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P. Bajpai, Thapar Research & Development Center Colony,Patiala, India

Biotechnology for Pulp and PaperProcessingThis book provides the most up-to-date informationavailable on various biotechnological processes usefulin the pulp and paper industry. Each of the twentychapters covers a specific biotechnological process ortechnique, discussing the advantages, limitations, andfuture prospects of the most important and popularprocesses used in the industry. Topics covered includetree improvement, pulping, bleaching, deinking, fibermodification, biosolids management, and biorefining

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2012. XXI, 414 p. 49 illus., 9 in color. Hardcover978-1-4614-1408-7

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J.I. Boye, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, St. Hyacinthe,QC, Canada; Y. Arcand, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, St.Hyacinthe, QC, Canada (Eds.)

Green Technologies in FoodProduction and ProcessingAs we move into the future, decisions on foodpurchases will increasingly be influenced not onlyby price and quality but by social and environmentalfactors, such as the sustainability of technologiesused for food production and processing andtheir environmental and health impacts. Growingconsumer awareness about the impact of processingand production practices on the environment, thehigh energy consumption of certain processes,health impacts of some of the technologies used inprocessing, and a heightened social and industrialconsciousness to reduce the carbon-footprint areexamples of factors influencing food choice. These

factors have been made quite evident in the recent“buy-local”, “fair-trade”, and “certified organic”trends. As a result, farmers and food manufacturerswill increasingly be interested in identifying andusing greener economically viable technologies forfood production and processing. Some producersare already responding with the use of organicinputs in processing, use of recyclable and good-for-the-environment packaging, establishing justemployer-employee relationships, and reducinganimal testing in product development. GreenTechnologies in Food Production and Processingprovides a comprehensive review of the currentstatus of the agriculture and agri-food sectors inregards to environmental sustainability and materialand energy stewardship, and provides strategiesthat can be used by industries to enhance the useof environmentally-friendly technologies for foodproduction and processing. The book furtherprovides an in-depth look at some emerging analyticaltechniques for research and development whichreduce solvent, chemical, and energy use. In addition,technologies to reduce the generation of process-induced toxins are also reviewed. In the last section ofthe book, a critical analysis of some of the challengesassociated with the use of agricultural resources togrow biofuels and bio-based products are addressed.Furthermore, social factors that influence consumerperceptions about some of the current and emergingagri-food technologies, and the need and importanceof biodiversity in maintaining sustainable diets ofhuman populations are also discussed in detail.


2012. XVIII, 681 p. 102 illus., 30 in color. (Food EngineeringSeries) Hardcover978-1-4614-1586-2

▶199,95 €

P. Ceroni, University of Bologna, Italy (Ed.)

The Exploration ofSupramolecular Systems andNanostructures by PhotochemicalTechniquesThe Exploration of Supramolecular Systems andNanostructures by Photochemical Techniquesprovides a comprehensive view of the mostcommonly used photochemical and photophysicaltechniques and their applications to the studyof supramolecular systems. Optical inputs areextremely powerful in the study of nanostructuressince they can be used both to “read” the state ofthe system and to provide it energy to work. After a

brief introduction to the realm of photochemistry,electronically excited state formation and the differentpathways of excited state deactivation, the bookfocuses on the theoretical basis and the practicalaspects related to the most widely used photophysicaland photochemical techniques, from absorption totime-resolved emission techniques with polarizedlight. Each chapter illustrates an example of theapplication of that particular technique to the studyof a supramolecular system. The Exploration ofSupramolecular Systems and Nanostructures byPhotochemical Techniques not only discussesthe latest advances of the field of supramolecularphotochemistry but it also offers technical andoperative details useful in the laboratory. It istherefore suitable for both the novice and the expert.


2012. XIV, 232 p. 134 illus., 22 in color. (Lecture Notes inChemistry, Vol. 78) Hardcover978-94-007-2041-1

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M. Gupta Bhowon, University of Mauritius, Mauritius; S.Jhaumeer-Laulloo, University of Mauritius, Mauritius; H. LiKam Wah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius; P. Ramasami,University of Mauritius, Mauritius (Eds.)

Chemistry for SustainableDevelopmentChemistry for Sustainable Development is a collectionof selected papers by participants of the InternationalConference on Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC2010) on the theme of “Chemistry for SustainableDevelopment” held in Mauritius in July 2010.Inlight of the significant progresses and challengesin the development and implementation of greenand sustainable chemistry, this volume reviews therecent results generated by a more efficient use ofresources to minimize carbon footprints, to fosterthe eradication or minimisation of solvent use inchemistry, and to deliver processes which lead toincreased harmony between chemistry and theenvironment. Chemistry for Sustainable Developmentis written for graduates, postgraduates, researchersin industry and academia who have an interest in thefields ranging from fundamental to applied chemistry.


2012. XVII, 486 p. 150 illus., 71 in color. Hardcover978-90-481-8649-5

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A. McElhatton, University of Malta, Msida, Malta; P.J. doAmaral Sobral, University of Sao Paulo, Pirassununga, Brazil(Eds.)

Novel Technologies in FoodScienceTheir Impact on Products, Consumer Trends andthe Environment

Novel Technologies in Food Science: Their Impact onProducts, Consumer Trends and the Environment,the seventh volume of the ISEKI-Food book series,discusses how novel food technologies are connectedto the production of foods and how they impingeon our daily lives through consumers’ selection andcontinued loyalty to product types. Topics includewaste and waste management, HACCP, safety issuesin the use of nutraceuticals and functional foods,and green technologies to produce novel products.Like the other books in the series, this volume haschapters written by scientists specializing in thefield. This book is intended for graduate studentsand senior level undergraduate students as well asprofessionals and researchers interested in both foodand environmental issues applicable to sustainablefood production.


2012. XX, 421 p. 55 illus., 18 in color. (Integrating FoodScience and Engineering Knowledge Into the Food Chain,Vol. 7) Hardcover978-1-4419-7879-0

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T. Nyokong, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa;V. Ahsen, Gebze Institute of Technology, Gebze-Kocaeli,Turkey (Eds.)

Photosensitizers in Medicine,Environment, and SecurityPhotosensitizers in Medicine, Environment,and Security provides a throughout overview ofphotosensitizers, detailing their chemistry, propertiesand applications with a special focus on tetrapyrrolic

compounds. The design of photosensitizers(including the theoretical chemistry contribution)as well as recently developed synthetic methodsare presented together with their photophysicaland photochemical characterization. The book alsopinpoints the extensive use of photosensitizers intoday’s world’s applications. In medicine, for instance,they are used as photodynamic therapy agents eitheron their own or in combination with nanoparticles,whereas in environmental issues they find applicationin pollutant remediation and are also used in solarenergy conversion. The role of photosensitizersfor safety concerns completes this encompassingand comprehensive survey.Photosensitizers inMedicine, Environment, and Security gathers thecontributions of famous international specialistsin this interdisciplinary field, making this book aninvaluable resource to a wide audience. Researcherson environment, physics, chemistry, biology andmedicine as well as undergraduate and graduatestudents will benefit from this exhaustive overviewabout the important role of photosensitizers in ourworld.


2012. XVI, 662 p. 687 illus., 110 in color. Hardcover978-90-481-3870-8

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E. Ortega-Rivas, Autonomous University of Chihuahua,Mexico

Non-thermal Food EngineeringOperationsA number of food engineering operations, in whichheat is not used as a preserving factor, have beenemployed and are applied for preparation (cleaning,sorting, etc.), conversion (milling, agglomeration,etc.) or preservation (irradiation, high pressureprocessing, pulsed electric fields, etc.) purposes in thefood industry. This book presents a comprehensivetreatise of all normally used food engineeringoperations that are carried out at room (or ambient)conditions, whether they are aimed at producingmicrobiologically safe foods with minimum alterationto sensory and nutritive properties, or they constituteroutine preparative or transformation operations. Thebook is written for both undergraduate and graduatestudents, as well as for educators and practicing foodprocess engineers. It reviews theoretical concepts,analyzes their use in operating variables of equipment,and discusses in detail different applications in diversefood processes.Enrique Ortega-Rivas is professor offood process engineering in the Graduate Programof Food Technology at the Autonomous University

of Chihuahua. He is on the editorial board of Foodand Bioprocess Technology, Food EngineeringReviews, and The Open Food Science Journal, andis an Associate Editor of The Food Science andTechnology Letters. A National Researcher of Mexico,Dr. Ortega-Rivas was a Fulbright scholar and hasheld positions at Food Science Australia, MonashUniversity, and Washington State University. Hisresearch interests include alternative food processingtechnologies, particle technology, and solid-fluidseparation techniques.


2012. XIV, 361 p. 119 illus. (Food Engineering Series)Hardcover978-1-4614-2037-8

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Computer Science

C.C. Aggarwal, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, YorktownHeighs, NY, USA; C. Zhai, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA (Eds.)

Mining Text DataText mining applications have experiencedtremendous advances because of web 2.0 andsocial networking applications. Recent advancesin hardware and software technology have lead toa number of unique scenarios where text miningalgorithms are learned. Mining Text Data introducesan important niche in the text analytics field, and isan edited volume contributed by leading internationalresearchers and practitioners focused on socialnetworks & data mining. This book contains awide swath in topics across social networks & datamining. Each chapter contains a comprehensivesurvey including the key research content on thetopic, and the future directions of research in thefield. There is a special focus on Text Embeddedwith Heterogeneous and Multimedia Data whichmakes the mining process much more challenging.A number of methods have been designed suchas transfer learning and cross-lingual mining forsuch cases. Mining Text Data simplifies the content,so that advanced-level students, practitioners andresearchers in computer science can benefit from thisbook. Academic and corporate libraries, as well asACM, IEEE, and Management Science focused oninformation security, electronic commerce, databases,




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data mining, machine learning, and statistics are theprimary buyers for this reference book.


2012. XI, 522 p. 37 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover978-1-4614-3222-7

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E.K. Blum, University of Southern California, Los Angeles,CA, USA; A.V. Aho, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA(Eds.)

Computer ScienceThe Hardware, Software and Heart of It

Computer Science: The Hardware, Software andHeart of It focuses on the deeper aspects of thetwo recognized subdivisions of Computer Science,Software and Hardware. These subdivisions areshown to be closely interrelated as a result of thestored-program concept. Computer Science: TheHardware, Software and Heart of It includes certainclassical theoretical computer science topics suchas Unsolvability (e.g. the halting problem) andUndecidability (e.g. Godel’s incompleteness theorem)that treat problems that exist under the Church-Turing thesis of computation. These problemtopics explain inherent limits lying at the heart ofsoftware, and in effect define boundaries beyondwhich computer science professionals cannot gobeyond. Newer topics such as Cloud Computingare also covered in this book. After a survey oftraditional programming languages (e.g. Fortranand C++), a new kind of computer Programmingfor parallel/distributed computing is presentedusing the message-passing paradigm which is atthe heart of large clusters of computers. This leadsto descriptions of current hardware platforms forlarge-scale computing, such as clusters of as manyas one thousand which are the new generation ofsupercomputers. This also leads to a considerationof future quantum computers and a possible escapefrom the Church-Turing thesis to a new computationparadigm. Computer Science: The Hardware,Software and Heart of It is designed as a professionalbook for practitioners and researchers working inthe related fields of Quantum Computing, CloudComputing, Computer Networking, as well as non-scientist readers. Advanced-level and undergraduatestudents concentrating on computer science,engineering and mathematics will also find this bookuseful.


2011. VIII, 426 p. 109 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1167-3

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H. Chen, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Dark WebExploring and Data Mining the Dark Side of theWeb

The University of Arizona Artificial Intelligence Lab(AI Lab) Dark Web project is a long-term scientificresearch program that aims to study and understandthe international terrorism (Jihadist) phenomenavia a computational, data-centric approach. Weaim to collect "ALL" web content generated byinternational terrorist groups, including web sites,forums, chat rooms, blogs, social networking sites,videos, virtual world, etc. We have developed variousmultilingual data mining, text mining, and webmining techniques to perform link analysis, contentanalysis, web metrics (technical sophistication)analysis, sentiment analysis, authorship analysis,and video analysis in our research. The approachesand methods developed in this project contributeto advancing the field of Intelligence and SecurityInformatics (ISI). Such advances will help relatedstakeholders to perform terrorism research andfacilitate international security and peace. Thismonograph aims to provide an overview of the DarkWeb landscape, suggest a systematic, computationalapproach to understanding the problems, andillustrate with selected techniques, methods, andcase studies developed by the University of ArizonaAI Lab Dark Web team members. This work aimsto provide an interdisciplinary and understandablemonograph about Dark Web research along threedimensions: methodological issues in Dark Webresearch; database and computational techniquesto support information collection and data mining;and legal, social, privacy, and data confidentialitychallenges and approaches. It will bring usefulknowledge to scientists, security professionals,counterterrorism experts, and policy makers. Themonograph can also serve as a reference materialor textbook in graduate level courses related toinformation security, information policy, informationassurance, information systems, terrorism, and publicpolicy.


2012. XXVI, 451 p. 150 illus., 81 in color. (Integrated Series inInformation Systems, Vol. 30) Hardcover978-1-4614-1556-5

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M. Frické, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA

Logic and the Organization ofInformation.


2012. XV, 312 p. 72 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-3087-2

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J.R. Gil-Garcia, CIDE, Mexico City, Mexico

Enacting Electronic GovernmentSuccessAn Integrative Study of Government-wideWebsites, Organizational Capabilities, andInstitutions

Many countries around the world are investinga great amount of resources in government ITinitiatives. However, few of these projects achievetheir stated goals and some of them are completefailures. Therefore, understanding e-governmentsuccess has become very important and urgent inrecent years. In order to develop relevant knowledgeabout this complex phenomenon, researchers andpractitioners need to identify and assess what arethe main conditions, variables, or factors that havean impact on e-government success. However,before being able to evaluate these impacts, it isnecessary to define what e-government success isand what some e-government success measures are.This book presents a review of both e-governmentsuccess measures and e-government success factors.It also provides empirical evidence from quantitativeanalysis and two in-depth case studies. Althoughbased on sound theory and rigorous empiricalanalysis, the book not only significantly contributes toacademic knowledge, but also includes some practicalrecommendations for government officials andpublic managers. Theoretically, the book proposesa way to quantitatively operationalize Fountain’senactment framework. Based on the institutionaltradition, the technology enactment frameworkattempts to explain the effects of organizational formsand institutional arrangements on the informationtechnology used by government agencies. Accordingto Fountain (1995; 2001) the technology enactmentframework pays attention to the relationshipsamong information technology, organizations,embeddedness, and institutions. This framework isvery well known in the e-government field, but isnormally used for qualitative analysis and there is no





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previous proposal of how to use it with quantitativedata. The book proposes variables to measureeach of the different constructs in this frameworkand also tests the relationships hypothesized byFountain’s theory. Finally, using the advantages of theselected quantitative analysis technique (Partial LeastSquares), the study also proposes some adjustmentsand extensions to the original framework in a theorybuilding effort.Methodologically, the book reports onone of the first multi-method studies in the field ofe-government in general and e-government successin particular. This study uses a nested researchdesign, which combines statistical analysis withtwo in depth case studies. The study begins with astatistical analysis using organizational, institutional,and contextual factors as the independent variables.An overall score representing e-government successin terms of the functionality of state websites is thedependent variable. Second, based on the statisticalresults two cases are selected based on their relativefitness to the model (residuals) and their positionin the general ranking of website functionality(which includes four different measures). In orderto complement the results of the statistical analysis,case studies were developed for the two selected states(New York and Indiana), using semi-structuredinterviews and document analysis. In terms of thestatistical analysis, the book constitutes one of thefirst applications of Partial Least Squares (PLS) toan e-government success study. PLS is a structuralequations modeling (SEM) technique and, therefore,allows estimating the measurement model and thestructural model simultaneously. The use of thissophisticated statistical strategy helped to test therelationships between e-government success anddifferent factors influencing it, as well as some ofthe relationships between several of the factors, thusallowing exploring some indirect effects too.


2012. XXX, 252 p. 33 illus., 2 in color. (Integrated Series inInformation Systems, Vol. 31) Hardcover978-1-4614-2014-9

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B. Huang, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA (Ed.)

Satellite Data CompressionSatellite Data Compression covers recent progressin compression techniques for multispectral,hyperspectral and ultra spectral data. A surveyof recent advances in the fields of satellitecommunications, remote sensing and geographicalinformation systems is included. Satellite DataCompression, contributed by leaders in thisfield, is the first book available on satellite data

compression. It covers onboard compressionmethodology and hardware developments inseveral space agencies. Case studies are presentedon recent advances in satellite data compressiontechniques via various prediction-based, lookup-table-based, transform-based, clustering-based, andprojection-based approaches. This book providesvaluable information on state-of-the-art satellitedata compression technologies for professionals andstudents who are interested in this topic. SatelliteData Compression is designed for a professionalaudience comprised of computer scientists workingin satellite communications, sensor system design,remote sensing, data receiving, airborne imaging andgeographical information systems (GIS). Advanced-level students and academic researchers will alsobenefit from this book.


2011. IX, 309 p. 148 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1182-6

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A.K. Jain, Michigan State University, MI, USA; A.A. Ross,West Virginia University, WV, USA; K. Nandakumar, A*STAR,Fusionopolis, Singapore

Introduction to BiometricsBiometric recognition, or simply biometrics, isthe science of establishing the identity of a personbased on physical or behavioral attributes. It is arapidly evolving field with applications rangingfrom securely accessing one’s computer to gainingentry into a country. While the deployment oflarge-scale biometric systems in both commercialand government applications has increased thepublic awareness of this technology, "Introductionto Biometrics" is the first textbook to introducethe fundamentals of Biometrics to undergraduate/graduate students. The three commonly usedmodalities in the biometrics field, namely, fingerprint,face, and iris are covered in detail in this book.Few other modalities like hand geometry, ear,and gait are also discussed briefly along withadvanced topics such as multibiometric systemsand security of biometric systems. Exercises foreach chapter will be available on the book websiteto help students gain a better understanding of thetopics and obtain practical experience in designingcomputer programs for biometric applications. Thesecan be found at: http://www.csee.wvu.edu/~ross/BiometricsTextBook/.Designed for undergraduateand graduate students in computer science andelectrical engineering, "Introduction to Biometrics"

is also suitable for researchers and biometric andcomputer security professionals.


2011. XVI, 311 p. 196 illus. Hardcover978-0-387-77325-4

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P. Kiefer, University of Bamberg, Germany

Mobile Intention Recognitionnone


2012. XVI, 166 p. 73 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1853-5

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L. Steels, Sony Computer Science Lab, Paris, France; M. Hild,Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Language Grounding in RobotsNo copy necessary


2012. XI, 276 p. 134 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-3063-6

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D. Wood, 3 Round Stones Inc., Fredericksburg, VA, USA (Ed.)

Linking Government DataLinking Government Data provides a practicalapproach to addressing common informationmanagement issues. The approaches taken are basedon international standards of the World Wide WebConsortium. Linking Government Data gives boththe costs and benefits of using linked data techniqueswith government data; describes how agencies canfulfill their missions with less cost; and recommendshow intra-agency culture must change to allow publicpresentation of linked data. Case studies from earlyadopters of linked data approaches in internationalgovernments are presented in the last section of thebook. Linking Government Data is designed as aprofessional book for those working in SemanticWeb research and standards development, andfor early adopters of Semantic Web standards andtechniques. Enterprise architects, project managersand application developers in commercial, not-for-profit and government organizations concerned withscalability, flexibility and robustness of informationmanagement systems will also find this book valuable.Students focused on computer science and businessmanagement will also find value in this book.


2011. XX, 232 p. 24 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1766-8

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Earth Sciences

M.H.G. Jacobs, Technical University, Clausthal, Germany;H.A.J. Oonk, Utrecht University, The Netherlands

Equilibrium Between Phases ofMatterSupplemental Text for Materials Science andHigh-Pressure Geophysics

The Second Volume of “Equilibrium between Phasesof Matter”, when compared with the First Volume,by H.A.J. Oonk and M.T. Calvet, published in2008, amounts to an extension of subjects, and adeepening of understanding. In the first three sectionsof the text an extension is given of the theory onisobaric binary systems. The fourth section givesan account of the thermodynamic analyses of fourisobaric binary key systems, highlighting the powerof empirical, (exo)thermodynamic correlations.The fifth section is devoted to the thermodynamicdescription of ternary systems. The last three sectionsconcentrate on the properties of materials, and thephase behaviour of systems under the conditions ofhigh temperature and high pressure – conditions thatprevail in the interior of the Earth. A new equation ofstate is the subject of the sixth section. In the seventhsection a move is made statistical thermodynamicsand vibrational models; the description of the systemshas changed from mathematical to physical. The lastsection is on the system MgO – SiO2, looked uponfrom a geophysical point of view.Throughout thework high priority is given to the thermodynamicassessment of experimental data; numerous end-of-section exercises and their solutions are included.Along with the First Volume, the work is usefulfor materials scientists and geophysicists as areference text.AudienceVolume II is a lecture bookfor postgraduate students in chemistry, chemicalengineering, geology and metallurgy. It is highlyuseful as a recommended text for teachers andresearchers in all fields of materials science.


2012. X, 295 p. 97 illus., 35 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-1947-7

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A.M. Scheffers, Geoscience Southern Cross University,Lismore Campus, NSW, Australia; S.R. Scheffers, MarineEcology Research Centre, Southern Cross University, LismoreCampus, NSW, Australia; D.H. Kelletat, Department ofGeography, University of Cologne, Köln, Germany

The Coastlines of the World withGoogle EarthUnderstanding our Environment

Far away shores, exotic islands or adventurous seavoyages - coasts are the destination of dreams formillions of people around the globe. Large numbers ofpeople also call coasts their home; in many countriesa narrow coastal strip is densely populated makingthese places vulnerable to marine natural hazardssuch as storms or tsunamis. The book Coastlinesof the World with Google Earth aims to drawpeople's attention (within and outside of the sciencecommunity) towards coastal sciences and sparkinterest for the extraordinary diversity and beautyof coastal environments. The book illustrates thefascinating variety of coastal landscapes using imagesfrom Google Earth's virtual globe that allow us toexplore the world and demonstrate knowledge andapplications of coastal science in many differentfields in an engaging visual tour.The book of Anjaand Sander Scheffers and Dieter Kelletat is a truecornucopia for everyone, both scientists and laymen,interested in coastal geomorphology. On the onehand, it documents the enormous significance ofGoogle Earth for coastal science issues and shows howpowerful this tool is for visualizing coastal features and processes. On the other hand, the reader gets avivid insight in the many varieties of coastal scienceand its applications. This is especially true with regardto coastal hazards such as extreme events and globalsea level rise knowing that the vulnerability of coastalzones has dramatically increased during the pastdecades. The fact that the book is so attractive andinspiring to both beginners and experts is also dueto the huge experience that the authors have gainedduring their manifold research activities.AndreasVött, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz,GermanyThis book will have great appeal to coastalresearchers, at both beginning and advanced stages,because it integrates Google satellite imagery withcoastal marine classification and in-depth studiesby the authors from many parts of the world. Theworld’s coastline is well represented in this bookwhich has a truly global perspective of unique,dramatic and commonplace coastal landforms. Theauthors in collaboration with the publisher haveprepared a very handsome volume that will no doubtbecome a classic in the fullness of time. This bookrepresents one of the first efforts to utilize Googleimages in a scientific manner to illustrate the diversityof coastal morphologies on a worldwide basis. Theplethora of color satellite images, block diagrams,and oblique photography makes this book a valuable



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resource for a wide array of specialists that will wantto have handy access to this unique work. This coastalcompendium is an illustrated tour de force thatbelongs on researchers' bookshelves as well as oncoffee tables for casual enjoyment.Charles Finkl,Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA

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2012. XII, 293 p. 411 illus., 283 in color. (Coastal ResearchLibrary, Vol. 2) Hardcover978-94-007-0737-5

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Economics

A.A. Ashimov, Kazakh National Technical University, AlmatyCity, Kazakhstan; B.T. Sultanov, Kazakh National TechnicalUniversity, Almaty City, Kazakhstan; Z.M. Adilov, KazakhNational Technical University, Almaty City, Kazakhstan;Y.V. Borovskiy, Kazakh National Technical University,Almaty City, Kazakhstan; D.A. Novikov, Kazakh NationalTechnical University, Almaty City, Kazakhstan; R.M.Nizhegorodtsev, Kazakh National Technical University,Almaty City, Kazakhstan; A.A. Ashimov, Kazakh NationalTechnical University, Almaty City, Kazakhstan

Macroeconomic Analysis andEconomic Policy Based onParametric ControlAfter the transition to free economy, governments ofthe former Soviet republics realized that in spite ofbecoming a part of the shaky international economicorder, their individual economic success can beassured by rational national economic policies thatin addition to the fundamental law of supply anddemand govern the economic mechanism sensitiveto both external and internal phenomena. Originallypublished in Russian and now translated in English,this book by Dr. A. Ashimov and his colleaguesoffers a novel theory providing a numerically-justifiable approach to the solution of major economycontrol problems that are faced by virtually everygovernment in the world. First, they developedand validated numerous mathematical modelsdescribing complex interactions between economicand social factors thus enabling the decision makersto foresee the outcomes of their decisions. Second,on the basis of these models the authors formulatedthe appropriate control problems that could beinterpreted as achieving the transition to the desirableeconomic regimes and maintaining these regimesin spite of initial conditions and both external andinternal perturbations. It should be noted that due

to the inherent uncertainty introduced by the use ofstatistical models, the nonlinearity of the underlyingphenomena and the intention to obtain the optimalsolutions, the solution process becomes quite intricateand calls for the application of the most sophisticatedtechniques offered in advanced control theory. Theauthors utilized the most instrumental statisticalmodel validation techniques; they establishedsufficient conditions for the existence of optimalsolutions of the relevant control problems; and theyskillfully combined the applications of the phase spaceformalism, system stability analysis, and the methodsof functional analysis. Finally, they developedalgorithms resulting in the optimal problem solutions,thus offering economic policy makers a dependabledecision support tool. Macroeconomic Analysisand Economic Policy Based on Parametric Controloffers a novel, highly mathematical approach to thesolution of very realistic economy control problems.It presents a good example of the application ofmathematical modeling, advanced control theory, andmodel-based decision making that could be adoptedby researchers and graduate students specializing ineconomics, control, and relevant areas of research,addressing their own research problems.


2012. XIII, 265 p. 21 illus., 19 in color. Hardcover978-1-4614-1152-9

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J.G. Backhaus, Erfurt, Germany (Ed.)

Handbook of the History ofEconomic ThoughtInsights on the Founders of Modern Economics

This reader in the history of economic thoughtchallenges the assumption that today’s prevailingeconomic theories are always the most appropriateones. As Leland Yeager has pointed out, unlikethe scientists of the natural sciences, economistsprovide their ideas largely to politicians and politicalappointees who have rather different incentivesthat might prevent them from choosing the besteconomic theory. In this book, the life and workof each of the founders of economics is examinedby the best available expert on that founding figure. These contributors present rather novel andcertainly not mainstream interpretations of thefounders of modern economics. The primary themeconcerns the development of economic thought asthis emerged in the various continental traditionsincluding the Islamic tradition. These continentaltraditions differed substantially, both substantivelyand methodologically, from the Anglo-Saxon

orientation that has been dominant in the last centuryfor example in the study of public finance or thevery construct of the state itself. This books mapsthe various channels of continental economics,particularly from the late-18th through the early-20thcenturies, explaining and demonstrating theunderlying unity amid the surface diversity. Inparticular, the book emphasizes the writings of JohnStuart Mill, his predecessor David Ricardo and hisfollower Jeremy Bentham; the theory of Marginalismby von Thünen, Cournot, and Gossen; the legacyof Karl Marx; the innovations in developmentaleconomics by Friedrich List; the economic andmonetary contributions and “struggle of escape” byJohn Maynard Keynes; the formidable theory inpublic finance and economics by Joseph Schumpeter;a reinterpretation of Alfred Marshall; Léon Walras,Heinrich von Stackelberg, Knut Wicksell, WernerSombart, and Friedrich August von Hayek are eachdealt with in their own right.


2012. XII, 728 p. 19 illus. (The European Heritage inEconomics and the Social Sciences, Vol. 11) Hardcover978-1-4419-8335-0

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E.G. Carayannis, George Washington University,Washington, DC, USA; U. Varblane, University of Tartu,Estonia; T. Roolaht, University of Tartu , Estonia (Eds.)

Innovation Systems in SmallCatching-Up EconomiesNew Perspectives on Practice and Policy

In several parts of the world, countries are undergoingeconomic, social, and political transitions, enhancedand accelerated by the forces of globalization. Thesetransition economies can serve as laboratories forunderstanding the innovation process. This volumefeatures original theoretical and empirical research.It offers the first comprehensive view of innovationsystem development in the context of small catching-up economies. Smallness, path dependency, andlatecomer status of such economies create someinherent limitations for their innovation systems,but these special characteristics can offer advantagesas well. For example, smallness is often related withincreased flexibility and shorter reaction times, whilelatecomers can benefit from earlier experiences oftheir more advanced neighbors. Path-dependencyhighlights the fact that the innovation systemdevelopment processes are considerably influenced bythe past experience of a particular country or region.By incorporating these features into an integratedanalysis, the authors address such questions as:·




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What special features characterize the innovationsystem development in small catching-up economies?· What are the causes for innovation success orfailure?· How do organizational capabilities andinternationalization tendencies relate to companylevel innovations?· What is the role of humancapital and social factors in the innovation process?· How can various policies support innovation inan integrated manner?


2012. XXXII, 395 p. 26 illus. (Innovation, Technology, andKnowledge Management, Vol. 15) Hardcover978-1-4614-1547-3

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T. Hebb, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Ed.)

The Next Generation ofResponsible InvestingIn the face of the recent financial crisis there isincreased focus on long-term investment strategies.This is particularly true for institutional investorswho manage our retirement savings. Simultaneouslythere is increased demand that financial assetsbe invested with an understanding of long-termenvironmental and social sustainability. Responsibleinvesting provides a long-term sustainable investmentstrategy that values environmental, social andgovernance (ESG) factors in investment decision-making. Responsible Investing has always had a broadmandate. Put simply, it is a long-term sustainableinvestment strategy that seeks to reduce risk ininvestment portfolios through managing ESG issuesin today’s corporations. The Next Generation ofResponsible Investment explores this topic in anedited volume intended for those with an interest infinance and business.


2012. XVII, 258 p. 11 illus. (Advances in Business EthicsResearch, Vol. 1) Hardcover978-94-007-2347-4

▶99,95 €

G.Y. Luo, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Evolutionary Foundations ofEquilibria in Irrational MarketsOne of the core building blocks of traditionaleconomic theory is the concept of equilibrium, astate of the world in which economic forces are

balanced and in the absence of external influencesthe values of economic variables remain static. Many traditional equilibrium models, or equilibria,are established based on the rational behavior ofindividuals within financial markets, such as traders,market analysts, and investing firms, and their abilityto maximize profits, no matter the cost. Yet whathappens when these market participants behavein an irrational manner, and how does this impacteconomic equilibria? Contemporary economistshave agreed that a process similar to Darwin’sTheory of Natural Selection takes over, wherebyequilibria are shaped not by the behavior of individualparticipants but by an environment outside itscontrol (i.e., an environment with little concern formaximizing profits). It is an environment in whichthose “selected” produce positive financial gains, buthave no regard for how it was obtained or underlyingmotivations—and those participants suffering lossesdisappear altogether. Evolutionary Foundations ofEquilibria in Irrational Markets proves traditionaleconomic equilibria continue to occur despite naturalselection in irrational markets. It covers a widesampling of equilibria under various scenarios, andeach chapter addresses the results of these modelsat an aggregate level. The text is supplementedwith charts and figures to drive home key findingsand proofs, making it of interest to students andresearchers in the areas of economics and behavioralfinance.


2012. XI, 198 p. 15 illus., 6 in color. (Studies in EconomicTheory, Vol. 28) Hardcover978-1-4614-0711-9

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S. Mohapatra, Xavier Institute of Management,Bhubaneswar, India; R.P. Singh, Enterprise System Solutions(P) Ltd, Bhubaneswar, India

Information Strategy Design andPracticesInformation Strategy Design and Practices illustratesapproaches for designing and implementinginformation strategy. While it gives details ofdifferent theoretical concepts related to informationstrategy, it also provides live examples from differentcorporations as to how project goals can be achievedthrough effective information strategy. The bookalso illustrates ‘people focused’ frameworks that canbe used for designing and implementing IS. It alsodemonstrates different approaches that would be ofinterest to practitioners. The book has power point

presentations for instructors which can be obtainedfrom Springer.com.


2012. XXI, 342 p. 101 illus., 79 in color. Hardcover978-1-4614-2427-7

▶139,95 €

M. Ruth, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA; B.Hannon, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, USA

Modeling Dynamic EconomicSystemsEconomists model the ways in which humansmeet their needs using given endowments ofresources and technologies. This book exploresthe dynamic processes in economic systems,concentrating on the extraction of resources thatare required to meet economic needs. Using theSTELLA® software, Modeling Dynamic EconomicSystems applies methods of computer modeling toa wide range of real-world economic phenomena,demonstrating how to make informed decisionsabout economic performance and environmentalquality. Sections of the book cover: methods fordynamic modeling economics with special emphasison the microeconomic models of firms, modelingoptimal use of both nonrenewable and renewableresources, and chaos in economic models. Thebook does not require a substantial background inmathematics or computer science and encouragesall students and scholars to actively incorporatemodeling into their education and research. A save-disabled version of STELLA and the computer modelsof this book are available at www.iseesystems.com/modelingeconomicsystems. About theAuthorsMatthias Ruth is Roy F. Weston Chair inNatural Economics at the University of Maryland,College Park.Bruce Hannon is Jubilee Professor(Emeritus) of Liberal Arts and Sciences at theUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. About theSeriesThe availability of powerful, intuitive softwarefor developing and running computer models of real-world phenomena promises a revolution in studying,teaching and thinking about complex problems thatrange from the functioning of a cell to that of anecosystem to that of a national economy. The booksin the series Modeling Dynamic Systems promote thespread of “systems thinking” by integrating state-of-the-art modeling techniques with the theories andconcepts of specific disciplines or interdisciplinary





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topics. The unifying theme of the series is the ease,power, and transparency of model building.


2012. XVII, 326 p. 244 illus., 205 in color. (ModelingDynamic Systems) Hardcover978-1-4614-2208-2

▶69,95 €

M.S. Sodhi, City University, London, UK; C.S. Tang, Universityof California Los Angeles, CA, USA

Managing Supply Chain Risk“Supply Chain Risk Management is an issue thatmany companies face and yet few companies knowhow to deal with it in a systematic and pragmaticmanner. While avoiding and reducing supply chainrisks are certainly preferable, developing ways torestore and stabilize supply chain operations rapidlyafter a major disruption is critical for managing globalsupply chains. Sodhi and Tang present importantconcepts, frameworks, strategies, and analyses thatare essential for managing supply chain risks. Notonly does this book suggest some practical ways towork with different partners to manage the risksthat are present in a global supply chain, it createsa framework that would enable practitioners toengage researchers to work on this important area.”—Thomas A. Debrowski, Executive Vice President,Worldwide Operations, Mattel, Inc.


2012. XX, 331 p. 47 illus., 28 in color. (International Seriesin Operations Research & Management Science, Vol. 172)Hardcover978-1-4614-3237-1

▶129,95 €

E. Ullberg, George Mason University, Arlington, VA, USA

Trade in IdeasPerformance and Behavioral Properties ofMarkets in Patents

“This is a book for the times. Never have we beenmore in need of the wealth creation process that canonly come from innovations subjected to the trial anderror process of selection to decide what among allthe experiments can be supported for further trial.”--Vernon L. Smith, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2002,Chapman University “Eskil Ullberg … departs fromthe error made by Arrow, an ambitious leap, perhaps,but one that is in this case warranted. Eskil seeks toexplain more of the mechanisms by which propertyrights, specifically IP, can be sold by inventors todiversify risk and to monetize value. Using themethodology of experimental economics, he createsa controlled game in which players – rewardedwith money returns, to the extent that they followrules, manage risk, and execute smart trades – revealhow economic agents might generally transact inIP rights traded in organized exchanges. In testinghow such trading institutions work, this researchseeks to bring Adam Smith’s trade theory up to themodern day work on market design by such scholarsas Vernon Smith, David Porter, Steve Rassenti, andCharles Plott.”--Thomas W. Hazlett, George MasonUniversity, USA and Director of the InformationEconomy Project


2012. XXVI, 199 p. 56 illus., 42 in color. (Innovation,Technology, and Knowledge Management, Vol. 13)Hardcover978-1-4614-1271-7

▶89,95 €

Education

B.J. Fraser, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA,Australia; K. Tobin, City University of New York, NY, USA; C.J.McRobbie, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane,QLD, Australia (Eds.)

Second International Handbookof Science EducationMore than 100 leading scholars from the globalscience education community contributed 96 chaptersin 11 sections of the Second International Handbookof Science Education, which contains a synthesis ofcutting edge research that picks up from where theinaugural Handbook left off. Some sections buildfrom the first Handbook, whereas others addressissues that have arisen in the new millennium.Innovative theoretical frameworks, research methods,and research foci are addressed along with newapproaches to persistent problems. The sections thatcomprise the Second International Handbook ofScience Education are: sociocultural perspectives andurban education; learning and conceptual change;teacher education and professional development;equity and social justice; assessment and evaluation;curriculum and reform; argumentation andnature of science; out-of-school learning; learningenvironments; literacy and language; and researchmethods. Leading scholars in science educationpresent diverse perspectives and robust methods thathighlight what we know in a given area, what needs tobe done next, and implications for policy and practice.The way in which the Handbook features differencereflects an editorial standpoint that differencesare resources for positively transforming scienceeducation while at the same time accurately reflectingthe potential of science education at the present time.


2012. XVII, 1564 p. 66 illus. (Springer InternationalHandbooks of Education, Vol. 24) Hardcover978-1-4020-9040-0

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P. Isaias, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal; D. Ifenthaler,University of Mannheim, Germany; Kinshuk, AthabascaUniveristy, AB, Canada; D.G. Sampson, University of Piraeus,Greece; J.M. Spector, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA(Eds.)

Towards Learning and Instructionin Web 3.0Advances in Cognitive and EducationalPsychology

Towards Learning and Instruction in Web 3.0addresses evolving learning processes, innovativepedagogies, and technology-based educationalapplications in the digital age. This innovativevolume addresses paradigms such as just-in-time learning, constructivism, student-centeredlearning and collaborative approaches which haveemerged and are being supported by technologicaladvancements such as simulations,virtual realityand multi-agents systems. It provides context bytouching on technological as well as psychologicaland pedagogical issues related to the developmentsof Web 3.0. As the convergence of cognitive andeducational psychology continues to increase andin turn, profoundly effects both the academic andprofessional spheres within Education, this volumeis an indispensible tool for understanding and beingable to use Web 3.0 in meaningful and productiveways. The text, by international experts in theirrespective fields, includes selected expanded papersfrom CELDA (Cognition and Exploratory Learningin the Digital Age) 2010 (http://www.celda-conf.org/).Written in a clear style, it will become a source bookfor researchers, professors, and teacher educatorsalike.


2012. XXVI, 325 p. 74 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1538-1

▶119,95 €

M. Leikin, University of Haifa, Israel; M. Schwartz, Ben-GurionUniversity, Israel; Y. Tobin, Ben-Gurion University, Israel(Eds.)

Current Issues in BilingualismCognitive and Socio-linguistic Perspectives

As populations become more mobile, so interestgrows in bi- and multilingualism, particularly inthe context of education. This volume focuses onthe singular situation in Israel, whose complexmulticulturalism has Hebrew and Arabic as officiallanguages, English as an academic and politicallanguage, and tongues such as Russian and Amharicspoken by immigrants. Presenting research onbi- and trilingualism in Israel from a multitude ofperspectives, the book focuses on four aspects ofmultilingualism and literacy in Israel: Arabic-Hebrewbilingual education and Arabic literacy development;second-language Hebrew literacy among immigrantchildren; literacy in English as a second/thirdlanguage; and adult bilingualism. Chapters dissectfindings on immigrant youth education, languageimpairment in bilinguals, and neurocognitive featuresof bilingual language processing. Reflecting currenttrends, this volume integrates linguistics, sociology,education, cognitive science, and neuroscience.


2012. X, 265 p. 21 illus. (Literacy Studies, Vol. 5) Hardcover978-94-007-2326-9

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L. Moller, Walden University, Bloomington, IN, USA; J.B.Huett (Eds.)

The Next Generation of DistanceEducationUnconstrained Learning

The world of education is being radicallyaltered driven by ever-emerging and innovativetechnologies, openness, and unprecedented accessto knowledge. Older correspondence-style methods

of instructional delivery are passé and “classroomadapted to the web” approaches to learning areoften ineffective because they do little to harnessthe transformational potential of technology. TheNext Generation of Distance Education addressesmore cutting edge issues, such as: e-learningscenarios mobile technologiescommunicationand information accesspersonal learningenvironments These domains are quickly becomingmainstream, shifting control of the learningprocess away from institutions and into the hands oflearners. This volumes promotes a forward-thinkingagenda for research and scholarship that highlightsnew ideas, deep insights, and novel approaches to“unconstrained” learning. It will quickly becomeindispensible to anyone conducting research in thearea of distance education for its innovative andfuture-oriented approach and its international focus.


2012. XXV, 266 p. 20 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-1784-2

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L. Rowan, Griffith University, Gold Coast,QLD, Australia; C.Bigum, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia (Eds.)

Transformative Approaches toNew Technologies and StudentDiversity in Futures OrientedClassroomsFuture Proofing Education

In this book we outline an optimistic, aspirationaland unashamedly ambitious agenda for schooling. We make cautious use of the concept of ‘futureproofing’ to signal the commitment of the variousauthors to re-thinking the purposes, content andprocesses of schooling with a view to ensuring thatall children, from all backgrounds are prepared bytheir education to make a positive contribution tothe futures that are ahead of them.<BR>The bookfocuses on issues relating to technology and socialjustice to re-examine the traditional relationshipbetween schools and technology, between schoolsand diverse learners, and between schools, childrenand knowledge. Drawing from examples from aroundthe world, the book explores practical ways thatdiverse schools have worked to celebrate diverseunderstandings of what it means to be a learner, acitizen, a worker in these changed and changing timesand the ways different technologies can support thisagenda.<BR>"Bigum and Rowan have put togethera star collection of the most innovative researchers’across the world. This will be a ‘must have’ book for




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anyone who knows anything about the field." ProfBridget Somekh Manchester Metropolitan University


2012. IX, 241 p. 26 illus. Hardcover978-94-007-2641-3

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S. Schuck, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW, Australia;P. Aubusson, University of Technology, Sydney, NSW,Australia; J. Buchanan, University of Technology, Sydney,NSW, Australia; T. Russell, Queen's University, Kingston, ON,Canada

Beginning TeachingStories from the Classroom

The experiences of the first years of new teachers’professional lives are critical to their decisionsabout embracing or leaving the teaching profession.Writ large, these experiences have the potentialto either underpin or undermine the growth anddevelopment of the teaching profession. This bookoffers a research-based account of beginning teachers’experiences, told from their own perspectives andoften in their own words.Beginning Teaching:Stories from the Classroom provides valuable sourcematerial to inform teacher education practices. Theauthors draw on more than 20 years of research onthe professional learning, retention and attrition ofbeginning teachers to provide evocative illustrationsof the challenges and successes that occur in theearly years of teaching. The compelling and coherentnarratives will appeal not only to student andgraduate teachers but also to program designers,coaches and senior managers in schools. Above all,the book speaks to teacher educators in the hope thatthe experiences discussed here will suggest ways ofsupporting student teachers to grow and flourish oncethey launch their careers in the profession. Theseevocative stories express beginning teachers’ anguishand elation and also provide testimony to theirresilience and perseverance in an altruistic profession.The analysis and interpretation of their stories willchallenge and uplift; inspire and shame; give cause forcelebration and melancholy; generate empathy andprovoke introspection. Above all else, these stories callfor change.


2012. XI, 151 p. Hardcover978-94-007-3900-0

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F.A. van Vught, University of Twente, Enschede, TheNetherlands; F. Ziegele, University of Applied SciencesOsnabrück, Germany (Eds.)

Multidimensional RankingThe Design and Development of U-Multirank

During the last decades ranking has become one ofthe most controversial issues in higher educationand research. It is widely recognized now that,although some of the current rankings can beseverely criticized, they seem to be here to stay. Inaddition, rankings appear to have a great impact ondecision-makers at all levels of higher education andresearch systems worldwide, including in universities.Rankings reflect a growing international competitionamong universities for talent and resources; atthe same time they reinforce competition by theirvery results. Yet major concerns remain as to therankings' methodological underpinnings and totheir various impacts. This new book presents acomprehensive overview of the current ‘state of theart’ of ranking in higher education and research,and introduces a completely new approach called‘multidimensional ranking’. In part 1 rankings arediscussed in the broader context of quality assuranceand transparency in higher education and research.In addition the many current ranking methodologiesare analyzed and criticized, and their impacts areexplored. In part 2 a new approach to ranking isintroduced, based on the basic idea that highereducation and research institutions have differentprofiles and missions and that the performances ofthese institutions should reflect these differences.This multidimensional approach is operationalizedin a new multidimensional and user-driven rankingtool, called U-Multirank. U-Multirank is the outcomeof a pilot project, sponsored by the EuropeanCommission, in which the new ranking instrumentwas designed and tested at a global scale.


2012. XII, 194 p. 20 illus., 4 in color. (Higher EducationDynamics, Vol. 37) Hardcover978-94-007-3004-5

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Engineering

D. Alberer, Institute for Design and Control of MechatronicalSystems, Linz, Austria; H. Hjalmarsson, Royal Institute ofTechnology, Stockholm, Sweden; L. del Re, Institute for

Design and Control of Mechatronical Systems, Linz, Austria(Eds.)

Identification for AutomotiveSystemsIncreasing complexity and performance and reliabilityexpectations make modeling of automotive systemboth more difficult and more urgent. Automotivecontrol has slowly evolved from an add-on to classicalengine and vehicle design to a key technology toenforce consumption, pollution and safety limits.Modeling, however, is still mainly based on classicalmethods, even though much progress has been donein the identification community to speed it up andimprove it. This book, the product of a workshopof representatives of different communities, offersan insight on how to close the gap and exploit thisprogress for the next generations of vehicles.

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2012. XVI, 356 p. 172 illus., 129 in color. (Lecture Notes inControl and Information Sciences, Vol. 418) Softcover978-1-4471-2220-3

▶129,95 €

G. Benysek, University of Zielona Góra, Poland; M. Pasko,Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland (Eds.)

Power Theories for ImprovedPower QualityPower quality describes a set of parameters ofelectric power and the load’s ability to functionproperly under specific conditions. It is estimated thatproblems relating to power quality costs the Europeanindustry hundreds of billions of Euros annually.In contrast, financing for the prevention of theseproblems amount to fragments of these costs. PowerTheories for Improved Power Quality addressesthis imbalance by presenting and assessing a rangeof methods and problems related to improving thequality of electric power supply.Focusing particularlyon active compensators and the DSP based controlalgorithms, Power Theories for Improved PowerQuality introduces the fundamental problems ofelectrical power. This introduction is followed bychapters which discuss:•‘Power theories’ includingtheir historical development and application topractical problems,•operational principles of activecompensator’s DSP control based algorithms usingexamples and results from laboratory research,and•the key areas of application for these methodsand suggested practical solutions.Power Theories forImproved Power Quality is a key study resource forstudents in engineering and technical degrees as well





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as a reference for professional and practitioners in theelectrical energy sector working with power quality.


2012. IX, 213 p. 207 illus. (Power Systems, Vol. 1) Hardcover978-1-4471-2785-7

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E.F. Camacho, Universidad de Sevilla, Spain; M. Berenguel,Universidad de Sevilla, Spain; F.R. Rubio, Universidad deSevilla, Spain; D. Martínez, Plataforma Solar de Almería,Spain

Control of Solar Energy SystemsControl of Solar Energy Systems details the main solarenergy systems, problems involved with their control,and how control systems can help in increasingtheir efficiency. After a brief introduction to thefundamental concepts associated with the use ofsolar energy in both photovoltaic and thermalplants, specific issues related to control of solarsystems are embarked upon. Thermal energy systemsare then explored in depth, as well as other solarenergy applications such as solar furnaces andsolar refrigeration systems. Problems of variablegeneration profile and of the contribution of manysolar plants to the same grid system are consideredwith the necessary integrated and supervisory controlsolutions being discussed. The text includes materialon:· A comparison of basic and advanced controlmethods for parabolic troughs from PID to nonlinearmodel-based control;· solar towers and solartracking;· heliostat calibration, characterizationand offset correction;· solar radiation, estimation,prediction, and computation ; and· integratedand supervisory control of solar plants. Control ofSolar Energy Systems contains worked examplesand simulation models in the text but its particularstrength is its description of real plant installationsand applications. These make the text ideally suited tothe needs of practitioners from either the solar energyor control engineering communities. Academicsstudying the various types of control algorithmdescribed in the book will also find it of value as areference for details of their application and the factthat only basic prior knowledge of control theory andsampled data analysis is required makes the booksuitable as a resource for graduate students.


2012. XXXIII, 416 p. 232 illus., 114 in color. (Advances inIndustrial Control) Hardcover978-0-85729-915-4

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A. Chakrabortty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh,NC, USA; M.D. Ilić, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh,PA, USA (Eds.)

Control and OptimizationMethods for Electric Smart GridsControl and Optimization Methods for ElectricSmart Grids brings together leading experts in power,control and communication systems,and consolidatessome of the most promising recent research in smartgrid modeling,control and optimization in hopesof laying the foundation for future advances in thiscritical field of study. The contents comprise eighteenessays addressing wide varieties of control-theoreticproblems for tomorrow’s power grid. Topics coveredinclude:Control architectures for power systemnetworks with large-scale penetration of renewableenergy and plug-in vehiclesOptimal demandresponseNew modeling methods for electricitymarketsControl strategies for data centers Cyber-security Wide-area monitoring and control usingsynchronized phasor measurements. The authorspresent theoretical results supported by illustrativeexamples and practical case studies, making thematerial comprehensible to a wide audience. Theresults reflect the exponential transformation thattoday’s grid is going through in terms of designand operation, and provide a vision of how controltheorists can contribute to this enterprise of makingtomorrow’s cyber-integrated energy infrastructure areality.Control and Optimization Methods for ElectricSmart Grids has a broad scope, making it an idealresource for graduate students in power and controlsystems. The work will also be of practical interest toresearchers, engineers and power system operatorsseeking to understand how relevant methods ofcontrol and optimization can be used for operatingthe grid smartly.


2012. XV, 371 p. 130 illus. (Power Electronics and PowerSystems, Vol. 3) Hardcover978-1-4614-1604-3

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L. Dai, University of Regina, SK, Canada; R.N. Jazar, RMITUniversity, Bundoora, VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Nonlinear Approaches inEngineering ApplicationsNonlinear Approaches in Engineering Applicationsfocuses on nonlinear phenomena that are commonin the engineering field. The nonlinear approachesdescribed in this book provide a sound theoreticalbase and practical tools to design and analyzeengineering systems with high efficiency andaccuracy and with less energy and downtime.Presented here are nonlinear approaches in areassuch as dynamic systems, optimal control andapproaches in nonlinear dynamics and acoustics.Coverage encompasses a wide range of applicationsand fields including mathematical modeling andnonlinear behavior as applied to microresonators,nanotechnologies, nonlinear behavior in soilerosion,nonlinear population dynamics, andoptimization in reducing vibration and noise aswell as vibration in triple-walled carbon nanotubes.This book also:Provides a complete introduction tononlinear behavior of systems and the advantagesof nonlinearity as a tool for solving engineeringproblems Includes applications and examplesdrawn from the electronics, power, environmentaland nanotechnology fields Discusses nonlinearapproaches in areas such as dynamic systems andcontrol, optimal control and approaches in nonlineardynamics and acousticsNonlinear Approachesin Engineering Applications is an ideal book forengineers,scientists, researchers, engineering andphysics students at the undergraduate and graduatelevels, as well as individuals interested in engineering,physics,and mathematics.


2012. XXXII, 535 p. 278 illus., 113 in color. Hardcover978-1-4614-1468-1

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Y. Demirel, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, USA

EnergyProduction, Conversion, Storage, Conservation,and Coupling

Understanding the sustainable use of energy invarious processes is an integral part of engineeringand scientific studies, which rely on a soundknowledge of energy systems. Whilst manyinstitutions now offer degrees in energy-relatedprograms, a comprehensive textbook, whichintroduces and explains sustainable energy systemsand can be used across engineering and scientificfields, has been lacking. Energy: Production,Conversion, Storage, Conservation, and Couplingprovides the reader with a practical understandingof these five main topic areas of energy including130 examples and over 600 practice problems. Eachchapter contains a range of supporting figures,tables, thermodynamic diagrams and charts, whilethe Appendix supplies the reader with all thenecessary data including the steam tables. Thisnew textbook presents a clear introduction ofbasic vocabulary, properties, forms, sources, andbalances of energy before advancing to the maintopic areas of:• Energy production and conversionin important physical, chemical, and biologicalprocesses,• Conservation of energy and its impacton sustainability,• Various forms of energy storage,and• Energy coupling and bioenergetics in livingsystems.A solution manual for the practice problemsof the textbook is offered for the instructor. Energy:Production, Conversion, Storage, Conservation, andCoupling is a comprehensive source, study guide,and course supplement for both undergraduates andgraduates across a range of engineering and scientificdisciplines.


2012. XIX, 507 p. 274 illus. With online files/update.(Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover978-1-4471-2371-2

▶69,95 €

M. Dietrich, Fraunhofer-Institut Integrierte Schaltungen,Dresden; J. Haase, Fraunhofer-Institut IntegrierteSchaltungen, Dresden (Eds.)

Process Variations andProbabilistic Integrated CircuitDesignUncertainty in key parameters within a chip andbetween different chips in the deep sub micron eraplays a more and more important role. As a result,manufacturing process spreads need to be consideredduring the design process. Quantitative methodologyis needed to ensure faultless functionality, despiteexisting process variations within given bounds,during product development. This book presentsthe technological, physical, and mathematicalfundamentals for a design paradigm shift, from adeterministic process to a probability-orientateddesign process for microelectronic circuits. Readerswill learn to evaluate the different sources ofvariations in the design flow in order to establishdifferent design variants, while applying appropriatemethods and tools to evaluate and optimize theirdesign. Trains IC designers to recognize problemscaused by parameter variations during manufacturingand to choose the best methods available to mitigatethese issues during the design process; Offers bothqualitative and quantitative insight into criticaleffects of process variation from perspectives ofmanufacturing, electronic design automationand circuit design;Describes critical effects ofprocess variation using simple examples that can bereproduced by the reader.


2012. XVI, 249 p. 91 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover978-1-4419-6620-9

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D.R. Greatrix, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada

Powered FlightThe Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion

Whilst most contemporary books in the aerospacepropulsion field are dedicated primarily to gas turbineengines, there is often little or no coverage of otherpropulsion systems and devices such as propellerand helicopter rotors or detailed attention to rocketengines. By taking a wider viewpoint, Powered Flight- The Engineering of Aerospace Propulsion aims toprovide a broader context, allowing observationsand comparisons to be made across systems thatare overlooked by focusing on a single aspect alone.The physics and history of aerospace propulsion arebuilt on step-by-step, coupled with the developmentof an appreciation for the mathematics involvedin the science and engineering of propulsion.Combining the author’s experience as a researcher,an industry professional and a lecturer in graduateand undergraduate aerospace engineering, PoweredFlight - The Engineering of Aerospace Propulsioncovers its subject matter both theoretically and withan awareness of the practicalities of the industry.To ensure that the content is clear, representativebut also interesting the text is complimentedby a range of relevant graphs and photographs including representative engineering, in additionto several propeller performance charts. Theseitems provide excellent reference and supportmaterials for graduate and undergraduate projectsand exercises.Students in the field of aerospaceengineering will find that Powered Flight - TheEngineering of Aerospace Propulsion supports theirstudies from the introductory stage and throughoutmore intensive follow-on studies.


2012. XXII, 519 p. 287 illus., 26 in color. With onlinefiles/update. Hardcover978-1-4471-2484-9

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A. Karagiannidis, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece(Ed.)

Waste to EnergyOpportunities and Challenges for Developingand Transition Economies

Solid waste management is currently a major issueworldwide with numerous areas reaching criticallevels. Many developing countries and countriesin transition still miss basic waste management infrastructure and awareness. It is here that many ofthe solid waste management problems and challengesare currently being faced. As such, waste-to-energy(WTE) consists of a proven and continuouslydeveloping spectrum and range of technologies in anumber of (mostly) developed countries. However,it’s integration in developing countries and systemsin transition is often faced with scepticism anda complex set of barriers which are quite uniqueand differ greatly from those where WTE has beenvalidated and applied over the years. Waste-to-Energy: Opportunities and Challenges for Developingand Transition Economies will address this issueboth theoretically and using concrete examples,including: · contributions from numerousscholars and practitioners in the field,· usefullessons and rules of thumb,· both successfuland failed cases, and· real-life examples anddevelopments.Waste-to-Energy approaches thisdynamic aspect of environmental engineering andmanagement in a methodical and detailed mannermaking it an important resource for SWM plannersand facility operators as well as undergraduate andpost graduate students and researchers.


2012. VIII, 370 p. 114 illus., 28 in color. (Green Energy andTechnology) Hardcover978-1-4471-2305-7

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A.C. Lyons, University of Liverpool Management School,Liverpool, UK; A.E. Coronado Mondragon, The University

of Hull Business School, Hull, UK; F. Piller, RWTH Aachen,Germany; R. Poler, CIGIP, Ciudad Politecnica de laInnovacion,Valencia, Spain

Customer-Driven Supply ChainsFrom Glass Pipelines to Open InnovationNetworks

In recent years, the supply chain has becomea key element to the survival and prosperityof organisations in different industry sectors.Organisations dealing in dynamic businessenvironments demand supply chains that supportthe satisfaction of customer needs. The principlesof lean thinking that once permeated standaloneorganisations have now been transferred to thesupply chain, making imperative the development ofinnovative approaches to supply chain management. Customer-Driven Supply Chains: From GlassPipelines to Open Innovation Networks reviewsthe concept of lean thinking and its relationship toother key initiatives associated with supply chainmanagement. Detailed industrial case studies basedon the authors’ experience illustrate the principlesbehind lean supply chains. Moreover, a series ofdiagrams are used to illustrate critical concepts andsupply chain architectures. Special emphasis is placedon the importance of transferring lean principlesfrom the organisational level to the supply chainlevel. The theory and principles behind lean supplychains are reviewed. Other concepts related to leansupply chains discussed in the book include: masscustomisation, agility, information sharing and thebullwhip effect. A methodology used to measurethe performance of supply chains is introduced;this methodology comprises the tools of decisiontimeline, data-flow diagramming, supply chain valuestream mapping and a performance measurementscorecard. Readers will gain a clear picture of thecompetitive implications of lean supply chains.Customer-Driven Supply Chains: From GlassPipelines to Open Innovation Networks will be avaluable resource of material to students studyingsupply chain/operations management as well asresearchers in this field. Industry practitioners willlearn how to develop sound supply chain strategiesthat can have a positive impact in their organisation.


2012. XIV, 195 p. 81 illus. (Decision Engineering) Hardcover978-1-84628-875-3

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S. Murakami, Nagoya University, Japan

Continuum Damage MechanicsA Continuum Mechanics Approach to theAnalysis of Damage and Fracture

Recent developments in engineering and technologyhave brought about serious and enlarged demandsfor reliability, safety and economy in wide rangeof fields such as aeronautics, nuclear engineering,civil and structural engineering, automotive andproduction industry. This, in turn, has causedmore interest in continuum damage mechanicsand its engineering applications. This book aimsto give a concise overview of the current state ofdamage mechanics, and then to show the fascinating

possibility of this promising branch of mechanics,and to provide researchers, engineers and graduatestudents with an intelligible and self-containedtextbook. The book consists of two parts and anappendix. Part I is concerned with the foundationof continuum damage mechanics. Basic concepts ofmaterial damage and the mechanical representationof damage state of various kinds are described inChapters 1 and 2. In Chapters 3-5, irreversiblethermodynamics, thermodynamic constitutivetheory and its application to the modeling of theconstitutive and the evolution equations of damagedmaterials are descried as a systematic basis for thesubsequent development throughout the book. Part II describes the application of the fundamentaltheories developed in Part I to typical damage andfracture problems encountered in various fields of thecurrent engineering. Important engineering aspectsof elastic-plastic or ductile damage, their damagemechanics modeling and their further refinementare first discussed in Chapter 6. Chapters 7 and 8are concerned with the modeling of fatigue, creep,creep-fatigue and their engineering application.Damage mechanics modeling of complicated crackclosure behavior in elastic-brittle and compositematerials are discussed in Chapters 9 and 10. InChapter 11, applicability of the local approach tofracture by means of damage mechanics and finiteelement method, and the ensuing mathematicaland numerical problems are briefly discussed. Aproper understanding of the subject matter requiresknowledge of tensor algebra and tensor calculus. At the end of this book, therefore, the foundationsof tensor analysis are presented in the Appendix,especially for readers with insufficient mathematicalbackground, but with keen interest in this excitingfield of mechanics.


2012. XXIX, 402 p. 120 illus. (Solid Mechanics and ItsApplications, Vol. 185) Hardcover978-94-007-2665-9

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D. Rekioua, University of Bejaia, Algeria; E. Matagne,Université Catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve,Belgium

Optimization of PhotovoltaicPower SystemsModelization, Simulation and Control

Photovoltaic generation is one of the cleanestforms of energy conversion available. One of theadvantages offered by solar energy is its potential toprovide sustainable electricity in areas not served





by the conventional power grid. Optimisationof Photovoltaic Power Systems details explicitmodelling, control and optimisation of the mostpopular stand-alone applications such as pumping,power supply, and desalination. Each section isconcluded by an example using the MATLAB® andSimulink® packages to help the reader understand andevaluate the performance of different photovoltaicsystems. Optimisation of Photovoltaic Power Systemsprovides engineers, graduate and postgraduatestudents with the means to understand, assess anddevelop their own photovoltaic systems. As such, itis an essential tool for all those wishing to specialisein stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Optimisationof Photovoltaic Power Systems aims to enable allresearchers in the field of electrical engineering tothoroughly understand the concepts of photovoltaicsystems; find solutions to their problems; and choosethe appropriate mathematical model for optimisingphotovoltaic energy.


2012. XII, 283 p. 253 illus., 31 in color. (Green Energy andTechnology) Hardcover978-1-4471-2348-4

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J.M. Serrano Orozco, Waterford Institute of Technology,Co.Waterford, WATCT, Ireland

Applied Ontology Engineeringin Cloud Services, Networks andManagement SystemsMetadata standards in today’s ICT sector areproliferating at unprecedented levels, whileautomated information management systems collectand process exponentially increasing quantities ofdata. With interoperability and knowledge exchangeidentified as a core challenge in the sector, thisbook examines the role ontology engineering canplay in providing solutions to the problems ofinformation interoperability and linked data. At thesame time as introducing basic concepts of ontologyengineering, the book discusses methodologicalapproaches to formal representation of data andinformation models, thus facilitating informationinteroperability between heterogeneous, complexand distributed communication systems. In doing so,the text advocates the advantages of using ontologyengineering in telecommunications systems. Inaddition, it offers a wealth of guidance and best-practice techniques for instances in which ontologyengineering is applied in cloud services, computernetworks and management systems. Engineeringand computer science professionals (infrastructure

architects, software developers, service designers,infrastructure operators, engineers, etc.) are todayconfronted as never before with the challenge ofconvergence in software solutions and technology.This book will help them respond creatively to what issure to be a period of rapid development.


2012. XXXIII, 189 p. 55 illus. Hardcover978-1-4614-2235-8

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A.T. Zehnder, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Fracture MechanicsFracture mechanics is a vast and growing field. Thisbook develops the basic elements needed for bothfracture research and engineering practice. Theemphasis is on continuum mechanics models forenergy flows and crack-tip stress- and deformationfields in elastic and elastic-plastic materials. Inaddition to a brief discussion of computationalfracture methods, the text includes practical sectionson fracture criteria, fracture toughness testing, andmethods for measuring stress intensity factors andenergy release rates. Class-tested at Cornell, this bookis designed for students, researchers and practitionersinterested in understanding and contributing to adiverse and vital field of knowledge. Alan Zehnderjoined the faculty at Cornell University in 1988. Sincethen he has served in a number of leadership rolesincluding Chair of the Department of Theoreticaland Applied Mechanics, and Director of the SibleySchool of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He teaches applied mechanics and his researchtopics focus on fracture, experimental mechanics andnonlinear dynamics of nanomechanical oscillators. He was awarded the 1988 Rudolf Kingslake Medaland Prize for his Optical Engineering paper on opticalmethods in dynamic-fracture experimentation.


2012. XIV, 223 p. 155 illus., 12 in color. In 8 volumes,not available separately. (Lecture Notes in Applied andComputational Mechanics, Vol. 62) Hardcover978-94-007-2594-2

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G.F.M. de Souza, University of São Paulo, Brazil (Ed.)

Thermal Power Plant PerformanceAnalysisThe analysis of the reliability and availability ofpower plants is frequently based on simple indexesthat do not take into account the criticality ofsome failures used for availability analysis. Thiscriticality should be evaluated based on concepts ofreliability which consider the effect of a componentfailure on the performance of the entire plant.System reliability analysis tools provide a root-causeanalysis leading to the improvement of the plantmaintenance plan. Taking in view that the powerplant performance can be evaluated not only basedon thermodynamic related indexes, such as heat-rate, Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysisfocuses on the presentation of reliability-based toolsused to define performance of complex systemsand introduces the basic concepts of reliability,maintainability and risk analysis aiming at theirapplication as tools for power plant performanceimprovement, including:· selection of criticalequipment and components,· definition ofmaintenance plans, mainly for auxiliary systems, and· execution of decision analysis based on riskconcepts.The comprehensive presentation of eachanalysis allows future application of the methodologymaking Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysisa key resource for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents in mechanical and nuclear engineering.


2012. VIII, 287 p. 118 illus., 7 in color. (Springer Series inReliability Engineering) Hardcover978-1-4471-2308-8

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16 Environment springer.com

Environment

H.A. Karl, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA;L. Scarlett, Resources for the Future, Washington, DC, USA;J.C. Vargas-Moreno, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Cambridge, MA, USA; M. Flaxman, Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology, Cambridge, MA, USA (Eds.)

Restoring Lands - CoordinatingScience, Politics and ActionComplexities of Climate and Governance

Environmental issues, vast and varied in theirdetails, unfold at the confluence of people and place.They present complexities in their biophysicaldetails, their scope and scale, and the dynamiccharacter of human action and natural systems.Addressing environmental issues often invokestensions among battling interests and competingpriorities. Air and water pollution, the effects ofclimate change, ecosystem transformations—theseand other environmental issues involve scientific,social, economic, and institutional challenges. Thisbook analyzes why tackling many of these problemsis so difficult and why sustainability involves morethan adoption of greener, cleaner technologies.Sustainability, as discussed in this book, involvesknowledge flows and collaborative decision processesthat integrate scientific and technological methodsand tools, political and governance structures andregimes, and social and community values. Theauthors synthesize a holistic and adaptive approachto rethinking the framework for restoring healthyecosystems that are the foundation for thrivingcommunities and dynamic economies. This approachis that of collective action. Through their researchand practical experiences, the authors have learnedthat much wisdom resides among diverse people indiverse communities. New collaborative decision-making institutions must reflect that diversity andtap into its wisdom while also strengthening linkagesamong scientists and decision makers. From the pre-publication reviews: “Finally, we have a book thatexplains how science is irrelevant without people. It’speople who decide when and how to use science, notscientists. This book gives us a roadmap for how toreally solve complex problems. It involves hard work,and creating new relationships between scientists andthe public that don’t typically exist in our society.” -John M. Hagan, Ph.D.President, Manomet Center forConservation Sciences


2012. XV, 538 p. 83 illus., 66 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-2548-5

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E. Lichtfouse, INRA-CMSE-PME, Dijon, France; J.Schwarzbauer, LEK-RWTH, Aachen, Germany; D. Robert,Metz University, Saint-Avold, France (Eds.)

Environmental Chemistry for aSustainable WorldVolume 2: Remediation of Air and WaterPollution

Environmental chemistry is a fast developing scienceaimed at deciphering fundamental mechanismsruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems.Applying this knowledge to current environmentalissues leads to the remediation of environmentalmedia, and to new, low energy, low emission,sustainable processes. Chapters review analysisand remediation of pollutants such as greenhousegases, chiral pharmaceuticals, dyes, chlorinatedorganics, arsenic, toxic metals and pathogen in air,water, plant and soil. Several highlights include theoverlooked impact of air pollutants from buildingsfor health risk, innovative remediation techniquessuch as bioreactors for gas treatment, electrochemicalcleaning of pharmaceuticals, sequestration on Fe-Mn nodules, phytoremediation and photocatalyticalinactivation of microbial pathogens. This book willbe a valuable source of information for engineersand students developing novel applied techniques tomonitor and clean pollutants in air, wastewater, soilsand sediments.


2012. XVIII, 541 p. 131 illus., 40 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-2438-9

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E. Lichtfouse, INRA-CMSE-PME, Dijon, France; J.Schwarzbauer, LEK-RWTH, Aachen, Germany; D. Robert,Metz University, Saint-Avold, France (Eds.)

Environmental Chemistry for aSustainable WorldVolume 1: Nanotechnology and Health Risk

Environmental chemistry is a fast developing scienceaimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms rulingthe behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applyingthis knowledge to current environmental issues leadsto the remediation of environmental media, and tonew, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes.Nanotechnology applications for alternative energiessuch as solar power, fuel cells, hydrogen and lithiumbatteries are reviewed in the first section. Recentinvestigations on carbon nanotubes, nanocatalystsand cyclodextrins disclose unprecedented techniquesto monitor and clean pollutants such as greenhousegases, heavy metals, pesticides, pathogens occurringin water, air and soil. The second section reviewsthe risks for human health of critical pollutantssuch as endocrine disruptors, dioxins and heavymetals contaminating seafood and sediments. Anexhaustive review of DDT isomers reveals unexpectedmechanisms of DDT transfer to fishes. A chapter onpollutant geochronology using river sedimentaryarchives provides novel insights on pollution historysince the beginning of the anthropocene. This bookwill be a valuable source of information for engineersand students developing novel applied techniques tomonitor and clean pollutants in air, wastewater, soilsand sediments.


2012. XIX, 410 p. 77 illus., 38 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-2441-9

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springer.com Geography 17

B. Thompson, Food and Agriculture Organization of theUnited Nations, Rome, Italy; M.J. Cohen, Oxfam America,Washington, DC, USA (Eds.)

The Impact of Climate Change andBioenergy on NutritionClimate changes will affect food production in anumber of ways. Crop yields, aquatic populationsand forest productivity will decline, invasive insectand plant species will proliferate and desertification,soil salinization and water stress will increase. Eachof these impacts will decrease food and nutritionsecurity, primarily by reducing access to andavailability of food, and also by increasing the riskof infectious disease.Although increased biofueldemand has the potential to increase incomes amongproducers, it can also negatively affect food andnutrition security. Land used for cultivating foodcrops may be diverted to biofuel production, creatingfood shortages and raising prices. Accelerationsin unregulated or poorly regulated foreign directinvestment, deforestation and unsustainable useof chemical fertilizers may also result. Biofuelproduction may reduce women’s control of resources,which may in turn reduce the quality of householddiets. Each of these effects increases risk of poor foodand nutrition security, either through decreasedphysical availability of food, decreased purchasingpower, or increased risk of disease.The Impact ofClimate Change and Bienergy on Nutrition articulatesthe links between current environmental issues andfood and nutrition security. It provides a uniquecollection of nutrition statistics, climate changeprojections, biofuel scenarios and food securityinformation under one cover which will be ofinterest to policymakers, academia, agronomists,food and nutrition security planners, programmeimplementers, health workers and all those concernedabout the current challenges of climate change, energyproduction, hunger and malnutrition.


2012. XIII, 120 p. 20 illus., 12 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-0109-0

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Geography

P.H. Dougherty, Lehigh County Government Center,Allentown, PA, USA (Ed.)

The Geography of WineRegions, Terroir and Techniques

Wine has been described as a window into places,cultures and times. Geographers have studied winesince the time of the early Greeks and Romans, whenviticulturalists realized that the same grape grownin different geographic regions produced wine withdiffering olfactory and taste characteristics. This book,based on research presented to the Wine SpecialtyGroup of the Association of American Geographers,shows just how far the relationship has come sincethe time of Bacchus and Dionysus.Geographers havetechnical input into the wine industry, with excitingnew research tackling subjects such as the impactof climate change on grape production, to the useof remote sensing and Geographical InformationSystems for improving the quality of crops. Thisbook explores the interdisciplinary connections andscience behind world viticulture. Chapters cover awide range of topics from the way in which landformsand soil affect wine production, to the climaticaberration of the Niagara wine industry, to the socialand structural challenges in reshaping the SouthAfrican wine industry after the fall of apartheid. Thefundamentals are detailed too, with a comparativeanalysis of Bordeaux and Burgundy, and chapterson the geography of wine and the meaning of theterm ‘terroir’.The editor, Dr. Percy H. Dougherty,is Professor Emeritus at Kutztown University inPennsylvania. He is the founder and first presidentof the Wine Specialty Group of the Association ofAmerican Geographers.Keywords: viticulture, terroir,climate change, remote sensing, wine


2012. XII, 255 p. 88 illus., 74 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-0463-3

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J.D. Gatrell, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA;G.D. Bierly, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA;R.R. Jensen, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA

Research Design and ProposalWriting in Spatial ScienceSecond Edition

The complex interactions between human andphysical systems confronting social scientistsand policymakers pose unique conceptual,methodological, and practical complications when‘doing research’. Graduate students in a broad rangeof related fields need to learn how to tackle thediscipline-specific issues of space, place, and scaleas they propose and perform research in the spatialsciences. This practical textbook and overview blendsplenty of concrete examples of spatial research andcase studies to familiarize readers with the researchprocess as it demystifies and exemplifies how to reallydo it. The appendix contains both completed andin-progress proposals for MA and PhD theses anddissertations. Emphasizing research as a learning andexperiential process while providing students withthe encouragement and skills needed for success inproposal writing, "Research Design and ProposalWriting in Spatial Science" can serve as a textbookfor graduate-level research-design courses, as well asfor undergraduate-level project-based spatial sciencecourses.Keywords: proposal writing, grant writing,research, geography, spatial science


2012. XVIII, 212 p. 22 illus., 9 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-2280-4

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18 Meteorology / Climatology springer.com

Meteorology / Climatology

X. Li, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (NOAA),Camp Springs, MD, USA; S. Gao, Chinese Academy ofSciences, Beijing, China

Precipitation Modeling andQuantitative AnalysisThe book examines surface rainfall processes throughcloud-resolving modeling and quantitative analysisof surface rainfall budget and summarizes modelingand analysis results in recent seven years. Thebook shows validation of precipitation modelingagainst observations and derives a set of diagnosticprecipitation equations. The book provides detaileddiscussions of the applications of precipitationequations to the examination of effects of sea surfacetemperature, vertical wind shear, radiation, and iceclouds on torrential rainfall processes in the tropicsand mid-latitudes, and to the studies of sensitivityof precipitation modeling to uncertainty of theinitial conditions and to the estimate of precipitationefficiency. The book can be used as a text book forgraduate students and will be beneficial to researchersand forecasters for precipitation process studiesand operational forecasts.Xiaofan Li is a physicalscientist at the Center for Satellite Applicationsand Research, National Environmental Satellite,Data, and Information Service, National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration, Camp Springs,Maryland, USA. He has a doctorate in meteorologyfrom the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu,USA and a master’s degree in meteorology fromNanjing University of Information Science andTechnology, Nanjing, China.Shouting Gao is aprofessor at the Laboratory of Cloud-PrecipitationPhysics and Severe Storm, Institute of AtmosphericPhysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing,China. He has a doctorate and a master’s degreein meteorology from the Institute of AtmosphericPhysics, Beijing, China.


2012. XVI, 240 p. 140 illus., 9 in color. (Springer AtmosphericSciences, 0) Hardcover978-94-007-2380-1

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P. Warneck, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz,Germany; J. Williams, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry,Mainz, Germany

The Atmospheric Chemist’sCompanionNumerical Data for Use in the AtmosphericSciences

This companion provides a collection of frequentlyneeded numerical data as a convenient desk-topor pocket reference for atmospheric scientists aswell as a concise source of information for othersinterested in this matter. The material containedin this book was extracted from the recent andthe past scientific literature; it covers essentiallyall aspects of atmospheric chemistry. The data arepresented primarily in the form of annotated tableswhile any explanatory text is kept to a minimum.In this condensed form of presentation, the volumemay serve also as a supplement to many textbooksused in teaching the subject at various universities.Peter Warneck, a physical chemist specializing inatmospheric chemistry, received the diploma in 1954and the doctorate in 1956 at the university in Bonn,Germany. In 1959, following several postdoctoralassignments, he joined the GCA Corporationin Bedford, Massachusetts, where he exploredelementary processes in the atmospheres of theearth and other planets. He returned to Germanyin 1970 to head the chemical kinetics group in theAir Chemistry Division of the Max-Planck-Institutefor Chemistry in Mainz. In 1974 he also becameprofessor of physical chemistry at the university inMainz. In 1991, following German reunification,Warneck was appointed the founding director of thenew Institute for Tropospheric Research in Leipzig.He served in this position parallel to his activities inMainz until official retirement. Warneck’s researchincluded laboratory studies of chemical mechanismsand photochemistry as well as the development ofanalytical techniques for field measurements. Since1990, his interests are focused on chemical reactionsin clouds. Jonathan Williams is an atmosphericchemist. He received his BSc in Chemistry andFrench and his Ph.D. in Environmental Science fromthe University of East Anglia, England. Between1995-1997 he worked as a postdoctoral researcherat the NOAA Aeronomy laboratory in Boulder,USA, and from 1998 to present as a member of staffat the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz,Germany. He has participated in many internationalfield measurement campaigns on aircraft, shipsand at ground stations. Dr Williams is currently aneditor on three atmospheric chemistry journals. Hispresent research involves investigating the chemistryof reactive organic species in the atmosphere, inparticular over forested ecosystems and in the marineboundary layer. Dr Williams leads a research group

focussed specifically on Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC) at the Max Planck Institute and in 2008 he wasmade an honorary Reader at the University of EastAnglia, UK.


2012. X, 436 p. 43 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover978-94-007-2274-3

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