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"…aspirations to perfection awaken us to our actual imperfection." It is in the space between these aspirations and our inability to achieve them that Grant reflects upon imperfection. Grant argues that an awareness of imperfection, defined as both suffering and the need for justice, drive us to an unrelenting search for perfection, freedom, and self-determination. The twenty-one brief chapters of Imperfection develop this governing idea as it relates to the present situation of the God debate, modern ethnic conflicts, and the pursuit of freedom in relation to the uncertainties of personal identity and the quest for self-determination. Known for his exploration of the relationship between Buddhism and violent ethnic conflict in modern Sri Lanka, as well as his contribution to the study of Northern Ireland and the complex relationships among religion, literature, and ethnicity, Grant provides the reader with an analysis of the widespread rise of religious extremism across the globe. Referencing Plato, Van Gogh, Jesus, and the Buddha, he enlightens the reader with both succinct and original insights into human society. Imperfection is the result of an important Canadian public intellectual at work

Critics claim that lack of professionalism among Afghan provincial leaders undermines the government's legitimacy, creating opportunities for the insurgency. Data on provincial governors show that those most effective at deterring insurgent attacks tend to have qualities associated with "warlords" rather than professionalism. Decentralization could harness these characteristics to improve governance.

Case studies are used to reveal how 16 foreign-born African American males turn barriers into opportunities. The implicit & explicit motivational factors that assist them in maximizing their fullest potential in mainstream US society are discussed. 28 References. Adapted from the source document.

chapter 1. Introduction -- chapter 2. Physical basis of nuclear forensic science -- chapter 3. Engineering issues -- chapter 4. Chemistry and nuclear forensic science -- chapter 5. Principles of nuclear explosive devices and debris analysis -- chapter 6. Chronometry -- chapter 7. Techniques for small signatures -- chapter 8. Collateral forensic indicators -- chapter 9. Sample matrices and collection -- chapter 10. Radiochemical procedures -- chapter 11. Inorganic/isotopic sample preparation -- chapter 12. Organic sample preparation -- chapter 13. Extraordinary sample issues -- chapter 14. Field collection kits -- chapter 15. NDA field radioactivity detection -- chapter 16. Laboratory analyses -- chapter 17. Inferred production estimates -- chapter 18. Materials profiling -- chapter 19. Source and route attribution -- chapter 20. Forensic investigation of a highly enriched uranium sample interdicted in Bulgaria -- chapter 21. Counterforensic investigation of U.S. enrichment plants -- chapter 22. Nuclear smuggling hoax : D-38 counterweight -- chapter 23. Nuclear smuggling hoax : Sc metal -- chapter 24. Fatal cold fusion explosion -- chapter 25. Questioned sample from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency -- chapter 26. Radioactive pillow shipment -- chapter 27. Afghanistan scam specimens.