Download or read book Balancing Ecosystem Values written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balancing Ecosystem Values: Innovative Experiments for Sustainable Forestry is a compendium of more than 40 contributions from Asia, Europe, and North America. The theme encompasses experiments implemented at an operational scale to test ecological, social, or economic responses to silvicultural treatments designed to balance the complex set of objectives currently targeted in sustainable forest management. Several invited and plenary papers emphasize the variety of outcomes demanded by the public, as well as the essential role that these long-term studies will play in allowing natural resource managers to make better-informed, science-based decisions. A broad spectrum of silvicultural treatments and systems are covered, as are simulation runs with different types of models and discussion about design challenges for scaling up from stands to landscapes. Diverse forest ecosystems, stand structures and plant, animal, and fungal species are also considered. The conference included 2 days in the field where participants saw several types of the comprehensive field experiments firsthand. The conference concluded with a critique from state, private, and public land managers.
Download or read book Balancing Values and Market Forces written by William F. Massy and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Balancing Reasonable Justice written by Ville Päivänsalo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Rawls's pioneering work of political philosophy A Theory of Justice has had far reaching influence on modern liberal political philosophy. Rawls' sprinciples of justice as fairness: the principle of liberty, the principle of fair equality of opportunity and the famous 'difference principle' have been both heavily criticized and incorporated into other political theories. In this book Päivänsalo both presents a deep analysis of the whole Rawlsian canon and builds upon and goes beyond Rawls's conception by introducing a fresh theoretical framework to clarify and modify different balances of the elements of Rawlsian justice. Justice as fairness is analyzed into its parts and elements, critically examined to find the strongest most favourable interpretations of each principle and in this light the principles are reconstructed and rebalanced in such a way as to resist the most significant criticisms of the Rawlsian project.
Download or read book A Critique of Proportionality and Balancing written by Francisco J. Urbina and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The principle of proportionality, which has become the standard test for adjudicating human and constitutional rights disputes in jurisdictions worldwide has had few critics. Proportionality is generally taken for granted or enthusiastically promoted or accepted with minor qualifications. A Critique of Proportionality and Balancing presents a frontal challenge to this orthodoxy. It provides a comprehensive critique of the proportionality principle, and particularly of its most characteristic component, balancing. Divided into three parts, the book presents arguments against the proportionality test, critiques the view of rights entailed by it, and proposes an alternative understanding of fundamental rights and their limits.
Download or read book Balancing Constitutional Rights written by Jacco Bomhoff and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The language of balancing is pervasive in constitutional rights jurisprudence around the world. In this book, Jacco Bomhoff offers a comparative and historical account of the origins and meanings of this talismanic form of language, and of the legal discourse to which it is central. Contemporary discussion has tended to see the increasing use of balancing as the manifestation of a globalization of constitutional law. This book is the first to argue that 'balancing' has always meant radically different things in different settings. Bomhoff uses detailed case studies of early post-war US and German constitutional jurisprudence to show that the same unique language expresses both biting scepticism and profound faith in law and adjudication, and both deep pessimism and high aspirations for constitutional rights. An understanding of these radically different meanings is essential for any evaluation of the work of constitutional courts today.
Download or read book Balancing the Value Based Corporate Scorecard written by Mario Schmidt and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Introduction: Today operating companies are exposed to a whole series of influence factors. The globalization and deregulation of capital markets, the end of capital and exchange controls, new challenges on the information technology sector, more liquid securities markets, new trends with regard to investment decisions especially for institutional investors represent only some of these factors. The competition around investment capital moves more to the foreground. As a consequence of this fact is mentioned that the orientation is specified at the shareholders. Thus a focusing is carried out on the profit of the shareholders. With other words a culture of shareholder value has developed. A special meaning befits the corporate value with regard to the shareholder value. The corporate value represents the result of the investments of the shareholders. Therefore the effort to increase the corporate value is mirrored by the claims of the shareholders. In the recent years the term Value Based Management as synonymous has become noted for a whole series of approaches to increase the corporate value. Value Based Management focuses the view on the tools, which are necessary to produce performance and value. It means that everything, every process and every part of a company has to be oriented in creating value. This diploma thesis therefore will analyze how corporate value can be created, which activities are necessary and how it can be measured. Furthermore it will be represented how this process can be embedded in an integral approach. Therefore in Chapter 2 will be explained main aspects of the Value Based Management. In connection with this, special attention is given to the components of value. The meaning and problems of the intangible assets shall particularly be stressed in section 2.1.2. A general analysis of the process of value creation follows it in section 2.1.3. A further aspect of Value Based Management is the measurement of the results of the company s activities. Therefore a bundle of different measures can be used. As examples for this shall be mentioned the Cash Flow Return On Investment (CFROI), the Economic Profit (EP), the Added Value (VA) or the Economic Value Added (EVA ). The CFROI approach was developed by the Boston Consulting Group. The internal rate of return of an investment can be expressed with the CFROI. The Economic Profit is a development of the McKinsey & Company, Inc. and is explained by Copeland, [...]
Download or read book The Lawyer s Guide to Balancing Life Work written by George W. Kaufman and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2006 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lawyer's Guide to Balancing Life and Work, Second Edition is about how the law fits inside you, not how you fit inside the law. Making space for creativity and passion within your current workplace and at home can yield enormous emotional rewards. In the end, this book will support you whether you stay in the law, shift your law practice, or move on to other work. This book is the tool you need to make healthy decisions and welcome the passion back into your life!
Download or read book Public Values in Constitutional Law written by Stephen E. Gottlieb and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical examination of the concept of compelling government interests
Download or read book The Exact Calculation of Balanced Rations written by Julius Terrass Willard and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Balancing Act written by J P Hamish Kimmins and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past decade, there has been much debate over the environmental impact of forestry. People are justifiably concerned about what is happening to the local and global forest environments, but they are also confused by the polarized rhetoric that has characterized both sides of the debate. In Balancing Act, Hamish Kimmins calls for a balanced, more objective approach to forestry issues in order to bridge the gap between the most extreme opponents in the debate. He suggests that we need to begin with a common understanding of what forestry is about and how forest ecosystems work. He outlines the scientific and ecological aspects of the major environmental issues facing British Columbia and the world today, arguing that we need to disentangle the scientific from the value-based social aspects of these questions. He also contends that much of the current debate about forests and their management ignores the time dimension of ecosystems, and he calls for a more dynamic view of current environmental issues in forestry -- one that accounts for change. The first few chapters provide an outline of the basic principles of forestry and ecology, and subsequent chapters discuss the major environmental issues facing forestry in the 1990s. These include clearcutting, slashburning, management chemicals, old growth, biological diversity, 'new forestry, ' climate change, acid rain, the comparison between temperate and tropical forestry, and long-term decisions in forestry. Balancing Act is essential reading for those who are searching for an objective, accurate, and readable evaluation of the issues at the heart of the forestry/environment debate. By emphasizing that forests are not static but change over time, Kimmins adds an important, often ignored, dimension to the discussion. Only by understanding all the intricacies of the ecosystems can we learn to manage our forests in a sustainable fashion.
Download or read book Mass and Energy Balancing written by David Pritchard and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-05-24 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this text is to provide a comprehensive set of calculations relating to mass and energy balances for an entire process plant. An ammonia synthesis plant will be taken as a calculation model to develop the relevant mass and energy balances necessary for the design and subsequent production, as the production of ammonia synthesis gas is an internationally used process. Instead of teaching the basics of mass and energy balances, the text aims to give a detailed series of process integrated and illustrated calculations to help readers develop and design a process plant. • Details complete mass and energy calculations related to a manufacturing plant and includes stepwise procedures for mass and energy balances • Demonstrates how the series of integrated calculations will lead to the production of a specified amount of final product • Features “teaching” appendices that lay out applications of prior-assumed knowledge, which can be used in conjunction with the main text where more detailed explanation may be needed • Contains problems linked to various manufacturing sections covered in the text to help readers consolidate their knowledge This book will serve undergraduate Chemical Engineering students as a teaching aid in capstone design and related courses and gives useful insights to advanced students, researchers, and industry personnel within the Chemical Engineering field.
Download or read book The Hustle Heart Workbook Balancing Ambition with Well being written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you dream of achieving financial security and living a fulfilling life, but struggle to find balance between the relentless hustle and your own well-being? The Hustle & Heart Workbook is your empowering guide to achieving financial prosperity without sacrificing your health or happiness. This interactive workbook equips you with powerful tools and strategies to: Shift your money mindset: Uncover limiting beliefs and cultivate a perspective of abundance. Master your money habits: Develop a budget that works for you, conquer debt, and watch your savings grow. Align your finances with your values: Make your money work towards a life you love. Embrace the power of manifestation: Learn techniques to attract financial abundance. Build sustainable habits for long-term success: Develop a healthy relationship with money that sets you up for a prosperous future. The Hustle & Heart Workbook goes beyond just financial planning. It's about creating a life filled with passion, purpose, and financial freedom. Through insightful exercises, inspiring quotes, and real-life examples, you'll discover how to: Cultivate a heart-centered approach to your finances. Find the balance between ambition and self-care. Make financial decisions that align with your values. Embrace a growth mindset for lasting success. Start your journey towards financial and emotional well-being today! The Hustle & Heart Workbook is your empowering companion on the path to a truly abundant life.
Download or read book Balancing the Banks written by Mathias Dewatripont and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The financial crisis that began in 2007 in the US swept the world, producing substantial bank failures and forcing unprecedented state aid for the crippled global financial system. This book draws critical lessons from the causes of the crisis and proposes important regulatory reforms.
Download or read book Aligning and Balancing the Standards Based Curriculum written by David A. Squires and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2004-09-22 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What the experts say about how the Balanced Curriculum process can tip the scales in favor of your students! "The work that Dr. Squires has done in moving the curriculum development process onto the Web has removed some of the tedium involved in crafting curriculum, making it ′user friendly′ and open to the kinds of ongoing changes that make the promise of continual renewal of curriculum a reality." From the Foreword by Fenwick W. English --R. Wendell Eaves Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "A coherent approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the age of standards-driven education.... It will be an excellent contribution." --H. Lynn Erickson Author, Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction "I′m happy with the Balanced Curriculum process, my Board is happy, and my students are benefiting by it." --Philomena T. Pezzano, District Superintendent Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Public Schools "The book builds a bridge of confidence that will convince readers of both the ideas and of their own ability to succeed." --David W. Champagne, Professor Emeritus University of Pittsburgh "A wonderful and thorough explanation of the Balanced Curriculum." --Michelle Barnea, Educational Consultant Milburn, New Jersey Aligning and Balancing the Standards-Based Curriculum highlights the research, theory, method, practice, and implementation guidelines from a successful 15-year track record of schools already using the BalancedCurriculum.com Web site and its curriculum balancing process. Benefit from the invaluable insights, experience, and expertise of author David A. Squires, as he outlines curriculum innovations that include: Web-based solutions to simplify curriculum development and writing Professional development opportunities designed to achieve school and districtwide consensus on curriculum development Practical methods for ensuring that the curriculum is consistently reviewed, evaluated, enhanced, aligned, and rebalanced Full of field-tested practices, clear-sighted diagrams, sample lessons, assessments, and case studies, this comprehensive handbook shows how schools and districts all across the nation can use the Balanced Curriculum process to put their schools on the track to success.
Download or read book Restraining Great Powers written by T. V. Paul and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the Cold War, the United States emerged as the world's most powerful state, and then used that power to initiate wars against smaller countries in the Middle East and South Asia. According to balance-of-power theory--the bedrock of realism in international relations--other states should have joined together militarily to counterbalance the United States' rising power. Yet they did not. Nor have they united to oppose Chinese aggression in the South China Sea or Russian offensives along its western border. This does not mean balance-of-power politics is dead, argues renowned international relations scholar T. V. Paul; instead it has taken a different form. Rather than employ familiar strategies such as active military alliances and arms buildups, leading powers have engaged in "soft balancing," which seeks to restrain threatening powers through the use of international institutions, informal alignments, and economic sanctions. Paul places the evolution of balancing behavior in historical perspective, from the post-Napoleonic era to today's globalized world. This book offers an illuminating examination of how subtler forms of balance-of-power politics can help states achieve their goals against aggressive powers without wars or arms races.
Download or read book Proportionality Balancing and Rights written by Jan-R. Sieckmann and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on Robert Alexy's theory of constitutional rights. Alexy systematically presented the theory in his seminal book Theorie der Grundrechte (1985; Engl. translation Theory of Constitutional Rights, 2002) and continued to develop it in numerous subsequent articles. Arguably still the most influential theory of constitutional rights, it has found widespread academic support, as well as recognition in several constitutional jurisdictions. On the other hand, it has also been the object of considerable criticism. The aim of this book is to outline the central aspects of Alexy's theory as he sees them, and to further develop the principles of constitutional, fundamental, and human rights by applying a constructive criticism of his theory.
Download or read book Balancing Act written by Andrew Temte and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I believe the most important attribute of strong leadership is balance." So states Andrew Temte in this reflective and uniquely candid look at the capabilities managers and aspiring managers need in today’s workplace. The last 10-20 years have led to a tectonic shift in the leadership traits required by businesses as they navigate increased customer demands for transparency and alignment with shared values. Covering a wide range of topics, from promoting lifelong learning to combatting organizational entropy, Balancing Act is the story of a personal journey towards continuous self improvement.
