Author: American Psychological AssociationNational Counci
Publisher: American Educational Research Association
Keywords: testing, psychological, educational, standards
Number of Pages: 194
Published: 1999
List price: $31.95
ISBN-10: 0935302255
ISBN-13: 9780935302257

Author: Geological Survey (U. S.)National Research Counci
Publisher: National Academy Press
Keywords: compass, series, survey, geological, hazards, science, hydrologic
Number of Pages: 79
Published: 1999-01
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0309062829
ISBN-13: 9780309062824

Author: Comittee on Human FactorsNational Research Counci
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: workshop, summary, papers, analysis, modeling, social, network, dynamic
Number of Pages: 392
Published: 2003-07-01
List price: $54.00
ISBN-10: 0309089522
ISBN-13: 9780309089524

In the summer of 2002, the Office of Naval Research asked the Committee on Human Factors to hold a workshop on dynamic social network and analysis. The primary purpose of the workshop was to bring together scientists who represent a diversity of views and approaches to share their insights, commentary, and critiques on the developing body of social network analysis research and application. The secondary purpose was to provide sound models and applications for current problems of national importance, with a particular focus on national security. This workshop is one of several activities under

Author: Committee on Mixed WastesNational Research Counci
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: environmental, office, management, compass, series, energy, department, waste, development, forms, mixed, wastes, state
Number of Pages: 140
Published: 1999-06-23
List price: $34.50
ISBN-10: 0309064317
ISBN-13: 9780309064316

Discusses the process of permanent disposal of both chemically hazardous and radioactive materials that are in the inventory of facilities under the authority of the D.O.E. (Department of Energy). Softcover.

Author: National Research CouncilNational Research Counci
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: phytosanitary, standards, international, trade, sanitary, developing, science, economics, sociology, incorporating
Number of Pages: 275
Published: 2000-06-15
List price: $60.00
ISBN-10: 0309070902
ISBN-13: 9780309070904

Proceedings of conference at the National Academies’ Beckman Center, Irvine, California, January 25-27, 1999. Task of conference was to elucidate the place of science, culture, politics, and economics in the design and implementation of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and their effect on international trade. Softcover.

Author: Proceedings of the Sixth Convocation of The Counci
Publisher: National Academies Pre
Keywords: perspectives, international, technology, globalization
Number of Pages: 224
Published: 1988-01-01
List price: $22.50
ISBN-10: 0309038421
ISBN-13: 9780309038423

The technological revolution has reached around the world, with important consequences for business, government, and the labor market. Computer-aided design, telecommunications, and other developments are allowing small players to compete with traditional giants in manufacturing and other fields. In this volume, 16 engineering and industrial experts representing eight countries discuss the growth of technological advances and their impact on specific industries and regions of the world. From various perspectives, these distinguished commentators describe the practical aspects of technologyR

Author: National Cancer Policy BoardNational Research Cou
Publisher: National Academies Press
Keywords: summary, recommendations, cancer, care, palliative, improving
Number of Pages: 64
Published: 2001-06-15
List price: $21.00
ISBN-10: 0309075637
ISBN-13: 9780309075633

Summary and recommendations presented in this report builds on and takes forward an agenda set out by the 1997 IOM report Approaching Death: Improving Care at the End of Life. Identifies the special needs of cancer patients and the importance of the clinical and research establishment involved in cancer care. Softcover.