Paul Ricœur has been one of the most influential and intellectually challenging philosophers of the last century, and his work has contributed to a vast array of fields: studies of language, of history, of ethics and politics. However, he has up until recently only had a minor impact on the philosophy of technology.
This volume examines the national plans that ten Euratom countries plus Switzerland and the United States are developing to address high-level radioactive waste storage and disposal. The chapters, which were written by 23 international experts, outline European and national regulations, technology choices, safety criteria, monitoring systems, compensation schemes, institutional structures, and approaches to public involvement. Key stakeholders, their values and interests are introduced, the responsibilities and authority of different actors considered, decision-making processes are analyzed as well as the factors influencing different national policy choices. The views and expectations of different communities regarding participatory decision making and compensation and the steps that have been or are being taken to promote dialogue and constructive problem-solving are also considered.
Why could hula hoops and TV westerns only have been found in every household in the 1950s? What murdered Russian princess can be seen in one of the first documented selfies, taken in 1914? This book answers those questions and more in its documentation of all of the most captivating trends that have defined American popular culture since before the country began.
Entries are well-researched and alphabetized by decade. At the start of every section is an insightful historical overview of the decade, and the set uniquely illustrates what today’s readers have in common with the past. It also contains a Glossary of Slang for each decade as well as a bibliography, plus suggestions for further reading for each entry. Students and readers interested in history will enjoy discovering trends through the years in such areas as fashion, movies, music, and sports.
This book presents the current status and research trends in Stochastic Analysis. Several new and emerging research areas are described in detail, highlighting the present outlook in Stochastic Analysis and its impact on abstract analysis. The book focuses on treating problems in areas that serve as a launching pad for continual research.
New Zealand Woman’s Weekly is the country’s most read woman’s magazine. A true publishing icon, the Weekly shares stories of real New Zealand women as well as in-depth royal news and celebrity features from abroad. The magazine also inspires with relevant and aspirational content covering all things food, style, home and entertaining.
No magazine is more in touch with Kiwi women than Woman’s Day, New Zealand’s most popular weekly magazine. For the one-in-three women who read Woman’s Day each week, it’s a treat – a chance to escape daily life for a titillating fix of the best showbiz stories, hot celebrity photos, inspirational real-life reads, a TV guide and a lifestyle section packed with tips, tricks, puzzles and great columns.
Woman’s Day is Australia’s number-one selling weekly magazine reaching one in five Australian women each week across all cities, towns and demographics. Woman’s Day is the most trusted and powerful weekly magazine with an audience that is highly interactive and responsive. Woman’s Day reflects all its readers’ interests – from the latest and most entertaining celebrity gossip to uplifting and amazing real-life reads, pages of recipes and the latest in beauty, fashion, food, health and family advice. Printed on glossy stock, Woman’s Day has the sophistication and glamour of a monthly magazine and the immediacy and relevance of a weekly. Woman’s Day is Australian womens’ favourite weekly magazine.
A world-class mag with a formidable international reputation, Wheels covers the full gamut of cars – from sports cars to four-wheel-drives, economy to family cars – plus we look at the people, personalities and power plays behind one of the world’s most dynamic industries. Now Wheels magazine is available wherever you are. Download today the ultimate in car magazine’s packed with in-depth features, interactive content and visually stunning articles.
To encourage people into enjoying and walking the many beautiful short and long walks and hikes throughout New Zealand.
Vegan Living Magazine is the must have magazine for Vegans! If you are looking for the best Vegan food and recipes, meal plans, diet advice, shopping list, tips, natural remedies and much more, you’ve come to the right place!
