Bryan Frederick; Kristen Gunness; Gabrielle Tarini; Andrew Stravers; Michael J Mazarr; Emily Ellinger; Jonah Blank; Shawn Cochran; Jeffrey W Hornung; Lyle J Morris; Jordan Ernstsen; Lydia Grek; Howard Wang; Lev Navarre Chao
Ensuring military access to the territory of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific in the event of a future conflict with China is a critical concern for U.S. policymakers. By looking at five specific allies and partners, the authors explore how states are likely to approach access requests, what factors influence such decisions, and what peacetime policy levers the United States might have to increase the likelihood of access in conflict.
Jeremy Black; Philip Bobbitt; Michael Broers; Roger Crowley; Gregory Feifer; Noah Feldman; Jonathan Fenby; David Frum; Gabriel Gorodetsky; Peter Heather; Josef Joffe; Anna-Lena Laurén; John H. Maurer; Sean McMeekin; Walter Russell Mead; Richard Miles; Fraser Nelson; Richard Overy; Lincoln Paine; Andrew Preston; Morris Rossabi; Charly Salonius-Pasternak; Norman Stone; Barry Strauss; Mikael Wigell
Det var inte länge sedan idén om att vi nått historiens slut vann kraft och spridning: tanken att människans sociokulturella evolution nått fram till en punkt där den knappast kunde nå längre. Ett kvartssekel senare verkar denna optimism ha försvunnit. I stället bevittnar vi nu geopolitikens återkomst. Ett tjugotal experter utforskar i denna antologi hur vi hamnade där vi är idag men också vart vi kan tänkas vara på väg. Huvudredaktörer är Kurt Almqvist och Alexander Linklater.
Susan Paulson; Lisa L. Gezon; Arturo Escobar; Andrew Gardner; Mette Brodgen; James Greenberg; Hanne Svarstad; Michael Dove; Alf Hornborg; Charles Stevens; Josiah Heyman; Fiona Mackenzie; Anne Ferguson; William Derman
Environmental issues have become increasingly prominent in local struggles, national debates, and international policies. In response, scholars are paying more attention to conventional politics and to more broadly defined relations of power and difference in the interactions between human groups and their biophysical environments. Such issues are at the heart of the relatively new interdisciplinary field of political ecology, forged at the intersection of political economy and cultural ecology.This volume provides a toolkit of vital concepts and a set of research models and analytic frameworks for researchers at all levels. The two opening chapters trace rich traditions of thought and practice that inform current approaches to political ecology. They point to the entangled relationship between humans, politics, economies, and environments at the dawn of the twenty-first century and address challenges that scholars face in navigating the blurring boundaries among relevant fields of enquiry. The twelve case studies that follow demonstrate ways that culture and politics serve to mediate human-environmental relationships in specific ecological and geographical contexts. Taken together, they describe uses of and conflicts over resources including land, water, soil, trees, biodiversity, money, knowledge, and information; they exemplify wide-ranging ecological settings including deserts, coasts, rainforests, high mountains, and modern cities; and they explore sites located around the world, from Canada to Tonga and cyberspace.
Cybersecurity professionals are faced with the dilemma of selecting from a large set of cybersecurity defensive measures while operating with a limited set of resources with which to employ the measures. This report explains the menu of actions for defending an organization against cyberattack and recommends an approach for organizing the range of actions and evaluating cybersecurity defensive activities.
Eugene Vodolazkin; Karen Swallow Prior; Christian Wiman; John Thornton; D. L. Mayfield; Andrew Balio; Julian Peters; Denise Uwimana; Alfred Delp; Martin Luther; Michael St. Thomas; Sally Thomas
What we want for schools reveals what we value as a society. “What’s the point of school?” Parents have a stock set of responses, but the question remains unsettled, even two centuries after the Prussians invented compulsory education. The Prussian idea of what a school is for – to mold the populace to serve the state – seems unacceptable today. In vogue, instead, are slogans like “acquiring marketable skills” and “realizing your full potential.” These ideas powerfully shape our culture. Ultimately, they boil down to pursuing one supreme value: individual success in a competitive world. Schools are a mirror of our society as a whole; what we want for schools makes plain what and whom we value in our common life. In the Christian tradition, the life of discipleship is also a school. In this educational community, under the instruction of our one Teacher, we learn not to seek empowerment, but to find strength in weakness; not to out-achieve others, but to serve them; not to pursue our passion, but to obey a call. Also in this issue: poetry by Christian Wiman; reviews of new books by Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris, Francisco Cantú, Leif Enger, Carol Anderson, Stephanie Land, and Susan Wise Bauer; and art by Margaret McWethy, Albrecht Dürer, Raphael, Gérard David, Jackie Morris, Gustaf Tenggren, Sergey Dushkin, Anja Percival, Dmitry Samofalov, Christoph Wetzel, Sherrie York, Cathleen Rehfield, Pawel Kuczynski, and Jason Landsel. Plough Quarterly features stories, ideas, and culture for people eager to put their faith into action. Each issue brings you in-depth articles, interviews, poetry, book reviews, and art to help you put Jesus’ message into practice and find common cause with others.
Nathaniel D. Jensen; Francesco P. Fava; Andrew G. Mude; Christopher B. Barrett; Brenda Wandera-Gache; Anton Vrieling; Masresha Taye; Kazushi Takahashi; Felix Lung; Munenobu Ikegami; Polly Ericksen; Philemon Chelanga; Sommarat Chantarat; Michael Carter; Hassan Bashir; Rupsha Banerjee
This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of scaling; and iv) the value and challenges of integrating research with operational implementation to tackle development and humanitarian challenges in some of the world's poorest regions. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Nathaniel D. Jensen; Francesco P. Fava; Andrew G. Mude; Christopher B. Barrett; Brenda Wandera-Gache; Anton Vrieling; Masresha Taye; Kazushi Takahashi; Felix Lung; Munenobu Ikegami; Polly Ericksen; Philemon Chelanga; Sommarat Chantarat; Michael Carter; Hassan Bashir; Rupsha Banerjee
This Element outlines the origins and evolution of an international award-winning development intervention, index-based livestock insurance (IBLI), which scaled from a small pilot project in Kenya to a design that underpins drought risk management products and policies across Africa. General insights are provided on i) the economics of poverty, risk management, and drylands development; ii) the evolving use of modern remote sensing and data science tools in development; iii) the science of scaling; and iv) the value and challenges of integrating research with operational implementation to tackle development and humanitarian challenges in some of the world's poorest regions. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Richard Rutter; Patrick H. Lauke; Cynthia Waddell; Jim Thatcher; Shawn Lawton Henry; Bruce Lawson; Andrew Kirkpatrick; Christian Heilmann; Michael R. Burks; Bob Regan; Mark Urban
The power of the Web lies in the fact that anyone and everyone can access it, and this should also extend to users with disabilities. Accessibility is about making websites accessible to those with aural, visual, or physical disabilities, or rather, constructing websites that don't exclude these people from accessing the content or services provided. This isn't difficult to accomplish and doesn't require anything more than your normal tool set—HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, or whatever else. All you need to do is use these tools in the right way, and bear in mind the guidelines that exist to help you keep your websites accessible and the laws that enforce web accessibility around the world. This book gives you all you need to know about web accessibility, whether you are a web designer or developer who wants your sites to be accessible, or a business manager who wants to learn the impact of web accessibility laws on your websites. After an overview of the accessibility law and guidelines, and a discussion about accessibility and its implementation in the enterprise, the book goes on to show how to implement accessible websites using a combination of concise references and easy-to-follow examples, covering: Understanding assistive technologies Creating accessible content using XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flash, and PDFs Testing against WCAG (including 2.0) and Section 508 Retrofitting inaccessible sites where necessary The book concludes with an in-depth analysis of accessibility law around the world. If you're concerned about the legal and moral implications of web accessibility, then this book is perfect for you. It is written by some of the world's experts on accessibility, leaving you in good hands.
Martha C. Nussbaum; Samuel Moyn; Maria Stepanova; Pratap Bhanu Mehta; William Deresiewicz; Alastair Macaulay; Michael Kimmage; Nicholas Lemann; Elisabeth Lasch Quinn; Philip Kitcher; Helen Vendler; David Nirenberg; Collin Channer; Andrew Motion; Aaron Fagan
Trisha Ping; Isabel Albiston; Mark Baker; Amy C Balfour; Robert Balkovich; Ray Bartlett; Greg Benchwick; Andrew Bender; Alison Bing; Celeste Brash; Jade Bremner; Gregor Clark; Michael Grosberg; Anthony Ham; Ashley Harrell; John Hecht; Adam Karlin; Brian Kluepfel; Ali Lemer; Vesna Maric; Virginia Maxwell; Hugh McNaughtan; MaSovaida Morgan; Becky Ohlsen; Lorna Parkes; Christopher Pitts; Kevin Raub; Charles Rawlings-Way; Simon Richmond; Andrea Schulte-Peevers; Regis St Louis; Ryan Ver Berkmoes; Mara Vorhees; Benedict Walker
Lonely Planet’s USA is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a Broadway show in New York, marvel at the Grand Canyon, and drive the Pacific Coast Highway; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the USA and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s USA Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the USA’s best experiences and where to have themWhat's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areasPull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelAccommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodationImproved planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsColor maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsOver 100 maps Covers New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, Washington, DC, The South, Florida, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Texas, Rocky Mountains, California, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, HawaiiThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s USA, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket New York City, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Anthony Ham; Kate Armstrong; Carolyn Bain; Amy C Balfour; Ray Bartlett; Loren Bell; Andrew Bender; Sara Benson; Alison Bing; Cristian Bonetto; Celeste Brash; Jade Bremner; Gregor Clark; Michael Grosberg; Ashley Harrell; Mark Johanson; Adam Karlin; Brian Kluepfel; Stephen Lioy; Vesna Maric; Carolyn McCarthy; Hugh McNaughtan; Becky Ohlsen; Christopher Pitts; Kevin Raub; Simon Richmond; Brendan Sainsbury; Andrea Schulte-Peevers; Regis St Louis; Ryan Ver Berkmoes; Mara Vorhees; Benedict Walker; Karla Zimmerman
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's USA's Best Road Trips:Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs Full-color route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directionsDetours - delightful diversions to see the USA's highlights along the wayLink Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the nextInsider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsStretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the carEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missLavish color photography provides inspiration throughoutCovers New York, the Mid-Atlantic, New England, Florida, the South, the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, California, the Pacific Northwest, Route 66 and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's USA's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring the USA via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.Planning a USA trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's USA, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lisa Saum-Manning; Tracy C Krueger; Matthew W Lewis; Erin N Leidy; Tetsuhiro Yamada; Rick Eden; Andrew Lewis; Ada L Cotto; Ryan Haberman; Robert Dion; Stacy L Moore; Michael Shurkin; Michael Lerario
Company leaders in the U.S. Army have long been recognized as overworked, partly because of the number of requirements imposed on them by higher headquarters. This report is intended to help the Army identify ways to reduce and manage the time burdens on Active Component company leaders in garrison by addressing the challenges of reducing time burdens at both organizational and individual worker levels.
Megan McKernan; Stephanie Young; Timothy R Heath; Dara Massicot; Andrew Dowse; Devon Hill; James Black; Ryan Consaul; Michael Simpson; Anthony Vassalo; Ivana Ke; Mark Stalczynski; Benjamin J Sacks; Austin Wyatt; Jade Yeung; Nicolas Jouan; Yuliya Shokh; William Shelton; Raphael S Cohen; John P Godges; Heidi Peters; Lauren Skrabala
The Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform asked the RAND Corporation for an independent analysis of PPBE-like functions in selected countries and non-Department of Defense federal agencies. This executive summary distills key insights from nine case studies of budgeting processes across comparative organizations, as detailed in three companion volumes.
