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Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan W. Schlueter,Nikolai G. Wenzel

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Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan W. Schlueter,Nikolai G. Wenzel

In Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?, Nathan W. Schlueter and Nikolai G. Wenzel present a lively debate over the essential questions that divide two competing political philosophies. Wenzel—a libertarian who believes the state should be restricted to protecting life, liberty, and property—and Schlueter—a conservative who thinks the state has a larger role to play in protecting public welfare, safety, and morals—explore the fundamental similarities and differences between their respective positions. Over a series of point-counterpoint chapters, they lay out the essential tenets of their own stances, critiquing the other. This engaging dialogue introduces readers to the foundations of each political philosophy. To vividly illustrate the diverging principles underlying conservatism and libertarianism, the authors explore three different hot-button case studies: marriage, immigration, and education. Compact, accessible, and complete with suggestions for further reading, Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives? is an ideal teaching tool that places these two political perspectives in fruitful dialogue with one another.

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Stanford University Press

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1503600297

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Nikolai Gretsch's Travel Letters: Volume 3 - Letters from Germany

By: Nikolai Gretsch

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Nikolai Gretsch's Travel Letters: Volume 3 - Letters from Germany

By: Nikolai Gretsch

Nikolai Gretsch's Travel Letters is a fully translated English edition of a three-volume account published by Nikolai Gretsch (1787–1867) in St. Petersburg in 1839. In the original Russian, Gretsch describes his travels in post-Napoleonic England, France, and Germany in 1837 at the behest of the Russian Empire. His official task was to examine educational systems, but as he travelled, he also noticed the cultural norms in his surroundings, the history of each country, and the personal experiences of the people he met. On his return home, Gretsch assembled his entertaining and often humorous personal observations into the edition that forms the basis for the present translation. His astute observations provide a rich contemporary resource for information about the countries he visited, especially given his status as an outsider. Additionally, as a result of his government position, Gretsch was able to move in social circles that would have been closed to many other people. In England, he once found himself in the same room with Princess (the future Queen) Victoria, and in France, he dined with Victor Hugo. Gretsch’s observations offer a treasure-trove of contextual information that will be valuable to anyone interested in cultural interactions during the nineteenth century.

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Anthem Press

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1839980885

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Surface Forces

By: Nikolai V. Churaev,B.V. Derjaguin,V.M. Muller

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Surface Forces

By: Nikolai V. Churaev,B.V. Derjaguin,V.M. Muller

This monograph is devoted to long-range surface forces sig nificant far beyond a single monolayer and felt over tens or even hundreds of molecular layers adjacent to an interface. The transi tion from the concept of short-range effects that reigned earlier to the concept of long-range forces simultaneously signified the transition from a two-dimensional world to a three-dimensional one, incomparably richer in physicochemical phenomena. This transition took many years and evolved through many steps. It began with the Gouy-Chapman theory of diffuse ionic atmospheres, which together with London's theory of molecular forces was used as a basis for the development (beginning in 1937) of the DLVO theory of stability of lyophobic colloids. Further elaboration of the theory involved the introduction of new types of force, and a generalization (in 1954) to the case of interaction between unlike particles (hetero coagulation). This theory is fundamental in such large-scale prac tical problems as flotation, water treatment, dyeing, soil science, microbiology, and interaction between biological cells. This book is the first comprehensive monograph devoted to sur face forces. This fact makes it easier to attract the reader's interest; yet, the reader's demands become all the more difficult to satisfy completely. Indeed, the research that we review and analyze here covers about 50 years of work. Much data has been amassed, so that the main problem was a careful selection and an alysis.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1475766394

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History of Music in Russia from Antiquity to 1800, Volume 1

From Antiquity to the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century

By: Nikolai Findeizen

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History of Music in Russia from Antiquity to 1800, Volume 1

From Antiquity to the Beginning of the Eighteenth Century

By: Nikolai Findeizen

In its scope and command of primary sources and its generosity of scholarly inquiry, Nikolai Findeizen's monumental work, published in 1928 and 1929 in Soviet Russia, places the origins and development of music in Russia within the context of Russia's cultural and social history. Volume 2 of Findeizen's landmark study surveys music in court life during the reigns of Elizabeth I and Catherine II, music in Russian domestic and public life in the second half of the 18th century, and the variety and vitality of Russian music at the end of the 18th century.

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Indiana University Press

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0253026377

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9780253026378

Radio-Frequency Capacitive Discharges

By: Yuri P. Raizer,Mikhail N. Shneider,Nikolai A. Yatsenko

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Radio-Frequency Capacitive Discharges

By: Yuri P. Raizer,Mikhail N. Shneider,Nikolai A. Yatsenko

The first publication of its kind in the field, this book describes comprehensively and systematically radio-frequency (rf) capacitive gas discharges of intermediate and low pressure and their application to gas laser excitation and to plasma processing. Text presents the physics underlying rf discharges along with techniques for obtaining such discharges, experimental methods and results, and theoretical and numerical modeling findings. Radio-Frequency Capacitive Discharges is written by well-known specialists in the field, authors of many theoretical and experimental works. They provide simple and clear discussions of complicated physical phenomena. A complete review on the state of the art is included. This interesting new book can be used as a textbook for students and postgraduates and as a comprehensive guidebook by specialists.

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CRC Press

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135141996X

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Physiology of the Cladocera

By: Nikolai N. Smirnov

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Physiology of the Cladocera

By: Nikolai N. Smirnov

Physiology of the Cladocera, Second Edition, is a much-needed summary of foundational information on these increasingly important model organisms. This unique and valuable review is based on the world's literature, including Russian research not previously widely available, and offers systematically arranged data on the physiology of Cladocera, assisting with explanation of their life and distribution. It features the addition of new sections and a vast amount of new information, such as the latest data on feeding, nutrition, pathological physiology, chemical composition, neurosecretion, and behavior, as well as hormonal regulation, antioxidants, and the biochemical background of effects of natural and anthropogenic factors. Additional expertly updated contributions in genetics and cytology, and a new chapter in embryology, round out the physiological chapters, and provide comprehensive insight into the state of knowledge of Cladocera and their underlying mechanisms. Cladocera crustaceans have become globally studied for many purposes, including genetic, molecular, ecological, environmental, water quality, systematics, and evolutionary biology research. Since the genome of Daphnia was sequenced and published, that system has gained much wider exposure, also leading to a rapidly growing awareness of the importance of understanding physiological processes as they relate to evolutionary and ecological genomics as well as ecogenomic toxicology. However, the physiological background on Cladocera has been fragmentary (including on the other 700 known species besides Daphnia), despite the extensive literature on species identification and morphology. This work addresses this issue by collecting and synthesizing from the literature the state of knowledge of cladoceran physiology, including discussion on both adequately and inadequately investigated fields, and thus directions of future research. - Summarizes fundamental information obtained in recent years, including on steroids, antioxidants, hormones, nanoparticles, and impact of wastewater of pharmaceutical industries - Provides the foundational information needed for scientists and practitioners from a variety of fields, including conservation and evolutionary biology, genomics, ecology, ecotoxicology, comparative physiology, limnology, zoology–carcinology, and water quality assessment - Features coverage of both Daphniids and representatives of other families, with attention drawn to little-studied aspects of their physiology, especially of those living in the litt oral zone - Includes guidance to the literature on cladoceran physiology in four languages - Discusses advantages and shortcomings of Cladocera as experimental animals and indicators of water quality

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Academic Press

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0128052813

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9780128052815

Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications

By: Lev Dykman,Nikolai Khlebtsov

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Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications

By: Lev Dykman,Nikolai Khlebtsov

This book discusses fabrication of functionalized gold nanoparticles (GNPs) and multifunctional nanocomposites, their optical properties, and applications in biological studies. This is the very first book of its kind to comprehensively discuss published data on in vitro and in vivo biodistribution, toxicity, and uptake of GNP by mammalian cells providing a systematization of data over the GNP types and parameters, their surface functionalization, animal and cell models. As distinct from other related books, Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications discusses the immunological properties of GNPs and summarizes their applications as an antigen carrier and adjuvant in immunization for the preparation of antibodies in vivo. Although the potential of GNPs in nanobiotechnology has been recognized for the past decade, new insights into the unique properties of multifunctional nanostructures have recently emerged. With these developments in mind, this book unites ground breaking experimental data with a discussion of hybrid nanoparticle systems that combine different nanomaterials to create multifunctional structures. These novel hybrids constitute the material basis of theranostics, bringing together the advanced properties of functionalized GNPs and composites into a single multifunctional nanostructure with simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic functions. Such nanohybrids can be physically and chemically tailored for a particular organ, disease, and patient thus making personalized medicine available.

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CRC Press

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1351360477

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9781351360470

Polar Peoples

By: Hugh Beach,Ian Creery,Fae L. Korsmo,Mark Nutall,Nikolai Vakhtin

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Polar Peoples

By: Hugh Beach,Ian Creery,Fae L. Korsmo,Mark Nutall,Nikolai Vakhtin

The northern regions of the globe were populated by indigenous peoples long before explorers, gold-diggers, missionaries, bureaucrats and others ‘discovered’ their land. Polar Peoples describes the sometimes catastrophic effect these incomers and the changing world in general have had on native ways of life in this vast geographical area. It also outlines the awakening of native political activism and some of the most important steps taken towards self-determination by the indigenous peoples of the North. Greenland: Emergence of an Inuit Homeland (by Mark Nuttall) Unusual because of Home Rule from Denmark Native Peoples of the Russian Far North (by Nikolai Vakhtin) Little known outside Russia, these minority groups face an uncertain future The Alaska Natives (by Fae L. Korsmo) Highly significant because of the Alaska Native Claims Act The Inuit of Canada (by Ian Creery) Dene and Nunavut claims have been the subject of much political activity in recent months The Saami of Lapland (by Hugh Beach) Currently dealing with many different issues, from the ongoing effects of Chernoby] on their reindeer herds, to the disintegration of the Soviet Union. With each section written by a recognized expert in his or her field, Polar Peoples gives a fascinating look at this politically and environmentally changing area on the roof of the world. Please note that the terminology in the fields of minority rights and indigenous peoples’ rights has changed over time. MRG strives to reflect these changes as well as respect the right to self-identification on the part of minorities and indigenous peoples. At the same time, after over 50 years’ work, we know that our archive is of considerable interest to activists and researchers. Therefore, we make available as much of our back catalogue as possible, while being aware that the language used may not reflect current thinking on these issues.

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Minority Rights Group

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187319451X

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9781873194515

The Charter of the United Nations

A Commentary

By: Nikolai Wessendorf

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The Charter of the United Nations

A Commentary

By: Nikolai Wessendorf

Since the second edition of this commentary on the Charter of the United Nations was published, the text of the Charter may not have changed but the world has. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have had a lasting impact on international law and the Commentary has been fully updated to take their impact into account. The new edition has been completely revised and features a completely new chapter on UN reform, analyzing the effect of reforms which have already been implemented and examining why other proposals for reform have failed. It will assess how these proposals could be improved, with a particular focus on the Security Council. This new edition also includes coverage of the creation of the Human Rights Council and the impact of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine. This is the authoritative, article-by-article account of the legislative history, interpretation, and practical application of each and every Charter provision. Written by a team of distinguished scholars and practitioners, this book combines academic research with the insights of practice, and is an indispensable work of reference for all those interested in the UN.The Commentary will be crucial in providing new directions for the development of international law and the United Nations in the twenty-first century.

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OUP Oxford

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019165387X

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9780191653872

Victims of Yalta

The Secret Betrayal of the Allies, 1944–1947

By: Nikolai Tolstoy

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Victims of Yalta

The Secret Betrayal of the Allies, 1944–1947

By: Nikolai Tolstoy

A “harrowing” true story of World War II—the forced repatriation of two million Russian POWs to certain doom (The Times, London). At the end of the Second World War, a secret Moscow agreement that was confirmed at the 1945 Yalta Conference ordered the forcible repatriation of millions of Soviet citizens that had fallen into German hands, including prisoners of war, refugees, and forced laborers. For many, the order was a death sentence, as citizens returned to find themselves executed or placed back in forced-labor camps. Tolstoy condemns the complicity of the British, who “ardently followed” the repatriation orders.

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Open Road Media

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1453249362

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9781453249369

Intermediate Accounting

By: Loren A. Nikolai,John D. Bazley

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Intermediate Accounting

By: Loren A. Nikolai,John D. Bazley

In balancing conceptual and procedural intermediate financial accounting material, the eighth edition of this text offers students a strong foundation on which to build an understanding of today's accounting information needs. With up-to-date content and redesigned pedagogy, this text will assist students in gaining a clear understanding of the topics key to success in both their careers as professional accountants and their goal of passing the CPA examination.

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South Western Educational Publishing

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0324007310

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Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan Schlueter,Nikolai Wenzel

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The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan Schlueter,Nikolai Wenzel

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Stanford Economics and Finance

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Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan W. Schlueter,Nikolai G. Wenzel

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The Foundations of the Libertarian-Conservative Debate

By: Nathan W. Schlueter,Nikolai G. Wenzel

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Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

Nikolai Gretsch's Travel Letters: Volume 3 - Letters from Germany

Nikolai Gretsch's Travel Letters: Volume 3 - Letters from Germany

Surface Forces

Surface Forces

History of Music in Russia from Antiquity to 1800, Volume 1

History of Music in Russia from Antiquity to 1800, Volume 1

Radio-Frequency Capacitive Discharges

Radio-Frequency Capacitive Discharges

Physiology of the Cladocera

Physiology of the Cladocera

Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications

Gold Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications

Polar Peoples

Polar Peoples

The Charter of the United Nations

The Charter of the United Nations

Victims of Yalta

Victims of Yalta

Intermediate Accounting

Intermediate Accounting

Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

Selfish Libertarians and Socialist Conservatives?

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