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Bringing Chinese scholars and political advisors and practitioners together with scholars who study China and the United States from a Western political scientific perspective, this book uncovers genuine areas of overlap between the politics of the two nations. Important topics covered include China's democratic prospects and the rise of local village elections, the role of interest groups, Chinese political and legal reforms and developments regarding intellectual property rights and environmental regulation, Western and Chinese political philosophy, and Sino-American foreign policy...

This book examines the following factors: sponsorship of research, control of the dissemination of research, effects of dominant research paradigms, financial interests of authors, publishers, and editors, role of new technologies (for example, Web 2.0).

It is widely accepted among researchers and educators that the peer review process, the reputation of the publisher and examination of the author's credentials are the gold standards for assessing the quality of research and information. However, the traditional gold standards are not sufficient, and the effective evaluation of...

CONTENTS - I-Machine Technology - A-Machine Elements - B-Gearing - C-Mechanical Transmissions - D-Mechanisms and Kinematics - E-Fastening and Fasteners - II-Magnetics and Electronics - A-Magnetics - B-Electricity - C-Electrical Devices - D-Electronic Devices - E-Computer Technology - III-Light and Optics - A-Light Sources - B-Lenses, Prisms and Mirrors - C-Cameras and Projectors - D-Optical Instruments - IV -Fluid Technology - A-Hydraulic Elements - B-Pumps - C-Valves - D-Hydraulic Components - E-Hydraulic Systems - V -Industrial Processes - A-Tools - B-Machinery - C-Fabrication Methods -...

This book explores what makes a book readable by bringing together the relevant literature and theories, and situating them within a unified account. It provides a single resource that offers a principled discussion of the issues and their applications.