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  • 1
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    Book
    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 9780815721925
    Language: English
    Pages: xi, 225 S. , 23 cm
    DDC: 341.4/8
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    Keywords: United Nations Human Rights Council ; Vereinte Nationen ; Vereinte Nationen ; Human rights International cooperation ; Human rights monitoring ; Bedeutung ; Rolle ; Sachverständigenausschuss ; Zivilgesellschaft ; Menschenrecht ; Schutz ; Internationaler Vergleich ; Vorschlag ; Initiative ; Vereinte Nationen Menschenrechtsrat ; Menschenrechtspolitik ; Überwachung ; Internationale Kooperation
    Abstract: "Examines the effectiveness of a key endeavor by the United Nations to monitor and influence human rights through a unique body of independent experts, appointed by countries to investigate, analyze, and report on the whole spectrum of human rights problems around the world"--Provided by publisher
    Description / Table of Contents: IntroductionWho are the UN's independent human rights experts? -- Findings on effectiveness: country visits and communications -- Independence under the blue flag: relationship with the United Nations -- Style matters: the quality of special procedures work -- Bringing implementation home: the role of states -- Working with the independent sector -- The future of special procedures -- Appendixes: A. experts working group members -- B. HRC Resolution 5/1, institution building -- HRC resolution 5/2, code of conduct -- List of independent experts -- E. human Rights Council members -- F. communications and country visits: examples of impact -- G. breakdown of state responses to communications -- H. status of country visits -- I. Note on methodology note -- J. Brookings/OSJI/UPR-Watch summary recommendations.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Who are the UN's independent human rights experts? -- Findings on effectiveness: country visits and communications -- Independence under the blue flag: relationship with the United Nations -- Style matters: the quality of special procedures work -- Bringing implementation home: the role of states -- Working with the independent sector -- The future of special procedures -- Appendixes: A. experts working group members -- B. HRC Resolution 5/1, institution building -- HRC resolution 5/2, code of conduct -- List of independent experts -- E. human Rights Council members -- F. communications and country visits: examples of impact -- G. breakdown of state responses to communications -- H. status of country visits -- I. Note on methodology note -- J. Brookings/OSJI/UPR-Watch summary recommendations.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction 1. - 1 Who Are the UN's Independent Human Rights Experts? 6. - 2 Findings on Effectiveness: Country Visits and Communications 18. - 3 Independence under the Blue Flag: Relationship with the United Nations 45. - 4 Style Matters: The Quality of Special Procedures Work 70. - 5 Bringing Implementation Home: The Role of States 91. - 6 Working with the Independent Sector 105. - 7 The Future of Special Procedures 122. - Appendixes 135
    Note: Literaturangaben und Index
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  • 2
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    Cambridge, Mass : World Peace Foundation | Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815775709 , 0815775717 , 0815797931
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (viii, 210 p) , map
    Edition: Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
    Parallel Title: Print version Battling Terrorism in the Horn of Africa
    DDC: 303.6250963
    Keywords: Islam and politics ; Terrorism Prevention ; Terrorism - Horn of Africa - Prevention ; Electronic books
    Abstract: "Examines the state of governance in the countries of the greater Horn of Africa region--Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, the Sudan, and Yemen--and discusses strategies to combat the transnational threat of terrorism, including suggestions for more effective U.S. engagement in the region"--Provided by publisher
    Description / Table of Contents: Cover; Title Page; Contents; Preface; 1. The Horn of Africa and Yemen: Diminishing the Threat of Terrorism; 2. Somalia and Somaliland: Terrorism, Political Islam, and State Collapse; 3. Djibouti: A Special Role in the War on Terrorism; 4. Eritrea: On a Slow Fuse; 5. Ethiopia: Governance and Terrorism; 6. The Sudan: Political Islam and Terrorism; 7. Yemen: Political Economy and the Effort against Terrorism; 8. Kenya: The Struggle against Terrorism; Contributors; Index
    Note: Description based upon print version of record , Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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  • 3
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    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815797532 , 9780815797531
    Language: English
    Pages: xix, 217 pages , Illustrationen , Karten , 24 cm
    Edition: Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2005 Online-Ressource E-Books von NetLibrary
    Series Statement: EBSCOhost eBook Collection
    Keywords: Monetary policy ; Monetary policy Africa ; Politique monétaire Afrique ; Africa ; Monetary policy ; Geschichte ; Währungsunion ; Afrika ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books ; Afrika ; Währungsunion ; Geschichte ; Afrika ; Währungsunion ; Geschichte
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-205) and index , Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2005
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  • 4
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    Online Resource
    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815796307 , 9780815796305
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (ix, 296 p) , ill
    Edition: Online-Ausg.
    Parallel Title: Print version Coping with Methuselah
    DDC: 304.6/45
    Keywords: Life expectancy Congresses Social aspects ; Longevity Congresses Social aspects ; Medical technology Congresses Social aspects ; Old age Congresses Social aspects ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Aged ; Health Services for the Aged trends ; Life Expectancy trends ; Health Services Needs and Demand ; Longevity ethics ; Medical economics ; Electronic books
    Abstract: Many medical authorities predict that average life expectancy could well exceed 100 years by mid century and rise even higher soon thereafter. This astonishing prospect, brought on by the revolution in molecular biology and information technology, confronts policymakers and public health officials with a host of new questions. How will increased longevity affect local and global demographic trends, government taxation and spending, health care, the workplace, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid? What ethical and quality-of-life issues are raised by these new breakthroughs? In Coping with Methuselah, a group of practicing scientists and public policy experts come together to address the problems, challenges, and opportunities posed by a longer life span. This book will generate discussion in political, social, and medical circles and help prepare us for the extraordinary possibilities that the future may hold.
    Abstract: Front Cover -- Inside Flap -- Title Page -- Copyright Information -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The Impact of the Revolution in Biomedical Research on Life Expectancy by 2050 -- Our Uncertain Demographic Future -- The Changing Face of Health Care -- Labor Market Effects of Dramatic Longevity Improvement -- The Impact of Major Improvements in Life Expectancy on the Financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid -- Ethical Aspects of Major Increases in Life Span and Life Expectancy -- Increased Life Expectancy: A Global Perspective -- Contributors -- Index -- Back Cover.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and William B. SchwartzThe impact of the revolution in biomedical research on life expectancy by 2050 / John T. Potts and William B. Schwartz. Comment by Nicholas Wade -- Our uncertain demographic future / Henry J. Aaron and Benjamin H. Harris. Comment by Stephen Goss -- The changing face of health care / Alan M. Garber and Dana P. Goldman -- Labor market effects of dramatic longevity improvement / Gary Burtless. Comment by Dora L. Costa -- The impact of major improvements in life expectancy on the financing of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid / John B. Shoven. Comment by William G. Gale -- Ethical aspects of major increases in life span and life expectancy / Alexander M. Capron. Comment by Margaret P. Battin -- Increased life expectancy: a global perspective / Barry P. Bosworth and Benjamin Keys. Comment by Martin Baily.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index , Papers presented at a conference held at the Brookings Institution, April 2002
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  • 5
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    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815796560 , 9780815796565 , 0815701225 , 9780815701224 , 0815701233 , 9780815701231
    Language: English
    Pages: viii, 402 pages , Illustrationenl , 25 cm
    Edition: Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2004 Online-Ressource E-Books von NetLibrary
    Series Statement: EBSCOhost eBook Collection
    Keywords: United States. ; United States / Internal Revenue Service United States / Internal Revenue Service ; United States. ; United States / Internal Revenue Service ; USA ; Tax administration and procedure ; Tax administration and procedure United States ; United States ; Tax administration and procedure ; Besteuerungsverfahren ; Steuerverwaltung ; USA ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books ; Aufsatzsammlung ; USA ; Besteuerungsverfahren ; Steuerverwaltung ; USA Internal Revenue Service ; USA ; Besteuerungsverfahren ; Steuerverwaltung ; USA Internal Revenue Service
    Abstract: Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and Joel Slemrod -- The tax shelter battle / Joseph Bankman -- Issues of international tax enforcement / David R. Tillinghast -- Small business and the tax system / Joel Slemrod -- The Turbotax revolution : can technology solve tax complexity? / Austan Goolsbee -- Issues affecting low-income filers / Janet Holtzblatt and Janet McCubbin -- Tax preparers / Marsha Blumenthal and Charles Christian -- Carrots and sticks in enforcement / Frank Cowell -- Effects of tax simplification options : a quantitative analysis / William G. Gale and Jeffrey Rohaly -- Ultimate objectives for the IRS : balancing revenue and service / Alan H. Plumley and C. Eugene Steuerle -- Experience and innovations in other countries / Jeffrey Owens and Stuart Hamilton
    Abstract: Annotation "The chapters in this volume evaluate the capacity of authorities to enforce the tax laws in a modern, global economy and examine the implications of failing to do so. Specific aspects of tax law, including tax shelters, issues relating to small businesses, tax software, role of tax preparers, and the objectives of tax simplification are examined in detail." "The volume also builds a conceptual basis for future scholarship, with regard not only to tax administration, but also to such fundamental questions as whether taxpayers respond mostly to economic incentives or are influenced by their experiences with the filing process and what is the proper framework for evaluating the allocation of resources within the IRS."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction / Henry J. Aaron and Joel Slemrod -- The tax shelter battle / Joseph Bankman -- Issues of international tax enforcement / David R. Tillinghast -- Small business and the tax system / Joel Slemrod -- The Turbotax revolution : can technology solve tax complexity? / Austan Goolsbee -- Issues affecting low-income filers / Janet Holtzblatt and Janet McCubbin -- Tax preparers / Marsha Blumenthal and Charles Christian -- Carrots and sticks in enforcement / Frank Cowell -- Effects of tax simplification options : a quantitative analysis / William G. Gale and Jeffrey Rohaly -- Ultimate objectives for the IRS : balancing revenue and service / Alan H. Plumley and C. Eugene Steuerle -- Experience and innovations in other countries / Jeffrey Owens and Stuart Hamilton
    Note: Papers presented at a conference jointly sponsored by the Brookings Institution and the Office of Tax Policy Research at the University of Michigan Business School , Includes bibliographical references and index , Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2004
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  • 6
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    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815796633 , 9780815796633
    Language: English
    Pages: ix, 401 p , ill , 23 cm
    Edition: Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2004 Online-Ressource E-Books von NetLibrary
    Series Statement: EBSCOhost eBook Collection
    Keywords: Service industries Labor productivity ; Industrial productivity Measurement. ; Service industries Labor productivity ; United States ; Industrial productivity Measurement ; United States ; United States ; Service industries Labor productivity ; Industrial productivity Measurement. ; Dienstleistungssektor ; Produktivitätsanalyse ; USA ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books ; USA ; Dienstleistungssektor ; Produktivitätsanalyse
    Abstract: "Jack Triplett and Barry Bosworth analyze services sector productivity, demonstrating that fundamental changes have taken place in this sector of the U.S. economy. They show that growth in the services industries fueled the post-1995 expansion in U.S. productivity and assess the role of information technology in transforming and accelerating services productivity. In addition to their findings for the services sector as a whole, they include separate chapters for a diverse range of industries within the sector, including transportation and communications, wholesale and retail trade, and finance and insurance."--BOOK JACKET
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-388) and index , Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2004
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  • 7
    Language: English
    Pages: x, 278 p. , ill., map , 24 cm
    Edition: Reproduction. Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2004
    Series Statement: E-Books von NetLibrary
    DDC: 305.235
    Keywords: Political socialization ; Public opinion ; Students Political activity. ; Youth Attitudes. ; Youth Political activity. ; United States Politics and government ; Public opinion. ; Electronic books.
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-271) and index , Becoming political : local environments and political socialization -- Communities and political socialization -- Racial group membership, neighborhood context, and political socialization -- Party identification, political context, and political socialization -- Religion and political socialization -- Schools, civic education, and political socialization -- The terrorist attacks as politically socializing events -- Local contexts and the multiple futures of Generation Y , Sofern kein Zugang über ein Universitätsnetz zur Verfügung steht, kann eine Registrierung zur kostenlosen Nutzung erfolgen: http://www.nationallizenzen.de
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  • 8
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    Washington, D.C : Brookings Institution Press
    ISBN: 0815798148 , 9780815798149
    Language: English
    Pages: ix, 155 pages , Diagramme
    Edition: Boulder, Colo NetLibrary 2003 Online-Ressource E-Books von NetLibrary
    Series Statement: EBSCOhost eBook Collection
    Keywords: Social integration ; Multiculturalism ; Pluralism (Social sciences) ; National characteristics, Israeli. ; Jews Identity. ; Palestinian Arabs Ethnic identity. ; Arab-Israeli conflict. ; Social integration Israel ; Multiculturalism Israel ; Pluralism (Social sciences) ; National characteristics, Israeli ; Jews Identity ; Israel ; Palestinian Arabs Ethnic identity ; Israel ; Arab-Israeli conflict ; Social integration ; Multiculturalism ; Pluralism (Social sciences) ; National characteristics, Israeli. ; Jews Identity. ; Palestinian Arabs Ethnic identity. ; Arab-Israeli conflict. ; Multikulturelle Gesellschaft ; Palästinafrage ; Pluralistische Gesellschaft ; Israel Social conditions. ; Israel Civilization. ; Israel Ethnic relations. ; Israel Social conditions ; Israel Civilization ; Israel Ethnic relations ; Israel ; Israel Social conditions. ; Israel Civilization. ; Israel Ethnic relations. ; Israel ; 653 ; s ; Israel ; Condiciones sociales. ; 653 ; s ; Insrael ; Civilización. ; 653 ; s ; Israel ; Relaciones étnicas. ; 653 ; s ; Integración social ; Israel. ; 653 ; s ; Israel ; Condiciones sociales. ; 653 ; s ; Insrael ; Civilización. ; 653 ; s ; Israel ; Relaciones étnicas. ; 653 ; s ; Integración social ; Israel. ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books. ; Electronic books ; Israel ; Multikulturelle Gesellschaft ; Pluralistische Gesellschaft ; Palästinafrage ; Israel ; Multikulturelle Gesellschaft ; Pluralistische Gesellschaft ; Palästinafrage
    Abstract: Sticking together : the challenge and the opportunity -- Israel's four schisms -- Demographic complications -- Bridging the divides -- Meeting Israel's future challenges -- Lessons for other countries
    Description / Table of Contents: Sticking together : the challenge and the opportunity -- Israel's four schisms -- Demographic complications -- Bridging the divides -- Meeting Israel's future challenges -- Lessons for other countries
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-150) and index , Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2003
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