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Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. From the Preface The Encyclopaedia on Electrical Engineering presents a comprehensive list of terms used in the field of Electrical Engineering and various topics related with it. This is a natural expression of the author's background training knowledge and interest. This crucial reference offers a wealth of essential information in a handy expedient quick find layout. Presented in the arrangement of an encyclopedia and written in lucid simple language clear to the general reader this encyclopedia offers a wealth of information in a portable convenient and quick find format. It includes words phrases acronyms and other abbreviations that are used by those who study and write in these fields. The words may be either those used uniquely in the field or more common words that have a special meaning in the context of electrical engineering. The encyclopedia is an excellent reference tool for students educators engineers and equipment manufacturers. A conscious effort is made to emphasize these basic principles while also providing students with a viewpoint of how computational tools are used in engineering practice. The style being easy to read nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering know how will also find the Encyclopedia of Electrical Engineering very useful. 394 pp.…

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. From the Preface This encyclopedia presents a comprehensive list of terms used in Environment Science and various topics related with the environment. This work acts as a source and ready reference for students teachers and environmentalists as the structure of this glossary consists of many different types of users from end users to developers and translators. This encyclopedia includes words that may be either those used uniquely in the field or more common words that have a special meaning in the context of environment science phrases acronyms and other abbreviations. 392 pp.…

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. From the Preface This encyclopedia on Mechanical Engineering has been compiled with the express intention of providing a compact but comprehensive source of information of particular value to the engineer. Special effort has been made to appeal to students natural curiosity and to help them explore the various facets of the exciting subject area of mechanical engineering. Written in clear simple language understandable to the general reader yet in depth enough for scientists educators and advanced students. The style is easy to read and suitable for nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering experience. 394 pp.…

Paperback. Condizione: As New. New. From the Preface The concept of an Encyclopedia of Civil Engineering undoubtedly is different from that of an ordinary and every aspect of its conception and layout has been planned to help the reader find the information he needs with minimum difficulty. Written in clear simple language this encyclopedia presented in the format of a dictionary is an excellent reference tool for all those contributing directly or indirectly to the development of construction industry like Engineers students architects educators and equipment manufactures. It includes 3600+ terms used in Civil Engineering and related field. Although the Encyclopedia has been carefully reviewed for clarity completeness and accuracy the author welcome all efforts from the users on omissions or shortcomings which might be useful in considering the later revisions of additions to this Encyclopedia of Civil Engineering. 394 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Symptoms transmission and treatment. 3. Human infection with Avian influenza viruses. 4. Avian influenza in birds and animals. 5. Guidance for protecting workers against Avian flu. 6. Guidance for travelers. 7. Guidelines of WHO about bird flu. 8. Influenza pandemic contingency plans. 9. Frequently asked questions. Glossary of terms. Index. Asia Africa and Europe have in the recent years witnessed unprecedented outbreaks of Avian influenza resulting in the deaths and culling of more than 200 million poultry resulting in huge economic losses besides adversely affecting farmers households the poultry industry tourism and trade relations between countries and nations. Many countries in the South East Asia Region are on the flight paths of migrating birds some of which could be carrying Avian influenza virus. In view of the epidemiological situation all counties in the region are vulnerable to the influenza pandemic. Threat of world influenza pandemic has never been imminent. To combat this grave threat it is essential for countries to be well prepared. Experts predict it is only a matter of time before a bird flu strain will mutate and become transmissible between humans. Once that happens a pandemic (worldwide epidemic) like the Spanish flu that resulted in more than 50 million deaths overwhelming hospital and medical services could be inevitable. The present book Bird Flu Health Safety and Contingency Guidelines is divided in 8 chapters along with a detailed glossary of terms and comprehensive index to clarify all the technical and general concepts about this deadly virus. WHO guidelines are provided about this virus in detailed manner. The prevention and preparedness of activities that facilitate the response and recovery during and after the influenza pandemic are important aspects that are included in this book. 176 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Fundamental elements. 2. Basic concepts. 3. Evolution and growth. 4. Cultivation as a discipline. 5. Significance of individual. 6. Perception of learning. 7. Mental fitness. 8. Instincts and habits. 9. The intellect. 10. Perception of thought. 11. Grades of learning. 12. Making disciples read. Bibliography. Index. Educational Psychology has a rich and varied history. In 1903 E.L. Thorndike described educational psychologists as middlemen mediating between the science of psychology and the art of teaching. In some ways the study of educational psychology is deceptively simple it is the application of psychological principles to the domain of teaching and learning. However the breadth of knowledge an individual must possess to do this proficiently is staggering and becoming more so every day. Educational psychologists must be familiar with the traditional approaches to the study of behavior the humanistic behavioral cognitive and psychoanalytic orientations. They must be aware of the theories and pure research emanating from the traditional branches of psychology such as development linguistics motivation testing and test interpretation. Present book Educational Psychology is divided into twelve chapters. This book is covering every facet of educational psychology it would undoubtedly make an interesting reading. 380 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Evolution of journalism. 2. Journalists role. 3. Rapid growth. 4. Basic concepts. 5. Fundamental elements. 6. Motives and purposes. 7. System at work. 8. Practical aspects. 9. News perception. 10. News presentation. 11. Editorial job. 12. News making. Bibliography. Index. Newspapers and magazines collectively or the press and practice or profession of reporting about photographing or editing news stories of any one of mass media is known as journalism. Often called fourth column of a democratic order (equating with legislature executive and judiciary) journalism plays an important role in upholding the righteousness in society. With the advancement of science and technology especially ICT in the present day context journalism has undergone vast changes. Print media and electronic media are the two popular modes of journalism. This book gives a vivid account of system and working of journalism analyzing pros and cons. In a complex society of digital age journalism's principles and practices are related coherently. This is an ideal text cum reference book for students and professionals in the field of journalism. 378 pp.…

New. From the Preface This encyclopedia presents a comprehensive list of terms used in the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering and various topics related with it. This vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable convenient quick find format. Whether the reader is a professional a student a writer with an interest in science there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up to speed with the current language of the various branches of Electronics and Telecommunication science or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts. The work is designed to give readers direct insight into the main error sources occurring in their profession especially those resulting from a poor understanding of the subject matter and the usage of particular terms to designate different concepts in different branches of Electronics and Telecommunication. 394 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Education of children with visual impairments. 3. Children with hearing and speech impairment. 4. Children with physical disabilities. 5. Learning disabilities and other disorders. 6. Identification and assessment. 7. Strategies for teaching students with disabilities. Bibliography. Index. All students require support from teachers classmates family and friends in order to thrive and to gain full benefit from their school experience. Some children who have behavioral or communication disorders or intellectual physical or multiple disabilities or who are gifted may require special education services or special education programmes in order to enable them to attend school and benefit fully from their school experience. Special education also known as special ed or defectology refers to the teaching of students with a learning disability a developmental disability or a behavioral problem or that of gifted children. The field of special education is so diverse and complex that it overflows with unresolved issues. Although most individuals agree that special education is an aspect of education needed in today's society they are unclear about how it should be defined or delivered. This book is a general introduction to the characteristics of children's with disabilities and their education. This book emphasized classroom practices as well as the psychological sociological and medical aspects of disabilities. The book is recommended for those individuals who are preparing to be special educators those who are preparing to be general educators the parents of disabled children and for professional in other fields who work with children having disabilities. 286 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. Reprint. Contents 1. Fundamental elements. 2. Basic concepts. 3. Evolution and growth. 4. Development and characteristics of adolescent. 5. Cultivation as a discipline. 6. Significance of individual. 7. Perception of learning. 8. Mental fitness. 9. Instincts and habits. 10. The intellect. 11. Perception of thought. 12. Grades of learning. 13. Making disciples read. Bibliography. Index. Educational Psychology has a rich and varied history. In 1903 E.L. Thorndike described educational psychologists as middlemen mediating between the science of psychology is deceptively simple it is the application of psychological principles to the domain of teaching and learning. However the breadth of knowledge an individual must possess to do this proficiently is staggering and becoming more so every day. Educational psychologists must be familiar with the traditional approaches to the study of behavior the humanistic behavioral cognitive and psychoanalytic orientations. They must be aware of the theories and pure research emanating from the traditional branches of psychology such as development linguistics motivation testing and test interpretation. This revised edition includes a new chapter on development and characteristics of adolescent and makes interesting reading for all. 318 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. This Encyclopedia on Mechanical Engineering provides a compact yet comprehensive source of information of particular value to the engineer. Although intended as a handbook it should also find its way into the libraries. Written in clear simple language understandable to the general reader yet in depth enough for scientists educators and advanced students this encyclopedia is also suitable for nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering experience. The material in the text is introduced at a level that an average student can follow comfortably. Special effort has been made to appeal to student's natural curiosity and to help them explore the various facets of the exciting subject area of mechanical engineering while providing students with a perspective of how computational tools are used in engineering practice. Figures and illustrations attract attention and stimulate curiosity and interest thus forming important learning tools that help students get the picture. The work is designed to give readers direct insight into the main error sources occurring in their profession especially those resulting from a poor understanding of the subject matter and the usage of particular terms to designate different concepts in different branches of mechanical engineering. Carefully reviewed for clarity completeness and accuracy this Encyclopedia of Mechanical Engineering offers a standards of excellence unmatched by any similar publication. 394 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. The Encyclopedia on Electrical Engineering presents a comprehensive list of terms used in the field of electrical engineering and various topics related with it. Presented in the format of a dictionary and written in clear simple language understandable to the general reader this encyclopedia offers a wealth of information in a portable convenient and quick find format. It includes words phrases acronyms and other abbreviations that are used by those who study and write in these fields. The words may be either those used uniquely in the field or more common words that have a special meaning in the context of electrical engineering. The encyclopedia is an excellent reference tool for students educators engineers and equipment manufacturers. The style being easy to read nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering experience will also find the Encyclopedia of Electrical Engineering. 394 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Contributors. 1. India Pakistan peace initiatives strategic implications/Farooq Hassan. 2. Japan in South Asia a case study of Japan's ODA role in Nepal's development/Pancha N. Maharjan. 3. India's security concerns in South Asia a case study of Nepal/M.D. Dharamdasani. 4. Geographical causation in Southeast Asian history/Y. Yagama Reddy. 5. Capital flows in the ASEAN countries/Gautam Murthy. 6. Emerging trend of economic cooperation the India ASEAN experience/T. Nirmala Devi. 7. East Timor's independence/Jitendra Dhoj Khand. 8. Developmentalism and environment in East Asia a comparison between developmentalism in Japan and ASEAN/Fumitaka Furuoka and Mikio Oishi. 9. Experiences of economic reform in China with reference to privatisation and FDI/Bama Dev Sigdel. 10. Japan's relations with Africa/Aparajita Biswas. 11. Accounting for religious terrorism/Aswini K. Mohapatra. 12. Trends in trading patterns of Asia Pacific/B. Satyanarayan. 13. Transnational networks of Indian Diaspora in Australia/Ajaya Kumar Sahoo. 14. Security concerns and refugees in South Asia/Yachana. Index. Asia constitute one of the most important region and civilization of the world cherishing the values of democracy pluralism and liberalism. The twenty first century is now widely considered the Asian century. Further the political and economic changes currently sweeping the world have given added importance to the region of Asia. Problems created due to the wave of globalisation has drawn attention both at the public and governmental level for creating cooperation and understanding among the Asian country. Furthermore in order to face the problems created due to unipolar world dominated by the United States the Asian countries and the European Union should come closer politically and economically exemplified by Japan's initiative to reorient its foreign policy to come closer to India. India on its part is also rethinking to revive its concept of Asianization and Asian values to have better relations with both China and Japan. The present work with its collection of diverse papers on the political and economic concerns of the ASEAN countries will be highly useful to the scholars and students interested in the politics of ASEAN countries. 262 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Business policy an introduction. 2. Implementation of corporate plans. 3. Policy planning in business. 4. Business system. 5. Organization functions. 6. Production policy. 7. Personnel and financial policy. 8. Corporate structure. 9. Process of control. 10. Industrial growth and policy. 11. Role of managers. 12. Strategy and structure. 13. Foreign collaboration policy. 14. Foreign trade policy. Index. Policies are guidelines or general limits within which the members of an enterprise act. They are general statements or understandings which guide thinking and action. Policies exist at various levels of the enterprise corporate divisional and departmental. They are valuable because they allow lower levels of management to handle problems without going to top management for a decision each time. The present book is designed to help the participants to develop an understanding of basic inputs required making and implementing business policy decisions and also familiarises them with the issue and practices involved. 383 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Business ethics an introduction. 2. Methodology of business ethics. 3. Approaches to morale reasoning. 4. Environmental analysis. 5. Idea of social contract. 6. Domain of politics. 7. Corporate planning and ethical environment. 8. Social responsibility and ethics. 9. Global competitiveness. 10. Marketing and globalisation issue. 11. Ethical leadership in business. 12. Decision making. 13. Strategic planning. 14. Market economy in business ethics. 15. Advertising issues. 16. Corporate code of ethics. 17. Corruption. 18. Globalisation with social responsibility. Index. In Business Ethics is one of the key area which provides a guidance to handle the different business situations. This book is written in a student friendly manner so that the students can read and assimilate the subject matter presented in a lucid manner. 368 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Concept and perception. 2. Basic issues. 3. Crimes in practice. 4. Easy targets. 5. Factors at work. 6. Victims of crime. 7. Death in womb. 8. Crimes within family. 9. Marriage related crimes. 10. Widows the victims. 11. Acts of embarrassment. 12. Female prisoners. 13. Assaulted in war. 14. Sexual exploitation. 15. Law the protector. Bibliography. Index. In all societies to greater or lesser degree women and girls are subjected to physical sexual and psychological abuse that cuts across lines of income class and culture. The violence may be occurring in the family within the general community or perpetrated or condoned by the state. Battering dowry related violence marital rape rape sexual harassment intimidation at work trafficking in women and forced prostitution etc. are the crimes against women. This has remained a much debated issue. The present book encompasses vital information on diverse aspects of crime against women and remedial steps. The entire information is organized under fifteen chapters. Definitely this will prove a vide mecum to one and all concerned. 394 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Deprived children. 2. Cursed children. 3. Innocent victims. 4. Urborn victims. 5. Uprooted kids. 6. Tortures and molestation. 7. Physical oppression. 8. Prevailing situation. 9. Diagnosis and cure. 10. Solution of the problem. 11. Popular concerns. 12. Means of protection. 13. Laws for safeguards. 14. Role of the state. Bibliography. Index. Child is Father of Man thus goes the Wordsworthian saying. In fact the future of every society or nation as a whole rests on the shoulders of children. Unfortunately due to various reasons like illiteracy poverty and other socio economic constraints children are deprived of their due rights and they met abuse misuse and exploitation. In developing countries and backward society this problem is acute. This book is an effort in the direction of portraying real picture of child and crimes against them. The authentic information of many vital issues like deprived and cursed children innocent victims foeticide torture and molestation physical oppression problem and its diagnosis means of protection laws for safeguards and role of the state etc. is categorically analyzed and accounted in this book. 396 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. This Encyclopedia on Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering presents a comprehensive list of terms used in the field of electronics and telecommunication and various topics related with it. Presented in the format of a dictionary and written in clear simple language understandable to the general reader this encyclopedia offers a wealth of information in a portable convenient and quick find format. It includes words phrases acronyms and other abbreviations that are used by those who study and write in these fields. The words may be either those used uniquely in the field or more common words that have a special meaning in the context of electronics and telecommunication. The encyclopedia is an excellent reference tool for students scientists educators and engineers and equipment manufacturers. The style being easy to read nonnative English speakers and translators with no engineering experience will also find the Encyclopedia of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering very useful. 394 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Significance of library. 2. Evolution and development. 3. Philosophical foundation. 4. Cultivation of library culture. 5. Developmental programmes. 6. Significance for community. 7. Academic significance. 8. Rules and regulations. 9. Mutual cooperation. 10. Moral aspects. 11. Library staff. 12. University libraries. 13. College libraries. 14. School libraries. 15. Specialised libraries. 16. Libraries for specific purpose. 17. Public library. 18. National library. 19. Foreign libraries. 20. Treasure of knowledge. Bibliography. Index. Library Science is a modern discipline. Earlier regarded as storehouses for preservation of manuscripts and books for reading and reference purposes publicly or privately the functions of library today have assumed multifold dimensions today. Librarianship today deals with not only procurement arrangement maintenance and indexing of books journals and audiovisual materials but also ensuring that the information reaches the reader/seeker. Computers and internet play a vital role in this function. Present work is a fruition of painstaking efforts with a view to highlight different dimensions of Library Science and the prospects thereof for those having an inclination towards it. 360 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Digital library measurement and management. 2. Virtual library and management issues. 3. Toward future web forms. 4. Electronic reference services. 5. Emergence of electronic serials. 6. Requirements for the digital research library. 7. The digital electronic library. 8. Future of print based serials. 9. Management of information and library services in the 21 century. 10. Production of information materials. 11. Digital preservation. Appendices. Select bibliography. Glossary of library terms. Index. Once passive storehouses libraries have become active agents of a social change and early adopters of new information and communication technologies. The range of materials and media they handle has diversified enormously in the last decade. Access to full text databases networked resources and multimedia information systems has become the norm in a matter of years fueled in no small measure by the prodigious growth of the internet and World Wide Web. The coming years promise even greater advances global digital libraries intelligent interfaces interactive books collaboratories intelligent agents virtual reality. The present book complies highly useful information encompassing various crucial issues pertaining to libraries of modern times rightly known as digital age. 330 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Concept and perception. 2. Basis of human rights. 3. A long journey. 4. Cultivation of human rights. 5. Women's status in society. 6. Protection for women. 7. Fundamental rights of women. 8. Equality with men. 9. Constitutional protection. Bibliography. Index. Women constitute half of the human population in all societies everywhere. But they are discriminated in all walks of life. Exploitation and victimization of women have been a common and perpetual phenomenon since gone days. With the passage of time and growing consciousness the deplorable condition of women is somewhat improved no doubt. Though every nation has formulated and enacted many statutory provisions for protection of human rights of women and their empowerment yet the picture is not satisfactory. This book consisting of nine chapters portrays fundamental concepts of women and human rights. Written in coherent way packed with vital and authentic information this book will serve the purpose of researchers academics policy planners and activists in the field. 433 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Nature of depreciation. 3. Methods of depreciation. 4. Regulatory requirements concerning depreciation accounting in India. 5. Depreciation accounting requirements in some selected countries. 6. Depreciation accounting practices in Indian Corporate Sector. 7. Analysis and interpretation. 8. Summary and conclusions. Bibliography. Index. Depreciation accounting has always been a controversial issue in corporate financial accounting and reporting. The leading accounting standard setters of the world have spent considerable time and energy in developing effective solutions to depreciation accounting problems but problems persist. Depreciation affects both the profit and loss account in the balance sheet. Depreciation accounting also suffers from the problems of determination of actual costs estimation of useful service lives and estimation of residual selling values. They involve a great deal of uncertainty and subjectivity. The problems of depreciation are complicated further when depreciable assets are subjected to a process of revaluation. The objective of this book is to examine how companies account for depreciation in their published annual accounts. In order to do this we first examine the regulatory requirements. Also a comparative analysis relating to depreciation accounting prevailing in some selected developed countries has been made to judge the effectiveness of the rule relating to depreciation accounting prevailing in India. This book will assist the rule makers in developing a more realistic approach in framing the depreciation related rules. 286 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Glossary. 1. Global tourism a WTO perspective on sustainable tourism. 2. Model tourism policies case study of Guyana and India. 3. Model law regulating activities of travel agencies tour guides and transferists a case study of Macau. 4. Model laws policies and action plans concerning sex tourism of children worldwide. 5. Model tourism action plans Commonwealth Anglesey Wellington and Canada. Bibliography. Index. Global Tourism Policies Laws and Action Plans Select Case Studies and Model Approaches provides an in depth analysis of the global tourism policies laws and action plans while presenting select case studies and model approaches. The book deals with contemporary trends in global tourism including the sustainable tourism. A WTO perspective on the whole issue is provided detailing the very issues involved. The book analyses different laws and policies followed by different countries as exemplified by Model tourism policies of India Guyana and the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. A detailed case study of Macau elaborates upon model law regulating the activities of travel agencies tour guides and transferists. Model laws policies and action plans concerning sex tourism of children world wide The US policy on the International cooperation required for curbing sex tourism of children is dealt with briefly including the human rights perspective. Detailed analysis of the world congress against commercial exploitation of children and the policies and action plans of international organisations.Various action plans for tourism from all over the world such as that of the Commonwealth Anglesey Wellington and Canada. In sum this book could work as an eye opener for those who are trying to understand global tourism laws policies action plans and strategies. The book is user friendly and provides both third world and developed countries perspective on the subject. 270 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Glossary. 1. Global code of ethics for tourism and travellers. 2. Sustainable tourism global charter state of affairs and implementation. 3. UNEP CBD Biological diversity and tourism global guidelines on conservation and development. 4. Global eco tourism resolution remark declaration and final summit report. Bibliography. Index. The book gives an in depth insight into contemporary global trends as far as tourism ethics charters guidelines and resolutions are concerned. The book presents in detail the world tourism organization's code of ethics for tourism sector in general and the travelers. As code of ethics for travelers a model guideline developed by the last frontiers for responsible tourism in Latin America is dealt in detail. A complete overview of the state of affairs existing in global sustainable tourism is briefly discussed. The charter for sustainable tourism development at the world conference on sustainable tourism in Spain during 1995 and the United Nations environment programme's principles on the implementation of sustainable tourism globally are presented including issues like integration of tourism into overall policy for development of sustainable tourism and its integrated management and conditions for success. The destination management approach developed for sustainable management of tourism destinations globally is discussed briefly so is the local agenda 21 approach. The book covers in detail the convention on biological diversity's sustainable tourism development guidelines including the guidelines for biodiversity conservation and development of vulnerable ecosystems concerned policymaking development planning and management processes and the notification processes and information requirements. Emphasis also lies on the scope education capacity building and awareness raising aspects. The last chapter of this useful reference book covers the various resolutions remarks declarations and summit reports on global ecotourism like the famous Quebec declaration on ecotourism the report on World Ecotourism summit covering aspects aspects of ecotourism planning regulation product development marketing and promotion. Issues related to monitoring aspects of ecotourism costs and benefits are covered. The information contained in the book will be very beneficial for all the sectors dealing with tourism sustainable tourism and ecotourism related activities. 286 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. The media. 2. Media violence as free speech. 3. Women and media. 4. Understanding the basic terms. 5. Emotions. 6. Our senses and TV images. 7. 9/11. 8. TV violence and research. 9. Role of journalist. 10. Guidance and prevention. Index. The media of mass communication usually called mass media or media include newspapers magazines books film radio television recorded music and the internet. Media is the vehicle of mass communication which has traversed a long journey from crude primitive modes to modern sophisticated means. Of all these television has been one of the most important media of twentieth century. Violence has always played a role in entertainment. But there's a growing consensus that in the recent years something about media violence has changed. Research indicates that media violence has not just increased in quantity it has also become much more graphic much more sexual and much more sadistic. Media reports of crime clearly influence general perception a more serious problem is the way in which the media covers specific crimes and specific individuals who are suspected of committing those crimes. The present book looks at the impact of violence vice versa media from different perspective and tries to enlighten the reader on the issue. Violence has existed in all ages but it is now that a child finds it its constant companion in the form of TV images. 332 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Glossary of terms. Acronyms/abbreviations. 1. UN disaster management team and training programme an introductory overview. 2. Disaster preparedness rehabilitation and reconstruction. 3. Disaster declaration response and command system. 4. Disaster mitigation reduction and recovery. 5. Global initiatives and disaster risk reduction. Appendix international initiatives at modelling risk. Bibliography. Index. Disasters are events which disrupt the lives of people and cause large scale social or economic damage such as floods oil spills or major fires. Disaster management refers to the process managing disasters including the development of systems to mitigate against and prevent disasters responding to disasters when they occur providing relief to communities affected by disasters and assisting in the rehabilitation of communities affected by disasters. Disaster management initiatives cover mainly the body of policy and administrative decisions and operational activities which pertain to the various stages of a disaster at all levels. The objective of this book entitled Global Disaster Management Initiatives and Programmes is to provide readers/students with an integrated understanding of various kinds of initiatives and programmes required to tackle major disasters hazards and crisis and their control mitigation/prevention and reduction with special reference to possible management solutions. This book will be devoted mainly to the practical management aspects of disaster mitigation risk assessment hazard minimization and vulnerability analysis. 304 pp. …

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. History. 3. Core concept of nanotechnology. 4. Tools to measure and make nanostructure. 5. Application of nanotechnology. 6. Technologies. 7. Recent development. 8. Impact of nanotechnology. 9. Global scenario in nanotechnology. 10. Future of nanotechnology. 11. Grand challenges. Appendices i. Frequently asked questions. ii. Glossary. Index. Nanotechnology the development and practical applications of structure and devices on a nanometer scale has great potential for producing improvements and innovations in many areas of life like health care electronics manufacturing and improvements to existing products. The next wave of global advances in IT and telecom medicine security will be driven by innovations in nanotechnology. This book provides a basic understanding of the subject and covers 90% of the subject matter taught first in the vast majority of universities. 344 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acronyms. Glossary of terms. 1. Global oceans and law of the sea. 2. Sustainable development of small island developing states. 3. Global guidelines on wetlands. 4. Conservation and management of resources for environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. Bibliography. Index. The objective of this book is to provide readers/students with an integrated understanding of the global environmental regimes for the water resources of the world both terrestrial and marine covering the oceans coast small island and wetland. The book aims to advance the interests of oceans (incorporating 72% of the earth's surface) coast (the home of 50% of the world's population) and islands (43% of the world's nations are small island developing states which are especially dependent on the oceans) and wetlands (both coastal and terrestrial ones of international importance). This enormous coverage of three fourths areas of the world itself makes this volume so important. The mother of all global environmental guidelines the convention on the law of the sea is covered in detail. The recent programme of action for sustainable development of small island developing states is described. The Ramsar Convention on Wetland is presented with all the recent amendments. Chapter 17 and 18 of Agenda dealing with the plan of action for oceans enclosed and semi enclosed areas coastal area and freshwater resources respectively is dealt in detail. In sum this book is very useful and deals with vital environmental resources of the aquatic world. Contents include global oceans and the law of the sea sustainable development of small island developing states global guidelines on wetlands and conservation and management of resources for environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. 340 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acronyms. Glossary of terms. 1. Global guidelines on protection of Ozone layer and climate system. 2. Global guidelines on protection of endangered species. 3. Laws for protecting migratory species. 4. International guidelines for protecting world heritage. 5. Strengthening the role of major groups for sustainable environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. 6. Social and economic dimensions of global environment and development action plan as per agenda 21. 7. Agenda 21 action plan implementation for conserving environment and development. Bibliography. Index. This book deals with specific international environmental guidelines related to the protection of Ozone layer endangered species and world heritage sites. The all important and most successful Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is described to conserve global endangered species. Similarly the Montreal protocol to reduce global emission of fluorocarbons to protect the Ozone layer is described besides the related Vienna convention on migratory species focusing on the actions undertaken by range states for protecting these vital species is covered in detail. Similarly world heritage convention to protect the cultural and natural sites of international importance is covered in detail. Institutional mechanism required for sustainable development of environment is also covered to provide an integrated framework for conserving and developing such resources. 344 pp.…

Hardbound. Condizione: As New. New. Contents Preface. Acronyms. Glossary of Terms. 1. Global human environment protection declaration and action plans. 2. Preserving contemporary environment and development declaration and principles. 3. Realizing sustainable development of global ecological systems. 4. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development for primary area. 5. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development for applied areas. Bibliography. Index. Preserving contemporary environment and development has emerged as a major challenge to all nations of the world. Guidelines for Environment and Sustainable Development is an introductory book giving a complete overview of the existing international regime for the protection of human environment and promoting sustainable development. This book deals with the subject area of environmental guidelines in more primitive and generalistic terms indicating its universal applicability as umbrella frameworks. The focus starts from the protection of human environment in the form of Stockholm conference mainly to provide a solid base for future development and orientation. This book also covers Rio Summit Riots and Rio +10 underlining the fact that one of the key outputs o the Rio Summit was to highlight and focus attention on the environment spawning as a result a host of conventions conferences and other activities collectively called Rio agreements. The Johannesburg summit on sustainable development (i.e. Rio + 10) is described in detail. So are the economic and social demension of agenda 21 on general issues. This volume forms the basis for understanding the holistic perspective on international environmental guidelines on human environment and sustainable development in an evolutionary process. The objective of the book is to provide readers/students with an integrated understanding of the global environmental regimes in place to protect the human environment and promote sustainable development. 360 pp.…