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Societal Responses To Regional Climatic Change

Forecasting By Analogy

By: Michael H Glantz

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Societal Responses To Regional Climatic Change

Forecasting By Analogy

By: Michael H Glantz

This volume is an outgrowth of a project undertaken by the Environmental and Societal Impacts Group (ESIG) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Policy Analysis to identify societal responses to extreme climate-related events in North America.

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Routledge

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1000312062

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9781000312065

Desertification

Environmental Degradation In And Around Arid Lands

By: Michael H. Glantz

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Desertification

Environmental Degradation In And Around Arid Lands

By: Michael H. Glantz

The United Nations Water Conference (in Argentina in March 1977) and the United Nations Conference to Combat Desertification (in Kenya in August 1977) reflect the worldwide attention that recent global food shortages and growing populations have drawn to the destruction of arable and potentially arable land. This collection of articles focuses on a primary form of such destruction: desertification—the creation of desert-like conditions in arid or semiarid regions either by changes in climate patterns or by human mismanagement, or both. The contributors—representing a range of disciplines—examine and evaluate the social, political, economic, environmental, and technical problems related to the causes and effects of desertification.

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264

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CRC Press

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0429726228

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9780429726224

Currents of Change

Impacts of El Niño and La Niña on Climate and Society

By: Michael H. Glantz

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Currents of Change

Impacts of El Niño and La Niña on Climate and Society

By: Michael H. Glantz

Culture Bound is designed to give language teachers a basis for introducing a cultural component into their teaching. The articles give a perspective on how language and culture interact and explore in particular the difference between interacting with another culture and entering it: language students are encouraged to understand the new culture without necessarily embracing it. This selection brings together representative practical and theoretical material written by a variety of scholars and teachers in the field. The essays are organized under three headings: language, thought, and culture; cultural differences and similarities; and classroom applications. The collection as a whole brings both breadth and depth to a topic that has been strangely neglected despite its recognized importance.

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270

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Cambridge University Press

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052178672X

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9780521786720

Polycentric Games and Institutions

Readings from the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis

By: Michael Dean McGinnis

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Polycentric Games and Institutions

Readings from the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis

By: Michael Dean McGinnis

Uses game theory to model institutions

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564

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University of Michigan Press

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0472067141

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9780472067145

Adapting to Drought

Farmers, Famines and Desertification in West Africa

By: Michael Mortimore

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Adapting to Drought

Farmers, Famines and Desertification in West Africa

By: Michael Mortimore

This book embodies the results of thirteen years of research in drought-prone rural areas in the semi-arid zone of northern Nigeria. It describes the patterns of adaptive behaviour observed among Hausa, Ful'be and Manga communities in response to recurrent drought in the 1970s and 1980s. The question of desertification is explored in an area where the visible evidence of moving sand dunes is dramatic blame are examined in relation to the field evidence. A critique is offered of deterministic theories and authoritarian solutions. Professor Mortimore demonstrates a parallel between the observable resilience of semi-arid ecosystems and the adaptive strategies of the human communities that inhabit them and suggests policy directions for strengthening that resilience.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521323126

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9780521323123

Through the Global Lens

An Introduction to Social Sciences

By: Michael J. Strada

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Through the Global Lens

An Introduction to Social Sciences

By: Michael J. Strada

Through the Global Lens uses a global perspective to analyze human affairs. This text looks at each of the six social sciences (sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, psychology, and geography), and uses case studies, feature film analyses, maps, and photos to highlight important historical events and concepts throughout.

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994

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Routledge

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1317342887

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9781317342885

Personal Genome Medicine

The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine

By: Michael J. Malinowski

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Personal Genome Medicine

The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine

By: Michael J. Malinowski

In the years following FDA approval of direct-to-consumer, genetic-health-risk testing, millions of people in the United States have sent their DNA to companies to receive personal genetic health risk information without physician or other learned medical professional involvement. In Personal Genome Medicine, Michael J. Malinowski examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of this development. Drawing from the past and present of medicine in the U.S., Malinowski applies law, policy, public and private sector practices, and governing norms to analyze the commercial personal genome sequencing and testing sectors and to assess their impact on the future of U.S. medicine. Written in relatable and accessible language, the book also proposes regulatory reforms for government and medical professionals that will enable technological advancements while maintaining personal and public health standards.

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Cambridge University Press

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1009293354

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9781009293358

United Nations Global Conferences

By: Michael G. Schechter

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United Nations Global Conferences

By: Michael G. Schechter

This new book covers the origins purposes, trends and controversies of the United Nations' global conferences. There are 30 such conferences to compare, and many argue that they have not been worth the money spent on them. Others, however, suggest that they offer the only effective way to address global problems, like racism, sexism, overpopulation, environmental degradation, overfishing, urbanization, and the proliferation of small arms. This is the first comprehensive study of this key topic, delivering information essential to the ongoing debate on multilateralism, with examinations of: * the typical structure of a conference * description of the Global Conferences * substantive and institutional outcomes of the conferences * changes resulting from the conferences * UN Conferences as mechanisms for coping with the problems of the 21st Century This book is essential reading for students of the United Nations, international organisation and global governance, as well as practitioners from non-governmental organizations.

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288

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Routledge

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1135282757

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Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book

By: Michael C. Perry,Donald C. Doll,Carl E. Freter

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Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book

By: Michael C. Perry,Donald C. Doll,Carl E. Freter

Perry’s The Chemotherapy Source Book, now in its fifth edition, provides information on the choice of chemotherapeutic agents, the use of combination chemotherapy, and the toxicity of individual drugs. Organized by site, this is the only book of its kind to focus strictly on the clinical practice of chemotherapy, and is meant to serve as a “one-stop shop” for information on choice of chemotherapeutic agents, treatment outlines, grading of side effects, and dose modification.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1469803437

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9781469803432

Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 2-Volume Set, Sixth Edition

By: Michael A. Grippi,Danielle E. Antin-Ozerkis,Charles S. Dela Cruz,Robert Kotloff,Camille N. Kotton,Allan I. Pack

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Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 2-Volume Set, Sixth Edition

By: Michael A. Grippi,Danielle E. Antin-Ozerkis,Charles S. Dela Cruz,Robert Kotloff,Camille N. Kotton,Allan I. Pack

The definitive guide to the clinical and scientific aspects of pulmonary medicine―fully updated with the latest advances in the field A Doody's Core Title for 2023! Fishman’s Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders delivers unparalleled coverage of pulmonary medicine. With nearly 2500 illustrations, 60 videos, and 22,000 references, this peerless, two-volume resource provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis of lung function in health and disease. You’ll find detailed coverage of the broad array of disorders affecting the respiratory system, including obstructive and restrictive diseases, pulmonary vascular disorders, sleep-disordered breathing, lung neoplasms, respiratory infections, and respiratory failure. In addition, you’ll learn about all the latest advances, including molecular development of the lung, stem cells and respiratory disease, the genetics of pulmonary disease, the growth of personalized medicine, technical advances in lung transplantation, and much more. Notable new content in the 6th edition includes discussion of the respiratory effects of vaping, detailed consideration of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonitides, state-of the-art discussion of lung nodules, a summary of the use of immunotherapy in the treatment of lung cancer, COVID-19-related lung disease and its management, and a comprehensive discussion of noninvasive ventilation, including its use in ambulatory and ICU settings. In addition, new chapters on cystic lung disease, lung cancer screening, the lung microbiome, developmental lung disorders, nocardiosis and actinomycosis, and application of ECMO are included.

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McGraw Hill Professional

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1260474062

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9781260474060

One Belt One Road

China's Long March Toward 2049

By: Michael H. Glantz

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One Belt One Road

China's Long March Toward 2049

By: Michael H. Glantz

This book provides a brief overview of China's "One Belt One Road" Initiative (OBOR), now officially re-labeled the BRI (Belt and Road Initiative). Looking back from the vantage point of 2019 to 2013, when OBOR was first announced as China's new international infrastructure and trade initiative, OBOR/BRI has proven to be nothing less than an eye-catching program to assist developing countries in need of financing for sorely-needed infrastructure to achieve their economic development goals. Today, more than 70 countries and organizations are involved in the OBOR/BRI enterprise. Each one of these appears to have its own interesting story to tell related to China's support for its infrastructure projects including but not limited to pipelines, high-speed and other rail lines, communications networks, roads, deep-water and air ports, energy grids and inland transport and cargo hubs. China supplies developing countries with the access to loans, construction materials and workers. OBOR/BRI is sold by China as a win-win(-win) situation in which China and the loan recipient benefit economically (with the third win representing peace). The already rapid growth rate of China's OBOR received an unanticipated major boost when Donald Trump was elected US President in November 2016 and took office in mid-January 2017. Trump's campaign rhetoric and ensuing policies exposed his support for American isolationism as reflected in his campaign slogan "America First." Since his inauguration, the US has aggressively, intentionally, and incrementally embarked on abandoning its global leadership position and commitments, which it had held since the end of WWII. China through its OBOR has since taken advantage of the geopolitical vacuum created by America's self-imposed abdication not only from its global leadership status but from long-standing regional alliances and trade agreements as well. Although each region, country or project mentioned in this book merits its own book-length, in-depth attention, here we highlight OBOR's geographic and functional stealth-like expansion around the globe on land, sea and in space. An extensive reference list is provided to enable readers to pursue various OBOR/BRI-related topics of interest. The potential biases of various observers notwithstanding, there are challenging issues raised about the long-term sustainability of the OBOR/BRI. As the OBOR/BRI matures, questions about its economic viability are increasingly being raised. The issues raised by these questions and concerns should identify lessons that need to be learned both by China (governments, banks and companies) and by prospective OBOR/BRI partners. Fears of debt-trap diplomacy are but one example. Most recently, articles are appearing that question whether such an ambitious global infrastructure development initiative is really viable in the long run. While China can control its actions and what it chooses to invest in to meet a wide range of its objectives, there are intervening factors over which it has little to no control. China's ability to provide loans to developing economies can be reduced by happenings in the global economy, whether a trade war with the US, a downturn in its economy, or an economic inability of people around the globe to buy its goods and services. One Belt One Road: China's Long March to 2049 is the first book to explore both the scope and detail of this transformation of the global balance of power, as seen through the lens of OBOR/BRI.

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1896559476

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The Prose Reader

Essays for Thinking, Reading, and Writing

By: Kim Flachmann,Michael Flachmann

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The Prose Reader

Essays for Thinking, Reading, and Writing

By: Kim Flachmann,Michael Flachmann

The Prose Reader promotes the skills of thinking, reading, and writing, enabling the user to think more clearly and logically--both in his/her mind and on paper. Prose models are intended to inspire, encouraging improved writing with a partnership with some of the best examples of professional prose available today. Each chapter begins with an explanation of a single technique, with essays that follow each chapter introduction selected from a wide variety of well-known contemporary authors. It helps readers discover various ways of thinking about and analyzing the essay. The book progresses from selections that require literal skills (Description, Narration, and Example) through readings involving more interpretation (Process Analysis, Division/Classification, Comparison/Contrast, and Definition) to essays that demand a high degree of analytical thought (Cause/Effect and Argument/Persuasion). An excellent and demanding reader for anyone interested in building their reading, writing, and thinking skills.

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Prentice Hall

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0137358873

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9780137358878

Clinical Genomics: Practical Applications for Adult Patient Care

By: Michael T. Murray,Mark Babyatski,Monica Giovanni

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Clinical Genomics: Practical Applications for Adult Patient Care

By: Michael T. Murray,Mark Babyatski,Monica Giovanni

Convert the latest genomic data to the most effective patient management and treatment approaches Clinical Genomics helps healthcare providers translate the vast amount of new genomic data into successful clinical application. It is a comprehensive textbook and practical guide to the use of this information across a broad spectrum of adult diseases – from individual differences in drug responses, cardiac andcancer risks to Alzheimer's and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. While traditional textbooks on medical genetics focus on classic Mendelian disorders, Clinical Genomics discusses the everyday application of genetic assessment and the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventiveimplications to the most common adult diseases that healthcare providers encounter. Covering approximately 200 conditions, it is a true clinical text for use across all of internal medicine. Coverage of each condition is presented in a consistent,clinically relevant manner and includes: Key Points Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Characteristics Screening and C ounseling Management and Treatment Molecular Genetics and Molecular Mechanism Supplementary Information More than ten valuable appendices, include Genetic Privacy; Race, Ancestry, and Genetics; Personalized Medicine in Clinical Practice; Clinical Interpretationof Genomic Data; and Genetic Risk Profiling in the Genomics Era. Clinical Genomics is essential for internists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare providers who wish to increase their knowledge of the gene-and-protein level care of patients in a clinical setting.

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0071810595

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9780071810593

The World's Water 2008-2009

The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources

By: Peter H. Gleick,Michael J. Cohen

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The World's Water 2008-2009

The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources

By: Peter H. Gleick,Michael J. Cohen

Produced biennially, The World’s Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant trends worldwide, and offers the best data available on a variety of topics related to water. The 2008-2009 volume features overview chapters on: • water and climate change • water in China • status of the Millennium Development Goals for water • peak water • efficient urban water use • business reporting on water This new volume contains an updated chronology of global conflicts associated with water, as well as brief reviews of issues regarding desalination, the Salton Sea, and the Three Gorges Dam. From the world’s leading authority on water issues, The World’s Water is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information and analysis on freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issues associated with them. It is an essential reference for water resource professionals in government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, researchers, students, and anyone concerned with water and its use.

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1597265047

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Societal Responses To Regional Climatic Change

Societal Responses To Regional Climatic Change

Desertification

Desertification

Currents of Change

Currents of Change

Polycentric Games and Institutions

Polycentric Games and Institutions

Adapting to Drought

Adapting to Drought

Through the Global Lens

Through the Global Lens

Personal Genome Medicine

Personal Genome Medicine

United Nations Global Conferences

United Nations Global Conferences

Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book

Perry's The Chemotherapy Source Book

Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 2-Volume Set, Sixth Edition

Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders, 2-Volume Set, Sixth Edition

One Belt One Road

One Belt One Road

The Prose Reader

The Prose Reader

Clinical Genomics: Practical Applications for Adult Patient Care

Clinical Genomics: Practical Applications for Adult Patient Care

The World's Water 2008-2009

The World's Water 2008-2009

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