Author: Brian R. Hamnett
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: concise, histories, cambridge, mexico, history
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 1999-12-28
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 0521589169
ISBN-13: 9780521589161

Modern Mexico, founded after Independence from Spain in 1821, was created out of a long and disparate historical inheritance that has constantly influenced its evolution. Tackling the complex and colorful history of Mexico is a formidable task. Brian Hamnett undertakes this challenge in his Concise History, beginning with a brief examination of contemporary issues, while the book as a whole--ranging from the Olmecs to the present day--combines a chronological and thematic approach while highlighting long-term issues and controversies. Author Hamnett takes account of that past and pays atten

Author: Hamnett &
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Keywords: environment, series, profit, amp, houses, cities
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 1988-12-01
List price: $44.95
ISBN-10: 0091732352
ISBN-13: 9780091732356

The break up of London’s mansion blocks provides the case study material for "Cities, Housing and Profits". The search for private profit has fuelled the transformation of the London housing market and the book documents and explores why this change is occurring and why flats which were previously rented are being sold for owner occupation. The transformation of urban residential space, the tenurial changes, the transformation of the purpose-built flat sector and the reasons for the change from renting to ownership are all examined in detail. Also documented is the variety of landlord re

Authors:Robert Freestone, Stephen Hamnett,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: history, planning, series, environment, metropolis, australian
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 1999-12-22
List price: $199.00
ISBN-10: 0419258000
ISBN-13: 9780419258001

The Australian Metropolis provides a single-volume introduction to the development of urbanplanning. It fills the need for a convenient, initial resource for anyone interested in the broad evolutionary sweep of modern planning. By setting the evolution of Australian planning within its broader societal context, The Australian Metropolis presents a balanced appraisal of the positive, negative and ambivalent legacies resulting from attempts to plan Australia’s major cities.

Authors:Robert Freestone, Stephen Hamnett,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: history, planning, series, environment, metropolis, australian
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 1999-12-22
List price: $61.95
ISBN-10: 0419258108
ISBN-13: 9780419258100

The Australian Metropolis splendidly fills a huge gap in the literature on Australian cities. It is the definitive account of the history of Australian cities and the crucial role which planning has played in their genesis and growth. Spanning two centuries from the very beginning until the present day, it will instantly become a standard work ’ Professor Sir Peter Hall, author of Cities in Civilisation..The Australian Metropolis provides a single-volume introduction to the development of urban planning. It fills the need for a convenient, initial resource for anyone interested in the br

Authors:Carl H. Hamann, Andrew Hamnett, Wolf Vielstich,
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Keywords: electrochemistry
Number of Pages: 550
Published: 2007-04-20
List price: $95.00
ISBN-10: 352731069X
ISBN-13: 9783527310692

This second, completely updated edition of a classic textbook provides a concise introduction to the fundamental principles of modern electrochemistry, with an emphasis on applications in energy technology. The renowned and experienced scientist authors present the material in a didactically skilful and lucid manner. They cover the physical-chemical fundamentals as well as such modern methods of investigation as spectroelectrochemistry and mass spectrometry, electrochemical analysis and production methods, as well as fuel cells and micro- and nanotechnology. The result is a must-

Authors:Edward V. Schneier, John Brian Murtaugh, Brian Murta
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Keywords: states, tale, politics, york, new
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2001-02
List price: $82.95
ISBN-10: 0765600641
ISBN-13: 9780765600646

A lively introduction to New York state and local politics by a political scientist and a former State Assembly member, who infuse their discussion of institutions and processes with the drama and significance of real power politics. Most New Yorkers have very little knowledge of how influence is wielded in Albany; here is a chance to look behind those closed doors. The book covers constitutional issues; historical, economic, social, and demographic characteristics of New York; the functioning of executive, legislative, and judicial institutions; urban, local, and special district governments;

Authors:Brian M. Edwards, Leonard A. Giuliano, Brian R. Wrig
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Keywords: cisco, systems, solutions, networks, juniper, multicast, routing, practical, interdomain
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2002-05-04
List price: $49.99
ISBN-10: 0201746123
ISBN-13: 9780201746129

IP multicast is rapidly coming of age: its principles are solid, its protocols are being finalized, and it is increasingly being implemented in real-world ISP and enterprise networks. Now, a team of Juniper Networks IP multicast experts have written the most authoritative and up-to-date guide to IP multicast implementation. This book covers everything network professionals must know about IP multicast protocols, applications, network design and integration, deployment, configuration, and management. The authors, who support many of the world’s largest networks, also offer never-before-pu