Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The organization's role in building peace and stability, and fighting corruption - The relationship of economic development to the environment - The conflict of conformity vs. regional distinctiveness when free trade is introduced - The achievements and criticisms of the organization.
Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The or...
Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The organization's role in building peace and stability, and fighting corruption - The relationship of economic development to the environment - The conflict of conformity vs. regional distinctiveness when free trade is introduced - The achievements and criticisms of the organization.
Coverage includes: - The relationship of the organization to nation-state sovereignty - Its power in organizational decision-making - The or...
In 1973, the Caribbean Community came into effect. With 15 full members and five associate members, CARICOM was first organized to provide a continued economic linkage between the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean, though it now includes Suriname and Haiti. Its goals include providing "dynamic leadership and service, in partnership with Community institutions and groups, towards the attainment of a viable, internationally competitive and sustainable Community, with improved quality of life for all." CARICOM, which involves a free-trade area/single market, strives to create new...
In 1973, the Caribbean Community came into effect. With 15 full members and five associate members, CARICOM was first organized to provide a contin...
The Organization of American States is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., whose members are the 35 nation-states of the Americas. Its historic goals are to strengthen peace and security, to consolidate representative democracy, to provide for collective defense, to eradicate poverty, and to promote economic, social, and cultural development. The organization is currently working on a treaty that will establish a hemispheric free-trade area.
The Organization of American States is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., whose members are the 35 nation-states of the ...
Tiger Woods: Athlete recounts the story of his life, from a young child golfing under his fathers tutelage to a world-famous athlete and philanthropist.
Tiger Woods: Athlete recounts the story of his life, from a young child golfing under his fathers tutelage to a world-famous athlete and philanthropis...
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinating facts about each person - A chronology, suggestions for further reading, and a listing of related Web sites - A final chapter that delves into the legacy of the subject's thoughts and deeds for new generations of black Americans.
Each title features: - "In Their Own Words" boxes offering selected quotations from the subject - "Did You Know?" boxes that highlight fascinat...
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws banning smoking from all public places, arguing that such bans infringe upon freedom of choice. Smoking Bans, Second Edition explores this issue with updated statistics, new arguments, and current legislation.
As the adverse effects of secondhand smoke have become clear, more places have banned smoking. Smokers, however, have begun to protest local laws bann...
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty deters crimes, or if its use discriminates against the poor or minorities. With new statistics, legal opinions, and legislation, Capital Punishment, Second Edition explores the arguments for and against the death penalty.
The United States' continued use of the death penalty sets it apart from other Western democracies. Questions remain about whether the death penalty d...
Each title in the accessible Essential Chemistry set expands the coverage of a fundamental aspect of chemistry through concrete, real-life examples that fully illustrate the practical importance of the featured topic. These full-color titles are engaging as well as informative, and are enhanced by sidebars, a glossary, references, suggestions for further reading, Web sites, and an appendix that includes a two-page, full-color periodic table. This set provides the essential content required by the science curriculum.
Each title in the accessible Essential Chemistry set expands the coverage of a fundamental aspect of chemistry through concrete, real-life examples th...
Explains the history of various drugs, their effects on the body, why people use them, and how people can stop using them. This book includes features such as sidebars, a glossary, a bibliography, an index, and a further reading section with suggested Web sites. It is illustrated with color photographs.
Explains the history of various drugs, their effects on the body, why people use them, and how people can stop using them. This book includes features...
