Reuter: 108 books
Classical and Quantum Dynamics
From Classical Paths to Path Integrals
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2017
Graduate students who wish to become familiar with advanced computational strategies in classical and quantum dynamics will find in this book both the fundamentals of a standard course and a detailed treatment of the time-dependent oscillator, Chern-Simons mechanics, the Maslov anomaly and the Berry...
The U.S. Drug Policy Landscape
Insights and Opportunities for Improving the View
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Discussions about reducing the harms associated with drug use and antidrug policies are often politicized, infused with questionable data, and unproductive. This paper provides a nonpartisan primer on drug use and drug policy in the United States. It aims to bring those new to drug policy up to speed...
Confronting Terror
9/11 and the Future of American National Security
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2011
After the September 11, 2001 attacks the United States went to war. With thousands of Americans killed, billions of dollars in damage, and aggressive military and security measures in response, we are still living with the war a decade later. A change of presidential administration has not dulled controversy...
Considering Marijuana Legalization
Insights for Vermont and Other Jurisdictions
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2015
Marijuana legalization is a controversial and multifaceted issue that is now the subject of serious debate. In May 2014, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a bill requiring the Secretary of Administration to produce a report about various consequences of legalizing marijuana. This resulting report...
The Origins of Dominant Parties
Building Authoritarian Institutions in Post-Soviet Russia
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2017
In many autocracies, regime leaders share power with a ruling party, which can help generate popular support and reduce conflict among key elites. Such ruling parties are often called dominant parties. In other regimes, leaders prefer to rule solely through some combination of charisma, patronage,...
by Thomas Babor, Jonathan Caulkins, Benedikt Fischer
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2018
Illegal psychoactive substances and illicit prescription drugs are currently used on a daily basis all over the world. Affecting public health and social welfare, illicit drug use is linked to disease, disability, and social problems. Faced with an increase in usage, national and global policymakers...
Altered State?
Assessing How Marijuana Legalization in California Could Influence Marijuana Consumption and Public Budgets
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2010
Legalizing marijuana in California would lead to a major decline in the pretax price, but the price for consumers will depend heavily on taxes, the regulatory regime structure, and how taxes and regulations are enforced. The lower price and nonprice effects will increase consumption, but it is unclear...
by Hermann Beck, Michael Siemers, Martin Reuter
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2013
An overview of fastening techniques, technology and applications
This book covers fastening screw technology, verification concepts, applications in steel construction and other chapter topics. Powder-actuated Fasteners and Fastening Screws in Steel Construction introduces the basic principles...
Psychologie im Projektmanagement
Eine Einführung für Projektmanager und Teams
Language: German
Release Date: February 6, 2012
Die zentrale Frage im Projektmanagement lautet: Was brauche ich, um ein Projekt erfolgreich durchführen zu können? Sind es die richtigen IT-Tools und Templates? - Sicherlich nicht! Es ist der Faktor Mensch, der Projekte erfolgreich macht.
Dieses Buch ist ein Plädoyer für die menschlichen Managementprozesse....
by Ralf Reuter
Language: German
Release Date: January 6, 2015
Language: German
Release Date: January 6, 2015
Die Auswirkungen des unionsrechtlichen Altersdiskriminierungsverbots auf das deutsche Beamtenrecht werden anhand konkreter Überprüfungen altersabhängiger beamtenrechtlicher Regelungen auf ihre Vereinbarkeit mit den Vorgaben des europäischen Sekundärrechts untersucht. Zur abschließenden Bewertung...
China-EU
Green Cooperation
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2014
This book offers a selection of views from Chinese and European experts and scholars on the most pressing environmental challenges — air quality, global warming, climate change, energy security, urbanisation — faced by Europe and China in 2014. The contributors also discuss possibilities of technical...
by Reuter
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Modern Biotechnology in Postmodern Times?
A Reflection on European Policies and Human Agency
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
This book is for bioethicists, ethicists (theologians/philosophers), professionals in biotechnology, EU and national policymakers, and professors/teachers of courses in applied ethics. It presents an interdisciplinary reflection on the nature and scope of current biotechnology in Europe. It offers...
by Stacey E. Mills, Joel K. Greenson, Jason L. Hornick
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Sternberg's Diagnostic Surgical Pathology is a flagship book in pathology. This classic 2-volume reference presents advanced diagnostic techniques and the latest information on all currently known diseases. The book emphasizes the practical differential diagnosis of the surgical specimen while keeping...