Cimbala (political science, Pennsylvania State Univ.) argues that although the two superpowers have reduced the risk of nuclear war between them through deterrence and crisis management, they still have not established doctrines or procedures to control such a war if it should begin. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Uncertainty and Control: Future Soviet and American Strategy

History

Cimbala, Stephen J.

World

Pinter

Moves towards democracy in Eastern Europe and the collapse of the former Soviet Union have launched the EC into a new stage in its evolution, and are testing the strength of the Community on the eve of the Single European Market. Arguments within the EC, on issues of national sovereignty, monetary union, and Germany's role are likely to continue, but contradict the EC's desire to show itself as an effective force in world politics. In the midst of the polemic and rhetoric, it is easy to lose sight of the EC's original aims and the extent to which they may be seen to have succeeded or failed. This authoritative new text provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the EC, including its historical development since the Second World War, its institutional framework, its main policy initiatives (agricultural, economic, regional, social, environmental and foreign), and its relations with the rest of the world. A concluding chapter assesses the prospects for its development during the 1

The European Community : Structures & Process

Clive Archer

Foreign & International Law

This work raises questions on whether and how to effectively resolve conflict. Taking stock of the ideas, assumptions and practices of this emerging field, the book provides an examination of conflict theory and practice, focusing on politics and international relations, as well as biology, culture, management, psychology and social psychology. Central to its thesis is the interaction between the skills of resolving conflict and societal pressures for conflict's continuation. Conflict resolution is a growth area of study; its methods are applicable in domestic violence as well as in attempts to secure world peace. This text is written in a deliberately provocative way which does not include every side to an argument.

Conflict Resolved?: A Critical Assessment of Conflict Resolution

Self-Help

Tidwell, Alan

Relationships

The United States and International Drug Control, 1909-1997 charts the Us quest to internationalize the doctrine of drug prohibition. The study reveals the origins, motivation and methodologies as well as the recurring contradictions and inconsistencies present within the Us overseas fight against the production, manufacture, trafficking and use of certain psychoactive substances. Drawing on extensive historical materials, David Bewley-Taylor uses the international career of America's first Drug Czar, Harry J. Anslinger, to explore how the Us successfully exploited hegemonic superiority in 1945 to influence the philosophy of the multilateral drug control system operated by the United Nations.More than a purely historical study, the book employs an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the development, perpetuation and consequences of a Us driven multilateral drug control system. Examining the contemporary Un drug control framework, the author argues that international legislation is largely ineffective.This provocative book is the first study to provide a picture of Us involvement in drug control from its inception to the present day. Its wide-ranging scope makes it of interest not only to scholars of diplomatic history, Us foreign Policy and international relations, but also to anyone concerned by the universal growth of the illicit drug problem.

United States and International Drug Control, 1909-1997

Politics & Social Sciences

Bewley-Taylor, David R.

Social Sciences

This second edition of this textbook places in context key world events since 1945. While not neglecting the significant developments of the last 50 years, this book has a broad historical and conceptual range. It provides students with a historical analysis of the origins, development and early networks of IR, and an exposition of the diverse ways in which modern "international society" has been defined and interpreted. Tackling a range on international concerns, Geoffrey Stern explores and clarifies such concepts as sovereignty, the balance of power, national interest and interdependence, illustrating his text with reference to both historical and contemporary world events.

Structure of International Society: An Introduction to the Study of International Relations, Second Edition

Stern, Geoffrey

Comparitive European Politics

Daalder, Hans (Editor)

Politics & Government

Uncertainty and control: Future Soviet and American strategy

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Constructing Deafness

Education & Teaching

Gregory, Susan

Hartley, Gillian

Schools & Teaching

There are as many experiences of deafness as there are deaf people. This book brings together accounts of many different people, some of whom were born deaf and others who have become deaf after the acquisition of speech. The accounts have been collected in a variety of ways. Some of the contributors have written their own whilst others have elected to be interviewed, and the language of the interviews has ranged from spoken English to the sign-supported English, and British sign language. On some occasions sign language interpreters were used. The early accounts in the book about deaf children have been mostly written by their parents. "Being Deaf" is the course book for an Open University Diploma funded by the Department of Health. It will also be of interest to a wide readership, both professional and non-professional. Deaf people, and those hearing people who have contact with the deaf community, may find many of the themes in this book familiar. Those readers who do not know or mix with deaf people may be surprised by the complexity of the issues raised, and that being deaf is not a straightforward case of classification by hearing loss. Many of the accounts in this book deal with questions of identity and community, isolation and rejection, and overt discrimination. Some of the individuals in this book are part of the deaf community, where they share with other deaf people a culture and language (British sign language) that is unique to that community. Others identify more with the hearing world where they employ a number of communication methods which may include sign language, speech and lip-reading. What they all share is that they have had to learn to cope in a world that is all too ready to ridicule, ignore and oppress them. This is not, however, a collection of "victim" stories. There are many successes amongst these pages, and much for deaf people to celebrate.

Being Deaf: The Experience of Deafness

George Taylor

Medical Books

The history, society and political experience of Cuba from the colonial period to Castro’s regime are here presented in a brief but scholarly analysis. The achievements and shortcomings of Cuban socialism are significant for students of Marxist regimes.The changes in society noted here include policies aimed at eliminating racism, the emergence of a new family structure, changing marriage and divorce rates and internal and external migration. The ruling Cuban Communist Party is examined in detail—its leadership, membership and congresses up to the late 1980s. The 1976 Constitution, Organs of People’s Power at the national, provincial and municipal levels, elections, and the mass organizations are described. Two chapters are devoted to the economy—the major changes introduced by the new regime after 1959, the record of the 1960s and 1970s, and the problems faced by Cuba in the 1980s.Analyses of the regime’s domestic policies and international relations are presented, and a concluding chapter weaves together a succinct portrait of the state which has exerted an outstanding influence on Latin America and the Third World in general since the revolution in 1959.Notes, Bibliography, and Index included.

Cuba (S.O.) (Marxist Regimes Series)

Azicri, Max

Americas

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