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Careers in International Affairs, now in its eighth edition, is the ultimate job hunting guide for anyone hoping to work in the U.S. government, international organizations, business, or nonprofits. This thoroughly revised edition provides up-to-date descriptions and data about careers in the global workplace and how to find themùalong with nearly 300 organization profiles. In addition to a remarkably broad and deep list of organizations and contacts, Careers in International Affairs offers insight and guidance from a career counselor, a graduate student, and practitioners in the international

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- 1 Introduction -- Organization of the Summit and This Proceedings -- MAIN STAGE: Introduction from the Partners -- FROM THE SCIENCE SESSIONS: Close to the Tipping Point -- 2 Our Planet -- MAIN STAGE: Our Planet: Its Health, Its People, Its Future -- MAIN STAGE: Updating the Concept of "Think Globally, Act Locally" -- MAIN STAGE: Four Dynamic Dialogues -- Science as a Human Right -- Economics of Inequality -- From Sustainability to Stability -- Technology's Promise -- FROM THE SCIENCE SESSIONS: Scientific Underpinnings -- White Paper on the Anthropocene -- Six Cross-Cutting Capacities of Sustainability Science -- Economics of Biodiversity -- The Role of the Ocean -- Reflections from Journal Editors-in-Chief -- References -- 3 Breakthroughs -- MAIN STAGE: Diverse Voices -- Next Generation -- Island Nations -- MAIN STAGE: A Commitment to Cooperation -- MAIN STAGE: Innovative Solutions -- Avenues for Action -- Giving Power to Solutions -- FROM THE SCIENCE SESSIONS: Science-Supporting Transformations -- Science for Transformative Change -- New Funding Models and Frameworks -- Key Building Blocks for Transformative Change -- FROM THE SCIENCE SESSIONS: Breakthroughs in Technologies and Social Innovation for Resilient Societies and Global Sustainability -- Important Innovations -- Mobilizing Political Will and Trust in Science -- References -- 4 Our Future -- MAIN STAGE: A View to the Future -- European Perspective -- Connecting Science and Engineering -- MAIN STAGE: Lessons from the Pandemic -- MAIN STAGE: Reaching Beyond Science: Spirituality and the Arts -- Paying Attention to "Inner Science" -- Messages within Music -- Greek Tragedy with a Modern Lesson -- SOLUTION SESSIONS -- Transformational Economics: Valuing Our Future.

FrontMatter -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Developing Livable Urban Areas -- 3 Resilience and Adaptation -- 4 Models, Metrics, and Future Scenarios -- 5 Moving R&D into Practice -- 6 R&D Gaps and Opportunities -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Workshop Agenda -- Appendix B: Registered Participants -- Appendix C: Roundtable Roster -- Appendix D: Notable Examples of Urban Sustainability R&D Programs.

FrontMatter -- Contents -- Preface -- I: OVERVIEW -- Hawaii's Innovation Strategy -- II: PROCEEDINGS -- Day 1--Welcome -- Opening Remarks--Sen. Daniel K. Inouye -- Presentation of the Hawaii Innovation Council Report -- Session I: The Global Challenge and the Opportunity for Hawaii -- Luncheon Address--Gov. Neil Abercrombie -- Session II: Leveraging Federal Programs and Investments for Hawaii -- Session III: Small Business, Universities, and Regional Growth -- Day 2--Welcome and Introduction -- Opening Remarks--Sen. Daniel K. Akaka -- Session IV: University of Hawaii's Current Research Strengths and Security and Sustainability: Energy and Agriculture Opportunity -- Session V: Medical Opportunities in Hawaii -- Session VI: Roundtable-Next Steps for Hawaii -- III: APPENDIXES -- Appendix A: Agenda -- Appendix B: Biographies of Speakers -- Appendix C: Participants List -- Appendix D: Bibliography.

Intro -- FrontMatter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Increasing U.S. Competitiveness by Improving Knowledge Creation and Technology Diffusion -- 3 Workforce Development -- 4 Supporting Supply Chains and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises -- 5 Sustainability and the Future of the Institutes -- 6 Key Points Made by Presenters During the Workshop -- References -- APPENDIXES -- Appendix A: Workshop Agenda -- Appendix B: Glossary -- Appendix C: Biographies of Speakers and Planning Committee Members.

Verlagsinfo: "Global Issues" is a lively and comprehensive introductory text that explores the forces driving globalization. With a current and topical approach to global affairs that will engage students' interest, this text focuses on specific issues that transcend and are transforming states and international relations. From human rights and terrorism to economic development and environmental issues, the widest variety of topics are covered. Each chapter provides historical background and current information on an issue, and its interdependence and global implications are always considered. Global Issues is the only text of its kind to put issues into context, thereby helping students develop a more informed and coherent understanding of what they hear in the headlines and see affecting their own lives.