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Talking Visions

Multicultural Feminism in a Transnational Age

This multivoiced collection of essays and images presents a "relational" feminism of diverse communities, affiliations, and practices.

The Arts and Crafts Act Is No Help," Colors (January-February 1993): 16— 19;
and Walkin-in-stik-man-alone. statement titled "Request for an Injunction Against
or Revision of (PL.) 101-644 Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990." In addition, see ...

The MIT Encyclopedia of the Cognitive Sciences

A landmark, comprehensive reference work that represents the methodological and theoretical diversity of this changing field.

Although even preschool children have some metacognitive knowledge, marked
developmental progress occurs in all these areas and, indeed, continues to be
made in adolescence and beyond (e.g., Brown et al. 1983; Schneider ... Not
surprisingly, the correlation between metamemory (e.g., strategy knowledge) and
strategy use is typically higher than that between metamemory and performance,
confirming that the links between metacognition and task success are indeed
complex.

The Implementation and Effectiveness of International Environmental Commitments

Theory and Practice

Because environmental problems do not respect borders, their solutions often require international cooperation and agreements. The contributors to this book examine how international environmental agreements are put into practice. Their main concern is effectiveness—the degree to which such agreements lead to changes in behavior that help to solve environmental problems. Their focus is on implementation—the process that turns commitments into action, at both domestic and international levels. Implementation is the key to effectiveness because these agreements aim to constrain not just governments but a wide array of actors, including individuals, firms, and agencies whose behavior does not change simply because governments have made international commitments. The book is divided into two parts. Part I looks at international systems for implementation review, through which parties share information, review performance, handle noncompliance, and adjust commitments. Part II looks at implementation at the national level, with particular attention to participation by governmental and nongovernmental actors and to problems in states with economies in transition. The book includes fourteen case studies that cover eight major areas of international environmental regulation: conservation and preservation of fauna and flora, stratospheric ozone depletion, pollution in the Baltic Sea, pollution in the North Sea, trade in hazardous chemicals and pesticides, air pollution in Europe, whaling, and marine dumping of nuclear waste. Contributors: Steinar Andresen, Juan Carlos di Primio, Owen Greene, Ronnie Hjorth, Vladimir Kotov, John Lanchbery, Elena Nikitina, Kal Raustiala, Alexei Roginko, Jon Birger Skjaerseth, Eugene B. Skolnikoff, Olav Schram Stokke, David G. Victor, Jorgen Wettestad. Copublished with theInternational Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Chapters 2 to 6 show that SIRs are a common feature of environmental accords
and discuss ways SIRs make accords more effective. The presence and
operation of SIRs reflect the parties' desire to know whether others have
complied, and continue to comply, with their commitments under a particular
agreement. Satisfying that demand fundamentally depends on the completeness
and reliability of the information available: the backbone of SIRs is data. This
chapter examines the ...

Public Finance and Public Policy in the New Century

Essays on the theory and practice of public finance and policy.

Tax policy is defined to be "perfect" if it minimizes distortions and thereby
maximizes economic efficiency subject to meeting other government
requirements. In the case of economies already distorted by imperfect
competition in private markets, corrective taxation has the potential to enhance
the efficiency of private resource allocation. In order to realize this potential,
governments must be able and willing to use their available tax instruments in an
informed and sensible fashion.

Empirical Model Discovery and Theory Evaluation

Automatic Selection Methods in Econometrics

A synthesis of the authors' groundbreaking econometric research on automatic model selection, which uses powerful computational algorithms and theory evaluation.

Despite important differences, discovery and evaluation in economics are similar
to those of other sciences, and the same seven common aspects can be
discerned. The complexity of macroeconomic data intrinsically involves empirical
discovery with theory evaluation, as well as re- quiring rigorous evaluation of
selected models to ascertain their viability. Directly fitting a theory-specified
model limits the potential for discovery. Retrospectively, covert discovery has
been common in ...

Nurturing the Older Brain and Mind

Although our physical abilities clearly decline as we age, cognitive decline in healthy old age is neither universal nor inevitable. In Nurturing the Older Brain, Pamela Greenwood and Raja Parasuraman show that scientific research does not support the popular notion of the inexorable and progressive effects of cognitive aging in all older adults. They report that many adults maintain a high level of cognitive function into old age and that certain experiential and lifestyle factors--including education, exercise, diet, and opportunities for new learning--contribute to the preservation of cognitive abilities. Many popular accounts draw similar conclusions and give similar lifestyle advice but lack supporting scientific evidence. Greenwood and Parasuraman offer a comprehensive review of research on cognitive and brain aging. They show that even the aged brain remains capable of plasticity -- the ability to adapt to and benefit from experience -- and they summarize evidence that brain plasticity is heightened by certain types of cognitive training, by aerobic exercise, and by certain diets. They also report on the somewhat controversial use of estrogen and cognition-enhancing drugs, on environmental adaptations (including "virtual assistants") that help older adults "age in place," and on genetic factors in cognitive aging. The past twenty years of research points to ways that older adults can lead rich and cognitively vital lives. As millions of baby boomers head toward old age, Greenwood and Parasuraman's accessible book could not be more timely.

The past twenty years of research points to ways that older adults can lead rich and cognitively vital lives. As millions of baby boomers head toward old age, Greenwood and Parasuraman's accessible book could not be more timely.

Readings in International Business

A Decision Approach

This collection of readings provides a solid grounding in the major practical business decisions that students and managers face in a global setting. The organization of the reader emphasizes general patterns of trade and investment flows, while examining in depth - the reasons for the internationalization of firms and the international dimension of various functional areas, including finance, accounting, marketing, and production.In six sections the readings take up changes in international ownership patterns, corporate strategy, international marketing issues, the basic financial decisions and taxation issues for a multinational firm, and political risk. Each section includes an introduction that outlines the basic ideas to be discussed, as well as questions, key terms, and suggestions for further reading.Robert Z. Aliber is Professor of International Economics and Finance at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Chicago. Reid W. Click is Assistant Professor of Economics in the Lemberg Program in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis University.

This collection of readings provides a solid grounding in the major practical business decisions that students and managers face in a global setting.

Mariano Taccola and his book De ingeneis

On Engines, dated 1433, is an early and previously unknown treatise on engineering which was prepared for King Sigismund's arrival in Siena as he traveled to Rome for rites of coronation.

On Engines, dated 1433, is an early and previously unknown treatise on engineering which was prepared for King Sigismund's arrival in Siena as he traveled to Rome for rites of coronation.

Digital Library Use

Social Practice in Design and Evaluation

Viewing digital libraries as sociotechnical systems, networks of people and technology interacting with society.

Viewing digital libraries as sociotechnical systems, networks of people andtechnology interacting with society.