contains new chapters on Modern Monetary Theory, the Japanese economy, the European Union, and the COVID-19 crisis, bringing the story up to date and broadening the international coverage. Offering the context that is missing from existing introductory textbooks, this work encourages students to think critically about received economic wisdom. This is the ideal complement to any introductory macroeconomics textbook and is ideally suited for undergraduate students who have completed a principles of economics course. The book is fully supported with additional online resources, which include lecture slides and an instructor manual.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000434699

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Seed Production

Principles and Practices

By: Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland

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Seed Production

Principles and Practices

By: Miller F. McDonald,Lawrence O. Copeland

Plant breeders continue to make significant advances in developing high yield ing, adaptable, disease-free crops. These advances, however, are not realized until an efficient seed production system is in place that rapidly increases geneti cally superior crops and makes them available to the consumer in large quantities at a reasonable cost. Successful seed production requires seed to be genetically pure, free of admixtures, and able to establish rapidly a uniform stand. Seed production is a complex process. Rigorous production criteria are followed by both seed producer and seed companies to ensure that high-quality seed is produced and marketed. These criteria become even more stringent in hybrid seed production. This volume identifies the factors most critical in a successful seed production operation. The fundamental considerations common to all seed crops are established in Part I, Principles of Seed Production. From this founda tion, the practices of seed production are provided in detail in Part II, Seed Production of Specific Crops.

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1461540747

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Employee Relations in Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries

German Multinational Companies in the UK

By: H. Tüselmann,F. McDonald,A. Heise,M. Allen,S. Voronkova

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Employee Relations in Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries

German Multinational Companies in the UK

By: H. Tüselmann,F. McDonald,A. Heise,M. Allen,S. Voronkova

Uses new research to examine performance implications of different employee relations in German firms in the UK, Are they using the liberal institutional system for employee relations in the UK to escape the heavily regulated system in Germany? The authors explore best practice approaches common to the best performing subsidiaries.

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0230592007

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9780230592001

Chicago

An Economic History

By: John F. McDonald

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Chicago

An Economic History

By: John F. McDonald

Chicago went from nothing in 1830 to become the second-largest city in the nation in 1900, while the Midwest developed to become one of the world's foremost urban areas. This book is an economic history of the Chicago metropolitan area from the 1820s to the present. It examines the city in its Midwestern region and compares it to the other major cities of the North. This book uses theories of the economics of location and other economic models to explain much of Chicago's history. Chicago maintained its status as the second-largest city through the first decades of the 20th century, but rapid growth shifted to the Sunbelt following World War II. Since the 1950s the city's history can be divided into four distinct periods; growth with suburbanization (1950-1970), absence of growth, continued suburbanization, and central city crisis (1970-1990), rebound in the 1990s, and financial crisis and deep recession after 2000. Through it all Chicago has maintained its position as the economic capital of the Midwest. The book is a synthesis of available literature and public data, and stands as an example of using economics to understand much of the history of Chicago. This book is intended for the college classroom, urban scholars, and for those interested in the history of one of world's foremost urban areas.

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1138919799

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The Divine Institutes, Books I–VII

By: Lactantius

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The Divine Institutes, Books I–VII

By: Lactantius

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0813200490

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Integrating Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Systems

By: Mary F. McDonald,Terry Mors,John Phillips,Ann Phillips,Government Institutes,Eddie Phillips

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Integrating Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Systems

By: Mary F. McDonald,Terry Mors,John Phillips,Ann Phillips,Government Institutes,Eddie Phillips

Focusing on quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety systems, this ring-bound manual offers instruction for developing and implementing integrated systems and single decision-making process. It provides a review of each individual management system and an integration methodology to combine any or all of the systems, taking advantage of pre-existing similarities. An accompanying CD-ROM contains each of the seven checklists referenced in the text.

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0865878234

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Tamborine Mountain Flora and Fauna

By: Mike Russell,Glenn Leiper,Douglas W. White,David Francis,Janet Hauser,W. J. F McDonald,Stephen Sims

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Tamborine Mountain Flora and Fauna

By: Mike Russell,Glenn Leiper,Douglas W. White,David Francis,Janet Hauser,W. J. F McDonald,Stephen Sims

Natural history of Tamborine Mountain

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Book's by F. McDonald

Rethinking Macroeconomics

Rethinking Macroeconomics

The Star Wars Heresies

The Star Wars Heresies

Urban America

Urban America

Postwar Urban America

Postwar Urban America

Urban Economics and Real Estate

Urban Economics and Real Estate

The Criminal Victimization of Immigrants

The Criminal Victimization of Immigrants

A Collar Well Worn

A Collar Well Worn

Principles of Seed Science and Technology

Principles of Seed Science and Technology

Rethinking Macroeconomics

Rethinking Macroeconomics

Seed Production

Seed Production

Employee Relations in Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries

Employee Relations in Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries

Chicago

Chicago

The Divine Institutes, Books I–VII

The Divine Institutes, Books I–VII

Integrating Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Systems

Integrating Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Systems

Tamborine Mountain Flora and Fauna

Tamborine Mountain Flora and Fauna

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