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Book Unstable Frontiers

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Nguyet Erni
  • Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
  • Release : 1994-01-01
  • ISBN : 0816623805
  • Pages : 187 pages

Download or read book Unstable Frontiers written by John Nguyet Erni and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible to scholars, students, researchers, and general readers. Rich with historical and cultural value, these works are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. The books offered through Minnesota Archive Editions are produced in limited quantities according to customer demand and are available through select distribution partners.

Book The Geography of Frontiers and Boundaries

Download or read book The Geography of Frontiers and Boundaries written by J. R. V. Prescott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, originally published in 1986, shows the importance of geography in international power politics and shows how geopolitical thought influences policy-making and action. It considers the various elements within international power politics such as ideologies, territorial competition and spheres of influences, and shows how geographical considerations are crucial to each element. It considers the effects of distance on global power politics and explores how the geography of international communication and contact and the geography of economic and social patterns change over time and affect international power balances.

Book Political Frontiers and Boundaries

Download or read book Political Frontiers and Boundaries written by J. R. V. Prescott and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the world’s political frontiers and boundaries, and includes sections on boundaries in the air as well as chapters treating the subject in a regional manner, covering the continents in terms of the evolution of boundaries.

Book International Frontiers and Boundaries

Download or read book International Frontiers and Boundaries written by J. R. John Robert Victor Prescott and published by Martinus Nijhoff Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International frontiers and boundaries separate land, rivers and lakes subject to different sovereignties. Frontiers are "zones" of varying widths and they were common many centuries ago. By 1900 frontiers had almost disappeared and had been replaced by boundaries that are lines. The divisive nature of frontiers and boundaries has formed the focus of inter-disciplinary studies by economists, geographers, historians, lawyers and political scientists. Scholars from these disciplines have produced a rich literature dealing with frontiers and boundaries. The authors surveyed this extensive literature and the introduction reveals the themes which have attracted most attention. Following the introduction the book falls into three sections. The first section deals systematically with frontiers, boundary evolution and boundary disputes. The second section considers aspects of international law related to boundaries. It includes chapters dealing with international law and territorial boundaries, maps as evidence of international boundaries and river boundaries and international law. The third section consists of seven regional chapters that examine the evolution of boundaries in the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, islands off Southeast Asia and Antarctica.

Book Frontiers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Malcolm Anderson
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2013-05-08
  • ISBN : 0745665608
  • Pages : 415 pages

Download or read book Frontiers written by Malcolm Anderson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose and location of frontiers affect all human societies in the contemporary world - this book offers an introduction to them and the issues they raise.

Book The Oxford History of the British Empire  Volume V  Historiography

Download or read book The Oxford History of the British Empire Volume V Historiography written by Robin Winks and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-07-26 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford History of the British Empire is a major new assessment of the Empire in the light of recent scholarship and the progressive opening of historical records. From the founding of colonies in North America and the West Indies in the seventeenth century to the reversion of Hong Kong to China at the end of the twentieth, British imperialism was a catalyst for far-reaching change. The Oxford History of the British Empire as a comprehensive study helps us to understand the end of Empire in relation to its beginning, the meaning of British imperialism for the ruled as well as for the rulers, and the significance of the British Empire as a theme in world history. This fifth and final volume shows how opinions have changed dramatically over the generations about the nature, role, and value of imperialism generally, and the British Empire more specifically. The distinguished team of contributors discuss the many and diverse elements which have influenced writings on the Empire: the pressure of current events, access to primary sources, the creation of relevant university chairs, the rise of nationalism in former colonies, decolonization, and the Cold War. They demonstrate how the study of empire has evolved from a narrow focus on constitutional issues to a wide-ranging enquiry about international relations, the uses of power, and impacts and counterimpacts between settler groups and native peoples. The result is a thought-provoking cultural and intellectual inquiry into how we understand the past, and whether this understanding might affect the way we behave in the future.

Book The League of Nations and the East Asian Imperial Order  1920   1946

Download or read book The League of Nations and the East Asian Imperial Order 1920 1946 written by Harumi Goto-Shibata and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-grounded on abundant Japanese language sources which have been underused, this book uncovers the League of Nations’ works in East Asia in the inter-war period. By researching the field of social and other technical issues, namely, the trade in narcotics, the trafficking of women and the work in terms of improving health provision and providing economic advice to Nationalist China, it not only examines their long-term impacts on the international relations in the region but also argues that the League’s works challenged the existing imperial order of East and Southeast Asia. The book offers a key read for academics and students of international history and international relations, and others studying Japan or East Asia in the twentieth century.

Book Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia

Download or read book Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia written by Bute, Swati Jaywant Rao and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many geographically diverse regions in the world contain a rich variety of cultures within them. While some have many socio-cultural similarities, tensions can still arise to make such areas unstable and vulnerable. Intercultural Relations and Ethnic Conflict in Asia is a critical reference source for the latest scholarly research on the economic, political, and socio-cultural disputes occurring throughout various South Asian countries and the effects of these struggles on citizens and governments. Highlighting pertinent issues relating to patterns of conflict, the role of media outlets, and governmental relations, this book is ideally designed for academicians, upper-level students, practitioners, and professionals.

Book Advocate of Peace Through Justice

Download or read book Advocate of Peace Through Justice written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Aurelianus

Download or read book Aurelianus written by Giovanni Ricco and published by Giovanni Ricco. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a Rome torn apart by war and corruption, there emerged a man destined to become one of the greatest emperors of antiquity. "Aurelian: The Emperor Who Forged an Era" takes us to the heart of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century, narrating the extraordinary life and reign of Lucius Domitius Aurelian, an exceptional leader who restored order and greatness to Rome. This captivating tale is told through the eyes of a loyal advisor to Aurelian, a historian who personally witnessed the emperor's deeds. Through anecdotes, intimate details, and profound reflections, we explore Aurelian's rise from his youth to epic battles against barbarian invasions, from the fight against internal corruption to the establishment of the Sol Invictus cult. In the Rome of the time, where power was often afflicted by intrigue and betrayal, Aurelian emerges as an indomitable and unifying hero. A charismatic figure who embodied the vision of the Empire like never before, based on military strength and loyalty. But beneath his armor, a complex man emerges, full of doubts and contradictions, determined to lead Rome to greatness despite the challenges. This narrative provides an intimate look at Aurelian's character, his monetary policies, army management, and his impact on the culture of the era. Revealing the historical context, moral dilemmas, and challenges faced by this emperor, "Aurelian: The Emperor Who Forged an Era" guides us through a crucial period in Rome's history and unveils the legacy of a man who left a lasting mark on an era. An enthralling journey through Rome's glorious past and the extraordinary life of an emperor who shaped the destiny of an empire.

Book Modern China s Ethnic Frontiers

Download or read book Modern China s Ethnic Frontiers written by Hsiao-ting Lin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-09-13 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to examine the strategies and practices of the Han Chinese Nationalists vis-à-vis post-Qing China’s ethnic minorities, as well as to explore the role they played in the formation of contemporary China’s Central Asian frontier territoriality and border security. The Chinese Revolution of 1911, initiated by Sun Yat-sen, liberated the Han Chinese from the rule of the Manchus and ended the Qing dynastic order that had existed for centuries. With the collapse of the Qing dynasty, the Mongols and the Tibetans, who had been dominated by the Manchus, took advantage of the revolution and declared their independence. Under the leadership of Yuan Shikai, the new Chinese Republican government in Peking in turn proclaimed the similar "five-nationality Republic" proposed by the Revolutionaries as a model with which to sustain the deteriorating Qing territorial order. The shifting politics of the multi-ethnic state during the regime transition and the role those politics played in defining the identity of the modern Chinese state were issues that would haunt the new Chinese Republic from its inception to its downfall. Modern China's Ethnic Frontiers will be of interest to students and scholars of Chinese history, Asian history and modern history.

Book Transatlantic Policy Quarterly  TPQ    Winter 2023 24    Vol  22    No  4

Download or read book Transatlantic Policy Quarterly TPQ Winter 2023 24 Vol 22 No 4 written by Haroldo Ramanzini Junior and published by TRANSATLANTIC POLICY QUARTERLY. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, or the BRICS nations, are living proof of how power and influence are constantly changing in the world's politics and economy. Redefining their positions within the global system and laying the groundwork for a multilateral world order that aims to challenge the traditional dominance of Western economies and institutions, the BRICS countries have been active since the acronym was coined in the early 21st century and expanded to include South Africa in 2010. Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Bolivia, Indonesia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Cuba, Gabon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Comoros, and Kazakhstan are among the more than 40 nations that have shown interest in becoming BRICS members. Now, after a huge expansion, the BRICS has grown into a more formidable club of nations with the recent addition of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE. Also, Saudi Arabia is still working on becoming a full member, even though Javier Milei, Argentina's newly elected president, turned down the invitation. Given that BRICS now includes over 40 percent of the world's population and 25 percent of the world's economy, it's easy to see why the organization is so essential to be better understood. Given this, the purpose of this TPQ special issue is to delve into the background, reality, and future prospects of the BRICS as well as the various reasons and motivations behind the accession of its member states.

Book British Imperialism

    Book Details:
  • Author : P.J. Cain
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2016-03-02
  • ISBN : 1317389255
  • Pages : 794 pages

Download or read book British Imperialism written by P.J. Cain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A milestone in the understanding of British history and imperialism, this ground-breaking book radically reinterprets the course of modern economic development and the causes of overseas expansion during the past three centuries. Employing their concept of 'gentlemanly capitalism', the authors draw imperial and domestic British history together to show how the shape of the nation and its economy depended on international and imperial ties, and how these ties were undone to produce the post-colonial world of today. Containing a significantly expanded and updated Foreword and Afterword, this third edition assesses the development of the debate since the book’s original publication, discusses the imperial era in the context of the controversy over globalization, and shows how the study of the age of empires remains relevant to understanding the post-colonial world. Covering the full extent of the British empire from China to South America and taking a broad chronological view from the seventeenth century to post-imperial Britain today, British Imperialism: 1688–2015 is the perfect read for all students of imperial and global history.

Book Science at the Frontier

    Book Details:
  • Author : National Academy of Sciences
  • Publisher : National Academies Press
  • Release : 1992-02-01
  • ISBN : 0309045924
  • Pages : 286 pages

Download or read book Science at the Frontier written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science at the Frontier takes you on a journey through the minds of some of the nation's leading young scientists as they explore the most exciting areas of discovery today. Based on the second Frontiers of Science symposium sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, this book describes recent accomplishments and new directions in ten basic fields, represented by outstanding scientists convening to discuss their research. It captures the excitement and personal quality of these exchanges, sometimes pointing to surprising connections spanning the boundaries of traditional disciplines, while providing a context for the reader that explains the basic scientific framework for the fields under discussion. The volume explores: New modifications to scientific theory as geologists probe deep inside the earth and astrophysicists reach to the limits of the observable universe for answers to some of nature's most fundamental and vexing questions. The influence of research in smog formation on the public debate about how to effectively control air pollution. The increasing use of computer modeling in science, from describing the evolution of cellular automata to revealing the workings of the human brain via neural networks. The rise of dynamical systems (the study of chaotic behavior in nature) to a full-fledged science. The search to understand the regulation of gene activity and the many biological problems-such as the onset of cancer-to which it applies. Recent progress in the quest to transform what we know about photosynthesis into functional, efficient systems to tap the sun's energy. Current developments in magnetic resonance imaging and its promise for new breakthroughs in medical diagnosis. Throughout this work the reader is witness to scientific discovery and debate centered on such common concerns as the dramatic and transforming effect of computers on scientists' thinking and research; the development of more cross-disciplinary perspectives; and the very nature of the scientific enterprise itself-what it is to be part of it, and its significance for society. Science at the Frontier is must reading for informed lay readers, scientists interested in fields other than their own, and science students considering a future specialization.

Book Frontiers in the Study of Chaotic Dynamical Systems with Open Problems

Download or read book Frontiers in the Study of Chaotic Dynamical Systems with Open Problems written by Elhadj Zeraoulia and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of review articles is devoted to new developments in the study of chaotic dynamical systems with some open problems and challenges. The papers, written by many of the leading experts in the field, cover both the experimental and theoretical aspects of the subject. This edited volume presents a variety of fascinating topics of current interest and problems arising in the study of both discrete and continuous time chaotic dynamical systems. Exciting new techniques stemming from the area of nonlinear dynamical systems theory are currently being developed to meet these challenges. Presenting the state-of-the-art of the more advanced studies of chaotic dynamical systems, Frontiers in the Study of Chaotic Dynamical Systems with Open Problems is devoted to setting an agenda for future research in this exciting and challenging field.

Book Colonizing Animals

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jonathan Saha
  • Publisher : Cambridge University Press
  • Release : 2021-11-11
  • ISBN : 1108839401
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Colonizing Animals written by Jonathan Saha and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pathbreaking history of British imperialism in Myanmar from the early nineteenth century to 1942 populated by animals.

Book Proceedings of the IFAC 5th World Congress  Paris  France  June 12 17  1972

Download or read book Proceedings of the IFAC 5th World Congress Paris France June 12 17 1972 written by International Federation of Automatic Control. World Congress and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: