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 English | 2021 | ISBN: 1352011948 , 978-1352011838 | 306 pages | True PDF | 6.56 MB Offering an unparalleled, sweeping survey of the political ideologies that have shaped our world, the seventh edition of Andrew Heywood's seminal undergraduate textbook continues to lead the way in guiding students through the political creeds and doctrines that have dominated politics past and present. Covering an impressive array of topics, the first half of the book focusses on traditional ideologies such as Conservatism, Socialism, Liberalism, Anarchism and Fascism, while more contemporary movements such as Populism, Feminism, Green Ideology, Multiculturalism and Religious Fundamentalism form the latter part of the text. Taking into account the remarkable events that have shaken the political sphere in recent years, the text has been revised and updated throughout in order to show how the study of political ideologies can elucidate the significance of such striking phenomena as the decline of liberal democracy and the rise of populist movements and authoritarianism around the world.  English | 2021 | ISBN: 0367641887 | 154 pages | pdf | 8.11 MB This book contributes to the current revival of dependency approaches for the analysis of global capitalism. Reflecting on contemporary uses of the "Dependency Research Program" (DRP) and a refined analytical toolkit, it makes two distinctive contributions to this revival: the analysis of new "situations of dependency", and the understanding of the "mechanisms of dependency". The individual chapters draw from a wide range of cases and data from Latin America and Europe and imbricate concepts and ideas from the DRP with those of other approaches, from post-Keynesian economics to structural economics, institutional economics, regulation theory, comparative capitalisms, business politics, economic geography and critical finance studies, providing a rich array of possibilities for virtuous inter-disciplinary cross-fertilization. Thisvolumeisa valuable contribution for those interested in understanding how global capitalism worksin Latin America, Europe and beyond.  English | 2021 | ISBN: 1138298336 | 215 pages | pdf | 2.97 MB Political Economy Goes to the Movies provides an introduction to political economy using a wide range of popular films and documentaries as the objects of analysis. The work helps readers to understand and analyze the economic and related political, cultural, and ecological relationships depicted in selected films. This is achieved through the lens of past and present economic theories and in the context of debates over the dynamic influence of economics on individual life chances.  English | 2021 | ISBN: 0367761491 | 199 pages | pdf | 4.66 MB Political advertising is as important as ever, ad spending records are broken each election cycle, and the volume of ads aired continues to increase. Political Advertising in the United States is a comprehensive survey of the political advertising landscape and its influence on voters. The authors, co-directors of the Wesleyan Media Project, draw from the latest data to analyze how campaign finance laws have affected the sponsorship and content of political advertising, how 'big data' has allowed for more sophisticated targeting, and how the Internet and social media has changed the distribution of ads. With detailed analysis of presidential and congressional campaign ads and discussion questions in each chapter, this accessibly written book is a must-read for students, scholars and practitioners who want to understand the ins and outs of political advertising.
 English | 2021 | ISBN: 1947163817 | 97 pages | True EPUB | 12.25 MB Whether by hand or machine, learn everything you need to know for your next sewing project! From how to add various fasteners while sewing clothes, accessories, home décor, or other handmade items to what tools you'll need for a successful installation,Pocket Guide to Fastenersis a must-have guide that covers a wide range of fasteners. With detailed sections on buttons, hook and eye closures, snaps, zippers, Velcro, vintage and heirloom fasteners, and more, you won't want to start another project without this compact guide! Author Amelia Johanson has been sewing for more than 30 years and is a regular contributor toClassic Sewing Magazine. A Martha Pullen Licensed Instructor, she has also edited, co-authored, and contributed to a number of sewing and quilting magazines and books.  English | 2020 | ISBN: B08F15THXH | 230 pages | epub | 65.9 MB Modern precuts meet classic quilt blocks in this guide featuring 15 patterns by the popular quilt designer and author of the Jedi Craft Girl blog.
 English | 2021 | ISBN: 139860268X | 222 pages | True PDF EPUB | 2.92 MB What do Amazon, Google, Visa and AirBnB all have in common? They are all platform businesses. They know they can go beyond their industry segments. They capitalize on wider ecosystems that strengthen their offering and expand commercial opportunities. And now your business can do the same.
 English | 2021 | ISBN: 1119591848 | 304 pages | True PDF | 5.96 MB Plastics & Sustainability clearly lays out the thorny and contentious issues that we encounter at the nexus of plastics and sustainability. The book serves as a practical guide for making sustainability decisions about how plastics are made and used, including current developments in the newest bio-based plastics. Designers, marketers, academics, and engineers will all find something of value in this balanced and thoughtful second edition.  English | 2021 | ISBN:1032158093 | 105 pages | pdf | 8.38 MB Plant Physiology is a dynamic science which goes on adding knowledge to already characterized basic processes in plants. The past decade has witnessed an unprecedented progress in biological sciences with the advent of innovative technologiesviz. recombinant DNA techniques, omics approaches and advanced phenotyping platforms. These tools have helped to redefine many of the already accepted facts of plant life. The present publication will give an insight into the lesser known signals that can influence plant growth and development. Knowledge of plant physiological processes provides the base for research in cognate disciplines such as crop improvement, crop production and crop protection. With the impetus for clean cultivation, information provided in the book can motivate researchers in developing environment-friendly and non-chemical means of improving crop production and activate the innate ability of the plant to enhance their field performance.
 English | 2021 | ISBN: 1119640393 | 352 pages | True PDF EPUB | 18.05 MB An in-depth view of the panspermia hypothesis examined against the latest knowledge of planetary formation and related processes. |
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