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Technological Innovation and Defence: The Forza NEC Program in the Euro-Atlantic Framework

By: Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

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Technological Innovation and Defence: The Forza NEC Program in the Euro-Atlantic Framework

By: Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

Technological innovation and the military have always been in a state of constant interaction, fostered especially during the post-Cold War period. In this context, the present study focuses on the relationship of Italian, American, British, French and German Armed Forces with Information Communication Technology (ICT). The aim is to analyse in a Euro-Atlantic perspective the path undertaken by the Italian Army to develop Network Enabled Capabilities (NEC) through the “Forza NEC” Program. The acronym NEC refers to the interconnection of different elements of the Armed Forces in a single broad network, making them interact in order to achieve a strategic superiority. The book is composed of three chapters, which offer respectively an analysis of the American case, an overview of recent developments in France, Germany and the UK, and a discussion of the situation in Italy. The volume – which comes four years after the IAI publication The Transformation of Armed Forces: The Forza NEC Program – aims at analysing state of the art of the evolving relationship between technological innovation and the Armed Forces. This evolution is hindered by the fact that efforts to digitize and interconnect land forces and their equipment by using ICT sometimes clash with both operational difficulties and budget constraints. Such a clash poses challenges and roadblocks on the way towards NEC undertaken by the Armed Forces of the countries discussed in this book.

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The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Forza NEC Program

By: Michele Nones,Alessandro Marrone

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The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Forza NEC Program

By: Michele Nones,Alessandro Marrone

Information technology (IT) has had, and will continue to have, a deep impact on the defence sector. The most advanced countries, not only the U.S. but also France, Great Britain and Italy, over the past few years have undergone a transormation of their armed forces aimed at exploiting the strategic advantages of IT. The goal pursued in Europe, and also promoted by NATO, is Network Enabled Capability (NEC). That is combining equipment and soldiers, as well as different doctrinal, procedural, technical and organizational elements, into a single network to obtain their interaction in order to achieve substantial strategic superiority. In practice, this also occurs with a strong, efficient and secure telecommunications network, and through netcentric modernization of armed forces' capability and systems aimed at connecting them to the net. This research paper analyzes the military netcentric modernization and transformation programs - still in progress - in France, Britain and Italy, with special focus on the joint program led by the Italian army called "Forza NEC". Opportunities and challenges of "Forza NEC" have been considered according to the Italian armed force's requirements, developed during two decades of experience in international military operations, as well as in the light of the evolution of strategic doctrine at a European and transatlantic level. Particular attention has been devoted to the interaction between industry and the armed forces, and to the involvement of many Italian companies in different "Forza NEC" activities, as it represents one of the pillars of the procurement program.

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The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

By: Vincenzo Camporini,Tommaso De Zan,Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

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The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

By: Vincenzo Camporini,Tommaso De Zan,Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

Italian combat aircraft have played an increasing important role in the international missions in which Italy has participated in the post-Cold War era – from the First Gulf War to Libya, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Afghanistan. This participation has been a significant tool of Italy’s defense policy, and therefore of its foreign policy towards crisis areas relevant to its national interests (from the Western Balkans to the Mediterranean), as well as towards its most important allies within NATO and the EU. This IAI publication analyses the role of these military capabilities in recent operations and their prospects for the future. In fact, a number of trends can be inferred from the operational experience in ten international missions, in which Italy deployed more than 100 combat aircraft in more than 13,000 sorties, clocking up 36,000 flight hours. These trends are considered in light of the recent developments in the doctrine of Air Power, as well as possible future scenarios for the use of combat aircraft in crisis theaters. The aim of the analysis is to understand the needs of the Italian Armed Forces – the Air Force and Navy in particular – which will have to replace a substantial portion of their current combat fleets in the near future due to the gradual obsolescence of the aircraft in service – an operational necessity linked to the inevitable political decisions regarding the options available in the field of military procurement for maintaining the capabilities required so far for international missions. In this context, the study looks into the acquisition of F-35 aircraft, also considering the industrial aspects of a multinational program that will produce more than 3,000 units for over 12 countries.

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8868123290

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On Roman Time

The Codex-Calendar of 354 and the Rhythms of Urban Life in Late Antiquity

By: Michele Renee Salzman

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On Roman Time

The Codex-Calendar of 354 and the Rhythms of Urban Life in Late Antiquity

By: Michele Renee Salzman

Because they list all the public holidays and pagan festivals of the age, calendars provide unique insights into the culture and everyday life of ancient Rome. The Codex-Calendar of 354 miraculously survived the Fall of Rome. Although it was subsequently lost, the copies made in the Renaissance remain invaluable documents of Roman society and religion in the years between Constantine's conversion and the fall of the Western Empire. In this richly illustrated book, Michele Renee Salzman establishes that the traditions of Roman art and literature were still very much alive in the mid-fourth century. Going beyond this analysis of precedents and genre, Salzman also studies the Calendar of 354 as a reflection of the world that produced and used it. Her work reveals the continuing importance of pagan festivals and cults in the Christian era and highlights the rise of a respectable aristocratic Christianity that combined pagan and Christian practices. Salzman stresses the key role of the Christian emperors and imperial institutions in supporting pagan rituals. Such policies of accomodation and assimilation resulted in a gradual and relatively peaceful transformation of Rome from a pagan to a Christian capital.

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Univ of California Press

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0520909100

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9780520909106

From Politics to the Pews

How Partisanship and the Political Environment Shape Religious Identity

By: Michele F. Margolis

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From Politics to the Pews

How Partisanship and the Political Environment Shape Religious Identity

By: Michele F. Margolis

One of the most substantial divides in American politics is the “God gap.” Religious voters tend to identify with and support the Republican Party, while secular voters generally support the Democratic Party. Conventional wisdom suggests that religious differences between Republicans and Democrats have produced this gap, with voters sorting themselves into the party that best represents their religious views. Michele F. Margolis offers a bold challenge to the conventional wisdom, arguing that the relationship between religion and politics is far from a one-way street that starts in the church and ends at the ballot box. Margolis contends that political identity has a profound effect on social identity, including religion. Whether a person chooses to identify as religious and the extent of their involvement in a religious community are, in part, a response to political surroundings. In today’s climate of political polarization, partisan actors also help reinforce the relationship between religion and politics, as Democratic and Republican elites stake out divergent positions on moral issues and use religious faith to varying degrees when reaching out to voters.

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University of Chicago Press

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022655581X

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Writing, Performance, and Authority in Augustan Rome

By: Michele Lowrie

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Writing, Performance, and Authority in Augustan Rome

By: Michele Lowrie

In Writing, Performance, and Authority in Augustan Rome Michele Lowrie examines how the Romans conceived of their poetic media. Song has links to the divine through prophecy, while writing offers a more quotidian, but also more realistic way of presenting what a poet does. In a culture of highly polished book production where recitation was the fashion, to claim to sing or to write was one means of self-definition. Lowrie assesses the stakes of poetic claims to one medium or another. Generic definition is an important factor. Epic and lyric have traditional associations with song, while the literary epistle is obviously written. But issues of poetic interpretability and power matter even more. The choice of medium contributes to the debate about the relative potency of rival discourses, specifically poetry, politics, and the law. Writing could offer an escape from the social and political demands of the moment by shifting the focus toward the readership of posterity.

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OUP Oxford

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0191609331

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9780191609336

Microbe

By: Michele S. Swanson,Elizabeth A. Joyce,Rachel E. A. Horak

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Microbe

By: Michele S. Swanson,Elizabeth A. Joyce,Rachel E. A. Horak

Microbe Microbe THIRD EDITION Brings the excitement, breadth, and power of the modern microbial sciences to the next generation of students and scientists. This third edition of the bestselling Microbe textbook is an eloquent and highly readable introduction to microbiology that will engage and excite science majors and pre-health professionals. The authors have carefully crafted a lively narrative with stunning, detailed illustrations to bring key concepts to life and promote a lifelong passion for the microbial sciences. Microbe is replete with case studies, ranging from a MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) outbreak in an NFL locker room to the search for life outside of Earth, that illustrate relevant microbiology concepts in real-world scenarios. To further engage students and deepen their understanding of both the principles and practice of science, each chapter includes activities that encourage students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of the topics presented. Questions are posed throughout each chapter to introduce important subjects and to prompt students to actively participate in the learning experience. This new edition also features highlight boxes exploring the varied roles and applications of microbes at work in our world as well as profiles of the diverse array of individuals who work in and adjacent to the field of microbiology. An equally valuable tool for instructors of all classroom modalities, Microbe integrates key concepts, learning outcomes, and fundamental statements directly from the ASM Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Microbiology. The new edition also provides robust instructor materials, including slides with figures and tables from the text, access to more than 250 peer-reviewed questions for microbiology education, and an instructors’ manual featuring answers for end-of-chapter questions as well as supplemental exercises and resources to challenge students to dig deeper into their understanding of the material. "This is a fantastic text that makes microbiology accessible to students. The new edition highlights a One Health perspective and the impact of microbiology on society and the human experience. The stories of Microbiologists at Work reflect the diversity of individuals making contributions to the field through a range of career paths. The conversational, engaging writing style; the learning outcomes that provide roadmaps for guided reading; and the clear, concise figures make this a text my students enjoy." —Mary E. Allen, Professor of Biology & Coordinator of Academic Assessment, Hartwick College "Microbe is one of the best undergraduate textbooks I have used to teach microbial metabolism. It has the perfect mix of examples from both the research literature and the real world for explaining challenging concepts to students. The new human gut microbiome chapter is amazing and does a great job of tying in concepts students learn in earlier chapters." —Kersten Schroeder, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences-College of Medicine, University of Central Florida

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John Wiley & Sons

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1683673727

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American Catholics in Transition

By: William V. D'Antonio,Michele Dillon,Mary L. Gautier

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American Catholics in Transition

By: William V. D'Antonio,Michele Dillon,Mary L. Gautier

American Catholics in Transition reports on five surveys carried out at six year intervals over a period of 25 years, from 1987 to 2011. The surveys are national probability samples of American Catholics, age 18 and older, now including four generations of Catholics. Over these twenty five years, the authors have found significant changes in Catholics’ attitudes and behavior as well as many enduring trends in the explanation of Catholic identity. Generational change helps explain many of the differences. Many millennial Catholics continue to remain committed to and active in the Church, but there are some interesting patterns of difference within this generation. Hispanic Catholics are more likely than their non-Hispanic peers to emphasize social justice issues such as immigration reform and concern for the poor; and while Hispanic millennial women are the most committed to the Church, non-Hispanic millennial women are the least committed to Catholicism. In this fifth book in the series, the authors expand on the topics that were introduced in the first four editions. The authors are able to point to dramatic changes in and across generations and gender, especially regarding Catholic identity, commitment, parish life, and church authority. William V. D’Antonio, Michele Dillon, and Mary L. Gautier provide timely information pertaining to Catholics’ views regarding current pressing issues in the Church, such as the priest shortage and alternative liturgical arrangements and same-sex marriage. The authors, also, provides the first full portrayal of how the growing numbers of Hispanic Catholics in the U.S. are changing the Church.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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1442219939

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The Tzedakah Box

By: Michele Maxwell

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The Tzedakah Box

By: Michele Maxwell

A diverse collection of poems written as an "homage of gratitude" for 60 years of life. The poet wrote on tiny slips of paper one-word “prompts” for remembering her life’s important moments, and deposited them in a tzedakah box—a Jewish charity offering box.

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Balboa Press

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198224870X

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The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Forza NEC Program

By: Michele Nones,Alessandro Marrone

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The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Forza NEC Program

By: Michele Nones,Alessandro Marrone

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The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

By: Vincenzo Camporini,Tommaso De Zan,Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

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The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

By: Vincenzo Camporini,Tommaso De Zan,Alessandro Marrone,Michele Nones,Alessandro R. Ungaro

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Book's by Michele Nones

Technological Innovation and Defence: The Forza NEC Program in the Euro-Atlantic Framework

Technological Innovation and Defence: The Forza NEC Program in the Euro-Atlantic Framework

The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

On Roman Time

On Roman Time

From Politics to the Pews

From Politics to the Pews

Writing, Performance, and Authority in Augustan Rome

Writing, Performance, and Authority in Augustan Rome

Microbe

Microbe

American Catholics in Transition

American Catholics in Transition

The Tzedakah Box

The Tzedakah Box

The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Transformation of the Armed Forces

The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

The Role of Italian Fighter Aircraft in Crisis Management Operations: Trends and Needs

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