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Given the recent expansion in materials chemistry, this book addresses several of the vigorous areas of research in this field, where inorganic materials are central to the research. Each chapter provides an introduction to the subject under discussion and then develops the field to provide a sensible overview, with certain topics being expanded. Written by an international group of researchers the nine chapters cover such important areas as inorganic superconductors, magnetic materials, biogenic inorganic materials, polymeric co-ordination compounds, liquid crystals and precursors for electronic materials.
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Provides historical perspective as well as current data Abundantly illustrated with figures redrawn from literature data Covers all pertinent theory and physical chemistry Catalytic and chemotherapeutic applications are included
Modern Singapore is a miracle. Half a century ago it unwillingly became an independent nation, after it was thrown out of the Malay Federation. It was tiny, poor, almost devoid of resources, and in a hostile neighborhood. Now, this unlikely country is at the top of almost every global national index, from high wealth and low crime to superb education and much-envied stability. But have these achievements bred a dangerous sense of complacency among Singapore's people? Nicholas Walton walked across the entire country in one day, to grasp what it was that made Singapore tick, and to understand the challenges that it now faces. Singapore, Singapura teases out the island's story, from mercantilis...
In this book, Walton and McKersie attempt to describe a comprehensive theory of labor negotiation. The authors abstract and analyze four sets of systems of activities which they believe account for much of the behavior found in labor negotiations. The first system of activities, termed "distributive bargaining," comprises competitive behaviors that are intended to influence the division of limited resources. The second system is made up of activities that increase the joint gain available to the negotiating parties, referred to as "integrative bargaining." They are problem-solving behaviors and other activities which identify, enlarge and act upon the common interests of the parties. The thi...
The new edition of this fundamental text covers basic, "need to know" topics in endodontics, written at a level that's ideal for both the undergraduate dental student as well as the practitioner. The book's unique approach includes detailed coverage of the basic sciences and separate chapters on practical topics such as referral, patient education, procedural accidents, and radiography. Includes some new chapters, expanded topics, and additional illustrations Six page 2 colour inserts (72 pictures0 Over 300 new illustrations
This book presents a framework for diagnosing recurring conflicts and suggests several basic options for controlling or resolving them. Included are concepts and methods that are applicable to various types of conflict, both interpersonal and inter system. Three documented case histories of interpersonal conflict are provided as well as a presentation of an international workshop dialogue.