Download or read book Sovereign Skies written by Sean Seyer and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pathbreaking history of the regulatory foundations of America's twentieth-century aerial preeminence. Today, the federal government possesses unparalleled authority over the atmosphere of the United States. Yet when the Wright Brothers inaugurated the air age on December 17, 1903, the sky was an unregulated frontier. As increasing numbers of aircraft threatened public safety in subsequent decades and World War I accentuated national security concerns about aviation, the need for government intervention became increasingly apparent. But where did authority over the airplane reside within America's federalist system? And what should US policy look like for a device that could readily travel over physical barriers and political borders? In Sovereign Skies, Sean Seyer provides a radically new understanding of the origins of American aviation policy in the first decades of the twentieth century. Drawing on the concept of mental models from cognitive science, regime theory from political science, and extensive archival sources, Seyer situates the development, spread, and institutionalization of a distinct American regulatory idea within its proper international context. He illustrates how a relatively small group of bureaucrats, military officers, industry leaders, and engineers drew upon previous regulatory schemes and international principles in their struggle to define government's relationship to the airplane. In so doing, he challenges the current domestic-centered narrative within the literature and delineates the central role of the airplane in the reinterpretation of federal power under the commerce clause. By placing the origins of aviation policy within a broader transnational context, Sovereign Skies highlights the influence of global regimes on US policy and demonstrates the need for continued engagement in world affairs. Filling a major gap in the historiography of aviation, it will be of interest to readers of aviation, diplomatic, and legal history, as well as regulatory policy and American political development.
Download or read book Emerging Landscapes written by Davide Deriu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging Landscapes brings together scholars and practitioners working in a wide range of disciplines within the fields of the built environment and visual arts to explore landscape as an idea, an image, and a material practice in an increasingly globalized world. Drawing on the synergies between the fields of architecture and photography, this collection takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining practice-based research with scholarly essays. It explores and critically reassesses the interface between representation - the imaginary and symbolic shaping of the human environment - and production - the physical and material changes wrought on the land. At a time of environmental crisis and the ’end of nature, ’shifting geopolitical boundaries and economic downturn, Emerging Landscapes reflects on the state of landscape and its future, mapping those practices that creatively address the boundaries between possibility, opportunity and action in imagining and shaping landscape.
Download or read book Empire written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the world of "Empire," a key addition to the "Political Science" series. This book explores the rise, governance, and decline of empires and their enduring legacies in statecraft and international relations. Understanding empires is vital for grasping global politics and history, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the interplay of power and culture. 1: Empire: Examine what defines an empire and its historical significance. 2: Colonialism: Explore colonialism's mechanisms and its role in shaping global inequalities. 3: Imperialism: Analyze imperialism theories, motivations, and effects on colonizers and the colonized. 4: Pax Romana: Investigate Roman peace, governance strategies, and its influence on future empires. 5: Hegemony: Understand hegemony's implementation by powerful states and its global implications. 6: New Imperialism: Examine late 19th and early 20th-century expansionist policies and their geopolitical impact. 7: American Imperialism: Assess American imperialism's rise and its influence on global politics. 8: Informal Empire: Discover how informal empires exert influence without direct control. 9: Comparative Studies of the Roman and Han Empires: Compare governance, expansion, and decline in these ancient empires for modern lessons. 10: Timeline of European Imperialism: Trace key events shaping the chronological development of European empires. 11: History of China: Gain insights into China’s empire-building from ancient dynasties to today. 12: History of Europe: Explore European empires' evolution and their impact on modern geopolitics. 13: History of Asia: Investigate Asia's diverse empires and their cultural contributions and interactions. 14: Classical Antiquity: Study ancient empires' governance, achievements, and influence on later empires. 15: Hegemonic Stability Theory: Delve into the necessity of dominant powers for international order. 16: History of Colonialism: Examine colonialism's historical development and its contemporary legacies. 17: Expansionism: Explore territorial expansion drivers and their effects on global systems. 18: Universal Monarchy: Investigate historical attempts at universal monarchy and their challenges. 19: European Balance of Power: Understand how European powers managed rivalries to prevent dominance. 20: World Domination: Analyze empires' ambitions for global control. 21: Anti-imperialism: Explore anti-imperialist movements and their effects on decolonization. "Empire" offers profound insights into these pivotal topics, making it a valuable resource for understanding global power and its historical roots.
Download or read book Air War Over America written by Leslie Filson and published by Tyndall Air Force Base Public Affairs Office. This book was released on 2003 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes America's air sovereignty mission in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Download or read book Military Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Principles and Practice of International Aviation Law written by Brian F. Havel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Principles and Practice of International Aviation Law provides an introduction to, and demystification of, the private and public dimensions of international aviation law. Unlike other global sectors, the air transport industry is not governed by a discrete area of the law, but by disparate transnational regulatory instruments. Everything from the routes that an international air carrier can serve to the acquisition of its fleet and its liability to passengers and shippers for incidents arising from its operations can be the object of bilateral and multilateral treaties that represent diverse and often contradictory interests. Beneath this are hundreds of domestic regulatory regimes that also apply national and international rules in disparate ways. The result is an agglomeration of legal cultures that can leave even experienced lawyers and academics perplexed. By combining classical doctrinal analysis with insights from newer disciplines such as international relations and economics, the book maps international aviation law's complex terrain for new and veteran observers alike.
Download or read book Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 and the Future Years Defense Program written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Skyborne Wings of War Skyborne Series Book Four written by Taylor Night and published by Taylor Night. This book was released on 2024-10-31 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fantasy author Taylor Night comes the fourth novel in a thrilling new epic fantasy series, SKYBORNE, ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Rebecca Yarros. As war breaks out throughout the kingdom, Skyborne becomes a critical battleground. Elyra Mistwood, coming into her own as a seasoned warrior and leader, must confront her complex feelings for Kael while reconciling the forbidden relationship with Caspian. Can she navigate her own emotions while leading her peers in defense of the academy? The SKYBORNE series pulls us into a thrilling new fantasy world teeming with danger and opportunity, where our heroine faces the trials of love and tests of survival. An epic adventure marked by surprising developments and intense anticipation, SKYBORNE is fresh and imaginative and is sure to appeal to young adult readers as well as seasoned fans of fantasy. Future books in the series are also available!
Download or read book The Aeroplane and the Making of Modern India written by Aashique Ahmed Iqbal and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the Indian state's engagement with aviation, both civil and military, from the Second World War to the nationalization of airlines in 1953, this book argues that aviation played a critical role in state formation in modern South Asia.
Download or read book The Works of George Meredith Vittoria written by George Meredith and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives One Hundred Thirteenth Congress First Session written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fleet Insurgent written by Susan R. Matthews and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOVELLAS, SHORT STORIES, AND MORE IN THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED UNDER JURISTICTION SERIES from John W. Campbell Award finalist Susan R. Matthews. Together for the first time, here are the novellas, novelettes, and short stories that complete Matthews' epic science fiction series. Plus, supplemental materials that flesh out Matthews' characters and detailed worldbuilding. Collected for the first time, here is the complete Under Jurisdiction body of work falling outside of Matthews' celebrated novels: long out-of-print short stories fleshing out details of the personal histories of favorite characters, including Joslire Curran and Security Chief Stildyne; substantial novellas—two published here for the first time ever—covering critical events in the life of the series, such as the devil’s bargain between Andrej Koscuisko and Captain Lowden on the Ragnarok; and many more novelettes, stories, and vignettes from The Life and Hard Times of “Uncle” Andrej Koscuisko, who is Not a Nice Man. Praise for Susan R. Matthews: "A very satisfying entry in a very scary series!"—Janis Ian on Blood Enemies "Starting with An Exchange of Hostages, I devoured Susan R. Matthews 'Koscuisko' novels—all six of them—when they first appeared. Books with this much courage, clarity, and empathy are rare. The Under Jurisdiction series is a remarkable and unprecedented accomplishment.”—Stephen R. Donaldson, New York Times best-selling author of the Thomas Covenant series. “[Matthews] brilliantly uses science fiction’s freedom of creation to make a world in which she can explore deep moral conflicts.”—Denver Post “. . . has a dark energy . . . an extremely compelling read.”—New York Review of Science Fiction “A chilling and engaging novel of false accusation and the power of personal responsibility.”—Booklist on Angel of Drestruction “A tightly woven space opera full of grand heroic gestures and characters strong enough to sustain all the action.”—Booklist on The Devil and Deep Space **
Download or read book Dreamtimes and Thoughtforms written by Richard Grossinger and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Examines animal intelligences within a greater evolutionary context, detailing in particular the remarkable intelligence of crows and octopuses • Looks at the Australian Aborigine Dreamtime as an attempt to understand the combined geological and geomantic landscape • Investigates a range of ideas as they relate to the intersections of consciousness and reality, including reincarnation, past-life memories, ghosts, and UFOs From the origins of the cosmos to the microbiome, COVID-19 pandemic, UFOs, and the shapeshifting of octopuses and language of crows, Richard Grossinger traverses the mysteries and enigmas that defi ne our universe and personal reality. Beginning his narrative with the Big Bang, origin of the Milky Way, and birth of our solar system, Grossinger o ers a chronology of Earth’s geological, climatological, biological, and sociological evolution, leading to the current environmental and psychospiritual crisis. He explores the origin of cell life, RNA-DNA, and larger biomes, detailing in particular the remarkable intelligence of crows and octopuses. He uses the Australian Aborigine Dreamtime to understand landscapes as thoughtforms. He then o ers reimaginings, from the perspective of “dreamings,” of a wide variety of animals, including tardigrades, llamas, sea turtles, pigeons, bees, and coyotes. Examining the scientifi c dilemmas and paradoxes of consciousness, time, and quantum entanglement, Grossinger carries these into the range of issues around reincarnation, past-life memories, messages from the afterlife, and ghosts. Sharing exercises from his personal practice, Grossinger makes a distinction between the Buddhist description of reality and how Buddhist practitioners create an operating manual for the universe and an assured path of salvation. The author then examines UFOs and their connections to elementals, fairies, and cryptids in terms of psychoids, Jung’s term for transconscious processes that enter our world as autonomous entities. Taking the reader on a journey through the seen and unseen universe, from the Big Bang to the imaginal landscape of Dreamtime, Grossinger shows that matter is infused with spirit from its very beginning.
Download or read book To Infinity And Beyond written by Noel Jackson Therattil and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-04 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As humankind takes flight to become an interplanetary species it is still to delineate the limits of sovereignty in the vertical plane. What may seem as a legal quibble is in fact irrevocably intertwined with politics and science. This book seeks to breakdown the complexities surrounding the delimitation of outer space and proposes a solution that would be conducive to aerospace activities. It explores the various theories that have been suggested, from the absurd to the deceivingly simple. This book argues that a method to delimit outer space need not be alien to established jurisprudence. Importantly, it conveys these ideas lucidly to make it intelligible to the enthusiast and lawyer alike. Can we as a species truly make space the “common heritage of mankind”?
Download or read book Fragile States in the Americas written by Jonathan D. Rosen and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Americas face many security challenges, including drug trafficking, organized crime, guerrilla movements, terrorism, and environmental challenges. Experts have long debated whether some countries in the region can be classified as failed states. While various states in the Americas have been labeled as failed states, calling a country a failed state is quite controversial and requires a precise definition of what constitutes a failed state. This book instead discusses fragile states in the Americas. Fragile states are weak states that are fertile grounds for organized crime groups and illegal actors as such groups are able to infiltrate the state apparatus through corruption. The goal of this book is to examine fragile states in the region and the major security challenges that these states face. The cause of state fragility is different for various states. Theoretically, the work will conceptualize the meaning of fragility as it relates to state survival and autonomy. Empirically, the book focuses on contemporary threats to the survival of fragile states in the Americas. The book explains and analyzes the main political, security, and economic challenges of these states. It employs a wide array of cases that delve into the security and economic threats and priorities of states in the Americas.
Download or read book Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book CTIA Consolidated Treaties International Agreements 2010 Vol 2 written by and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-17 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consolidated Treaties & International Agreements is the only up-to-date publication available that offers the full-text coverage of all new U.S. treaties and international agreements. A unique and thorough indexing system, with indices appearing in each volume, provides readers with quick and easy access to treaties.
