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Scientific Freedom and Human Rights

By: Jack Minker

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Scientific Freedom and Human Rights

By: Jack Minker

There is a great deal of difference between feeling empathy for those whose human rights are being violated around the world and actually doing something about it. This memoir, written by the Vice-Chair Computer Science (CS) of the Committee of Concerned Scientists (CCS), 1962-present, and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights (CSFHR) of the ACM, 1980-1989, is a first-hand account of computer scientists working with numerous other constituencies to safeguard or advance the human rights of scientists throughout the world. Drawing from the author's considerable archives from the period, "Scientific Freedom and Human Rights" is a treasure trove of historical information about a critical -- and relatively unsung -- human rights campaign, its successes and heartbreaking challenges, and possible lessons to be applied to future human rights campaigns. "The solidarity of the global scientific community was especially important in giving moral support to the intellectual leaders of the struggle for Soviet Jewry, helping them to continue their scientific activity even in a time of persecution. Their activism also helped to link scientific cooperation with the Soviet Union with freedom within the Soviet Union.... You will read these stories and see the support given many scientists throughout the world in this book." -- Natan Sharansky, Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive "It is not very often that solidarity among scientists is brought to the public eye, and it is certainly not common for people outside science to associate scientists with heroic struggles for human rights, freedom, and dignity. Jack Minker's new book will change this perception." -- Professor Judea Pearl, University of California at Los Angeles

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0769546609

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9780769546605

Advances in Data Base Theory

Volume 1

By: Hervé Gallaire,Jack Minker,Jean Marie Nicolas

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Advances in Data Base Theory

Volume 1

By: Hervé Gallaire,Jack Minker,Jean Marie Nicolas

This is the third book devoted to theoretical issues in data bases that we have edited. Each book has been the outgrowth of papers held at a workshop in Toulouse, France. The first workshop, held in 1977 focused primarily on the important topic of logic and databases. The book, Logic and Databases was the result of this effort. The diverse uses of logic for databases such as its use as a theoretical basis for databases, for deduction and for integ rity constraints formulation and checking was described in the chapters of the book. The interest generated by the first workshop led to the deci sion to conduct other workshops focused on theoretical issues in databases. In addition to logic and databases the types of papers were expanded to include other important theoretical issues such as dependency theory which, although it sometimes uses logic as a basis, does not fit with our intended meaning of logic and databases explored at the first workshop. Because of the broader coverage, and because we anticipated further workshops, the second book was entitled, Advances in Database Theory - Volume 1. The book "Logic and Databases" should be considered Volume 0 of this series.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461582970

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9781461582977

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Volume 2 - AN/FSQ-7 Computer to Bivalent Programming by Implicit Enumeration

By: Jack Belzer

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Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Volume 2 - AN/FSQ-7 Computer to Bivalent Programming by Implicit Enumeration

By: Jack Belzer

This comprehensive reference work provides immediate, fingertip access to state-of-the-art technology in nearly 700 self-contained articles written by over 900 international authorities. Each article in the Encyclopedia features current developments and trends in computers, software, vendors, and applications...extensive bibliographies of leading figures in the field, such as Samuel Alexander, John von Neumann, and Norbert Wiener...and in-depth analysis of future directions.

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CRC Press

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0824722523

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9780824722524

XML Topic Maps

Creating and Using Topic Maps for the Web

By: Jack Park,Sam Hunting

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XML Topic Maps

Creating and Using Topic Maps for the Web

By: Jack Park,Sam Hunting

XML Topic Maps is designed to be a "living document" for managing information across the Web's interconnected resources. The book begins with a broad introduction and a tutorial on topic maps and XTM technology. The focus then shifts to strategies for creating and deploying the technology. Throughout, the latest theoretical perspectives are offered, alongside discussions of the challenges developers will face as the Web continues to evolve. Looking forward, the book's concluding chapters provide a road map to the future of topic map technology and the Semantic Web in general.

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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0201749602

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9780201749601

The Life and Crimes of Don King

The Shame of Boxing in America

By: Jack Newfield

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The Life and Crimes of Don King

The Shame of Boxing in America

By: Jack Newfield

A new, updated edition of Jack Newfield's hard-hitting unauthorized biography of boxing kingpin Don King, source of the Emmy-winning film starring Ving Rhames. With a new epilogue. Working his way out of a life of street crime and numbers running - and jail time for manslaughter - King rose to become a powerhouse in the fight game, outnegotiated corporate giants, fleeced the treasuries of entire countries, and amassed a vast personal fortune while ruining the lives and careers of some of boxing's greatest champions. The dying words of the man King stomped to death on the streets of Cleveland in 1966 - Don, I'll pay you the money! - became the motif for Don King's ascendancy.

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UNET 2 Corporation

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0974020109

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Book's by Jack Minker

Scientific Freedom and Human Rights

Scientific Freedom and Human Rights

Advances in Data Base Theory

Advances in Data Base Theory

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology

XML Topic Maps

XML Topic Maps

The Life and Crimes of Don King

The Life and Crimes of Don King

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