LIBRARY

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Original Sin : power, technology, and war in outer space

Bleddyn E. Bowen, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2023

Space technology was developed to enhance the killing power of the state. The Moon landings and the launch of the Space Shuttle were mere sideshows, drawing public attention away from the real goal: military and economic control of space as a so[...]

Remote sensing for ecology and conservation : a handbook of techniques /

Ned Horning, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | Techniques in ecology and conservation series | 2020

The work of conservation biology has grown from local studies of single species into a discipline concerned with mapping and managing biodiversity on a global scale. Remote sensing, using satellite and aerial imaging to measure and map the envir[...]

Principles of public international law

James Crawford | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2019

"Brownlee's 'Principles of Public International Law' has been shaping the study and application of international law for over 50 years. Serving as a single-volume introduction to the field as a whole, the book seeks to present international law [...]

Satellite remote sensing and the management of natural resources

Nathalie Pettorelli, Author ; Oxford University Press | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2019

The ability to anticipate the impacts of global environmental changes on natural resources is fundamental to designing appropriate and optimised adaptation and mitigation strategies. However, this requires the scientific community to have access[...]

Climate change : what everyone needs to know /

Joseph J. Romm, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | What everyone needs to know | 2018

"Climate change will have a bigger impact on humanity than the Internet has had. The last decade's spate of superstorms, wildfires, heat waves, and droughts has accelerated the public discourse on this topic and lent credence to climatologist Lo[...]

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Artificial intelligence : what everyone needs to know /

Jerry Kaplan, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | What everyone needs to know | 2016

Over the coming decades, Artificial Intelligence will profoundly impact the way we work and live. Whose interests should such systems serve? What limits should we place on their use? This book is a succinct introduction to the complex social, e[...]

Climate change : what everyone needs to know /

Joseph J. Romm, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | What everyone needs to know | 2016

"Climate change will have a bigger impact on humanity than the Internet has had. The last decade's spate of superstorms, wildfires, heat waves, and droughts has accelerated the public discourse on this topic and lent credence to climatologist Lo[...]

Drones : what everyone needs to know /

Sarah E. Kreps, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | What everyone needs to know | 2016

Drones quite possibly represent the most transformative military innovation since jet engines and atomic weaponry. Through satellite imaging and remote technology, countries such as the United States can destroy small targets halfway around the [...]

Exploring the planets : a memoir /

F. W. Taylor, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2016

The book offers a personal account of how the space programme has evolved, in particular exploring how the motivations of researchers and politicians can merge to generate the large budgets required; and how the technology is planned and develop[...]

The politics of innovation : why some countries are better than others at science and technology /

Mark Zachary Taylor, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2016

Why are some countries better than others at science and technology? Written in accessible language, this volume provides readers from all backgrounds with a useful survey of the innovation debate. It presents extensive evidence to show that nat[...]

Social research methods

Alan Bryman, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2016

This introduction to research methods provides students and researchers with unrivaled coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, making it invaluable for anyone embarking on social research.

The Oxford handbook of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship

Christina E. Shalley, Editor ; Michael A. Hitt, Editor ; Jing Zhou | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2015

Research-based investigations of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship have the potential to inform each other and enrich our knowledge of each of these areas, particularly with regard to cognitive processes and effective behaviors. Yet, [...]

The first brain : the neuroscience of planarians /

Oné R. Pagán, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2014

The story of planarians, and their use as an animal model for many types of research in neuropharmacology. The book shows how research involving planarians has led to developments in biomedicine, neurobiology, and how planarians have been involv[...]

No requiem for the space age : the Apollo moon landings and American culture /

Matthew D. Tribbe, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2014

"During the summer of 1969-the summer Americans first walked on the moon-musician and poet Patti Smith recalled strolling down the Coney Island Boardwalk to a refreshment stand, where "pictures of Jesus, President Kennedy, and the astronauts wer[...]

The Oxford handbook of science fiction

Rob Latham, Editor | Oxford : Oxford University Press | Oxford handbooks | 2014

"The Handbook begins with a focus on questions of genre, covering topics such as critical history, keywords, narrative, the fantastic, and fandom. A subsequent section on media engages with film, television, comics, architecture, music, video g[...]

Scientific writing and communication : papers, proposals, and presentations /

Angelika H. Hofmann, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2014

This title covers all the areas of scientific communication that a scientist needs to know and master in order to successfully promote his or her research and career. This handbook begins with a discussion of the basic principles of scientific [...]

Business and sustainability

Mickhael Blowfield, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2013

The author adopts a mix of practitioner and theoretical perspectives and offers an insightful review of the subject across three core areas: the global business context, business management and ownership, and the external environment. Each of th[...]

Overheated : the human cost of climate change /

Andrew T. Guzman, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2013

In Overheated, Guzman takes climate change out of the realm of scientific abstraction to explore its real-world consequences. He writes not as a scientist, but as an authority on international law and economics

Global marketing management : changes, new challenges, and strategies /

Kiefer Lee, Author ; S. Carter, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2012

Includes index.

The Goldilocks planet : the four billion year story of Earth's climate /

Mark Williams, Author ; J. A. Zalasiewicz, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2012

Presents a history of climate to reveal that the climatic changes happening hardly compare to the changes the Earth has seen over the last 4.5 billion years.

The international business environment

Leslie Hamilton, Author ; Philip Webster, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2012

This book covers important features and new developments in the international environment in which companies are operating.

Making sense : a student's guide to research and writing /

Margot Northey, Author ; Joan McKibbin, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | The making sense series | 2012

This text is a clear and concise guide to research and writing for students at all levels of undergraduate studies. Making Sense is intended for students in any humanities, business, or communications course containing research/writing components

Writing science : how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded /

Joshua Schimel, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2012

The book takes an integrated approach, using the principles of story structure to discuss every aspect of successful science writing, from the overall structure of a paper or proposal to individual sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words. It [...]

Essential academic skills

Kathy Turner, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2011

'Essential Academic Skills' provides a comprehensive guide to the academic skills required for successful completion of a university degree. Using a step-by-step approach it introduces students to core skills such as reading, writing, group wor[...]

Introduction to black hole physics

V. P. Frolov, Author ; Andrei Zelnikov, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2011

This self-contained textbook combines physical, mathematical, and astrophysical aspects of black hole theory. Pedagogically presented, it contains 'standard' material on black holes as well as relatively new subjects such as the role of hidden s[...]

Oxford handbook of climate change and society

John S. Dryzek, Editor ; Richard B. Noorgaard, Editor ; David Schlosberg, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | Oxford handbooks | 2011

"Climate change presents perhaps the most profound challenge ever confronted by human society. This volume is a definitive analysis drawing on the best thinking on questions of how climate change affects human systems, and how societies can, do,[...]

Resolving disputes in telecommunications : global practices and challenges /

Prasard R.U.S, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2011

In this important and timely volume, the author focuses on the so far neglected area of dispute resolution. The work delves into the disputes arising from increased competitionm heightened consumer expectations, and the need to balance competit[...]

2030 : technology that will change the world

Rutger Van Santen ; Djan. Khoe ; Bram. Vermeer | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2010

Content : Basics: Our mission ; Concerns ; Approach -- Needs: Vital networks ; Water for life ; Food for all -- Earth: Our planet ; Dealing with our climate ; Improving energy efficiency ; Searching for new energy ; Sustainable materials ; Clean[...]

Business ethics : managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization /

Andrew Crane, Author ; Dirk Matten, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2010

The third edition of this book introduces business ethics concepts, tools and theories, then applies them to key stakeholder groups. It takes a global approach in a market dominated by US texts. The accessible style and thorough pedagogy ensure [...]

Fundamentals of weather and climate

J. F. R. McIlveen, Author | Oxford : Oxford University Press | 2010

Fundamentals of Weather and Climate offers an engaging and insightful treatment of the behaviour of the lower atmosphere, and takes a quantitative approach to describing the mechanisms underlying this behaviour.