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We begin by recognizing that environmental economics has an influence on environmental policy. We describe two schools of environmental economics: A standard school, an outgrowth of the standard economics paradigm; and an alternative school, one which is more normative in nature, which calls for radical economic change largely through a change in individual values and a transformation of industrial society. The policies and proposals of West German political parties are examined in terms of the principles of these two schools. We conclude that both schools are well represented across the political spectrum, from the fundamentalists in the Greens to the present governing coalition.

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"The scope of this book has been determined by the War office of the United Kingdom. Its substance has been carefully selected from the writings of the most celebrated generals and the ablest military critics of the United States. I have been in this case an editor rather than an author."--Pref. ; Mode of access: Internet.

"Drawing on 260 interviews with Tutsi survivors of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, this book examines the experience of orphans and widows, both during the 100 days of the genocide and later in their struggle to deal with trauma and the effort to rebuild their lives. Based on oral history testimony, issues related to healing, forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice are addressed in separate chapters-drawing directly on the experience and perceptions of survivors. The essence of genocide, argue the authors, is a rupture in the moral values that structure everyday life. Therefore, trauma must be addressed at both a personal and societal level, rebuilding structures of trust, compassion, and empathy within a political context that is safe, secure, and just. The contribution of this book is that it examines genocide holistically, describing patterns of discrimination before the genocide, political dynamics during the civil war, patterns of killing, including rape and sexual violence, and the attempt to regain one's humanity after the genocide"--

Intro -- Title Page -- Psyllium: the Path to Health and Happiness - a True Story of Transformation -- Introduction -- The dark times -- The discovery of psyllium -- The beginning of change -- The positive effects on digestion -- A new chapter of well-being -- The return to normality -- The passion for psyllium -- The dissemination of knowledge -- A sustainable change -- Conclusion -- Psyllium: the Natural Source for Health and Well-Being -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: the Health Benefits of Psyllium -- 1.1 Promotion of healthy digestion -- 1.2 Relief from constipation -- 1.3 Support for intestinal health -- 1.4 Reduction of gastrointestinal complaints -- Chapter 2: Weight Management with Psyllium -- 2.1 Appetite-suppressing properties of psyllium seeds -- 2.2 Support for weight reduction -- 2.3 Psyllium as part of a balanced diet -- Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Health and Psyllium -- 3.1 Lowering the cholesterol level -- 3.2 Blood pressure regulation and protection against heart disease -- 3.3 Anti-inflammatory effect of psyllium -- Chapter 4: Diabetes Management with Psyllium -- 4.1 Effects of psyllium on blood glucose levels -- 4.2 Improvement of insulin resistance -- 4.3 Psyllium as a support for diabetes control -- Chapter 5: Psyllium for Healthy Intestinal Flora -- 5.1 Prebiotic properties of psyllium seeds -- 5.2 Promoting the growth of good intestinal bacteria -- 5.3 Effects on the immune system and general health -- Chapter 6: Detoxification and Cleansing of the Body with Psyllium -- 6.1 The ability of psyllium to bind and eliminate toxins -- 6.2 Reduction of pollutants in the body -- 6.3 Psyllium as a natural detox method -- Chapter 7: Skin Health and Psyllium -- 7.1 Effects of psyllium on the skin -- 7.2 Alleviation of skin problems such as acne and eczema. -- 7.3 Beauty benefits of psyllium for healthy skin and hair.

This book is a highly original exploration of what life could and should be. It juxtaposes a philosophical enquiry into the nature of the good life with an ethnography of people living in a small Irish town. Attending carefully to the everyday lives of these people, the ethnographic chapters examine topics ranging from freedom and inequality to the creation of community and the purpose of life. These chapters alternate with discussions of similar topics by a wide range of philosophers in the Western tradition, from Socrates and the Stoics through Kant, Hegel and Heidegger to Adorno, Rawls, MacIntyre and Nussbaum. As an ethnography, this is a book of praise that reveals just how much we can learn from a respectful acknowledgment of what ordinary modest people have achieved. By creating community as a deliberate and social project that provides the foundation for a more fulfilling life, where affluence has not led to an increase in individualism, the people in this town have found a way to live the good enough life. The book also shows how anthropology and philosophy can complement and enrich one another in an inquiry into what we might accomplish in our lives.

"Miller examines Britain and Japan's involvement in the Middle East peace process after the October war of 1973 and how it contributed to the resolution of the oil crisis of 1973-1974. Using important primary sources from Japan, Britain, and the United States-including recently declassified Japanese documents that had not previously been examined-this book contends that previous literature failed to address the important role of Britain and Japan and their political impact on the development in the historical events of 1973 and 1974. The two countries threw their support behind the US, backing its policies regarding not only oil but also the Arab-Israeli conflict. This enabled the United States to take the lead in the peace process as well as in discussions to resolve the energy crisis, which eventually led to the establishment of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Accordingly, this book challenges the accepted view that neither Anglo-American nor US-Japanese relations were important factors in the development of the abovementioned processes. An insightful and illuminating read for scholars of the diplomatic history of the 1970s, and especially the complex web of tensions spanning from the Arab-Israeli conflict and between Arab oil producing countries and developed consumer countries"--

As the competing demands of care and paid work become increasingly complex, has there ever been a more challenging time to be a woman and a mother? Comparing two studies conducted across two generations, Motherhood explores women's experiences of becoming first-time mothers. Through richly narrated, real-time accounts of transition, Tina Miller examines what has changed since her original study was conducted twenty-one years ago. Using sociological and feminist perspectives, she analyses how motherhood has further intensified against a harsher neoliberal backdrop. The book examines the social, political and moral contours in which motherhood is situated which, in the contemporary context, include ideas of planned labours and work/life balance as part of potent, maternal prenatal imaginings. Birth continues to change everything, and the qualitative, longitudinal and comparative data show these ideas to be, mostly, illusory.