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The Bridge

Natural Gas in a Redivided Europe

By: Thane Gustafson

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The Bridge

Natural Gas in a Redivided Europe

By: Thane Gustafson

A Marginal Revolution Best Book of the Year Winner of the Shulman Book Prize A noted expert on Russian energy argues that despite Europe’s geopolitical rivalries, natural gas and deals based on it unite Europe’s nations in mutual self-interest. Three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet empire, the West faces a new era of East–West tensions. Any vision of a modern Russia integrated into the world economy and aligned in peaceful partnership with a reunited Europe has abruptly vanished. Two opposing narratives vie to explain the strategic future of Europe, one geopolitical and one economic, and both center on the same resource: natural gas. In The Bridge, Thane Gustafson, an expert on Russian oil and gas, argues that the political rivalries that capture the lion’s share of media attention must be viewed alongside multiple business interests and differences in economic ideologies. With a dense network of pipelines linking Europe and Russia, natural gas serves as a bridge that unites the region through common interests. Tracking the economic and political role of natural gas through several countries—Russia and Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and Norway—The Bridge details both its history and its likely future. As Gustafson suggests, there are reasons for optimism, but whether the “gas bridge” can ultimately survive mounting geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges remains to be seen.

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Harvard University Press

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0674243854

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9780674243859

The Foundations of the Welfare State

By: Pat Thane

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The Foundations of the Welfare State

By: Pat Thane

A fully revised and rewritten second edition of a book which is now regarded as a classic. Takes full advantage of new research and places strong emphasis on voluntary action and the role of women in the shaping of social policy. It retains the excellent historical perspective that makes it unique among its competitors, comparing recent policy changes to pre-1950 welfare policy.

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367

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Routledge

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1317889061

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9781317889069

Divided Kingdom

A History of Britain, 1900 to the Present

By: Pat Thane

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Divided Kingdom

A History of Britain, 1900 to the Present

By: Pat Thane

How has the UK evolved into the country it is today? This clear, comprehensive survey of its history since 1900 explores the political, economic, social and cultural changes which have divided the nation and held it together, and how these changes were experienced by individuals and communities. Pat Thane challenges conventional interpretations of Britain's past based on stark contrasts, like the dull, conservative 1950s versus the liberated 'swinging sixties', and explores the key themes of nationalisms, the rise and fall of the welfare state, economic success and failure, imperial decline, and the UK's relationship with Europe. Highlighting changing living standards and expectations and inequalities of class, income, wealth, race, gender, sexuality, religion and place, she reveals what has (and has not) changed in the UK since 1900, why, and how, helping the reader to understand how our contemporary society, including its divisions and inequalities, was formed.

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505

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Cambridge University Press

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110860756X

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9781108607568

The Rise and Fall of the British Welfare State

From Poverty in 1900 to Poverty in 2023

By: Pat Thane

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The Rise and Fall of the British Welfare State

From Poverty in 1900 to Poverty in 2023

By: Pat Thane

For the past decade at least 25% of the UK population and 30% of children have been in poverty by internationally accepted measures, and the numbers keep rising. In The Rise and Fall of the British Welfare State, Pat Thane analyses the history of state welfare in Britain from 1900, and sheds light on its aims, achievements, and failings. Beginning with the poverty surveys of Booth and Rowntree, and the implementation of early welfare measures such as free school meals, Thane offers a vivid snapshot of social welfare in Britain c1900, and the growing demands for improved welfare provisions. Taking readers through the significant social reforms of the First and Second World Wars, the making of the modern welfare state 1945-51, and its subsequent shifts due to rapidly evolving social policies. Thane ends with austerity and the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the scholarship up to the present day, and drawing striking parallels with Britain c1900. By placing a major current issue within its historical context, Thane explores the shifting administration of the welfare state, and adjusts misconceptions about the implementation of social policy, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Thane offers readers a comprehensive study of British social measures during the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting how and why poverty rates are rising once more, and examining how the future of social policy could enact greater change.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350419699

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9781350419698

Old Age in English History

Past Experiences, Present Issues

By: Pat Thane

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Old Age in English History

Past Experiences, Present Issues

By: Pat Thane

At the end of the twentieth century more people are living into their seventies, eighties, nineties and beyond, a process expected to continue well into the next millennium. The twentieth century has achieved what people in other centuries only dreamed of: many can now expect to survive to old age in reasonably good health and can remain active and independent to the end, in contrast to the high death rate, ill health and destitution which affected all ages in the past. Yet this change is generally greeted not with triumph but with alarm. It is assumed that the longer people live, the longer they are ill and dependent, thus burdening a shrinking younger generation with the cost of pensions and health care. It is also widely believed that 'the past' saw few survivors into old age and these could be supported by their families without involving the taxpayer. In this first survey of old age throughout English history, these assumptions are challenged. Vivid pictures are given of the ways in which very large numbers of older people lived often vigorous and independent lives over many centuries. The book argues that old people have always been highly visible in English communities, and concludes that as people live longer due to the benefits of the rise in living standards, far from being 'burdens' they can be valuable contributors to their family and friends.

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OUP Oxford

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0191542172

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9780191542176

Saving Endangered Mammals

By: Thane Maynard

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Saving Endangered Mammals

By: Thane Maynard

Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.

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Scholastic Incorporated

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0590486047

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Hope for Animals and Their World

How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink

By: Jane Goodall

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Hope for Animals and Their World

How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink

By: Jane Goodall

At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, HOPE FOR ANIMALS THEIR WORLD presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.

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Grand Central Publishing

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0446559946

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9780446559942

Transport

On Land, Road & Rail

By: Thane Maynard

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On Land, Road & Rail

By: Thane Maynard

Describes the status of the Sumatran rhinoceros as one of the most endangered animals in the world and relates the story of Bagus, a specimen who was captured in the wild and sent to the Cincinnati Zoo as part of a new breeding program to save the species from extinction.

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New York : Franklin Watts

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0531111733

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9780531111734

Cincinnati Zoo

By: Edward J Maruska,Robert R Halpern,Maynard,Thane Maynard

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Cincinnati Zoo

By: Edward J Maruska,Robert R Halpern,Maynard,Thane Maynard

The Cincinnati Zoo, a renowned educational and wildlife research facility, joins Franklin Watts in a series of books introducing the threatened animal and plant species of the world. Dramatic, full-color photographs and lively writing will enthrall and inform young readers while promoting their interest in global conservation.

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Franklin Watts

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0531198014

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Hope for Animals and Their World

How Endangered Species are Being Rescued from the Brink

By: Jane Goodall,Thane Maynard,Gail E. Hudson

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Hope for Animals and Their World

How Endangered Species are Being Rescued from the Brink

By: Jane Goodall,Thane Maynard,Gail E. Hudson

At a time when we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, renowned scientist Jane Goodall brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall--along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard--shares fascinating survival stories about the American crocodile, the California condor, the black-footed ferret and more--all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Interweaving her own first-hand experiences with the research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, this book presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.--From publisher description.

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161664205X

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Saving Endangered Mammals

A Field Guide to Some of the Earth's Rarest Animals

By: Thane Maynard

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A Field Guide to Some of the Earth's Rarest Animals

By: Thane Maynard

Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.

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Franklin Watts

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0531152537

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Saving Endangered Birds

Ensuring a Future in the Wild

By: Thane Maynard

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Saving Endangered Birds

Ensuring a Future in the Wild

By: Thane Maynard

Examines the physical characteristics and habits of various endangered birds and discusses efforts to save them from extinction.

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Franklin Watts

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053111094X

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Endangered Animal Babies

Saving Species One Birth at a Time

By: Thane Maynard

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Endangered Animal Babies

Saving Species One Birth at a Time

By: Thane Maynard

Examines such endangered species as the barn owl, birdwing butterfly, and tomato frog and discusses the attempts to save them through captive breeding programs.

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Saving Endangered Mammals

By: Thane Maynard

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Includes basic facts about a number of endangered mammals and gives information on the threats they face and on efforts to save them from extinction.

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Scholastic Incorporated

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Komodo Dragons

By: Thane Maynard

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Komodo Dragons

By: Thane Maynard

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the Komodo Dragon found in Indonesia.

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Book's by Thane Maynard

The Bridge

The Bridge

The Foundations of the Welfare State

The Foundations of the Welfare State

Divided Kingdom

Divided Kingdom

The Rise and Fall of the British Welfare State

The Rise and Fall of the British Welfare State

Old Age in English History

Old Age in English History

Saving Endangered Mammals

Saving Endangered Mammals

Hope for Animals and Their World

Hope for Animals and Their World

Transport

Transport

Cincinnati Zoo

Cincinnati Zoo

Hope for Animals and Their World

Hope for Animals and Their World

Saving Endangered Mammals

Saving Endangered Mammals

Saving Endangered Birds

Saving Endangered Birds

Endangered Animal Babies

Endangered Animal Babies

Saving Endangered Mammals

Saving Endangered Mammals

Komodo Dragons

Komodo Dragons

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