China in Transition: Issues and Policies

Book Description

To many people, China is a rising world power and may even overtake the United States in GNP by or before the middle of the twenty-first century. Yet after two decades of reform and the open door policy, many problems became apparent. Many are related to the policy formulation and implementation process, but a significant proportion of problems are institutional, caused by inherent contradictions within the Chinese political and economic systems. The objective of this book is to analyze some of the political, economic, and social problems and issues confronted by Chinese leaders.

China's Financial Sector Reform in the Transition to a Market Economy: Key Issues and Policy Options (International Economics and International Management)

Average customer rating:

China's Financial Sector Reform in the Transition to a Market Economy: Key Issues and Policy Options (International Economics and International Management)
Feng Wei
Manufacturer: Lit Verlag
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

International | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Banks & Banking | Industries & Professions | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | International | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Asia | History | Subjects | Books

Contemporary Developments and Issues in China's Economic Transition

Average customer rating:

Contemporary Developments and Issues in China's Economic Transition

Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

Policy & Current Events | Popular Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Development & Growth | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Economic Conditions | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Economic Policy & Development | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Business & Finance | New & Used Textbooks | Stores | Books

Book Description

As a prospective economic giant in the next century, developments in the Chinese economy are significant to the global economy. This book consists of contributions concerned with analyzing contemporary developments and issues facing the country after two decades of economic reform, and key policies which will exert a profound influence upon the country's prospective growth and development momentum into the next millennium.

Hong Kong: In transition to what? : a discussion of some issues

Average customer rating:

Hong Kong: In transition to what? : a discussion of some issues
Frankie Fook-lun Leung
Manufacturer: The Author
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Hong Kong | Asia | History | Subjects | Books

Transition and reform of China's agricultural system toward a market-oriented economy: Lessons from the Taiwan experience (AFPC policy issues paper)

Average customer rating:

Transition and reform of China's agricultural system toward a market-oriented economy: Lessons from the Taiwan experience (AFPC policy issues paper)
Paul M. H Sun
Manufacturer: Agricultural and Food Policy Center, Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General | Agricultural Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006QV11A

Book Description

Some of the most innovative scholars in the field of European constitutionalism highlight different facets of the new constitutional discussion. Provoking deep analysis of the different ideas of constitution and constitutionalism, their study delineates new ways of thinking about the future of Europe. In particular, it challenges the European Union as an evolving federal polity. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the subject of constitutionalism, students as well as professionals in law, politics and philosophy.

Download Description

The notion of a European constitution has until recently received unfavourable reactions within the European Union with controversy surrounding its political and legal implications. Criticism has largely revolved around the threat of an emerging European federal state. Today, however, constitution-building has become a major point of debate among members of the European Community as the drafting of a European constitution becomes more imminent. European Constitutionalism Beyond the State brings together some of the most innovative scholars in the field to highlight different facets of the new constitutional discussion. Provoking deep analysis of the different ideas of constitution and constitutionalism, the book delineates new ways of thinking about the future of Europe. In particular, it aims to challenge the idea of the European Union as an evolving federal polity. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the timely subject of constitutionalism including students and practitioners of law, politics and philosophy.

Book Description

Zoogeomorphology is the first and only book of its kind to examine the role animals play in sculpting the Earth's surface, thus integrating the ideas and literature from the fields of geomorphology and wildlife ecology. Dr. Butler describes how animals of all kinds--from small insects to large mammals such as elephants--can act as agents of erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediment. He discusses specific processes associated with the diversity of animal influences in geomorphology: burrowing and denning, nesting, lithophagy and geophagy, wallowing and trampling, food caching, excavating for food, and dam building by beavers.

Customer Reviews:

Intriguing, yes! Obtuse, no........1999-10-20

This book is well-written, well-illustrated, and well worth the read. I wish its pricing made it more accessible to students of geomorphology. Concepts have international implications. Highly recommended.

Obtuse, yet intriguing........1999-08-15

I belive this book merits the G.K. Gilbert award;it explores aspects of geomorphology that have rarely been featured in the published literature. Butler is obviously an expert in this field.

Chemistry in three dimensions
Average customer rating:
Chemistry in three dimensions
Louis Frederick Fieser
Manufacturer: Self Published, 1963
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

General & Reference | Chemistry | Professional Science | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006BLMUK

Molecular Structure: Macromolecules in Three Dimensions
Average customer rating:
Molecular Structure: Macromolecules in Three Dimensions
Robert J. Fletterick
Manufacturer: Blackwell Science Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Biology | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
Molecular Biology | Biology | Biological Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books
Polymers & Macromolecules | Chemistry | Science | Subjects | Books
Physical Chemistry | Physical & Theoretical | Chemistry | Science | Subjects | Books
Physiology | Basic Science | Medicine | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0865423008

Explorations in three dimension chemistry
Average customer rating:
Explorations in three dimension chemistry
Schuyler Bull
Manufacturer: Library of Congress
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006XH93C

Parallelization and visual analysis of multidimensional fields application to ozone production, destruction and transport in three dimensions:annual progress report (SuDoc NAS 1.26:195971)
Average customer rating:
Parallelization and visual analysis of multidimensional fields application to ozone production, destruction and transport in three dimensions:annual progress report (SuDoc NAS 1.26:195971)
Karsten Schwan
Manufacturer: College of Computing, Georgia Institute of Technology National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Technical Information Service, distributor
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Applied Atmospheric Sciences | Special Topics | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B00010MVMO

Book Description

Thermo-fluid dynamics of two-phase flow is an important subject for various scientific and engineering fields. It plays a particularly significant role in thermal-hydraulic analysis of nuclear reactor transients and accidents. The topics of multiphase flow are also essential for various engineering systems related to energy, chemical engineering processes and heat transfer.

Thermo-fluid Dynamics of Two-phase Flow is written for graduate students, scientists and engineers who need in depth theoretical foundations to solve two-phase problems in various technological systems.

Based on the extensive research experiences focused on the fundamental physics of two-phase flow, the authors present the detailed theoretical foundation of multi-phase flow thermo-fluid dynamics as they apply to:

- Nuclear reactor transient and accident analysis

- Energy systems

- Power generation systems

- Chemical reactors and process systems

- Space propulsion

- Transport processes

Thermo-fluid dynamic theory of two-phase flow (Collection de la Direction des etudes et recherches d'Electricite de France ; 22)

Average customer rating:

Thermo-fluid dynamic theory of two-phase flow (Collection de la Direction des etudes et recherches d'Electricite de France ; 22)
M Ishii
Manufacturer: Eyrolles
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Thermo-fluid Dynamics of Two-phase Flow.

Average customer rating:

Thermo-fluid Dynamics of Two-phase Flow.
Mamoru/ Hibiki, Takashi. Ishii
Manufacturer: NY
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N6DFPS

Don't Look Now and Other Stories
Average customer rating:
Don't Look Now and Other Stories
Daphne Du Maurier
Manufacturer: Penguin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
General | Short Stories | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
Similar Items:

The Birds and Other Stories (Virago Modern Classics)

Don't Look Now

The House on the Strand

Rebecca Rebecca

ASIN: 0141188375

Don't Look Now & Other Stories
Average customer rating:
Don't Look Now & Other Stories
Daphne du Maurier
Manufacturer: Recorded Books, Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Cassette
ASIN: 155690150X

Product Description

Seven cassettes (10.5 hrs) - Library Edition. Includes six stories; Dont Look Now, The Apple Tree, The Blue Lenses, The Birds, The Alibi, and Not After Midnight. Unabridged Narration by Barbara Rosenblat & Michael Sinclair.

Average customer rating:

Don't Look Now and Other Stories
Daphne du Maurier
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MHYDRW

The King's General + The House on the Strand + The Glass Blowers + Don't Look Now and Other Short Stories (COMPLETE / UNABRIDGED, 3 Novels and 5 Short Stories in 1 Volume)

Average customer rating:

The King's General + The House on the Strand + The Glass Blowers + Don't Look Now and Other Short Stories (COMPLETE / UNABRIDGED, 3 Novels and 5 Short Stories in 1 Volume)
Daphne du Maurier
Manufacturer: Avenel Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JHV9NQ

3 COMPLETE NOVELS & 5 SHORT STORIES-THE KING'S GENERAL, THE GLASS BLOWERS, THE HOUSE ON THE STRAND, DON'T LOOK NOW & OTHER STORY

Average customer rating:

3 COMPLETE NOVELS & 5 SHORT STORIES-THE KING'S GENERAL, THE GLASS BLOWERS, THE HOUSE ON THE STRAND, DON'T LOOK NOW & OTHER STORY
Daphne Du Maurier
Manufacturer: Avenel Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000INYMT4

Average customer rating:

Don't Look Now and Other Stories
Daphne Du Maurier
Manufacturer: Penguin Books Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OJ0ZDO

Average customer rating:

Don't Look Now and Other Stories
Daphne Du Maurier
Manufacturer: Penguin Books Canada, Limited
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000JE08ZO

Samuel Eliot Morison's Historical World: In Quest of a New Parkman
Average customer rating:
Samuel Eliot Morison's Historical World: In Quest of a New Parkman
Gregory M. Pfitzer
Manufacturer: Northeastern
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

General | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books
General | United States | Americas | History | Subjects | Books
Historiography | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books
Reference | Historical Study | History | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1555531016

Samuel Eliot Morison's Historical World In Quest of a New Parkman
Average customer rating:
Samuel Eliot Morison's Historical World In Quest of a New Parkman
Gregory M. Pfitzer
Manufacturer: Northeastern Univ. Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J169IM

Book Description

The desire to acquire luxury goods and leisure services is a basic force in modern life. Consumerism in World History explores both the historical origins and world-wide appeal of this relatively modern phenomenon. By relating consumerism to other issues in world history, this book forces reassessment of our understanding of both consumerism and global history.
This second edition of Consumerism in World History draws on recent research of the consumer experience in the West and Japan, while also examining societies less renowned for consumerism, such as Africa. Ever chapter has been updated and new features include:
· A new chapter on Latin America
· Russian and Chinese developments since the 1990s
· the changes involved in trying to bolster consumerism as a response to recent international threats
· examples of consumerist syncretism, as in efforts to blend beauty contests with traditional culture in Kerala.
With updated suggested reading, the second edition of Consumerism in World History is essential reading for all students of world history.

Customer Reviews:

An important, scholarly pick.......2006-12-12

Recent research on consumer experiences in Asia and the West fuel this updated second edition of Consumerism in World History, a survey that updates and adds new chapters and features throughout. With its new chapter on Latin America, Russian and Chinese developments since the 1990s, and updated bibliography and references, Consumerism in World History becomes an important, scholarly pick for college-level collections strong in not only world history, but consumer science.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Consumerism in World History: The Global Transformation of Desire.(Book Review) : An article from: The Historian

Average customer rating:

Consumerism in World History: The Global Transformation of Desire.(Book Review) : An article from: The Historian
Charlotte Sussman
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000B9DT4Y
Release Date: 2005-09-03

Book Description

This digital document is an article from The Historian, published by Thomson Gale on March 22, 2004. The length of the article is 566 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Consumerism in World History: The Global Transformation of Desire.(Book Review)
Author: Charlotte Sussman
Publication: The Historian (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2004
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 66 Issue: 1 Page: 211(2)

Article Type: Book Review

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Book Description

Stochastic processes are necessary ingredients for building models of a wide variety of phenomena exhibiting time varying randomness. In a lively and imaginative presentation, studded with examples, exercises, and applications, and supported by inclusion of computational procedures, the author has created a textbook that provides easy access to this fundamental topic for many students of applied sciences at many levels. With its carefully modularized discussion and crystal clear differentiation between rigorous proof and plausibility argument, it is accessible to beginners but flexible enough to serve as well those who come to the course with strong backgrounds. The prerequisite background for reading the book is a graduate level pre-measure theoretic probability course. No knowledge of measure theory is presumed and advanced notions of conditioning are scrupulously avoided until the later chapters of the book.

The book can be used for either a one or two semester course as given in departments of mathematics, statistics, operation research, business and management, or a number of engineering departments. Its approach to exercises and applications is practical and serious. Some underlying principles of complex problems and computations are cleanly and quickly delineated through rich vignettes of whimsically imagined Happy Harry and his Optima Street gangâ€™s adventures in a world whose randomness is a never-ending source of both wonder and scientific insight.

The tools of applied probability---discrete spaces, Markov chains, renewal theory, point processes, branching processes, random walks, Brownian motion---are presented to the reader in illuminating discussion. Applications include such topics as queuing, storage, risk analysis, genetics, inventory, choice, economics, sociology, and other. Because of the conviction that analysts who build models should know how to build them for each class of process studied, the author has included such constructions.

Customer Reviews:

Review of adventures in stochastic processes.......2007-03-17

In advance I would like to apologize for my poor englisch.
The book is pretty good. Not for light reading, because it is advanced probibility theory and because the book is very heavy ;).
The explanations are clear and the examples are good to understand the theory. With regard to advancement it is a standard American study book.

Good luck in your course stochastic processes,
kiss Daniëlle

Not a beginner's book!.......2005-07-12

I used this book in both my "introduction" to stochastic processes course as well as for a more advanced Markov chains class. The book was VERY difficult to understand, and the notation does not aid in the explanation at all. I found the material to be presented in an odd order and NOT AT ALL friendly for a beginner! The material is very dense (I think that I covered perhaps 4 chapters during the course of my two semesters using this class), and does not reconcile intuition with the proofs. The Markov chains portions of the book are more understandable than the stochastic processes portions (point processes, Poisson processes, etc). I'd suggest both books by Sheldon Ross instead (the Introduction to Probability Models for beginners and the Stochastic Processes book for a beginning graduate student or beyond). I now use my copy of this book for a doorstop.

Very good math textbook.......2004-05-16

I will give separate rate to Chapter 1, 2, 6 since I have only learned these 3 chapters in class.
Chapter 1. Preliminaries --- 5/5 very well written
Chapter 2. Markov Chains --- 6/5 superbly written
Chapter 6. Brownian Motion --- 3/5 could have been explained in a simpler way
This book is very accessible to beginners who have a good math sense, but it's not recommended for non-math major.

Pretty good........2002-04-18

This book gives the basic essentials of stochastic processes in a rigorous yet very readable way. The standart subjects (Discrete time/continuous time Markov chains, renewal processes, Poisson processes) are treated in good detail. Some more advanced subjects (Brownian motion and general random walk) are also given.

The presentation is very organized, and the author gives many interesting (and mostly, fun to read) examples. The introductory material in chapter 1 is very detailed. Chapter 2 on discrete time MC's is excellent. (I especially enjoyed seeing the interplay between convergence of time-averages and distributions).

This book is obviously more advanced than some other texts in this area (e.g., S. M. Ross - Stochastic Processes), and it emphasizes the technicality behind the proofs a bit more. I think that after learning the basic ideas in some undergrad level course, it is easier to read. One drawback of the book is that in some places the treatment is a bit dry (e.g., in the beginning of chapter 3 - Renewal processes).

Overall, I give it 4.5 / 5 stars.

Environmental Science: Action for a Sustainable Future Laboratory Manual
Average customer rating:
Environmental Science: Action for a Sustainable Future Laboratory Manual
Daniel D. Chiras
Manufacturer: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Conservation | Environment | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
General | Conservation | Outdoors & Nature | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0805342230

Laboratory Manual to Accompany:Environmental Science, Action for a Sustainable Future
Average customer rating:
Laboratory Manual to Accompany:Environmental Science, Action for a Sustainable Future

Manufacturer: Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H5BWDC

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books