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Ediciones Corregidor is an independent Argentine publisher with more than five decades publishing..
Corregidor is an independent Argentine publisher with more than five decades, dedicated to publishing and distributing a catalog focused in Latin American and Argentine literature.
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Agriculture & related industriesAugust 2001Sustainable Management of Vertisols
by Edited by John K Syers, Frits W T Penning de Vries, Phibion Nyamudeza
This book is based on a workshop held in Zimbabwe, May 1999, organized by the Department of Research and Specialist Services (Zimbabwe) and the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM). Reviewing the current state of knowledge on and the practical aspects of the management of Vertisols in Africa, this book also includes comparative chapters covering other parts of the world, such as India, Australia and Texas (USA).
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February 1998Rechtsnormanerkennung im Binnenmarkt.
Zur Interpretation von Art. 100 b des Vertrages zur Gründung der Europäischen Gemeinschaft im Spannungsfeld von Äquivalenzgrundsatz, Prinzip des gemeinschaftsrechtlichen Mindestrechtsgüterschutzes und mitgliedstaatlicher Regelungskompetenz.
by Beyer, Thomas C. W.
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The environmentJuly 1998Ecology and Management of Grazing Systems
by Edited by John Hodgson, Andrew W Illius
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Political partiesSeptember 2008The Labour governments 1964–1970 volume 2
International policy
by John W. Young
This book is the second in the three volume set The Labour governments 1964-1970 and concentrates on Britain's international policy under the Labour governments in the 1960s and is available for the first time in paperback. The coverage ranges from defence policy and the government machine to European integration, NATO and the Vietnam war. Harold Wilson and his ministers have often been accused of betraying the sense of promise that greeted their victory in 1964. Using recently released archival evidence, John Young argues that a more balanced view of the government will recognise the real difficulties that surrounded decision-making, not only on Vietnam, but also on Aden, the Nigerian civil war and Rhodesia. Economic weakness, waning military strength, Cold War tensions and the need to placate allies all placed limits on what a once-great but now clearly declining power could achieve. Furthermore the government proved of pivotal importance in the history of Britain's international role, in that it presided over a major shift from positions East of Suez to a focus on European concerns, a focus that has remained until the present day. The book will be of vital importance to students of British history and international relations during this exciting period. Together with the other books in the series, on domestic policy and economic policy, it provides a complete picture of the development of Britain under the premiership of Harold Wilson.
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Limnology (freshwater)March 2006Economics of Livestock Disease Insurance
Concepts, Issues and International Case Studies
by Edited by Stephen R Koontz, Dana L Hoag, Dawn D Thilmany, John W Green, Jennifer L Grannis
In recent years the livestock sector has been hit by a number of high-profile diseases, such as BSE,Foot and Mouth Disease and Avian Influenza. These have had a devastating economic impact onlivestock producers and the broader livestock industry. One key response has been a growing interestin livestock disease insurance. However there is a need for greater understanding of private incentives,market impacts, and public policy perspectives on regional, national and international levels, if livestockinsurance products and complementary risk management programmes are to be developed.This book provides a balanced and broad-ranging overview of the economics of livestock diseaseinsurance. It covers both general issues and specific case studies drawn from the USA, Canada, Europeand Australia or focussing on specific issues. The book is unique in addressing this subject and willinterest readers in agricultural business and economics, veterinary science and the livestock sector.
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Agriculture & related industriesMarch 1995Agribusiness Reforms in China
The Case of Wool
by John W Longworth, Colin G Brown
China is emerging as an agribusiness giant. Domestic reforms and the readmission of China to GATT will integrate rapidly the massive Chinese agribusiness sector into international markets. China has already become a dominant player in world wool markets. Developments in relation to wool, therefore, are a harbinger of what is likely to happen in regard to many other agribusiness commodities. This book, published in collaboration with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), provides a detailed analysis of how the Chinese are reforming their wool marketing system. Wool is grown mainly by people of minority nationalities who are among the poorest in China and who live in the environmentally fragile pastoral region. As a result, wool markets have an impact on social, environmental and developmental issues as well as being of major relevance to China’s strategic and trade interests. This book, therefore, is concerned with many of the most difficult issues confronting Chinese society and its interaction with the world community. By examining these aspects of contemporary China through the case of wool, the authors provide first hand insights into the detailed impact of the economic reform process on particular social groups and institutions. Most of the earlier literature on economic reforms in China has concentrated on general economic reforms and sector-wide or industry-wide effects.
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April 2005Weltkultur
Wie die westlichen Prinzipien die Welt durchdringen
by John W Meyer, Georg Krücken, Barbara Kuchler
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Agricultural scienceJanuary 1994Insect Pests and Fresh Horticultural Products
Treatments and Responses
by Edited by Robert E Paull, John W Armstrong
The book is based on papers presented at a conference held in Oxford in March 1993 under the BRIDGE-COST-88 programme developed by the Commission of the European Communities. A wide range of fungi, which are pathogens of a variety of crop and ornamental plants, is covered and the book is aimed at postgraduate students and research workers in mycology and plant pathology, including those involved in routine testing of plants for quarantine or other purposes.
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October 2010Große Armut, großer Reichtum
Zur Transnationalisierung sozialer Ungleichheit
by Ulrich Beck, Angelika Poferl, Ulrich Beck, Manuel Castells, David Held, John W. Meyer, Saskia Sassen, Immanuel Wallerstein
Trotz des Elends der Welt, dessen Bilder jeden Tag in die Wohnzimmer gelangen, enden unsere Gerechtigkeitsvorstellungen in der Regel an der Landesgrenze. Selbst Sozialpolitiker, die für Existenzgeld und Umverteilung eintreten, fordern im selben Atemzug Auffanglager für Flüchtlinge in Nordafrika. Doch mit den Kapital- und Bilderströmen gelangen auch die westlichen Ideale sozialer Gleichheit in alle Winkel der Erde, was absehbar zu neuen Konflikten führen wird. Wir sind daher gut beraten, unsere nationalstaatlich begrenzte Perspektive aufzugeben, um globalen Problemen und den weltweit lauter werdenden Forderungen nach sozialer Teilhabe und der Verwirklichung von Menschenrechten begegnen zu können. Dieser Reader gibt einen detaillierten Einblick in theoretische Konzepte und empirische Studien zu transnationaler sozialer Ungleichheit. Mit Texten von Ulrich Beck, Manuel Castells, David Held, John W. Meyer, Saskia Sassen, Immanuel Wallerstein und vielen anderen.
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Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniquesJuly 2006Environment and Livelihoods in Tropical Coastal Zones
Managing Agriculture- Fishery-Aquaculture Conflicts
by Edited by Chu T Hoanh, To P Tuong, John W Gowing, Bill Hardy
This book focuses on the challenges people face in managing agricultural crops, aquaculture, fisheries and related ecosystems in areas of coastal zones in the tropics of Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Challenges arise from conflicts in the use of natural resources among different stakeholders. Through many case studies, the book discusses the nature of these conflicts and identifies what is known and not known about how to manage them. Case studies include: * trade-offs between enhancing agricultural production and maintenance of rural livelihoods and aquatic biodiversity.* lessons learnt from the conversion of mangrove forests to shrimp farms.
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Zoology & animal sciencesAugust 2007Redesigning Animal Agriculture
The Challenge of the 21st Century
by Edited by David L Swain, Ed Charmley, John W Steel, Shaun G Coffey
At a time of increased concern over animal welfare and environmental degradation, the global demand for animal-based protein is necessitating the development and use of emerging agricultural technology.Focusing on livestock production systems, this comprehensive text addresses how the growing diversity of global food demands will be met in the future, providing insights into new and emerging scientific areas and the implications for addressing global drivers for change.Contributions from a wealth of international experts cover ethical, philosophical and systemic considerations, the impact of genomics on livestock production, the holistic systems perspective, the complex systems approach using stochastic modelling methods, and how all these factors can be linked to achieve sustainable outcomes.
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Zoology & animal sciencesMarch 2007China's Livestock Revolution
Agribusiness and Policy Developments in the Sheep Meat Industry
by Scott Waldron. Edited by Colin G Brown, John W Longworth, Zhang G Cungen.
China is one of the world's largest developing agricultural countries and dominates the international livestock revolution in terms of its aggregate size and growth rate. While the sheep meat industry is still in the early stages of development, it is an excellent example of the upheaval taking place in Chinese agriculture. This book focuses on the growing sheep meat industry while drawing on associated research from other areas of the Chinese livestock section. Using this research, the authors use the sheep meat industry case study to illustrate the broader trends that apply more generally to the Chinese livestock sector, especially in the case of ruminant livestock.
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Humanities & Social SciencesDecember 2024Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 100/2
Higher Learning and Civic Cultures of Knowledge: Manchester 1824–2024
by Stuart Jones
The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia, have a global reach and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections.
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Literature & Literary StudiesOctober 2024The Legacy of John Polidori
The Romantic Vampire and its Progeny
by Sam George, Bill Hughes
John Polidori's novella The Vampyre (1819) is perhaps 'the most influential horror story of all time' (Frayling). Polidori's story transformed the shambling, mindless monster of folklore into a sophisticated, seductive aristocrat that stalked London society rather than being confined to the hinterlands of Eastern Europe. Polidori's Lord Ruthven was thus the ancestor of the vampire as we know it. This collection explores the genesis of Polidori's vampire. It then tracks his bloodsucking progeny across the centuries and maps his disquieting legacy. Texts discussed range from the Romantic period, including the fascinating and little-known The Black Vampyre (1819), through the melodramatic vampire theatricals in the 1820s, to contemporary vampire film, paranormal romance, and science fiction. They emphasise the background of colonial revolution and racial oppression in the early nineteenth century and the cultural shifts of postmodernity.
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Literature & Literary StudiesDecember 2023Bulletin of the John Rylands Library 99/2
by Stephen Mossman, Cordelia Warr
The John Rylands Library houses one of the finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives in the world. The collections span five millennia and cover a wide range of subjects, including art and archaeology; economic, social, political, religious and military history; literature, drama and music; science and medicine; theology and philosophy; travel and exploration. For over a century, the Bulletin of the John Rylands Library has published research that complements the Library's special collections. The editors invite the submission of articles in these fields and welcome discussion of in-progress projects.
