Encyclopedia of Political Economy: A-K

Encyclopedia of Political Economy: A-K
Author: Phillip Anthony O'Hara
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780415187176

This groundbreaking Encyclopedia is the very first fully-refereed A-Z compendium of the main principles, concepts, problems, institutions, schools and policies associated with political economy. Based on developments in political economy since the 1960s, it is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field as well as being an authoritative reference work. Undergraduates taking courses in political economy or graduate students coming to the field for the first time will rely on this work as a key point of reference and for direction in their further reading. This lucid work compares for the first time the disparate theories of political economy (e.g, Marxist, Feminist, Sraffian etc.) and emphasizes the application of their principles to real world problems such as inflation, unemployment, development and financial instability. The extensive international team of consultants and contributors has produced a monumental work with truly global perspective.

Encyclopedia of Algorithms

Encyclopedia of Algorithms
Author: Ming-Yang Kao
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1200
Release: 2008-08-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0387307702

One of Springer’s renowned Major Reference Works, this awesome achievement provides a comprehensive set of solutions to important algorithmic problems for students and researchers interested in quickly locating useful information. This first edition of the reference focuses on high-impact solutions from the most recent decade, while later editions will widen the scope of the work. All entries have been written by experts, while links to Internet sites that outline their research work are provided. The entries have all been peer-reviewed. This defining reference is published both in print and on line.

Encyclopedia of the Arctic

Encyclopedia of the Arctic
Author: Mark Nuttall
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2306
Release: 2005-09-23
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1136786805

With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more, this Encyclopedia is the only major work and comprehensive reference on this vast, complex, changing, and increasingly important part of the globe. Including 305 maps. This Encyclopedia is not only an interdisciplinary work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching Arctic issues, but a fascinating and comprehensive resource for residents of the Arctic, and all those concerned with global environmental issues, sustainability, science, and human interactions with the environment.

Encyclopedia of Optimization

Encyclopedia of Optimization
Author: Christodoulos A. Floudas
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 4646
Release: 2008-09-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0387747583

The goal of the Encyclopedia of Optimization is to introduce the reader to a complete set of topics that show the spectrum of research, the richness of ideas, and the breadth of applications that has come from this field. The second edition builds on the success of the former edition with more than 150 completely new entries, designed to ensure that the reference addresses recent areas where optimization theories and techniques have advanced. Particularly heavy attention resulted in health science and transportation, with entries such as "Algorithms for Genomics", "Optimization and Radiotherapy Treatment Design", and "Crew Scheduling".

Encyclopedia of Drug Policy

Encyclopedia of Drug Policy
Author: Mark A. R. Kleiman
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2011-01-12
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 145226628X

Request a free 30-day online trial to this title at www.sagepub.com/freetrial! Spanning two volumes of approximately 450 entries in an A-to-Z format, this encyclopedia explores the controversial drug war through the lens of varied disciplines. A full spectrum of articles explains topics from Colombian cartels and Mexican kingpins to television reportage; from "just say no" advertising to heroin production; and from narco-terrorism to more than $500 billion in U.S. government expenditures. Key Themes- Cases- Conferences and Conventions- Countries (Affecting U.S. Drug Policy)- Drug Trade and Trafficking- Laws and Policies- Organizations and Agencies- People-Presidential Administrations- Treatment and Addiction- Types of Drugs

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers

Encyclopedia of Microcomputers
Author: Allen Kent
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 1995-05-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780824727147

Socio-organizational Aspects of Expert Systems to Storage and Retrieval: Signature File Access

Encyclopedia of Forensic Science

Encyclopedia of Forensic Science
Author: Suzanne Bell
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1438118805

Presents an alphabetical encyclopedia of the forensic science principles used in investigating crime scenes and suspects.