Blackwell Science

This Handbook brings together 30 state-of-the-art essays covering the essential aspects of global security research and practice for the 21st century. * Embraces a broad definition of security that extends beyond the threat of foreign military attack to cover new risks for violence * offers comprehensive coverage framed around key security...

Uses a multidisciplinary approach to review recent developments in the field of smart sensor systems, providing complete coverage of all important system and design aspects, their building blocks and methods of signal processing. The book systematically deals with topics over the whole range of sensor technology: from the theory and constraints of...

Biology and Diseases of the Ferret, Third Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to provide a current, comprehensive reference on the ferret. Encyclopedic in scope, it is the only book to focus on the characteristics that make the ferret an important research animal, with detailed information on conditions, procedures, and treatments....

Radiology plays an invaluable role in the initial diagnosis and subsequent management of patients and this fully revised and updated new edition of Lecture Notes: Radiology presents the essential core knowledge needed by medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, specialist nurses and staff in the radiology department.Organized...

This new edition, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of tropical medicine, has been thoroughly revised and updated to include new content, further illustrations and clinical photographs to aid understanding. Now fully supported by a companion website containing hundreds of interactive multiple choice questions, this is the perfect...

The Handbook in Monte Carlo Simulation Applications in Financial Engineering, Risk Management, and Economics features: An introductory section for basic material on stochastic modeling and estimation aimed at readers who may need a summary or review of the essentials Carefully crafted examples in order to spot potential pitfalls and drawbacks of...