This volume reviews the nuclear weapons policies of France, Britain, and China and analyzes their roles as independent deterrents in international politics. The end of a bipolar international system and deep reductions in the American and Russian nuclear arsenals have increased the relative importance of the nuclear forces of these three countries.
Permasalahan permukiman tidak dapat dilepaskan dari pembangunan yang kurang memperhatikan aspek ekologi dan sosial. Pada satu sisi, pembangunan memang telah meningkatkan angka pertumbuhan, namun pada sisi lain ternyata belum mampu memperbaiki tingkat kesejahteraan masyarakat di perkotaan dan pedesaan. Selain diakibatkan oleh pembangunan yang belum terintegrasi dengan aspek keberlanjutan, masala…
This book contains: 1. Growth and opportunity: Creating a new economic order 2. Macroeconomic policy and performance 3. Economic challenges of an aging population 4. The labor market 5. Inequality and economic rewards 6. Refining the role of government in the United States market economy 7. American leadership in the emerging global economy
This title explores Japan-China relations, investigating the threat China poses to its neighbour and the US role in maintaining peace. The question of Japan's need to re-develop a military balance is discussed, along with other topics concerning Asian politics, arms and economy.
This text uses social science perspectives to examine the various dimensions of globalization, the social problems of inequality, war and violence, and environmental sustainability that are occurring on a global scale. The book was designed for courses such as Global Issues, Contemporary Problems, Social Problems, Social Stratification, World Cultures, and Social Change. This book contains: C…
This book contains: 1. Perspective on the economy and economic policy 2. Recent developments and the economic outlook 3. Monetary and fiscal policy in the current environment 4. The economics of health care 5. Markets and regulation reform 6. Economic growth and future generations 7. Whither international trade and finance?
In this atlas we have regarded an open armed conflict as war if: - Regular armed forces are engaged on at least one side; - The fighters and fighting are organized centrally to some extent; - There is some continuity between clashes.
Describes the characteristics of the ILO’s social security standards, highlighting their universality and flexibility and their common principles. Examines the protection afforded in each of the nine branches of social security and considers the treatment of migrant workers.
A vivid and controversial analysis of what nations must do if their citizens are to flourish in the world economy of the future. In every industrial country for the last two centuries, standards of living have risen and fallen with the overall economic perfomance of the nation's great business organisations, Reich calls for a national recommitment to the productivity and competitiveness of all …
Study guide helps you understand and apply the economic concept discussed in economic, by Michael Parkin. Each chapter contains valuable information that will both simplify and support your study of economics. this book have a chapter content: 1. Chapter in perspective 2. Learning objectives 3. Helpful hints 4. Key figures and tables 5. Self-test 6. Answers