A novel theory of how technological revolutions affect the rise and fall of great powers When scholars and policymakers consider how technological advances affect the rise and fall of great powers, they draw on theories that center the moment of innovation the eureka moment that sparks astonishing technological feats. In this book, Jeffrey Ding offers a different explanation of how technological revolutions affect competition among great powers. Rather than focusing on which state first introduced major innovations, he investigates why some states were more successful than others at adapting and embracing new technologies at scale. Drawing on historical case studies of past industrial revolutions as well as statistical analysis, Ding develops a theory that emphasizes institutional adaptations oriented around diffusing technological advances throughout the entire economy.Examining Britain s rise to preeminence in the First Industrial Revolution, America and Germany s overtaking of Britain in the Second
Intrigued by the mystery, Amelia and her clan resolve to uncover the secrets of the statue's origins,setting off on a trail that twists and turns in direc-tions they never anticipated--and, perhaps, toward an old nemesis with unscrupulous new designs. But each step toward the truth seems to reveal another peril, suggesting to the intrepid Amelia that the curse is more than mere superstition. And its next victim might well be her irascible husband, Radcliffe, their beloved son, Ramses, his lovely wife, Nefret . . . or Amelia Peabody herself. A novel filled with riveting suspense, pulse-pounding action, and the vibrant life of a fascinating place and time, The Serpent on the Crown is the jewel in the crown of a grand master, the remarkable Elizabeth Peters.
In the last two decades, lesbian and gay studies havetransformed literary studies and developed into a vital andinfluential area for students and scholars. This Companionintroduces readers to the range of debates that inform studies ofworks by lesbian and gay writers and of literary representations ofsame-sex desire and queer identities. Each chapter introduces keyconcepts in the field in an accessible way and uses severalimportant literary texts to illustrate how these concepts canilluminate our readings of them. Authors discussed range from HenryJames, E. M. Forster and Gertrude Stein to Sarah Waters and CarolAnn Duffy. The contributors showcase the wide variety of approachesand theoretical frameworks that characterise this field, drawing onrelated themes of gender and sexuality. With a chronology and guideto further reading, this volume offers a stimulating introductionto the diversity of approaches to lesbian and gay literature. · Covers a highly influential and increasingly important area o
A Wall Street Journal/Harris poll revealed that two thirds of investors express doubts in the ability of corporate boards of directors to provide effective oversight. In the shadow of recent global scandals involving businesses such as Parmalat and WorldCom, Manager's Guide to Compliance: Best Practices and Case Studies is essential reading for you, whether your organization is a major corporation or a small business. This timely handbook places U.S. and global regulatory information, as well as critical compliance guidance, in an easy-to-access format and helps you make sense of all the complex issues connected with fraud and compliance. "Wide perspectives and best practices combined deliver a punch that will knock your 'SOX' off! The author has blended together a critical mix necessary for effectively handling the requirements of SOX." —Rob Nance, Publisher, AccountingWEB, Inc.
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This Companion volume offers fifteen original essays on theHellenistic world and is intended to complement and supplementgeneral histories of the period from Alexander the Great toKleopatra VII of Egypt. Each chapter treats a different aspect ofthe Hellenistic world - religion, philosophy, family, economy,material culture, and military campaigns, among other topics. Theessays address key questions about this period: To what extent wereAlexander's conquests responsible for the creation of this new'Hellenistic' age? What is the essence of this world and how doesit differ from its Classical predecessor? What continuities anddiscontinuities can be identified? Collectively, the essays providean in-depth view of a complex world. The volume also providesabibliography on the topics along with recommendations for furtherreading.
