Thomas Alexander: 112 books
World-Systems Theory in Practice
Leadership, Production, and Exchange
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 1998
In the quarter century since Wallerstein first developed world systems theory (WST), scholars in a variety of disciplines have adopted the approach to explain intersocietal interaction on a grand scale. These essays bring to light archaeological data and analysis to show that many historic and prehistoric...
by Austin E. Loignon, Thomas Adam, Kristen D. Burton
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2018
The Yearbook of Transnational History is dedicated to disseminating pioneering research in the field of transnational history. This inaugural volume provides readers with articles on topics such as soccer, travel, music, and social policy. These articles highlight the movement of ideas, people, policies,...
Reinventing Rural
New Realities in an Urbanizing World
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2016
Reinventing Rural is a collection of original research papers that examine the ways in which rural people and places are changing in the context of an urbanizing world. This includes exploring the role of the environment, the economy, and related issues such as tourism. While traditionally relying...
by Davis Bitton, Thomas G. Alexander
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2008
Mormonism is the unofficial name for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which originated in the early 1800s. Mormonism refers to the doctrines taught by Joseph Smith, doctrines that are believed to be original gospel preached by Jesus Christ. The Mormons oppose abortion, homosexuality,...
Handbook of Low Cost Airlines
Strategies, Business Processes and Market Environment
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2016
The number of low cost airlines and connections offered has kept growing constantly over the last two decades. This book combines the knowledge of experienced and renowned experts and explains relevant developments in the low cost segment, strategies employed by low cost airlines, and the low cost...
by Christopher Morgan, D. Travers Scott, John Patrick
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2016
A scorching tour through the less-traveled territories of gay desire! The American South is sweltering-and not just the climate. Indulge yourself in 16 tales of homosexual lust! Take in the distinctive language, the rich food, the tumultuous history-and of course the many contributions the Deep South...
by Joaquín Almunia, Chris Fonteijn, Peter Freeman
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2015
This volume contains the papers presented at the annual Concurrences Journal conference held on 21 February 2014 at the French Ministry for the Economy. After the traditional « State of the Union », presented by Vice President Joaquín Almunia in the context of the « after » economic crisis, the...
E-Book Cardiology
Churchill's Ready Reference
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
Quick reference guide to laboratory and other test results with associated normal values
Includes guidance on equipment usage in the Coronary Care Unit
Includes the latest guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council
Abundant tables and artworks give rapid access to key information such as...
by Walter Demel, Andreas Rose, Susanne Lachenicht
Language: German
Release Date: February 1, 2014
Language: German
Release Date: February 1, 2014
Die Außenpolitik des Deutschen Kaiserreiches ist fraglos eines der zentralen und bis heute umstrittensten Themenfelder der Neueren Geschichte. Die europäischen Rivalitäten, das imperiale Ringen um überseeische Besitzungen und die zunehmende Bedeutung der eigenen Öffentlichkeit für das außenpolitische...
On the Nature of Effective CIO/CEO Communication
Evidence from an Interview Study
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2016
This book examines the effectiveness of communication between chief information officer (CIO) and chief executive officer (CEO) and its impact on the role of information technology (IT) in an organization. The book is empirically based on interviews with CIO/CEO pairs from twelve organizations in...
Cyber Denial, Deception and Counter Deception
A Framework for Supporting Active Cyber Defense
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2015
This book presents the first reference exposition of the Cyber-Deception Chain: a flexible planning and execution framework for creating tactical, operational, or strategic deceptions. This methodology bridges the gap between the current uncoordinated patchwork of tactical denial and deception (D&D)...
Health made Simple
Elektronische Geschäftsmodelle im Gesundheitswesen
Language: German
Release Date: January 8, 2013
Burnout gilt als „Volkskrankheit der Zukunft“. Aktuelle Berichte in den Medien prognostizieren, dass steigende Arbeitsbelastung, ständige Präsenz und ansteigende Arbeitszeiten dazu führen, dass die Stressfaktoren noch weiter zunehmen werden. Mit weiter ansteigenden Fällen ist also zu rechnen....
Gotthardfantasien
Eine Blütenlese aus Wissenschaft und Literatur
Language: German
Release Date: May 11, 2016
Wiege der Eidgenossenschaft, militärisches Réduit, Transitort, technisches Experimentierfeld, Fiktionsmaschine: Der Gotthard setzt Fantasien frei, und zwar nicht nur im Jahr der Eröffnung des Basistunnels, sondern schon seit mehr als zwei Jahrhunderten. Experten aus Politik-, Geschichts-, Kultur-...
Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies
History of the Great Tribes, Military History, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi, Apache, Seminole and Eskimo
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2018
Native American Studies collection is formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an interactive table of contents, footnotes and other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable. "Native American Studies"...