Focusing on the Delphi Method, the first part of the book explores theoretical, methodological, and practical issues, including the impact of computerization. The second part presents various case studies that demonstrate the method's application to diverse challenges in social policy and public health, showcasing its effectiveness in addressing complex problems.
Since 1973 Michael Adler's first book, The Writing Machine, has been affectionately called "the bible of the typewriter enthusiast." The renowned typewriter expert's new book, is sure to stimulate the same enthusiasm all over again, bringing you new and as yet unpublished insights into the origins of the invention itself in a detailed history of the machine. Over 250 photographs illustrate this definitive text, which includes comprehensive directories of typewriter inventions, makes, and models, and a concise guide to their values with advice on buying and collecting. How much? When? Where? How good? How rare? Who? Why? If you are looking for answers to any or all of these questions, Antique Typewriters is the ultimate reference book for you - from the novice typewriter collector to "seasoned old hand" enthusiasts and historians.
The Domus Conversorum was a London institution that served as a home for converted Jews from the thirteenth to the nineteenth centuries. In this meticulously researched book, Michael Adler explores the history of the Domus, from its founding in the Middle Ages to its eventual closure in the Victorian era.
The book, first published in 1994, offers insights into its subject matter through a scholarly lens, reflecting the academic rigor associated with Routledge, a respected imprint of Taylor & Francis. It delves into themes relevant to its field, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The work is positioned to contribute significantly to ongoing discussions and research, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
The examination of benefit sanctions in the UK reveals their complex implications on social justice and governance. Through twelve detailed chapters, the book critiques the terminology surrounding sanctions, explores their historical evolution, and assesses their public perception and effectiveness. It addresses the shifting dynamics between citizens and the state, the role of law in safeguarding social rights, and compares sanctions to judicial penalties. Each chapter concludes with key insights, culminating in a final assessment of benefit sanctions against established ethical benchmarks.
The book delves into the simulation of thermodynamic observables in classical one- and two-dimensional Ising models, focusing on ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic behaviors on a square lattice. It employs the Metropolis Monte Carlo algorithm to analyze phase transitions and examines finite size effects alongside the impact of external magnetic fields. Additionally, it details the determination of the critical temperature for the two-dimensional ferromagnetic Ising model through finite size scaling techniques.
The book explores thermodynamic properties of classical one- and two-dimensional Ising models on a square lattice, focusing on phase transitions through Monte Carlo simulations. It addresses finite size effects and the impact of external magnetic fields, determining the critical temperature of the 2D ferromagnetic model via finite size scaling. Additionally, it provides a recap of statistical mechanics concepts and outlines the fundamental principles of Monte Carlo methods, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding these models in statistical physics.
Im Ammerland lebt die Familie Stark auf einem kleinen Resthof mit vielen Tieren, darunter ein hässliches Maultier. Jannik, der Besitzer, will beweisen, dass das Maultier genauso viel leisten kann wie ein Pferd. Mama Stark ist skeptisch, doch die chaotische Situation mit den Tieren ist bereits Realität.
Die Geschichte steht in der Tradition von den Erzählungen von Kenneth Grahame oder Michael Bond (erzählendes Kinderbuch). Die Rahmenhandlung ist sehr einfach. Ein (Teddy-)Bär wird mit auf eine Reise genommen und geht verloren. Er wird weit von zu Hause weg gefunden und tatsächlich, auch wenn es fast unmöglich erscheint, findet er wieder zurück nach Hause. Das verdankt er den Menschen, für die er nicht irgendein ersetzbares Spielzeug ist, sondern die wissen, dass ein Kind oftmals eine emotionale Bindung zu seinem Lieblingsspielzeug aufgebaut hat. Und er verdankt es den Menschen, auf die Verlass ist. Spannend ist das innere Erleben und die Perspektive der jeweilig Betroffenen, die eben oft ganz anders ist, als man es von außen erahnt. Kinder müssen bereits lesen können, wenn Sie diese Geschichte interessiert. Vielleicht ist es aber auch eine Geschichte für Erwachsene, die Kinder manchmal schreiben würden, damit die Erwachsenen verstehen. Am ehesten eignet sich die Geschichte zum Vorlesen, so wie früher.